Last to See it Coming 2

I have been too busy to post this link, with family visiting and a subsequent trip to Reno. Anyway, I made this discovery almost two years ago that the internet has essentially made TV obsolete. In the aftermath of a poor economy watching movies on the internet is cheaper than the surroundsound experience. The article tells the story of what is being done to keep TV and cinema alive.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090829/ap_en_mo/us_cinema_remake

Elephants Are On My Mind

My nephew recently turned 1. Samudra, The Oregon Zoo's youngest elephant turns 1 today. So, naturally my thoughts gravitate toward family and elephants. Samudra seems very much like a human child in this video. It seems my nephew has some catching up to do, but I'm sure he'll be kicking a ball around soon. Meet Samudra.



It seems coincidence that I saw this article that reminds me of myself as well as my nephew around this time. You see two years ago I lost a toe to complications from diabetes. I just thought I would share this feel good story about a disabled elephant.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090815/ap_on_re_as/as_thailand_elephant_artificial_leg

Elephants are pretty intelligent creatures like this clever highwayman.
http://www.weirdasianews.com/2009/03/24/indian-bandit-elephant-armed-dangerous/

Americans Are The Last To See It Coming

Are you ready? Changes are coming faster than we can follow. But we are making a chaneover from clean power sources to electronic books. Pay attention it's happening all around -- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111931440&ft=1&f=1001&sc=YahooNews#This a good thing. But Americans I think are vaguely aware of the advances of technology, but what is presumed to still being science fiction is real now. I don't believe most of us even realizing that Americans are becoming the dinosaurs in the development of new technology.We might be one step closer to being assimilated into the Borg collective. Probably not, but it makes you stop and wonder.http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE57F1K720090816If you don't think we are becoming obsolete, I would suggest you take a look at the future of the fashion model.http://www.weirdasianews.com/2009/08/14/japan-unveils-robot-fashion-model/They will even have their own cities to live in.http://www.weirdasianews.com/2008/04/29/south-korea-to-build-worlds-first-robot-themed-parks/I just hope we have better luck then our big-screen human-cyborg relations. a la TERMINATOR and THE MATRIX.

World Peace: Muppet Diplomacy Vs. Weed Diplomacy

In July I met Victor Antonio from San Antonio, who is on a mission of world peace by walking the country and promoting the legalization of marijauna and the abolishment of currency among other things. Some of his philosophy makes a lot of sense, but I'm not sure the world at large is ready for him. Then again he claims that part of his strategy involves people doughting his success He spreads his message to the young and the fringes of society. He records his journeys at: http://havethisbook.com/



Forgive my memory, I have forgotten the name of this documentary, but about a year ago I saw a documentary about 'Sesame Street' being developed for countries around the world, catering to local cultural needs. I was reminded of thiswhen I recently came across the following article regarding 'Muppet Diplomacy' - http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/13/generation.islam.gaza.muppets/index.html



Ultimately, I think the Muppets will have greater success than Victor, Because children will carry what they see on Sesame Street their entire lives, but the opinions people make as young adults change as they age and mature. Victor is very intelligent and charming in person, but I think his message lacks the broader generational appeal that the muppets can inspire. Big Bird is forever in our hearts and minds from the time we first meet him. Victor is very intelligent and charming in person.

Hello!

Hello! I just want to Welcome you to The Beatnik Sifu's blog. I write a little off the beaten path. It may be whimsical and quirky news I found. I might even review movies and TV that is older than the dirt. I will even share pop culture that is out of style. My Cool factor has always been outside of normal, but somehow it has always worked for me.