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The Multi-faceted challenges of bringing Tutu to the Metaverse

Posted on April 12, 2008 by

Yesterday was another hectic, fun day at Global Kids. The highlight was a live simulcast of an address by Archbishop Desmond Tutu that we organized in Second Life, Teen Second Life, the tween-oriented virtual world of Whyville and the web. The occasion was a keynote address the Archbishop Tutu was delivering at the National Service…

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Second Life Simulcast of Desmond Tutu speaking at Service Learning Conference

Posted on April 10, 2008 by

The National Youth Leadership Council will be hosting its 19th Annual National Service Learning Conference in Minneapolis from April 9-12th, 2008. The NSLC is the largest gathering of youths and practitioners involved in the service-learning movement where participants connect through three days of plenary sessions, featured forums, and service projects. Keynote speakers will be: Archbishop…

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The Tech Museum announces winners of virtual exhibit competition this Thursday

Posted on April 9, 2008 by

I got the exciting news from the San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation about a virtual awards ceremony for the winners of their exhibit design contest held in their Second Life virtual museum (click here to teleport). This Thursday, April 10, starting at 10AM PST, the Tech will be announcing the winners of the virtual…

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Daily Show skewers Congress and Second Life over virtual world hearing

Posted on April 8, 2008 by

Congrats to my friend Glitteractica Cookie / Susan Tenby of Techsoup.org for being called out on the "Daily Show with John Stewart" yesterday!  I can’t believe that John actually said, "Damn you, Tenby! Damn you!"  I’m dying of jealousy. That said, the bit was just sort of "meh."  Is "get a first life," "Avatar Heroes,"…

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Reminder: Breakdance performance next Thursday!

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

By Nima Farsinejad, used with permission. Just a reminder that next Thursday, April 17 my breakdance performance class will be performing as part of the PMT Spring Dance Showcase in Manhattan.  It’s a really fun hip-hop routine, with lots of neat comic moments, some cool power moves, and slick choreography.  We’ve been practicing several nights…

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Global Kids & Quaker Practice

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

The non-profit I work for Global Kids has three basic rules that form the basis for all of our youth programs: One Mic: We give the floor to the person who is speaking. Safe Space: We respect other people’s opinions even if we don’t agree with them. Participate: We all take responsibility for contributing. The…

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Sandra Day O’Conner speaking at Games for Change June 4

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

I just got the news from Mark at Games for Change that their annual conference this year will feature as a keynote speaker the Honorable Sandra Day O’Conner, former Supreme Court Justice, for the June 4th all-day event in New York City. What the Honorable Ms. O’Conner is going to say about computer games is…

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The Global Kids’ Annual Conference: drum circles, spoken word, dance and politics

Posted on April 5, 2008 by

Click to Play So every year, Global Kid’s brings together 500-600 young people from all around the New York area to its Annual Conference. Perhaps it’s more correct to say that every year, teenagers from Global Kids programs invite us to their conference.  Because the kids really run the whole show: from deciding on the…

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“Undesirable Elements” performing at Global Kids’ Annual Conference today

Posted on April 4, 2008 by

Click to Play Here’s a video snippet of the Global Kids’ sponsored performance group "Undesirable Elements" doing their thing at the Global Kids Annual Conference today at Baruch College in NYC.  I love that I work for an organization that supports this kind of youth-centric expression and energy. More videos: More "Undesireable Elements" footage "Absolute…

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Yehoodi Talk Show Episode #507: A fund for aging lindy hoppers, a new podcast for the ladies, and why blues dancers get such respect

Posted on April 2, 2008 by

The April 1st episode of the Yehoodi Talk Show is online, and it’s not a joke! Spuds and I talk about a cool new fund for aging lindy hoppers, we announce the first lindy hop exchange in China, and we preview our newest podcast for the ladies … "Beaver Lodge." (Insert groan here.) Oh, and more…

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