THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE

Couple slips though security to crash state dinner

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:34:43 -0500

Couple slips though security to crash state dinner

Party Crashers

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:32:39 -0500

Just read that some rich couple crashed the State Dinner at the White House, awesome!

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:29:18 -0500

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kellyegan:

HHNNNGGNNNNNGGHHHHHHH!

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:57:18 -0500

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:50:36 -0500

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Heated Rivalries

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:40:55 -0500

Heated Rivalries:

#3 Yankees vs. Red Sox!

frontpages: Reports of violentcrime dip in Boston Mass....

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:58 -0500

frontpages:

Reports of violentcrime dip in Boston

Mass. investigating a charter school

Amid high unemployment,some positions hard to fill

At North Shore, the show may go on

In N.E. governors’ races, GOPsees a chance to build on gains

Photo

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:04:50 -0500

honeyniss: laeticia: Perception Something to think...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:37:00 -0500

honeyniss:

laeticia:

Perception

Something to think about….

Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approximately. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 minutes a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.

4 minutes later:

The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes:

A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 minutes:

A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.

45 minutes:

The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.

1 hour:

He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.

This is a true story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.

The questions raised:

*In a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?

*Do we stop to appreciate it?

*Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made.

How many other things are we missing?

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thingsthatexciteme: Jennifer Love Hewitt

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:59:25 -0500

thingsthatexciteme:

Jennifer Love Hewitt

eeb: The Road

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:55:30 -0500

eeb:

The Road

frontpages: Convention center aims to double its capacity In...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:19:03 -0500

frontpages:

Convention center aims to double its capacity

In Cuba, diamond diplomacy

As market surges, many can’t afford to hop back in

Two Senate hopefuls criticize R.I. bishop

Baker names Senate’s Tisei as running mate

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:35:23 -0500

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Allison

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:09:05 -0500

Whip-it girl is on Intervention now! I’m walking on sunshine!

Top 10 Things You Should Never Discuss Online

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:27 -0500

Top 10 Things You Should Never Discuss Online

danhacker: For your consideration

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:53:37 -0500

danhacker:

For your consideration

theshortstraw: ‘cause it’s Michael Keaton, get it?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:47:53 -0500

theshortstraw:

‘cause it’s Michael Keaton, get it?

iammattjordan: sarahmary: ohryankelley: Shake Shack seeks...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:55:30 -0500

iammattjordan:

sarahmary:

ohryankelley:

Shake Shack seeks Boston Common location

New York City’s beloved Shake Shack is angling for a spot in the heart of the Hub as the owner of the bustling Madison Square Park burger spot is one of two restaurateurs pitching the city on a much-needed new eatery on Boston Common.

So happy I could cry.

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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:27:13 -0500

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suicideblonde: Tina Fey

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:27:05 -0500

suicideblonde:

Tina Fey