1. Rumble in the Jungle
The mob of beasts lumbered towards him. Slowly at first and then faster. Even from this distance he could hear the racket they made. Snarling, sometimes at each other, they would kill him if he wasn’t careful.
He glanced at his nervous deputy and said, ‘Turn the traffic light red’.
2. Picked from a Line Up
The moment she walked in the store, I knew she was trouble. I’d seen her type before. Rich, young, bored. Her husband didn’t pay her attention anymore so she went looking for trouble. Just my luck. She looked towards me and my heart sank.
‘I’ll take that poodle’ she said.
3. I Need a Break
I glanced at my watch. Just 4 o’clock! When would this day end? I had taken enough crap from these people the last few days. I needed a break. I needed my sanctum, my zone. I needed to get away from them.
Why aren't the stock markets open on weekends?
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Enough is Enough
Here's one of the most powerful videos I've seen in a long time....And the music is awesome!
I've seen this video a number of times since yesterday and each time it connects in a different way.
When I first saw it I was horrified. The scenes which show the whale in its death throes, the rotting dolphin and the animals hung by the side of the road really disgusted me. They also made me feel ashamed. For being part of a species that can cause so much death & destruction. We aspire to noble sentiments, think of ourselves as God's children. Yet at the same time we turn a blind eye to what we don't want to know and continue to do the Devil's work.
But then the video changes its theme within a few seconds. I think that the scene with the wall of children's drawings marks the turning point. It is as if to say, 'Okay we've messed up in the past. But we can change the future.' And the lone Greenpeace activist calls in for help. His buddies arrive and you begin to think that the tide can turn.
The latter half of the video gives you a sense of hope and a realization that action is needed. I think Greenpeace has done a brilliant job showing the kind of dedication that people have for the environment. They've also shown how tough, and dangerous, their job is. Not to mention how harsh the authorities can be.
Its a great video with many great scenes. One that sticks in my mind is the banner which says, 'Enough is Enough'. Of course, its a lot easier to watch a video than it is to stop climate change. But unless we draw the line somewhere, how will we know when Enough... really IS enough?
I've seen this video a number of times since yesterday and each time it connects in a different way.
When I first saw it I was horrified. The scenes which show the whale in its death throes, the rotting dolphin and the animals hung by the side of the road really disgusted me. They also made me feel ashamed. For being part of a species that can cause so much death & destruction. We aspire to noble sentiments, think of ourselves as God's children. Yet at the same time we turn a blind eye to what we don't want to know and continue to do the Devil's work.
But then the video changes its theme within a few seconds. I think that the scene with the wall of children's drawings marks the turning point. It is as if to say, 'Okay we've messed up in the past. But we can change the future.' And the lone Greenpeace activist calls in for help. His buddies arrive and you begin to think that the tide can turn.
The latter half of the video gives you a sense of hope and a realization that action is needed. I think Greenpeace has done a brilliant job showing the kind of dedication that people have for the environment. They've also shown how tough, and dangerous, their job is. Not to mention how harsh the authorities can be.
Its a great video with many great scenes. One that sticks in my mind is the banner which says, 'Enough is Enough'. Of course, its a lot easier to watch a video than it is to stop climate change. But unless we draw the line somewhere, how will we know when Enough... really IS enough?
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