http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 13:09:20 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 13:09:20 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80661 Major review and report on motivation and motivating. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=236466 This page from the National Organization for Women (NOW) website contains a collection of links to news and information on a number of important issues. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77026 One hour documentary aired on P.O.V. (PBS) about the anti-gay policies of the Boy Scouts of America and the grassroots movement to overturn them. Winner Best Documentary at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80675 Social irresponsibility: Worldwide struggle for social accountability. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=565952 The Soloist is based on the true story of L.A. Times reporter Steve Lopezs friendship with Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless, Julliard trained cellist. Ayers was a brilliant and promising student, but his battle with mental illness consigned him to wander the streets of Los Angeles playing a broken violin. Lopez writes a series of popular articles about Ayers situation, and the two men form a close bond. As donations pour in from readers, and his career improves, Lopez questions his own motives and ability to help his friend. Ayres refuses to live in public housing and shelters. The film exposes the glaring flaws in municipal responses to homelessness and mental illness. It also examines romanticized notions of outsider art.NOTE: The film must be purchased.