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I.O.U.S.A. the Movie, Tomorrow Night

The critically-acclaimed "I.O.U.S.A." documentary, directed by Patrick Creadon ("Wordplay"), follows the "Fiscal Wake-Up Tour" and tells the story of America's four key deficits - budget, savings, balance of payments and leadership - and their implications for the nation and U.S. citizens. Americans are faced with an ever-expanding government and military, increased foreign competition, and financial obligations that will become ever more difficult to honor absent meaningful reforms.

As 78 million baby boomers begin to retire and collect benefits from over-extended entitlement programs, an economic crisis of epic proportions awaits. Using candid interviews, archival footage and economic data, "I.O.U.S.A." presents a vivid, alarming profile of America's current financial status. The conclusion offers suggestions for how best to recreate a fiscally sound nation for future generations.

The "I.O.U.S.A." documentary will open in theatres in 10 cities on Aug. 22nd but on August 21st (tomorrow night!) an exclusive in theatre Live Streaming Panel discussion with the nation's most notable financial leaders and policy expertts will follow the film.

Panelists Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway; William Niskanen, chairman of the CATO Institute; Bill Novelli (Tobacco Free Kids, CARE), CEO of AARP; Pete Peterson (loves Sesame Street), senior chairman of The Blackstone Group and of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation; Dave Walker ("burning platform"), president & CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former U.S. Comptroller General will engage in an informative panel discussion LIVE from Omaha, Neb. The discussion will explore the growth of the national debt and what can be done to make the nation more fiscally sound. Questions will be taken from the live audience in Omaha.

Jamie and I are attending in Austin. Get all serious with us my friends. Find a participating theatre near you and sneak in Dum Dums And M&M's. And a notepad :)

Could a Global Orgasm Help?

See how Donna Sheehan and Paul Refell are promoting a global synchronized orgasm on December 22nd. They liken it to a form of mass meditation asking participants to reflect on peace before and after the act.
The Global Consciousness Project (Princeton University) runs a network of Random Event Generators (REGs) around the world, which records changes in randomness during global events. The results show that human consciousness can be measured to have a global effect on matter and energy during widely-watched events such as 9/11 and the Indian Ocean tsunami. There have also been measurable results during mass meditations and prayers.

This reminds me of Masaru Emoto, the water guy,who discovered that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. He found that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, assymetrical patterns with dull colors.

The implications of all this research brings a new awareness of how we are responsible for positively or negatively impacting the earth and our personal health. Whether or not the science behind these projects/experiments is truth-Full doesn't matter. It shouldn't hurt or be difficult to think positive, to focus, to laugh, to smile; to make love.

(from comments updated 12-17-06)
Joe Perez thinks they should move it from Dec. 22 to Dec. 31 and join the World Spirituality Day and Bridge of Light (http://www.bridgeoflight.net/) . Good idea! There is something about lighting candles that makes me feel Holy. It would be the perfect thing to do to reflect on peace after the uhumm Orgasm;)

p.s. Thanks to Media Lizzy for the Orgasm link:)
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Buddhism behind, beyond prison walls

Prisoners learning the teachings of Buddhism is a great thing. I hope it becomes as contagious as Jesus can in there.

From the Houston Chronicle

Mikel Monnett runs Buddhist services at the Southeast Correctional Center in Charleston, Mo. He has been making the two-hour drive twice a month from his home in St. Louis for about two years, and says he has seen a lot of personal growth among the Buddhist inmates.

"They still get thrown into the hold, but it'll be less often or not because they did something to somebody, but rather because someone did something to them," Monnett says of the inmates he teaches."They're learning about this gap, this freedom to decide whether or not to act."Tony Farnan, 41, a former inmate, said Buddhism "has basically saved my life." His route to the tradition began in 1999, during his third trip back to prison. Serving time for drug possession and burglary, he picked a fight with a young inmate, then was overcome with remorse.

"I thought 'What I want to do is, I want to be a man of honor and integrity, most of all,' " said Farnan, who at the time was sporting a swastika tattoo and another that said "White Trash" across his back.

Farnan, who had learned meditation while studying martial arts,began meditating and reading books on philosophy and Buddhism. He was eventually moved to a prison where a Buddhist group met regularly.

Farnan, who cares for his 95-year-old grandfather, makes a living repairing foundations. He's spent thousands of dollars covering up his tattoos."I decided if I really believe what I'm doing," Farnan said, "then I have to change everything, including that."

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For Charity

The following was an email sent to me by Seth Godin, a brilliant minded man:)

WHAT IF EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US BUILT A LENS FOR A SINGLE CHARITY ON THE SAME DAY?

If every Squidoo member built just one new lens, today, we could help Room to Read build a new school in Vietnam or Nepal. And then another. And another. And another. Because your lens could just keep earning royalties, for free, forever. So, that's my favor. Click on this link, right now: http://www.squidoo.com/myfavoritethings/hq. And invest 5 or 7 minutes to make a lens on Your Favorite Things. Could be your 10 favorite books. Or movies. Or a holiday wishlist. Then point to your lens from your blog or share it with a few friends. Then you're done. Day in and day out, for weeks or months or years into the future, that lens will be earning pennies and dimes to support Room to Read.

   

So of course, I created a lense and it not only benefits Room to Read, but also the Children's Defense Fund, and The Young Inventors Organization. It consists of everything Breeze deems spirit filled for the holiday season. You will find lists of items that evoke nostalgic thoughts of my childhood dream. Ornaments, cookie recipes, glowworms, garbage pail kids, fraggle rocks, music boxes and other old school toys I once loved and want again:) I also listed music and movies that are a must during the holiday season for me. Hope you enjoy. O and make one of your own. It only takes a few minutes. A little goes a long way.

p.s. if you view my lense, be sure to rate it atop the page. thanks!

   

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