Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, along with many collaborators have put together a motivational song that was inspired by Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can” speech following the New Hampshire primary. It features, among others, Common, John Legend, Scarlett Johannson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and even Ed Kowalczyk of +Live+ (Obama epitomizes “The Beauty of Grey”, [...]
Photo on Flickr. The Library of Congress has uploaded over 3000 photos from their archives to Flickr. From the Library of Congress blog: The project is beginning somewhat modestly, but we hope to learn a lot from it. Out of some 14 million prints, photographs and other visual materials at the Library of Congress, more [...]
Daniel Barenboim takes Palestinian citizenship When can we expect him to give up his Israeli citizenship? Techcrunch announces second Israel Web Tour 2.0 It only took 16 comments before someone mentioned Apartheid. Bush calls for an end to the occupation and states support for a Palestinian homeland. And everyone tells me my support of Obama [...]
I just got back from an unbelievable meal at Sake Bar Hagi, an unassuming Izakaya on 49th street. You wouldn’t expect to find such an authentic joint so close to the always overbearing Times Square. The food was ridiculous. Just amazing. Uber-authentic Japanese food and not a piece of sushi to be found. We chowed [...]
I went back to Starbucks today for my green tea latte. I pulled up to the drive thru speaker and ordered with confidence this time. Me: “One tall green tea latte please with an extra shot!” Barista: “Extra shot? Of what? There are no extra shots in a green tea latte!” Me: “Oh. I’m confused. [...]
Looking forward to going out with the lady tonight. Problem is we are beat. I wanted to catch a movie, but staying awake might be somewhat problematic. Too bad I can’t interest Ziva in 30 Days of Night or Saw IV. Thai food is definitely going to happen and perhaps a delicious Thai ice tea [...]
We all suspected it, but it looks like we finally got confirmation that American Idol finalist Elliot Yamin is a bonafide MOT (Member of the Tribe). Yes, I watch American Idol and I’m not ashamed to say it. This household has been a solid Yamin fan since we heard him sing Moody’s Mood for Love. [...]
Back from NYC. Highlights: Lots of nice quality time with official and unofficial neices and nephews, Ziva’s first trip to Montauk, Beard Papa green tea flavored cream puffs, fountain Root Beer, sushi, Rhett Miller and the Believers concert (He made my lady swoon), brand spanking new Macbook Pro, seeing Ed O’Neil on the street. Low [...]
Everyone loves Kelly Clarkson. For an American Idol, Kelly has had an immense amount of success in these here parts. It certainly hasn’t hurt that her guitarist has local flavor. Danny Weissfeld is a Kfar Saba native and proud to represent Israel to the throngs of Kelly Clarkson fans worldwide. According to Israeli daily Ma’ariv [...]
Reality television uber-producer Marc Burnett makes it official. Is there any chance that one of the coming seasons will be in our deserts? “No. The whole region is not conducive. Certainly not Israel with the settlements and the problems with the government now. All I can do is provide a bit of escapism for this [...]
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