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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.

Alarm Clock/Charger You’d Want to Slide Your iPhone Into

via Gizmodo Another great Kickstarter Project that’s looking for seed funding, this is probably the cleanest iPhone4 alarm setup I’ve seen. (BTW, the Clock/Alarm App is called “Atomic Clock” by Gorgy Timing). Check out the Kickstarter page, or read more … Continue reading

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Get The Party Started: FlareGun Sends a Google Maps Location By Text

via Gizmodo So you’re hanging out at your local whatever, and you want to let your friends know exactly where you are so you can all hook up for good times and bad craziness… But calling them and giving directions … Continue reading

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TOM THE DANCING BUG: Sarah “Wadsworth” Palin recites “Paul Revere’s Ride”

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Too Hot For Spot

via Cool Hunting Why didn’t I think of this? After seeing too many tragic cases of animal hypothermia and heatstroke due to the desert’s extreme climate, New Mexico-based veterinary worker Denice Pruett created Is It Too Hot For Spot?—a static-cling window … Continue reading

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“Blade Runner” Behind-The-Scenes Polaroids Via Sean Young

via Boing Boing Oh, man. Rachael, Rachael. That pulled-up hair, the wide-shouldered black suit, the slow walk directly into the camera … sweet. And now it’s a gallery of polaroids snapped on the set of Blade Runner, from the private … Continue reading

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To Mama With Love 2011

Time for a bit more follow-up and details following the world-wide launch of the “To Mama With Love” campaign on Tuesday, May 3rd, by Epic Change. First, the promo video: Last year, the project raised nearly $17,000 to support the efforts of … Continue reading

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Let the Love Bombing Begin! “To Mama WIth Love” Launches

Today, I join with thousands of amazing, caring people in a worldwide project to honor the mothers of the world, and to raise funds to support four amazing “Mamas.” To Mama With Love was originally launched in May 2010 by … Continue reading

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