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The American National Debt – Laurie Anderson PSA

The American National Debt – Laurie Anderson PSA

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Here is the next video in the sequence of (promised) Saturday installments of Laurie Anderson‘s private/public service announcements. This one is exponentially more relevant now than it was when she made it. Is anyone but me panicked about what the size of our national debt means for America’s future? [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=YDiEIIdZAqA[/youtube] Notice the amount on the sign of United States public debt. It was approaching four trillion at the time, accruing about $8000 per second. She was concerned. Well, it has…

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YouTube Al Jazeera English Channel

YouTube Al Jazeera English Channel

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In an interesting move, the Al Jazeera English channel put a video on YouTube asking for feedback videos on the YouTube channel. What are people’s perceptions, views, and suggestions? (An aside – wow, is that anchorwoman Ghida Fakhry ever pretty!) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVFrryFNfEA[/youtube] As you might expect, the video responses were of varying quality. Many respondents disguised themselves. One hid a pretty nasty message in pig latin. Others used it to interview for a job, or to express various opinions of their…

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National Anthem PSA

National Anthem PSA

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A new VirusHead tradition begins here. Now. Every Saturday I will post another of Laurie Anderson’s public service announcements. She actually calls them personal service announcements. Just a few little tidbits for you to ruminate upon. (Please make more, Laurie.) The first PSA that I’ve chosen is called “National Anthem.” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cE6Pg2q3lI[/youtube] The words are great though..just a lot of questions, written during a fire…. things like: Hey, do you see anything over there? I don’t know, there’s a lot of…

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Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed

Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed

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In Santa Fe, Michael told me that at some point Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson had gotten married. Huh? Whew. Can anyone confirm? I guess they’ve been an item for some time – I don’t know how I could have missed that. Two of my favorite talents, but so very different. I’ve been listening to a lot of both of them in the last few days. I’ve really been enjoying the music from Anderson’s “Strange Angels.” Then I discovered her…

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Los Alamos, Black Hole, Critical Mass

Los Alamos, Black Hole, Critical Mass

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We had to go to Los Alamos. We almost stayed there, but I was still feeling pretty ragged. We did manage to spend some time at the Black Hole, a “recycler of nuclear waste” that sells used scientific equipment, electronics, lab supplies, nuclear by-products, surplus items and materials. We got pulled into an extended discussion….including a short video. What a place, what people, what a blast. This helmet was one of the first things that caught my eye. Cable skull….

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Human Body Hacks

Human Body Hacks

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Tips and tricks for those moments when your body is bugging you. Sinus Congestion? – Relieve sinus pressure by alternately thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth, then pressing between your eyebrows with one finger. You may look like Felix Unger, but the motion loosens congestion by making the vomer bone rock back and forth. This bone runs from the nasal passages to the mouth. After about 20 seconds, you’ll feel your sinuses start to drain. (Here’s another…

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