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Write the Future, with Hocus Pocus by Focus

Write the Future, with Hocus Pocus by Focus

Most soccer (football) fans have already seen the new Nike Football commercial featuring Drogba, Cannavaro, Rooney, Ribery, Ronaldinho, and Cristiano Ronaldo.  I know that you want to see it again, so here you go: I’ve watched it myself about a dozen times over the past couple of weeks, sharing it with as many people as [...]

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John Mayer acting 32

I do not own a John Mayer album.  I can’t say that I was tapping my toes when my brother introduced his music to me during a car ride through the New Mexico desert a few years back.  I do remember his Volkswagen commercial where he just shreds his guitar while using the car’s audio system [...]

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A Carl Sagan jam featuring Stephen Hawking

A Carl Sagan jam featuring Stephen Hawking

A couple of the smartest men of their generation (or any really) got together to display their musical abilities and predilection towards astrophysics.  OK, not really.  But this is a really well done song using actual footage and audio from Sagan and Hawking.  It’s kind of beautiful and mesmerizing as well.  Check it out:

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Anyone remember Pedro the Lion?

Anyone remember Pedro the Lion?

If you do, then you may love this interview of David Bazan from one of the editors at emusic.com.  If you have no idea who that is, then check out an album, or don’t worry about it. Here is the link. Enjoy! null

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Susan gets some rest

An Associated Press story has said that Susan Boyle checked into a hospital today, suffering from exhaustion. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_britain_boyle She ended up finishing second in the “Britain’s Got Talent” competition, to a youth dance troupe with (not shockingly) a lot of talent.  Susan was considered the favorite going in, but did not win the final vote [...]

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Susan Boyle…25 years ago!

Susan Boyle…25 years ago!

Wow!   It seems very clear now that Susan’s dream has been a dream for quite a long time.  So she got knocked down a few times and things didn’t take off for her right away.  She kept hold of her dream and kept developing her skills.  The idea that “anything is possible” is poweful and [...]

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