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Finding Vivian Maier is a documentary about a reclusive albeit brilliant street photographer. Maier’s images are poignant to say the least. They capture life in and around New York City that cannot be imitated by digital cameras and camera phones. It is true analog art in its purest, unadulterated, profound form.
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In 1946 the United States conducted Operation Crossroads, an underwater nuclear test along the coast of Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, resulting in a 900 foot column of water and sand. See that black spot at the right? That would be a naval ship. It’s an astonishing image created by the equivalent of 23 kilotons of TNT setting off in the water. It also tells of the unbalanced relationship between man and nature. The beach soon became uninhabitable due to high levels of radiation.
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When’s the last time I wrote about music? The stuff rules my life on a daily basis, so I am surprised it has been so long. So who’s on my radar this time around? British singer Lianne La Havas, who reminds me of Sade and Nina Simone rolled into one. Her voice is buttery smooth, a soulful, aching melody that stabs at the heart. Listen and watch her video for Elusive. You’ll understand what I am saying. And then click here to view Gone, the second video to her two-part mini movie.
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The Roots rap about the Oscar nominees for best picture. You know, just in case you are like me and never get to go to the movies and have no idea who is in the running. And I just like The Roots. So here you go.
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In honor of Black History Month, Anthony Robinson teaches us how to shake a black man’s hand. Take a deep breath, take your time and most importantly, let the black man lead. And before you know it, you’ll be a certified professional ready to humiliate yourself a little bit less.