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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.

What Your Email Address Says About You

via Gawker As reported by Brian Moylan — While what comes before the @-symbol may include the letters and characters you picked out, what comes after it still says a whole lot about you. A new study breaks down the … Continue reading

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Tracking The Astounding Pace Of Digital Storage

via Boing Boing Thanks, Boing Boing! This is just plain freaky: Ivan Smith maintains a page tracking the price of digital storage over the years. The chart showing the drop in price is astounding: It’s one of technology’s least appreciated … Continue reading

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Criterion Collection: Top 10 Lists

via Boing Boing Great Boing Boing post by my dear friend and co-conspirator, David Pescovitz, on Criterion: ” I love film and dig dates to the art house but I’m woefully lacking in my knowledge of classic and “important” cinema. … Continue reading

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TOM THE DANCING BUG: Charlie Sheen In “Rhymes With WINNING”!

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iPad Approved By FAA To Replace Paper Flight Charts And Maps

Via engadget: The Federal Aviation Administration is moving with the times, it would seem, as it has just granted the first approval for the use of iPads instead of paper charts for informing airline pilots while on duty. There are … Continue reading

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My First Dictionary

OK, this is, like, totally incendiary. “Corrupting young minds, one word at a time?” Brilliant!! via Cool Hunting First time author Ross Horsley tackles the challenge of teaching young minds with a playfully disturbing dictionary. An … Read More >>

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Valentine’s Day Cards: Science = Awesome

via Boing Boing   I’m always at a loss for just the right card, although I’ve collected vintage postcards and weird Florida Tourist-Alligator Farm-Marineland stuff  for years that usually works in a pinch… this collection is a bit better, even … Continue reading

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