We at Beanstockd believe that music (usually with Square One Vodka and some disco dancin’) has the power to bring people together. So when we learned that the New York Philharmonic agreed to perform in North Korea, our inner Taylor Townsend (The O.C.’s “Karl Rove of party planning”) thought it would be a great opportunity to break down barriers, have a mixer, and save some trees.

The insular country ruled by Kim Jong-Il is facing many environmental crises after years of deforestation and neglect. A ripple effect created by the eradication of forests has reduced crop yields and affected the groundwater, leading to a deteriorating standard of living for so many North Koreans.

Hopefully, this is just the first step in bringing this enigmatic country into the global community. Their people and environment could use it…and Kim Jong-Il won’t be so ronery.

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Although photos for Shiloh Jolie-Pitt were some of the most sought after when she was born, according to hottie mom Angelina, she’s potentially going to be an outcast:

“(Shiloh) looks like Brad. It’s funny because she’s almost going to be the outcast in the family because she’s blonde and blue-eyed. I felt so much more for Madd, Zahara and Pax because they were survivors. Shiloh seemed so privileged from the moment she was born. But I’m conscious that I have to make sure I don’t ignore her needs, just because I think the others are more vulnerable.”

So I guess it sucks to be Shiloh? Just imagine the Jolie-Pitt family sitting down for Christmas dinner, Maddox, Zahara, and Pax dig into a five-course meal while Shiloh sits in a corner somewhere. Don’t worry though, she’ll get some scraps. So really, it all works out.

While Shiloh’s siblings from the third world get their needs met, forest conservation can meet the needs of third world nations. ForCons can reduce the chances of detrimental floods and droughts, and Angelina will be comforted in knowing people in third world countries will benefit! AF

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