Today, we lost a brilliant actress at age 70 from unreported causes (as of this writing). Here, in tribute, is quite possibly her best — and most memorable — scene.

This is brilliant! Here’s the Academy Award-winning animated short for 2010. (a special thanks to @aswinamer and another very kind Tweeter, Jerry, for their sleuthing to find this for me). So… how many corporate logos can you identify?….

It’s Side-by-Side with Susan Blackwell so “sit your fat ass down” and watch!

Regardless of the film, this is the trailer that has been used…

It’s easy to dance to and its got a good beat!

Following CBS’s long-standing “policy” declining to air controversial ads — yet opting to air Focus On The Family’s pro-life ad — CNBC’s Sports Business Reporter, Darren Rovell, reported via Twitter today that ManCrunch.com’s ad has been rejected. (Here is the original item from CNBC: http://bit.ly/9tc203)

Here’s the spot. What do you think? Acceptable to air during the Superbowl?

Since we’re counting down the days to the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics from Vancouver, I thought I would post some of my favorite memories from Olympics past. First up, The Miracle on Ice.

This is a clip from Playing for Change: Peace Through Music — as explained, Playing for Change “is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music.”

I saw this clip, the first, I believe, released by Playing for Change, and I thought of the situation in Haiti and the global effort to help a devastated nation.

I know I have use for someone to stand by me… and you, and our neighbor, one in trouble, a person we love, a group with whom we have conflict, and a friend.  Think about it and watch the video.

Peace.

Charlie, our four-legged cat (yes, the other one only has three), decided he would venture out into the snow for the very first time.

The door was opened.

He cautiously approached.

He paused.

He stepped.

He recoiled, turned, and ran back in and under the bench in the living room.

This photo is the only evidence that for one fleeting moment, Charlie braved the unknown….

Charlie's First Step

Nearly 62 million Americans volunteered in 2008 as charities and community groups struggled in the recession. CBS anchor Katie Couric shares some thoughts, and I echo her suggestion: volunteer. Giving of your time can make a world of difference to one person or an entire community.

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I think this is so great, I just had to share it:

And more…:

CBS News.com report on BREAK OUT IN SONG (This story was reported by CBSNews.com’s Gina Pace and Ken Lombardi)

Ever wish that real life were just a bit more like a Broadway musical?

Well, for New Yorkers and tourists who happened to be in certain spots of the Big Apple this weekend – such as South Street Seaport or Times Square – it did. Dozens started singing and dancing as part of a public arts project, Break Out In Song

Although those who read theater listings would be clued into the performance, most in Times Square Sunday afternoon had no idea that a Broadway number was about to erupt. Although it did seem, as more and more people gathered on the sidewalk, that something was about to happen.

On these busy streets filled with pedestrians, one man bumped into another knocking him down. A heated argument ensued as, at first appearance, one of the men viewed the accident as an insult. Spectators began to express concern as the conversation seemed as if it was about to turn physical.

A police officer quickly stepped in to break up the escalating fight. But as a woman started singing “Consider Yourself” from “Oliver!” the police officer, along with the rest of the crowd, realized that it was a performance. Dancers joined one by one until about 40 performers were in unison.

By the end of the number, the two men had made amends, as part of the routine, symbolizing the sense of unity and inclusion the performers and producers of this show strive to evoke.

The idea came to producer Ryan Mackey as he would listen to show tunes on his iPod, wishing that he could start singing and dancing. After seeing the viral video of about 200 dancers perform a song from “The Sound of Music” in a train station in Antwerp, Belgium, he decided he wanted to do something similar in New York.

“Everyone has a song in their heart that’s bursting to come out,” Mackey said.

Jessica Hartman, who worked as the choreographer for in “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from “Funny Girl,” said that it was key to plan the performances to look good from any angle – so no matter where passersby stood, they could enjoy the performance.

“We want everyone to feel involved and part of the number,” Hartman said.

Mackey, whose Broadway credits range from being the assistant director of “The Boy from Oz” to Mel Brooks’ assistant on “The Producers,” started calling in favors from entertainment contacts and formed a non-profit group to raise money for the show. All the dancers volunteered their time.

He plans on bringing the performances to Chicago, Los Angeles and London – then back to New York City in time for Tony Awards season next year.

Jessica Lea Patty, who was the lead in “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” said she couldn’t turn it down after hearing of the project .

“We are brining theater to the masses,” Patty said. “And the reaction of people not expecting it – it will brighten everyone’s day.”

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Lastly, visit Break Out in Song’s donation page and support their work!