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July 02, 2007
Bored on the Fourth of July? Try 7-7-7
Many thousands of couples have chosen this Saturday to marry, ostensibly because they consider the date to be a charm. Call me cynical, but if you're relying on a single day in the Gregorian calendar to boost your chances of making it, you'd better seek counseling right away as a backup measure.
Those not tying the knot this weekend can catch a first-of-its-kind musical extravaganza: a worldwide series of concerts aimed at raising awareness of global climate change. I thought we already were aware, but I guess there are people living under rocks whom the message will fail to reach until someone sings it to them.
The best news in the announced artist lineup is that Spinal Tap will be performing. One surprising omission is Ani DiFranco. I was sure she'd play in a green concert. [From her website: "Ani is spending most of her time these days focusing on the joys of motherhood."]
The fact is, though, that although its corporate sponsors (including MSN, GM, Philips) are busily attaining their green cred by backing this event, it's tough to see how much planet-saving will be accomplished by it. I'm all for some good music, though.
Energy policy | By joe lance | 05:41 PM