Cool Stuff

Here's something cool I found out about through Facebook - it's a weekend of conference on the environment for college students: www.powershift2011.org
People can still register I think, so if y'all are willing to head to DC and pay for it...it sounds pretty amazing.

And here's another cool thing I found out about in El Cuartito, a cafe here in Xela that I go to a lot for their delicious chocolate chip cookies and chai tea.
It's called the Beehive Collective - they're a bunch of artists that denounce the negative impacts of globalization through the creation of huge intricate posters. El Cuartito received their Plan Colombia poster from a beehive artist. They're anti-copyright and their posters can be bought for a money donation of $10-20 or material donation because they want to be accessible to everyone and spread the movement. They give exhibits of their posters in schools and colleges along with a presentation of the facts and story behind the poster, explaining and spreading information about issues ranging from coal mining to free trade. They're giving a presentation at SUNY Purchase April 7th at 7:00 pm for those of you close by that want to check it out! It's amazing interesting art with a message from activists that dedicate their talent and passion to a cause without seeking profit: www.beehivecollective.org