Author Archives: Michael Farver

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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.

America Losing the War on Poverty

via Gawker“ 43% of Hispanic women who live alone, and 34% of black women who live alone, live in poverty. One in six older Americans lives below the federal poverty line, according to a new government analysis which almost doubles … Continue reading

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Celebrating 20 years of XS

Damn, time moves so quickly — 20 years ago this week, my life was changed forever for the better by a small band of brothers, and sisters, united in a new and untested adventure called XS Magazine. Stephen Wissink, Janine … Continue reading

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Hi There, 2011!

2010: A year of crisis, challenge, difficulty, intensity, obstacles, disillusionment & in the end, a hope for a better tomorrow, a new day, new year & new decade dawning. Hello 2011.

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No, Viriginia, There Isn’t a Santa Clause. Really. No Matter What Old-School Print Media Says

In keeping with the time-honored tradition of the mainstream, old-school print media that keeps re-running that tired whack “Letter about Santa Clause” every year by some obviously hallucinating young girl named Virginia (yeah, right), I thought I would continue my … Continue reading

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InCase’s Slick & Slim iPhone4 Battery Case

via Core77 Power to the people! (At least those of us with an iPhone4). This battery case is sweet, with all apologies to Morphie and their Juice Pack Air, which for the past few years has been keeping my daughter’s … Continue reading

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Jawbone “Thoughts” Voice Messaging App

via Engadget Talk, not type, to communicate? Well that’s almost like using your phone to, well, CALL & SPEAK to someone. What is this world coming to? Although it’s a bit odd to see the Jawbone name attached to something … Continue reading

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Surreal, Beautiful Stickers From Naoto Hattori

via Boing Boing These aren’t your average, run-of-the-mill stickers. I’ve got to admit that I’m extremely attracted to Naoto Hattori’s sticker collection (also available as prints and in other forms), shown here. $20 is … Read More >>

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