Technology Trends: a Look at the Future View more presentations from Global Kids. Last month, my colleague Amira and I had the opportunity to speak to several coordinators of Neighborhood Network sites around the country. Neighborhood Networks are onsite, multiservice technology centers aimed at promoting self-sufficiency for residents of assisted housing. Giving this talk was…
Month: May 2009
NYC Bag Protest this Sunday May 17!
My buddy Rafi is helping organize a "NYC Bag Protest" — a super cool public action in New York this Sunday to get rid of plastic bag waste. The all-day event combines inspiring talks by Reverend Billy and No Impact Man, a scary attack by the Plastic Bag Monster, fun creation of reusable fabric bags,…
An odd morning: Tom Hanks in a weinermobile, Diane Sawyer on a trampoline
Early this morning, my mom, sister and I got VIP passes to see "Good Morning, America" being taped live at Times Square. Apparently every weekday morning, ABC staff let in a small group of about 30 folks to watch the live taping from 7 to 9am. The VIP pass was nice, allowing us to get…
Dancing is one of life’s greatest pleasures (pic)
This is one of my all-time favorite pictures of me dancing. Photographer Michael Blank captured the lovely Miss Victoria and I lindy hopping in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem a couple of weeks ago. We are both just blissed out and sharing a wonderful moment together. It makes me happy every time I look at…
Public Memorial Service for Frankie Manning on May 22 in NYC
For those that were not able to attend Frankie Manning's funeral service earlier this month, there will be a Memorial Service for Frankie on Friday May 22 as part of the Frankie 95 Birthday Festival. The service will take place at 10am at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church (Fifth Avenue at 55th Street). Open to…
Join Jonathan Fanton and Cory Ondrejka on MacArthur Island on Monday May 18
On Monday May 18, at 2pm PST , the MacArthur Foundation will be officially launching MacArthur Island in Second Life with a public forum featuring Foundation President Jonathan Fanton and co-creator of Second Life, Cory Ondrejka. Ondrejka and Fanton will be discussing the future of virtual worlds and philanthropy, and then taking questions from the…
Reelz Channel profiles Frankie Manning
ReelzChannel Movie News | Movie Trailers Here's a sweet video news story by Reelz Channel about Frankie Manning's life and legacy, emphasizing his film career, as well as his impact on a new generation of dancers.
WNET Broadcasting Special Tribute to Frankie Manning on May 21!
I am happy to announce that PBS affiliate station WNET (Channel 13) in New York will be broadcasting a special tribute show about Frankie Manning on May 21 at 10:30pm. The documentary features the last major interview of Frankie Manning before his death, as well as precious archival footage of his dancing from the 1930s…
Roommate wanted for awesome Fort Greene 2-bd apartment
My buddy Swifty is taking the plunge and moving in with the lovely Lilieblue very shortly. Thus I am now seeking a roommate to share our lovely two-bedroom apartment in Fort Greene, Brooklyn starting on June 1st. Tell them what they get, Don Pardo! A goodly sized two-bedroom pad in a modern apartment complex Full…
Ambassador Stages Coup At UN, Issues Long List of Non-Binding Resolutions (video)
Ambassador Stages Coup At UN, Issues Long List of Non-Binding Resolutions As a United Nations-nerd, this Onion video just kills me: "Ambassador Stages Coup At UN, Issues Long List of Non-Binding Resolutions". Just this line alone is so perfect: I can't imagine what it's like for those ambassadors inside… having no idea what this madman…