Obama's Democratic nomination speech outlining his views.Watch the vid and read the transcript here. So inspiring.
Here's the speech from last night. Part One.
Part Two:
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
The Speech
Yes We Can
Click the photo. Download the album. Listen to it. Believe that you can change the world. The world is changing and so are we, as people, as a nation, as a planet, as a universe. Yes we can.
1. Intro
2. David Banner,Busta Rhymes,Talib Kweli “Black President” Rmx pt1 *
3. Barack Obama “Stand Up”*
4. Nas Speaks on Politics
5. Styles P and Cassidy “Make It Out”*
6. Jay-z Speaks “The American Dream”
7. Barack Obama “One Mic, One People”
8. Russell Simmons Speaks on Obama
9. Joe Budden,Twista,John Mayer “Waiting on the World to Change 2008″
10. Angie Martinez “Yes We Need A Mixtape!!”
11. Kanye West,Malik Yusef “Promised land
12. Wale,Rhymefest,Christina K, Royce 5′9 “Black President” RMX Pt2*
13. Barack Obama “My Life”*
14. Jay-z “Lick a Shot”*
15. Russell Simmons on Change
16. Wyclef “Obama for President”
17. Charles Hamilton “The Moment”
18. Find ur Dreams (interlude) *
19. George Bush’s Highlight Reel
20. Mikkey Halsted “King George” *
21. Obama on Hip-Hop
22. Joel Ortiz feat Dante Hawkins “Letter To Obama” *
23. Akon , U.M. “Aint No Sunshine” *
24. Qadir, Dwayne (Invasion) “Its My Time
25. Johnny Polygon (Invasion),Amanda Diva “Colorblind” *
26. Mavado “We Need Barack” *
27. Jay-Z / Gabe Real “What We Need” (Speech)
28. Qadir “Yes We Can” Outro
3. Barack Obama “Stand Up”*
4. Nas Speaks on Politics
5. Styles P and Cassidy “Make It Out”*
6. Jay-z Speaks “The American Dream”
7. Barack Obama “One Mic, One People”
8. Russell Simmons Speaks on Obama
9. Joe Budden,Twista,John Mayer “Waiting on the World to Change 2008″
10. Angie Martinez “Yes We Need A Mixtape!!”
11. Kanye West,Malik Yusef “Promised land
12. Wale,Rhymefest,Christina K, Royce 5′9 “Black President” RMX Pt2*
13. Barack Obama “My Life”*
14. Jay-z “Lick a Shot”*
15. Russell Simmons on Change
16. Wyclef “Obama for President”
17. Charles Hamilton “The Moment”
18. Find ur Dreams (interlude) *
19. George Bush’s Highlight Reel
20. Mikkey Halsted “King George” *
21. Obama on Hip-Hop
22. Joel Ortiz feat Dante Hawkins “Letter To Obama” *
23. Akon , U.M. “Aint No Sunshine” *
24. Qadir, Dwayne (Invasion) “Its My Time
25. Johnny Polygon (Invasion),Amanda Diva “Colorblind” *
26. Mavado “We Need Barack” *
27. Jay-Z / Gabe Real “What We Need” (Speech)
28. Qadir “Yes We Can” Outro
AMERICA VOTES FOR CHANGE
BARRY WINS THE PRESIDENTIAL
VOTE FOR THE 56TH US ELECTION
VOTE FOR THE 56TH US ELECTION
HELL FUCKING YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fingers Crossed!
This quote has been floating around online and was first heard on National Public Radio (NPR). I think its great. I'm having some friends over to watch history unfold this evening. We've all got our fingers crossed for Obama.
Rosa sat, so Martin could walk…Martin walked, so Obama could run…
Obama is running, so our children can fly!
Pure Joy
I came across this today and it brought pleasant memories to my mind.
Who doesn't love the 'Dance of Joy'?
Who doesn't love the 'Dance of Joy'?
WHAT IS M O V E M B E R ?
"Movember (the month formerly known as November) is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health."
The Movember Foundation was started in Australia in 2004. It is a not for profit, charitable organization that implements a month long event called Movember each year in the month of November. Movember's goal is to raise awareness around men's health issues and raises funds charities chosen by each country involved, focussing primarily on prostate cancer.
These are the facts that scared me most while I was raising my own awareness:
- Every year around 22,300 Canadian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer
- 4,300 die of the disease, making it the number one cancer threat to Canadian men
- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men
- Treated early and effectively, prostate cancer has a cure rate of over 90%.
- 1 in 8 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. 1 in 27 will die from it.
Canada's Movember organization is the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada (PCRFC). They are our main supporters in eliminating and preventing prostate cancer. All funds raised in Canada go straight to the PCRFC.
just one more day ♥
Sorry about your Grandma Barry.
"She was somebody who was a very humble person and a very plain-spoken person,'' he said.
"She was one of those quiet heroes that we have all across America. They're not famous. Their names aren't in the newspapers,'' Obama said.
"But each and every day they work hard. They look after their families.
They sacrifice for their children and their grandchildren. They aren't seeking the limelight. All they try to do is just do the right thing.
"And in this crowd there are a lot of quiet heroes like that, mothers and fathers, grandparents who have worked hard and sacrificed all their lives,'' drawing satisfaction from the hope of a better life for their own offspring.
