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WE HAVE LOVE, TRUTH AND BEAUTY ON OUR SIDE.

Tom Sepe — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:47:09 +0000

WE HAVE LOVE, TRUTH AND BEAUTY ON OUR SIDE. WE WILL VOTE YOU OUT. WE ARE THE 99%. WE ARE ACTIVE. OCCUPY EVERYWHERE.

San Precario, Patron Saint of Precarious Workers and Lives

Tom Sepe — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:29:55 +0000

Last night my dear friend Mona Caron handed me a small card with an image of a modern-looking man with his hands together in prayer, San Precario, with some words printed on the back. The words were in Spanish, but it didn’t take a translation to understand that what I was holding in my hand is an expression of our times; the increasing lack of stability in the workplace and the age-old desire for right-livelihood.

We had just finished watching “The Economics of Happiness” a film that critiques Globalization and promotes localization. I highly recommend checking it out, even though it is difficult to solve the complex problems of the whole world in 1.5 hours of film. Nevertheless it provided some excellent discussion.

Well I don’t want to open up too many cans ‘o worms here. Mostly just wanted to send out this image of San Precario. If you want to read more check out this link:

FCJ-023 On the Life and Deeds of San Precario, Patron Saint of Precarious Workers and Lives | The Fibreculture Journal : 05.

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By The Time I Get To Arizona – Martin Luther King Day

Tom Sepe — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:01:21 +0000

[Tippin' my hat to Martin Luther]

“I’m countin’ down to the day deservin’
Fittin’ for a King.
I’m waitin’ for the time when I can
Get to Arizona’
Cause my money’s spent on
The goddamn rent
Neither party is mine not the
Jackass or the elephant “

YouTube - Public Enemy – By The Time I Get To Arizona.

Ofcom Website | Global Citizens and Consumers in the Internet Age

Tom Sepe — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:16:58 +0000

This is a great presentation by Professor Rushkoff which really breaks down and explains some of our basic assumptions about the economy and capitalism, explaining a bit of history to help us understand the current “financial markets crisis” as well as clarifying how we have new technologies that essentially undermine our concept of outdated economies.

Ofcom Website | Global Citizens and Consumers in the Internet Age.

Overview: Professor Douglas Rushkoff, Professor of Communications, NYU , to provide insights into latest research on the transformative nature of the internet on the economic and social dynamics of consumers and users, and their commercial implications – vital information for regulators, industry and investors as they seek to remain relevant in this new ecology.

Keynote:Professor Douglas Rushkoff, Professor of Communications, NYU

Chair: Tim Gardam , Board Member, Ofcom

Reflections and Closing Remarks by Ed Richards , Chief Executive, Ofcom

Radio Interview on KSKQ

Tom Sepe — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:15:32 +0000

Wes Brain, from the Brain Labor Report, interviews Tom Sepe on June 3rd, 2008

The Brain Labor Report is live every morning M thru F for 1/2 hour at 7:00 a.m. through the awesome community services of KSKQ, lpfm radio in Southern Oregon. They can be listened to each morning on the internet, via streaming radio is.

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CBS5 – Laurel Sutherlin on cell phone GG Bridge Action

Tom Sepe — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:22:45 +0000

httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=_YWf9BLVGnY

Laurel Sutherlin Speaks – Before Golden Gate Bridge action

Tom Sepe — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:18:27 +0000

httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=HVal-EJdiQg

Announcing Digital Dharma Films!

Tom Sepe — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:03:55 +0000

We now have a website devoted to our Tibet video project; digitaldharmafilms.org

Its based on the same WordPress blogging software as this blog, and will provide a dedicated webspace for update about our film projects. We’ve already posted a few video clips which you can watch and comment on. We’ve also installed a forum which we hope will become a ace for discussion about the film. Please check it out!

Tom

Tibet Video Update: More great interviews & a haircut

Tom Sepe — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:04:12 +0000

We’ve had another epic couple of days. We have been so blessed.

Here’s some news:

1) Yesterday we interviewed Mr. Urgen Tenzin, the Executive Director
of the Tibetan Center for Human Rights And Democracy http://www.tchrd.org/

2) Today we filmed students singing and playing music at TIPA – the Tibetan Institute for Performing
Arts…

3) AND the big news is that we had an exclusive interview with Sondhum Rinpoche, the head of the Tibetan Governement in Exile! http://www.tibet.com/

The breaking news is that the Chinese Govt. as agreed to meet with the
Tibetan Parliament!

I’ve posted a bunch of photos on my flickr page:

On a more personal note – I shaved my head in solidarity:

Tom Sepe

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Tibet Connections

Tom Sepe — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:11:00 +0000

Things are going incredibly well. We are getting some great interviews! We just interviewed Dr. John Powers – checkout his book “History as Propaganda: Tibetan Exiles versus the People’s Republic of China”

We also interviewed Mary Gendler, who has been doing non-violent training here in India with the Tibetans for over 15 years! She was also close with the King family and involved with the March on Selma.

A few nights ago we did an audio-only interview with 6 ex-political prisoners – Tibetan Monks that had all been tortured and imprisoned by the Chinese Government. They did not want their faces to be shown for fear that the Chinese Governement will persecute their families back in occupied Tibet.

In addition we have been befriended by a wonderful couple here – Ronny and Rebecca Novick. Rebecca works for KPFK radio in Los Angeles, and Ronny does video documentary work. They have a fantastic website: http://thetibetconnection.org

Together with Ronny and Rebecca we are going to create a website “tibetin49seconds.org” where we will have a youtube video contest for people to submit their 49 second videos on the subject of Tibet. Stay tuned on that one…

I’m excited to start the editing process. We are starting to review some of our tapes while here…. its been such a whirlwind!

We are planning a couple of screenings here this week to share some of the footage from San Francisco – I think the Tibetans will get a kick out of seeing the thousands of protesters in SF as well as hearing the inspirational words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. (see video below)

Anyhow that’s the update… We are still planning more interviews and some trips to some monasteries… stay tuned!

Tom

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WE HAVE LOVE, TRUTH AND BEAUTY ON OUR SIDE.

San Precario, Patron Saint of Precarious Workers and Lives

By The Time I Get To Arizona – Martin Luther King Day

[Tippin' my hat to Martin Luther]

“I’m countin’ down to the day deservin’ Fittin’ for a King. I’m waitin’ for the time when I can Get to Arizona’ Cause my money’s spent on The goddamn rent Neither party is mine not the Jackass or the elephant “

Ofcom Website | Global Citizens and Consumers in the Internet Age

Radio Interview on KSKQ

CBS5 – Laurel Sutherlin on cell phone GG Bridge Action

Laurel Sutherlin Speaks – Before Golden Gate Bridge action

Announcing Digital Dharma Films!

Tibet Video Update: More great interviews & a haircut

Tibet Connections

“I’m countin’ down to the day deservin’
Fittin’ for a King.
I’m waitin’ for the time when I can
Get to Arizona’
Cause my money’s spent on
The goddamn rent
Neither party is mine not the
Jackass or the elephant “