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The UN Refugee Agency is working to relieve a global crisis. You can help.

Millions of Syrian people have been forced from their homes by violence and war. All of us can help the UN Refugee Agency provide them and other refugees worldwide with the necessities to survive and rebuild.

[amargedom]

Your worst battle is between what you know and how you feel.

unknown author (via diamondove)

[nathanourhero]

Nathan & Alan on Last Call

[geekandsundry]

The Baes…

[tincanbros]

It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, and we have an important new cast member to unlock! #SpiesAreForever

StarKid alumni Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, and Brian Rosenthal are writing and producing a new spy comedy musical, but they need your help!

In SPIES ARE FOREVER, Agent Curt Mega finds himself thrust into the shadows of Cold War politics as he works to foil a plot to rebuild the Nazi empire. Along the way, Agent Mega must tango with a Russian femme fatale, waltz around a black market arms dealer, and samba through a horde of outrageous characters. With a licence to kill and the voice of an angel, Mega must stay alive, complete the mission, and prove to his enemies that the deadliest weapon of all is a little song and dance.

Book by Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, & Brian Rosenthal. Music by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers. Directed by Corey Lubowich. Featuring: Al Fallick, Lauren Lopez, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, Mary Kate Wiles, & Tessa Netting.

PLUS we’re adding a new member to the cast of the new musical now! Like on Facebook, retweet, and reblog this post to unlock that classified info!

[m-goetia]

By the time I finish this post, it will be illegal in my country

Hello again friends.

As I wrote in the title, this post will be illegal in Spain in less than an hour. Why? Because in 1 July of 2015 will come into effect the new “Ley de Seguridad Ciudadana”, the “Law of Citizen Security” or how the people of Spain call it LEY MORDAZA, in english GAG LAW.

This law was approved by the government with the oposition of the rest of political parties, the population of Spain and even the EU, the UN and the Greenpeace between many others because is the most agressive attack to the human rights, particularly to the right of freedom of speech.

In less than an hour doing something of the next list will be illegal among many other things:

Manifestations around the Congress and the Senate

Take photos or videos of the police, even if they are using force against the people. 

Stop an eviction

The pacific resistance

Tweet or spread information about a manifestation in Internet

Criticize the spanish monarchy

Spread information of the crimes of an accused party (like those participants of the government and politicians who now are being accused of corruption)

But the worst part is that, if you do any of those 44 new guidelines, you will be found guilty no by a proper judge but the government itself under the accusation of administrative offence, with a fine till 600.000 €

In short: this new law search the most agressive way to silence an entire population against one of the worst governments we ever had since the dictatorship of 1939.

NO A LA LEY MORDAZA #NOSOMOSDELITO

—————————— Edit 02:22 a.m. 1/7/2015

First I want to say THANK YOU for all the reblogs and likes this post is having, seriously, is very important for us to know the world is receiving notices about this things. Is amazing to see how people cares. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Here I add more information:

This post wrote by user lluvia185 is pretty interesting and depicts better some of those guidelines:  http://lluvia185.tumblr.com/post/105000672533/gag-law-soshumanrights

The Twitter hastag #LeyMordaza is now Trending Topic in Spain. Only in spanish I fear but is one of the best sites to view and feel our anger: https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeyMordaza?src=tren

And now how the population have received the new law: with manifestations since minute one of July: http://nosomosdelito.net/convocatoria/2015/06/20/sinmordazas-manifestaciones-contra-las-leyes-mordaza

[wilwheaton]

Over the past few weeks, there have been repeated calls to “take gaming back” from the “white knights”, the SJWs, the liberal “crusaders”. But calling for better gender representation in games and game development isn’t about taking anything away. As an artform, as an industry, as a sport and as countless other things, gaming is growing at the speed of light. Yes, the traditional, “triple-A” boxed game business appears to be in decline, but that’s a poor yardstick for a medium that now encompasses hundreds, thousands of different devices, access points, genres and tastes. Such growth invites, demands and can only benefit from a more diverse and inclusive spread of creators and concepts. This is a question of evolution. It’s about taking what we have into tomorrow. Nobody needs to be excluded. And there is no need to panic.