"That's what America is about,'' Obama exclaimed, his voice rising to a shout as the crowd responded with a roar.
"That's what we're fighting for. And North Carolina, in just one more day, we have the opportunity to honour all those quiet heroes all across America and all across North Carolina,'' he said.
"We can bring change to America to make sure that their work and their sacrifice is honoured. That's what we're fighting for.'' From the Sydney Morning Herald
He's such a hero.
SNL Presidential Bash - TONIGHT!
I just about peed my pants when I got my answer...
As I was checking out tonight's Election Special on nbc.com, I came across a little quizzy. I laughed to myself as I answered most of the questions. The last question revealed my perfect SNL match...Mr.Bill Clinton! I chuckled. Given the last question, "If the phone rings at 3am, you would?", I can see how my silly answer, got one in return. I reckon I would threaten the caller given Bill was ringing me at 3am, again!!
In spirit of poking fun at the Clinton's, I share this ecard with you. SNL is really taking the 2008 election coverage to the max! Check out the Presidential Bash tonight at 9pm EST!
I Can Strut
Q: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A YOUNGER YOU IF YOU ONLY HAD 5 SECONDS TOGETHER?
2. Age:26
3. My wisdom:
"Just because you don't have money, doesn't mean you can't compete. You just have to be more creative! "
Got some wisdom?
Send it here: submissions@strutmagazine.com
One day to go for the 56th US Election!! Go Obama!!
CNN is reporting the following for the US Election tomorrow (see image). What an exciting time! I hope and prey Obama wins. It will be a real shame for the US to have old fart McCain in office for the next term. It truly is time for change in the US. Their economy and state of the nation has become such a mess since Bush has been in office (including his investment in the war on Iraq, however, we won't touch on that item!).
I'll be at a pub with friends watching the future of the US unfold!!
Educate yourselves! I'm sharing some interesting facts I found here about the election & candidates:- Either candidate would become the first president born outside the Continental United States, as Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and McCain was born at Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, a US naval base.
- This 2008 election will mark the first time since the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960 that a sitting Senator will be elected President of the United States.
- The new president elected in 2008 will be the first president in 184 years to take office after multiple consecutive two-term presidential administration (Bush & Clinton)
- McCain would be the oldest U.S. president upon ascension to the presidency at age 72 years
- Barack Obama and John McCain are 24 years and 340 days apart in age.
- The 2008 election marks the first time since the 1928 election in which neither an incumbent President nor an incumbent Vice President ran for their party's nomination in the presidential election
Pass for Cash
Upper Class.
Social Class.
A cool class.
A school class.
You can pass,
if you got the cash.
2006 - Me.
Be Inspired
I sat in on a friends class a few years ago at University of Waterloo. I do not remember what she was taking as her major but I have always taken a liking to university classes no mater what genre. The class I attended this particular day was on focused on Shakespeare. It made me think "Shakespeare is fascinating, I want to be fascinating". I came up with two things inspired by the class. Often, when I am in class, especially when not a registered student, I am inspired by a variety in topics and unexpected ideas of interest.acutely ironic
a bird writes a sonnet
sings the sonnet
out of tune
across the river
to a loon
a bird writes a sonnet
sings the sonnet
out of tune
across the river
to a loon
Prof, English
speak prof speak
for what you say
is what you teach
teach prof teach
for i sit here
and yearn to learn
read prof read
for what you do
is how you lead
lead prof lead
for i sit here
and fight to write
Lackluster
I used to know someone who constantly surprised me by their lack of motivation to do anything. To go out, to work hard, have dreams, try, do, any of those type of things that involve stimulus or drive. Their lack of inspiration, inspired me, and for that, I am thankful. This is Lackluster.
dull and boring uninspired & unmoved
bland and down
uninteresting & unconcerned
spiritless and square
for a matter of fact
that's just you
Glance
I look away for a secondThe rush of the wave
Approaches my towelCausing me to spring and move
Out of the way of the ocean
When I lived at the beach I wrote all the time. It was so inspiring and free to be there, I wrote this in 2004 the pic is from Aquabumps. They have the best shots from Bondi and other amazing beaches. I always miss it when I see them but i'm also reminded of how great it is.
Board, Go!
Breathe and surfTake it in
Oceal pearl
Sandy feet
Salty skin
Running back and forth
Feel the sun
Burning down
Ride it in
Take Me out again!
Fond Memories...
its cold outside and i wanna stay warm
the wind is whipping at my windows
winding my thoughts around
whirlwind words spin
Me, Bondi Beach, Aus, 2004. High.
Sunrise,
Over sand,
Over sea.
Sunshine,
On my face,
On my feet.
Sunflower,
Growing tall.
Eat your seeds.
Sunny day,
At the beach.
Sunrise,
Over sand,
Over sea.
Sunshine,
On my face,
On my feet.
Sunflower,
Growing tall.
Eat your seeds.
Sunny day,
At the beach.
Pay it Forward Peeps
GIVING IS ITS OWN GIFT
Watch this video and let me know your thoughts. I participate in The Daily Challenge and it makes me feel great to do at least one good thing daily to help make the world a better place. I recommend giving it a try. This is your world, your life, and you have the power to change it. Do it. ♥
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