It seems to be a slow news day thus far..

I mean, People’s lead story at the moment is that Leonardo DiCaprio’s grandmother passed away.

I therefore don’t feel bad about posting the video below. After all, nostalgia never goes out of style. Plus, if there ever was a show that deserved more promotion it’s Sesame Street, especially of the classic variety.

takepart to learn more about the Orange Farmers Market and go after the jump for some more classic Sesame Street vids.

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As Wendy mentioned, last weekend was Netroots Nation, where lots of awesome bloggers and folks got together to talk about exciting things in the realm of making the world better. Not only was Al Gore there, but my fellow TakePart blogger Katie Halper (she’s on a break this summer) was there too!

And in case you miss your daily TakePart dose of Katie, check out the video below, it’s sure to make you smile!

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How does a generation get it’s name? Well ever since I saw 60 Minutes’ gross special Millenials (technically it’s what I am, although I think I might be closer to Generation X - I was born in 82, which is on the cusp of the Millenials). I don’t think I’ve ever been more offended by a claim about myself and my peers as when I watched that special. My favorite part (you can watch the segment on the above link) is when a woman marvels that young people aren’t slaving away at big companies anymore - perhaps she should question how big companies have changed and aren’t loyal themselves. I mean who wants to devote their life to a company that will most likely dump you when you get old for a younger version or decide to outsource the job? That isn’t narcissism or naivety, it’s standing up for ones self. They actually go on to blame Mr. Rogers!!! But I digress, my thinking about generations was brought on by a piece I read in Harvard Business Publishing about how the generations are named and what the name of the current generation (CBS’s Millenials) should really be. It actually makes more sense than one might think:

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When Brad Pitt was taping his segment for American Idol’s second annual Idol Gives Back special, he was caught off guard when he microphone didn’t work, leaving the actor without a voice:

The crowd jumped to their feet for the hunky superstar, whose efforts to help rebuild housing for families who lost everything in 2005’s Hurricane Katrina were recognized by show. (The broadcast will air Wednesday, April 9.)

After nearly 30 seconds of cheers, the 44-year-old Pitt ” who was slated to introduce a film clip about former Idol contestant Chris Daughtry’s visit to Uganda ” tried to say “thank you,” but his microphone wasn’t working. [People]

to learn more about Daughtry’s charity work and how can make an impact.