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About Michael Farver

Ex-print media publisher & art/design guru, foodarazzo and semi-pro chef, passionate social activist, writer, photographer and artist. I serve as a national, state and local spokesperson and advocate for childhood hunger solutions as President & CEO of the South Florida Hunger Coalition, where we work to eradicate hunger by acting as a resource and convener for hunger-related initiatives, develop and support visionary community outreach like the Summer Food, Fun & Friends feeding and enrichment program for at-risk kids, Mobile Food Pantries distributing fresh fruits and vegetables to marginalized communities, and championing the expansion and outreach of “Food is Medicine” programs to serve the needs of the chronically ill. I direct a grassroots child hunger nonprofit in South Florida as well as a private consulting business that provides leadership development, social media, brand, marketing and other services. A former handler of championship Dobermans and licensed firearms expert, I have traveled the country for two decades following the Black Crowes (in all their multiple lineups). I’m a Dad, a Husband, and when things get too intense, I flee to Italy to refresh my soul. I’m into everything from modern art, tiki and pop surrealism to wine collecting to all things touching, and touched by, technology.

Artcrank

via Cool Hunting                 Started in Minneapolis just three years ago, the Artcrank show was a quick, fun way to publicize local artists by inviting them … Read More >>

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Mark Ryden’s New Painting: Awakening The Moon

via Boing Boing “Awakening the Moon,” a magnificent new painting by Mark Ryden on exhibition at London’s Frieze Art Fair, Oct 14-17. (Thanks, … Read More >>

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Apocalypse Now

via Uncrate Uncrate hates love the smell of a double-dip in the morning. In a move sure to piss off buyers of past sets, Apocalypse Now finally hist Blu-Ray. Of course, for me, sitting out here on the “edge” of … Continue reading

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Tom the Dancing Bug: Billy Dare – Subtle Racism?

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Public Service Announcement: How 2 Fast-Infuse Your Booze With Nitrous

via Boing Boing Whip it Good: Here’s a fast way to infuse booze with flavors — cacao nibs, herbs, etc — using nitrous oxide and a whipped-cream maker: Put … Read More >>

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Great Bill Maher Rant About Rich People

via Boing Boing Thanks, Boing Boing. Bill Maher’s latest rant about the tax bracket changes for the very, very wealthy, is really, really  funny. And adding Ben Stein’s whining  to the party is brilliant. And as Bill makes caustically clear, … Continue reading

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New Wireless Mic for Flip Video Cameras – “Can You Hear Me Now?”

The Scosche freedomMIC for Flip Video cameras is a new wireless microphone add-on that will make you, well,  “flip”  for the enhanced performance. Sorry, bad pun. via Engadget Jump the link to …  Read More >>

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