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Mar 16, 2008

recession since '75

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/5622455.html


"But the most important step may be the first one: Recognizing that
the United States is mired in a 33-year-old quality-of-life recession
and that our continued national focus on growing GDP is blinding us to
the way out."

Mar 14, 2008

Mar 10, 2008

Why I'm poor

"Most American households are still not earning as much annually as
they did in 1999, once inflation is taken into account."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/08/business/08recession.html?bl&ex=1205294400&en=23ba9f83b5ade3e6&ei=5087%0A

truth about British Petroleum from the Yesmen

http://beyond-petrol.com/index.html




On Friday, I had a great time at Qui's play. I don't know that I had ever seen a play like that before. It's basically a sci-fi comedy with lots of impressive fights in it. It's very funny but the thing that stuck with me most is the direction.

There is this thing directors do onstage that if you saw it in a film would be stupid but onstage looks amazing. I don't know how to explain it except to say it's a trick of imagination and feels like magic. This play is full of them. Not to mention a whole world of alien lifeforms created. Anyway, I recommend it. Check it out.

tonight

http://www.stu42.com/

Mar 8, 2008

sunday

Rapid Response Performs tomorrow with special guests Obie-Award winner Kyle Jarrow and song writing wizards Aron Accurso & Steve Routman!
WHEN: 8PM
WHERE: The Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (between 1st and Bleecker)
HOW MUCH: $10 at the door
WEBSITE?: http://www.rapidresponseteam.org for show info, bios, past shows and more!
THE TEAM THIS TEAM: Isaac Butler, Dan Trujillo, Kelly Dupuis, Trish Alexandro, Daryl Lathon, Brian Silliman and Bill Barclay
The Rapid Response Team performs new short plays, sketches and songs based on the week's news. We blend this material into a live radio variety show for your viewing and listening pleasure!
Stories we're working on this time: ***Huckabee Hearts God*** Will Primary Season Ever End? *** Snow Can Kill You*** The Death of Gary Gygax*** Advice Columns*** Prince Harry in Afghanistan *** Robot Dogs *** Teen Pregnancy *** The Death of Netscape *** And More!

Mar 6, 2008

an email I received

Dear Friend of Culture Project, Culture Project has experienced the urban office equivalent of a flash flood and we urgently need your support for our recovery efforts! On Wednesday, February 13, Culture Project staff arrived at 55 Mercer Street to find that a pipe on an upper floor had burst during the night unleashing a torrent of water throughout our theater and offices. All our computers were destroyed, as well as the floors in our office and backstage, and phone, lighting, sound, projection and production equipment. Culture Project staff have rallied to respond this crisis and to challenges that could never have been anticipated. As a result, we missed only one performance of our current production of BETRAYED, and our offices have been returned to a nearly workable space. Our unexpected, out-of-pocket costs are over $100,000. I ask you to please consider making a special gift to Culture Project at this time. Your gift, in any amount, will help to ensure smooth operations during this time, but a gift of $50, $100 or even $500 will make a significant impact. An insurance settlement is forthcoming, but it will take some time and there are some very real costs that cannot be quantified on a claim form. At the time of this crisis, we were fully engaged in our efforts to capitalize on the extraordinary reviews and audience response to BETRAYED, and to build the momentum necessary to sustain its success. Funds that were budgeted for advertising and promotion had to be spent on the replacement and repair of necessary equipment, and staff time that would have been devoted to creative development has been diverted to focus on insurance claims, equipment research and general efforts to restore order. Your support at this time would help us to regain the majority of our momentum and to refocus our efforts on BETRAYED. We cannot lose any more time in our campaign to create awareness of the difficult questions this play raises about the war in Iraq, the interactions and relationships between Iraqi citizens and U.S. Military personnel, and what is being left in the wake of an occupation that is entering its fifth year. Please go to www.cultureproject.org or call 212-925-1806 to make a special credit card gift to Culture Project to help mitigate the effects of the flood. You can also mail a check to: Culture Project 55 Mercer Street New York, NY 10013 Attention: Development With your support, Culture Project will continue to thrive as a theater and gathering place, bringing together acclaimed artists, writers and influencers, and actively engaging with our local community. All the best, Allan Buchman Founding Artistic Director