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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.

Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones: Massive Sound, Tiny Buds

via Gizmodo OK, I admit it – I’m a sucker for really good ear buds. But these bad boys are off the chain: Read More >>

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TOM THE DANCING BUG: George Lucas Revises The Decade Since 9/11

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Help Me Achieve Immortality: Find Shag’s “The Vulture” Zippo

OK, I’m finally going to admit it– I need your help. Starting a dozen years ago, the infamous (and now, alas, defunct) Flame Rite produced an amazing series of  Zippo® lighters by over 20 of the most cutting-edge “lowbrow” artists of … Continue reading

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Dish Network’s Tailgater =”s Portable Satellite TV, But It Won’t Cool Your Beer

via Engadget When it comes to refrigerating beer and grilling burgers, you’re on your own. If you’re looking for satellite television in … Read More >>

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Seven Independent Coffee Roasters

via Cool Hunting Thanks to coffee culture spreading far and wide—from Portland’s Stumptown to Chicago’s Intelligentsia—the appeal of independent … Read More >>

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Classic Prints Modified To Tell Ghastly Alternate History

via Boing BoingMatthew Buchholz has a great Etsy store where he sells modified classic prints that tell the story of a horrific alternate … Read More >>

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Skype For iPad Now Officially Official

via AllThingsD After a couple of false starts, Skype officially launches the iPad app for its video and voice calling service. Among its … Read More >>

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