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MacArthur announces $2 million Digital Media & Learning competition

Posted on August 20, 2008 by

The MacArthur Foundation announced recently that they are launching the second round of their Digital Media and Learning Competition, in collaboration with the University of California, Irvine, Duke University and the virtual network HASTAC. Global Kids’ RezEd project was one of 17 projects awarded a DML Competition grant last year. This year’s competition for the…

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More awesome video of Sharon Jones at Summerstage

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

I just loaded up some more really cool video clips of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings bringing the soul to Central Park Summerstage last Sunday.  These vids can’t compare to being in the presence of Ms. Jones and the Dap-Kings, but they should give you at least a taste of the raw energy and joyful…

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Dancing with Sharon Jones at Central Park Summerstage (video)

Posted on August 17, 2008 by

You will recall that one of the highlights of my dancing career was getting to dance onstage with the inimitable Sharon Jones at the Apollo Theater in October of last year.  Well it happened again today!  I was at Central Park Summerstage to catch Sharon Jones with a bunch of friends of mine.  I actually…

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Turrell’s “The Meeting” at PS1 – putting a frame around the sky

Posted on August 16, 2008 by

After meeting Quaker artist James Turrell last year, I have been waiting for the right time to catch his permanent art installation at the PS1 art center in Queens.  Turrell’s installation is only open at particular times of the day during specific times of the year, and Queens is kind of a pain to get…

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Audio review of “Hip-hop US History” CD and Guide

Posted on August 16, 2008 by

My friend Joyce gave me for my birthday a copy of the "Hip-hop U.S. History" study guide and music CD, which I have been enjoying for the past week or so.  I was going to write about it, but thought it would be much clearer if I just prepared a short audio review that presented…

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Diabetes-free! Someone get me a donut

Posted on August 15, 2008 by

This is what I had for breakfast today: the "supreme" pancakes with pork sausage from Tom’s Restaurant in Brooklyn.  Delicious and decadent.  I was splurging because I was half suspecting that I was going to get bad news from the doctor today about my health. I just got back home from my doctor who reviewed…

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Using Second Life to prototype real world urban development in Boston

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

I previously blogged about the interesting work that Gene Koo and Eric Gordon are doing in Boston using Second Life to empower local community leaders.  Next Tuesday, August 19, Gene and Eric will present the progress of their project, called "Hub2", an initiative that "gives local neighborhoods a more powerful voice in urban planning and…

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Job Opening: Global Kids looking for an Online Leadership Program Assistant

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

If you have an interest in new media / new technologies, a non-profit background, and serious administrative skills, you might have what it takes to become a part of the team at the Global Kids Online Leadership Program.  We are hiring immediately for our program assistant position.  The person would get to work directly with…

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Merging my passions: global politics + virtual worlds + electronic music

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

Yesterday, August 13, I got to organize a really fun event in Second Life that brought together several of my interests — global human rights, virtual worlds and electronic music. Mr. John Washburn, convenor of the American NGO Coalition for the ICC, spoke at the International Justice Center in Second Life to an attentive and…

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REMINDER: Justice Jam Dance Party at the Second Life Justice Center tomorrow

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13, at 5PM PST,  the Second Life International Justice Center (teleport link) will be hosting our first Global Justice Jam. Catch real world / virtual DJ Doubledown Tandino spinning an eclectic mix of global grooves for your dancing pleasure. During the dance, we’ll also be asking for donations…

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