OXM US Blog: Who’s afraid of women in games? (Page 2) - OXM US

I wonder if the decline of AAA titles has something to do with the vast majority of them being derivative of each other, and gamers are getting tired of the same old thing with marginally different graphics? I wonder if people are growing up and getting tired of dealing with assholes when they try to play these AAA titles online?

Women playing games isn’t the problem. The way some men treat women who play games is.

(via wilwheaton)

This.

[nateswinehart]

Being good to each other is so important, guys.

[reviewsandnews]

Well that escalated quickly...

[randomactsorg]

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

Desmond Tutu (via therandomactorg)

[agentmlovestacos]

It’s real! The first official Dancing Groot toy, from the amazing folks at Funko! 

[wilwheaton]

I know a lot of creative people and perhaps by correlation I know a lot of people who struggle with depression. They have told me (and they’ve told the world) how depression sits there, implacable, and drains the color out of the world until no success or joy matters. I believe them, and it becomes increasingly evident that no matter who you are or what you’ve achieved, that depression is a good liar and can make you believe none of it matters.   I know and love too many people with depression to believe that it’s something that’s shameful to talk about or to acknowledge. I want them alive and I want them here with us. If you have depression I want you alive and here with us. Don’t let the moment take you. Don’t be afraid to get help. The people who love you want you here. Believe it.

John Scalzi

No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

(via wilwheaton)

[paulftompkins]

One of the first comedy albums I was ever given was “Reality… What A Concept.” I loved it. I loved “Mork & Mindy.” I even loved Robert Altman’s “Popeye.” Robin Williams meant a lot to me when I was a kid. I knew nothing of drug use or depression. It never occurred to me that comedians, these...

[grindlebone]

[nudityandnerdery]

It’s unfortunate how many people didn’t take this message away from the debate.

[theidealisticcynic]

Bill Nye was just SO ENTHUSIASTIC about the topic. You could tell.

For God’s sake, the man was trying to teach people about photosynthesis when asked what his favourite colour was. That’s a man that ADORES science and absolutely loves teaching people.

Suddenly, I was 12 and watching a Bill Nye The Science Guy episode at my grandma’s school while she was decorating the gym.

[artsy-cupid]

Bill Nye is like the Mister Roger’s of science

he legitimately cares about what he is talking about and enthusiastically encourages people to take something positive away from it

[death-limes]

Bill Nye is the Mister Rogers of science

Bob Ross is the Mister Rogers of art

and Mister Rogers is… well, Mister Rogers

what if they could join forces

[craniumsquirrel]

[beholdingslut]

[thatfunnyblog]

this guy is systematically undoing the world

[randomactsorg]

Are you ready to #getkind? Each month in 2014, our Regional Representatives will be choosing a kindness theme. This month’s theme is hunger. 

We hope you’ll join our Regional Reps in making this January a bountiful time for those in need near you and that you’ll visit our blog for a few ideas on how you can help.  

You can also stop by our new, improved, and hopefully Misha-proof Forum to share your ideas and to find out what we have planned near you.  

P.S. Don’t forget to tag your stories and photos with #getkind and #theRandomAct.org here and on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

[reviewsandnews]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/OriginsGameFair/permalink/10151915186357973/

[explore-blog]

“If the day and the night are such that you greet them with joy, and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs, is more elastic, more starry, more immortal — that is your success.”

Henry David Thoreau, born July 12, 1817, on defining your own success – a timeless, existentially necessary reminder. (via explore-blog)

[agreeablecomics]

A very special guest appears in the new The Rack, featuring art by Tracie Mauk and colors by Joe Hunter.

[bossbattle]

Was planning on reblogging this regardless, but Joe Hunter being involved sure doesn’t hurt, either. Other people have written about this topic way, way beter than I’m capable of, though. 

[uncannybrettwhite]

SUPPORT

[maydaytrippe]

Award for Excellence

[spx]

Because Superman has a posse.

[reviewsandnews]

Best explanation of this whole debacle I've seen yet.