Category Archives: People

RIP Robert Rauschenberg

Posted on May 16, 2008 by BrianR

Robert Rauschenberg, American Artist, Dies at 82 source: NY Times This man is an important influence on my creative work. Such an amazing innovator. (Thanks for the link to that one @10ch) Fearless Experimentation It’s no secret that experimentation (and … Continue reading →

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Is there a Data Portability revolution going on?

Posted on January 15, 2008 by BrianR

Is this the beginning of a revolution to return control of our data BACK to ourselves? or a counterattack to distribute data and save money on expensive database servers? I’m hoping for the revolution! Check out DataPortability.org for more info. … Continue reading →

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GOP Candidate Cho Gets Another My View Column

Posted on December 26, 2007 by BrianR

The December 9, 2007 Chapel Hill News ‘My View’ column titled GOP chair Cho to challenge Price contained the following: A former Presbyterian minister and tae kwon do instructor, Cho is a writer raising two children in Chapel Hill. He … Continue reading →

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Shift Happens

Posted on December 17, 2007 by BrianR

Did you Know?

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Working Class Hero

Posted on December 8, 2007 by BrianR

I heard Green Day’s version of this song on WCOM today. Got me thinking about John Lennon… A working class hero REALLY is something to be! Working Class Hero by John Lennon As soon as your born they make you … Continue reading →

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EVENT REMINDER: Meet Congressman Brad Miller

Posted on November 28, 2007 by BrianR

Please Join Congressman Brad Miller For a discussion hosted by Ruby Sinreich of OrangePolitics.org and Brian Russell of Yesh.com about the impact of blogging on today’s political environment. When: Thursday, November 29, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Where: Mill Town Restaurant, 307 … Continue reading →

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Meet Congressman Brad Miller

Posted on November 15, 2007 by BrianR

Ruby and I are sponsoring a get together for Congressman Brad Miller at Mill Town in Carrboro on Thursday November 29. Its a great opportunity to chat with someone who works for US in Washington, DC. He’s a blogger, an … Continue reading →

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Peace and the Military

Posted on October 30, 2007 by BrianR

I met Erin Byrd today. She’s an economic and social justice organizer here in North Carolina. Ruby showed me this cool video Erin made called I am a Duality. Check it out. Its really eloquent and moving.

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Thank You Joe Herzenberg

Posted on October 29, 2007 by BrianR

Joseph A. Herzenberg 1941-2007 Joe Herzenberg — the first openly gay elected official in the American South, an ardent defender of civil rights and the environment, and the unofficial Mayor of Franklin Street — died on October 28, 2007 at … Continue reading →

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N&O article about Anton and NC Science Blogging Conference

Posted on September 22, 2007 by BrianR

Dan Barkin of the News and Observer has a good article called Bloggers Talk Science. It tells a short but good story about the marvelous Mister Sugar and shares the details of the NC Science Blogging Conference. It also tells … Continue reading →

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