Showing posts with label sociology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sociology. Show all posts

Thursday, February 07, 2008

About Us | StoryCorps

About Us | StoryCorps: "StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate one another%u2019s lives through listening.By recording the stories of our lives with the people we care about, we experience our history, hopes, and humanity. Since 2003, tens of thousands of everyday people have interviewed family and friends through StoryCorps. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to take home and share, and is archived for generations to come at the Library of Congress. Millions listen to our award-winning broadcasts on public radio and the Internet. StoryCorps is the largest oral history project of its kind, creating a growing portrait of who we really are as Americans."

Frozen Grand Central at Improv Everywhere

Frozen Grand Central at Improv Everywhere: "AboutImprov Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 70 missions involving thousands of undercover agents. The group is based in New York City."

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Hubdub - Home

Hubdub - Home: "Hubdub forecasts how news stories will turn out. Use it to track the stories you care about and compete with others by making predictions yourself."

Thursday, January 03, 2008

American Civil Liberties Union : Close Guantanamo

American Civil Liberties Union : Close Guantanamo: "JANUARY 11, 2008, is the six-year anniversary of the first arrival of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

On January 11, we are calling on everyone opposed to torture and indefinite detention to WEAR ORANGE to symbolize their sadness and disgust with the national shame that is Guantanamo Bay.
Download the CLOSE GUANTaNAMO Toolkit now to find out how you can organize for January 11 at home, in your office, on campus, in your community, and online."