Support our unsung ‘Heroes’

By Christine Anne Piesyk | May 9, 2007 |

KeyKey came to visit me today — it’s been a while. I took the out the hidden box of doggie treats, but he kept eyeing the refrigerator door, hoping for better things, knowing I am a sucker. And when it comes to him, I should be.

He was on his best behavior, all dog, all cute, panting, excited that he’s been for a ride in the car with the windows open, his ears flapping in the breeze. He likes to ride. Crazy for it. Not quite sure why he was at grandma’s house, but hey, grandma’s cool.

KeyKey was about to be photographed with me for the annual Red Cross “Heroes” campaign.

“Heroes,” for the purpose of this campaign, are the people in a community who make significant donations to support the all volunteer efforts of the Red Cross. The agency runs almost exclusively with volunteers as its life’s blood, but the infrastructure costs money to run: office space to lease, communications gear, radios and GPS equipment, computers, laptops for the field, volunteer training, community outreach, CPR and other paid classes that help support the local chapter, emergency vehicles to maintain and stock … it’s no different than any other business in that respect. Clarksville’s Red Cross is a local chapter run with local dollars. Donors wanted. «Read the rest of this article»

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A Work in Progress: A Short Film by Wes Ball

By Bill Larson | May 8, 2007 |

A Work in Progress: A Short Film was created by Wes Ball from Florida State University. His film combines both the worlds of traditional live-action and computer generated animations. The movie is a short journey into the vivid imagination of a lonely girl as she tries to make new friends. Using her imagination she tells the story of a bear that longs for a friend, and tries to find various ways to amuse his acquaintances.

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Hope

By Bill Larson | May 7, 2007 |

This short animated film is a story of native American prophecy. It is the story of mankind, heading down the wrong path, with the hope we will one day find the path of peace and love.

“Hope” is a unique and powerful film with a message of peace for the future. Combining animation, archival footage and live action, in a multi-layered non-linear story, the film brings the viewer on a fascinating journey through human existence. ‘Hope’ is shaped around the knowledge and ideas of Willy Whitefeather, a man in his sixties of Cherokee ancestry, a storyteller, healer, survivalist and an individual of wisdom and heart.

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Beware the Ghost of Reagan

By Bill Larson | May 5, 2007 |

Rachel Maddow demystifies the Republican fascination with all things Ronald Reagan, in Rachel Maddow’s Campaign Asylum. Rachel Maddow is the host of The Rachel Maddow Show on Air America Radio, which airs live on weekdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Simi Valley and Reagan’s Tomb are the site of the first GOP presidential debate. She explains why voters should run screaming if a clone of Ronald Regan is ressurected for the 2008 election.

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Call Center: A Hilarious Short Film on Outsourcing

By Bill Larson | May 2, 2007 |

The rise of free trade, globalization, and outsourcing are affecting the daily lives of millions of Americans. This short film is a humorous introduction to the people on the other end. In a world where technology can be your best ally or your worst enemy. Help is just a single call away.  A call to the Call Center! 

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6941399248786616484

If you like this film you can visit the filmmakers web site, buy a copy of the DVD, or just make a donation.

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