Strange Fruit

Southern trees bear a strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.

Pastoral scene of the gallant south,
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,
Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh,
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh.

Here is fruit for the crows to pluck,
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck,
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop,
Here is a strange and bitter crop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Fruit 

A Peaceful Way to Remove Chemical Weapons in Syria

Why didn't the US negotiate with Russia or China to remove Syria's chemical weapons before threatening military intervention?

http://quietmike.org/2013/09/10/chemical-weapons-in-syria/

Chris Hayes mocks Bill O’Reilly with satirical tirade against white culture

Chris Hayes mocks Bill O’Reilly with satirical tirade against white culture (via Raw Story )

MSNBC host Chris Hayes mocked Bill O’Reilly on Tuesday, parodying the Fox News host’s claim “black culture” was fundamentally violent. The segment began with Hayes showing a video clip of white teens rioting in California this month. The MSNBC…

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Top 20 TED Talks That Will Improve Your Productivity

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/top-20-ted-talk-improve-productivity.html

The Charles Schulz Philosophy

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.

4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies...

Awards tarnish...

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

 

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:


1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with..