Registration for BarCamp Diaspora is still free! If you're not sure what a BarCamp is, here's a definition to help you out:"A BarCamp is simply an ‘unconference’ - an ad-hoc gathering of people with the simple desire to share and learn in an open environment. Unlike a conference, at a barcamp everyone is both a speaker and a participant. The c […]
By: Anne M. RasoSure, cupcakes might be all the rage at the chicest New York parties of the moment, and in case you haven't noticed, the bakeries servicing all the finest fetes-featuring cupcakes make them waaaaaaaaaay too sweet (and that includes YOU Magnolia and Crumbs)! Give me some artisan, handcrafted petit fours any day. As a matter of fact, they […]
It was supposed to be a total white out this weekend for my birthday, but instead it started just before midnight on Sunday. It still made for a pretty Sunday morning to wake up to, put on my bean boots and head out to take some pictures. At the end of the day as the sun [...]
I recently made the wonderful 14 hour drive from NYC to ATL (driving the girlfriend to her internship with the C.D.C.). If you haven’t already done it, I’d urge you to. And if you already have, well… hell, do it again! This was a fun road trip. I was kinda lazy and out of it so i didn’t take as many photos as I would have liked to, but I did take a few (sample on left). Unfortunatly flickr is being an e-jackass and has limited my photos to 200 viewable ones (and I’m too cheap to pay $30 a year to have unlimited space). Don’t worry though, I’ll delete some stuff here and there and let you know when I post the pics… all 7 of them lol. Anyway, I believe I’m going to make this drive again sometime within the next three months so I’ll be sure to take a whole lot more pictures then.
The point of this post is just to emphasize the brevity of life, and to encourage you to take advantage of the little time you have on this green (really, multi-coloured, but…) earth, to do the things you like to do. For me it’s driving, taking photos, meeting people, dancing, cooking, frying plantains, eating waffles… the list is pretty long, but I try to do as much of each as I can. This is not to say that you shouldn’t spend your time making the world a better place in whatever way you deem fit; the two do not have to be mutually exclusive.
Remember, you only have one life to live. The following song helps me get my ass out of bed and onto the couch, (and in front of my video games!) whenever I feel unproductive; maybe it can do the same for you:
The countdown is on! 11 days from now the Central Park Challenge will happen! Act NOW to make a difference in the life of a child, an adult or a senior citizen with developmental and learning disabilities!
Here is what you can do to help:
1. Click here and make a donation of whatever you can afford
2. Form a team online and raise funds, or
3. Spread the word (by sending the URL to friends and family, encouraging them to help out too)
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The views expressed below are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views YAI/NIPD Network or any of it’s affiliates, or its Board of Directors or the people they represent.
The YAI/NIPD Network has been creating hope for people with disabilities for over 50 years. Most people who know about this organization usually know one thing: that it’s a “national leader in the provision of services, education and training in the field of developmental disabilities”. What people might not know is that the YAI/NIPD Network is a leader in the fight for human rights. You can read here about a recent gorundbreaking lawsuit won by the YAI/NIPD Network, that has major implications for the future of housing for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Please help support YAI’s great work by clicking on the photo below and:
1. Making a donation of JUST $10 (or more if you can afford it)
2. Forming a team and raising funds, or
3. Spreading the word (by sending the URL to friends and family, encouraging them to help out too)
You can also view YAI/NIPD Network’s photostream on flickr here . You can also see YAI’s video’s here.
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In an interview, Kaz Hirai, the head of the console division for Sony said that he believes that the PS3 will help Sony reclaim the lead as the leading game console maker (as measured by sales). Though the PS3 has overtaken the xbox in sales in Europe, it’s still lagging behind in North America. Also, the WII is still the leader worldwide. Frankly, I’m not sure how the PS3 is going to beat the WII, though I’m sure it can, and will eventually beat the Xbox in sales. You can watch the full interview here (20:42).
I just discovered a pretty interesting blog, Pillow talk with a sassy sexpert. It talks a lot about sex, sexuality and relationships. The post that got my attention was about good music to have sex to, and it got me thinking about this song by Lil’ Rob. I found the song on youtube– enjoy it below:
I also suggested Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat”…too old you think?
In the process of searching for this song, I realized that youtube had soooo much to offer in terms of creating a community and sharing information! Besides having a ‘channel’ where you could share all your videos, and a favorites section where you could save all the videos you liked (and share that too), there’s also a place to create a playlist. There’s also some sort of HTML generator that generates the code for you to share your playlist on your website or blog.
Now, though I kinda knew all this nifty stuff existed on youtube, I only just really took an interest in it about 5 minutes ago, so I’ll mess around with it and share what I figure out with you.
Wow, how do you like this post? Sex and technology. Maybe I should start combining sex and technology more– we’ll see how that affects traffic to my blog. Ciao!
YAI is an amazing organization that provides services to people with learning and developmental disabilities and their families. They have an amazing youtube channel where you can watch all their videos– You should absolutely check it out: Click here
The Central Park Challenge is essentially a family fun day– there is a 3K walk, a 5K run, and a children’s area for parents who need to have their kids work off some sugar induced energy. Oh, and there is a little mini race in the children’s are call the Junior All American races.
I’ll be there this year! I hope to see you there too! And if you’re touched by what this wonderful organization does, please give a donation on my pageORRegister for the event, and help spread the word! I promise, you’ll feel great for helping out. Ciao!
Ha! Politics is something else these days lol. If you’ve been following the debates and elections even remotely OR if you love Star Wars, you might get a chuckle out of this. Then again, if you’re a Hillary supporter, maybe not. Thanks for posting this on your site C.C. Chapman — you rock!
I recently made the wonderful 14 hour drive from NYC to ATL (driving the girlfriend to her internship with the C.D.C.). If you haven’t already done it, I’d urge you to. And if you already have, well… hell, do it again! This was a fun road trip. I was kinda lazy and out of it so i didn’t take as many photos as I would have liked to, but I did take a few (sample on left). Unfortunatly flickr is being an e-jackass and has limited my photos to 200 viewable ones (and I’m too cheap to pay $30 a year to have unlimited space). Don’t worry though, I’ll delete some stuff here and there and let you know when I post the pics… all 7 of them lol. Anyway, I believe I’m going to make this drive again sometime within the next three months so I’ll be sure to take a whole lot more pictures then.
