<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for And if I could work another 7 in there, I would]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by zackk http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/ Wed, 16 May 2007 23:21:23 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/1 madge

that madonna single is not only out, it's available for free download on http://liveearth.msn.com.

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that madonna single is not only out, it's available for free download on http://liveearth.msn.com.

]]> Comment #2 by amc89 http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/ Thu, 17 May 2007 01:11:47 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/2 Questionable choice of artists

When you invite celebrities that have done nothing for the environment or climate change issue and are known for being massive consumers (just think of all the diamond rings and fur coats J Lo and Madonna own), it kind of de-legitimizes the whole event.  I like the Live Earth idea, but I think there should be a focus on getting only celebs that are genuinely involved and concerned about the issue.  

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When you invite celebrities that have done nothing for the environment or climate change issue and are known for being massive consumers (just think of all the diamond rings and fur coats J Lo and Madonna own), it kind of de-legitimizes the whole event.  I like the Live Earth idea, but I think there should be a focus on getting only celebs that are genuinely involved and concerned about the issue.  

]]> Comment #3 by Delay And Deny http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/ Thu, 17 May 2007 01:42:02 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/3 My Concert


Since I am one of the few people around who actually think a hotter Earth is a good thing, I'll be driving around in my 1991 Grand Prix 3.1 and blasting some Zep in celebration of Global Heating.

John Bailo, The "Denier Guy"
You Read It Here First


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Since I am one of the few people around who actually think a hotter Earth is a good thing, I'll be driving around in my 1991 Grand Prix 3.1 and blasting some Zep in celebration of Global Heating.

John Bailo, The "Denier Guy"
You Read It Here First


]]> Comment #4 by WKB http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/ Fri, 18 May 2007 02:36:35 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/4 It's not grabbing me.

Why a bunch of rock concerts all over the world? Aren't there more urgent concerns? Couldn't those sustainability experts be spending their time on less fleeting, more important pursuits?

What's the goal?

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Why a bunch of rock concerts all over the world? Aren't there more urgent concerns? Couldn't those sustainability experts be spending their time on less fleeting, more important pursuits?

What's the goal?

]]> Comment #5 by natesousa http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:22:07 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/live-earth-7-concerts-on-7ish-continents-on-7-7-07/5 Humility and Hollywood.....

.....have never really been synonymous with each other, but there appears to be a genuine expression of this going on right now. The Live Earth's campaign is to empower individuals to change their consumer behaviors and motivate corporations and political leaders to enact decisive measures to combat the climate crisis. I truly feel this is a movement the Church should embrace; moreover, I believe this because is one that would honor God and His creation. To be honest, when I first heard of this movement I passed it over. When I heard of the concert and how it was to be the largest co-op, multinational show ever, my mind quickly turned to the negative: how much money would the networks get? How much would the talent benefit from this? While I am sure that there were some that would gain from this publicity I found that one artist had a different agenda. John Mayer has shown a glimpse of humility on his online blog: "I hope that for all the cynicism that's existed around this subject, we can all uncross our arms long enough to give this event a chance to impact the world in the way that I'm beginning to feel that it could. Now isn't the time to dissect the rights and wrongs. (If you're hoping Live Earth doesn't work, you have a lot of soul-searching to do.) With this kind of lineup, there's no cause or crisis that wouldn't be positively affected by an event of this scope. Live Earth isn't a show - it's a showing, a presentation of an idea. Artists like us don't just get together to each play 20 minute sets every weekend, you know. We're also usually pretty sensitive about the order in which we take the stage, and I've got no problems with my 5:12 PM set time. The Police, Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and yes, myself and my dumb face are all openers for the true headliner - the power to literally change the world's mind." (http://www.johnmayer.com/blog) There is so much power and truth in this statement. Perhaps it's a view we can take in our daily lives; understanding that there is a bigger picture for our lives and that if we can lay down our desires for a minute and see what God is doing we can impact those around us in a way greater than we first believed.

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.....have never really been synonymous with each other, but there appears to be a genuine expression of this going on right now. The Live Earth's campaign is to empower individuals to change their consumer behaviors and motivate corporations and political leaders to enact decisive measures to combat the climate crisis. I truly feel this is a movement the Church should embrace; moreover, I believe this because is one that would honor God and His creation. To be honest, when I first heard of this movement I passed it over. When I heard of the concert and how it was to be the largest co-op, multinational show ever, my mind quickly turned to the negative: how much money would the networks get? How much would the talent benefit from this? While I am sure that there were some that would gain from this publicity I found that one artist had a different agenda. John Mayer has shown a glimpse of humility on his online blog: "I hope that for all the cynicism that's existed around this subject, we can all uncross our arms long enough to give this event a chance to impact the world in the way that I'm beginning to feel that it could. Now isn't the time to dissect the rights and wrongs. (If you're hoping Live Earth doesn't work, you have a lot of soul-searching to do.) With this kind of lineup, there's no cause or crisis that wouldn't be positively affected by an event of this scope. Live Earth isn't a show - it's a showing, a presentation of an idea. Artists like us don't just get together to each play 20 minute sets every weekend, you know. We're also usually pretty sensitive about the order in which we take the stage, and I've got no problems with my 5:12 PM set time. The Police, Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and yes, myself and my dumb face are all openers for the true headliner - the power to literally change the world's mind." (http://www.johnmayer.com/blog) There is so much power and truth in this statement. Perhaps it's a view we can take in our daily lives; understanding that there is a bigger picture for our lives and that if we can lay down our desires for a minute and see what God is doing we can impact those around us in a way greater than we first believed.

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