We are all part of a global community, and in that spirit we take each Friday to spread the love to others who’ve inspired us. In our Great Discoveries series, we feature the most interesting articles, a must-watch video and the most inspirational quote we discovered this week. Please spread the love and enjoy your day!
 Spare RibOne of the most important magazines ever is now searchable and free online. If you don’t know about this magazine, you should. [Read it all at The Guardian] |  Mark Ruffalo on FeminismMark Ruffalo expresses his views on the “I don’t need feminism” campaign. Sort of. [Read it on HelloGiggles] |
| When most corporations put a ‘pig’ in their TV ad — it’s to convince you to eat animals — or more specifically, their particular brand of artery-clogging bacon-laden fast food. Vodafone New Zealand did the complete opposite. This just might be our favorite commercial ever. | |
 Sheryl Sandberg ReflectsSheryl shares what she’s learned since her husband tragically and unexpectedly died. A thoughtful message. [via the NY Times] |  A Homeless Dog Found In The Garbage Becomes The Lion He Deserves To BeAn absolutely heartwarming series of photographs. [via Design You Trust] |
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The adverts really nice. But if you want to see a tearjerker advert, check out Extra Gum’s the Story of Sarah and Juan. It’s an ad about chewing gum, but it’s all the feels.
I recognise that guy-used to be in a show called How Low Can You Go. It was with Baz Ashmawy and some other guy. The beard put me off, but the voice is the same.
What a heart-breaking situation. David Goldberg will always be remembered for his hard-work and achievements.
Great ad, pigs are supposedly very good pets. 🙂 If a pig and a human where drowning in the sea,I wouldn’t even have to think twice about saving the pig first. But I’d still come back for the human once I dried off the pig with a towel and made sure it was alright. 😉 haha
I love Sheryl Sandberg. She’s a very inspirational leader and an excellent role model. Yes, she’s a 1%er, but she got there from her own hard work and it wasn’t handed to her.
Honestly, if she ran for President, I’d probably vote for her–politics aside. From a purely female perspective–not that I’m into identity politics at all–she’s eminently more qualified than Pelosi, Feinstein, Harris, Sanchez, and most certainly more qualified than Hillary.
Spare Rib made a difference. But it was just one element in the grass roots political activity in the 70s and 80s struggling to creat a fairer and more just society.
What a lovely ad by Vodafone! Very sweet story. Sure, in the real world the ending will be much less happy. But at least here, at the end of Act 1, we get a glimpse of what the true, best relationship between human animals and nonhuman animals should be like.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of the most primal human experiences. It is probably a sign of our time that we pay so little attention to it (in the media, arts, public discussions, etc.). Talking about it here is great but why in the news section? Is the grieving of famous rich people more important than the grieving of millions who are not? Or is the media surprised that rich and famous people can have basic human emotions?
What I say above is not to take anything from the horrendous pain Sheryl Sandberg must be feeling.
If I could I’d thank Sheryl Sandberg for this beautiful speech from her life experience. I cried it touched my heart. A speech well done, and on point. Thank you for sharing with us.
Sympathies with the grieving aside, would it be wrong to ask why does Obama feel the need to comment on this mans death? Has he not got better things to do?
oh my god want that cute adorable dog, had a bad day at work but he defo brought a smile to my face thank you. 🙂