Mike Arauz Mike Arauz is a strategist at Undercurrent, and lives in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Mike's interested in media, marketing, technology, photography, film, food, and politics. This site is a place for you to discover the things that Mike thinks are interesting enough to pass on. Email: him[at]mikearauz[dot]com
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Spitzer proposes legislation to legalize gay marriage

This is absolutely the right thing to do. 5, 10, 20 years from now we will all look back and judge our government leaders based on where they stood on this issue.

The press release reads: Governor Eliot Spitzer and Lieutenant Governor David Paterson today submitted legislation to create civil marriage equality for all New Yorkers...A marriage that is otherwise valid under the law will be valid regardless of the sex of the individuals.

If you live in New York, go here to find out who your State representative is, and call them to find out where they stand.

Friday, April 27, 2007    |       |    Permalink

Netvibes is the perfect web page

Netvibes is the all-in-one web site/tool that enables me to keep track of over 100 websites everyday. Check out this article on Slate to learn more.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007    |       |    Permalink

Mike Daisey accosted during performance

On Thursday night 87 audience members walked out on Mike Daisey's performance of Invincible Summer at American Rep Theatre in Boston; one of these people walked onto the stage and poured water all over Mike's only original copy of the show outline. Go here to read Mike's full account of the event and watch the live video. This is one of the most terrible and horrifying things I've ever heard of. If you're in Boston any time soon, go see his show.

Saturday, April 21, 2007    |       |    Permalink

Great impromptu music videos

The Take-Away Shows are short impromptu live music video performances in random public locations. Check out Arcade Fire, The Shins, and Chris Garneau doing a great cover of Elliot Smith's Between the Bars.

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Fantastic new Feist music video

All in one take. You're gonna love this [link].

Tuesday, April 17, 2007    |       |    Permalink

Low-Budget Will Ferrell Video

Check out this great little short by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell [link].

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A good Joni Mitchell tribute album

"A Tribute Joni Mitchell" sounds surprisingly good. You can preview it here [link]. A few of the eclectic group of participants: Bjork, Brad Mehldau, Sufjan Stevens, Caetano Veloso, and Prince.

Monday, April 16, 2007    |       |    Permalink

If you liked The 10th Kingdom...

...you'll love Stardust [link].

Tuesday, April 10, 2007    |       |    Permalink

Joshua Bell plays for Commuters

This was all over the blogosphere yesterday morning. A very interesting and well written article about world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell playing for commuters in a D.C. metro station [link].

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A New Website by Miranda July

Miranda July [link], the relentlessly prolific and creative filmmaker/writer/artist/etc., has a couple new books of essays coming out, and the website she made to promote them is awesome [link].

Sunday, April 08, 2007    |       |    Permalink

Procrastination Tips

Just what I need: 7 tips for maximizing procrastination output [link].

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Why is Will Ferrell funny?

Slate tackles the tough questions; includes video highlights [link]. By the way, I recommend Blades of Glory.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007    |       |    Permalink

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