Suffering and Smiling... the Movie

Dan Ollman, Nigeria/US 2006, video doc 65mn
A Bluemark Production

Human Rights Watch

Focusing on the legendary African singer and activist Fela
Anikulapo Kuti and his son Femi, Suffering and Smiling
depicts the impact of their politically charged music. Following Nigeria’s independence
in 1960, Fela used his songs to speak out against the country’s corrupt leaders.
Since independence the military and political elite have enriched themselves by allowing
Nigeria’s oil and natural resources to be stripped by multinational corporations with little
benefit to ordinary Nigerians. Fela gave voice to Nigeria’s disenfranchised underclass
and sang of a free and united Africa. Upon his death in 1997, Femi has continued his
father’s legacy. Equally passionate and charismatic, he sings about the dire situation
in his country, asks why the world’s most resource – rich continent has the poorest
people, and struggles to maintain a vision of better days ahead for the common people
of Nigeria.

(moffice61)
"Music is The Weapon of the Future" (Fela)

Happy Easter 2008

3rd century BC pic found yesterday beneath the lowest ancient Roman paved road
in Griset area. This discovery seems to confirm once more Easter Eggs were brought
to Lutætia by Roman legions.

Regular modern Eggs

Vegetable Eggs
(and other stunning gifts)...

Egg plant (NEW!)

Buona Pasqua !

STAND WITH TIBET

SUPPORT THE DALAI LAMA

After decades of repression, Tibetans are crying out
to the world for change. China's leaders are right now
making a crucial choice between escalating brutality or
dialogue that could determine the future of Tibet, and China.
We can affect this historic choice - China does care about
its international reputation. But it will take an avalanche
of global people power to get the government's attention.
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has called
for restraint and dialogue: he needs the world's people
to support him. Fill out the form to sign the petition--and
spread the word.


Petition to Chinese President Hu Jintao

As citizens around the world, we call on you to show restraint and respect for
human rights in your response to the protests in Tibet and to address the
concerns of all Tibetans by opening meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama.
Only dialogue and reform will bring lasting stability. China's brightest future, and its most
positive relationship with the world, lies in harmonious development, dialogue and respect.

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Le Mur Oberkampf/St. Maur

Joan Ayrton - #31 - samedi 22 mars

Freezing in Paris' Gare de Lyon

The Art Pack - Freezing my station
(by FatCat_Films)
Une flash mob est une mobilisation éclair, c'est le rassemblement d'un groupe de personnes dans un lieu public pour y effectuer quelque chose de particulier avant de se disperser rapidement.
Improveverywhere, un collectif new-yorkais a remis le terme à la mode en organisant des "freezing", réunions ayant pour but de s'immobiliser dans un lieux public le temps d'un instant, afin de créer la sensation que le temps s'est arrêté, "freezé".
Ces "freezes" ont eu lieu notamment à New York, Londres et Bruxelles et ce mercredi 19 mars 2008 à la gare de Lyon à Paris.
Le top départ était prévu à 20h42 et le "freeze" prévu pour 90 secondes, entre 200 et 300 personnes étaient attendues...voyez le résultat!