Monthly Archives: July 2011

Text in Philly to know nearest farmer’s market

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Karl

PhillySNAP was launched during the recent Philadelphia Random Hacks for Kindness event and proivdes a service people can use to find affordable, fresh foods around them.

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G.M. and the U.A.W. Reinvent Automaking?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Karl

That’s the way the NYTimes put it in a recent piece on the Chevrolet Sonic. Some good news to pass along.

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Alex Hillman: “Want a Hall Pass for Bureaucracy?”

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Karl

That’s the question Alex Hillman posed in his latest post, a great introduction to the efforts of Jeff Friedman, Manager of Civic Innovation and Participation for the City of Philadelphia and Code for America. Both, along with The Media Mobilizing … Continue reading →

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“What was the point in trying? Who wants to be laughed at?”

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Karl

Erika Meyer shares what it was like learning to play guitar, fighting to make it happen, being a woman, and being told a few times along the way she had ‘no talent’: “How I Learned To Play Guitar”: In 2000 … Continue reading →

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CMS and Presentation Systems

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Karl

stdout.be talks about what Presentation Systems are and what their responsibilities could be in an environment where the CMS is no longer a single system, but an ecosystem in “The Post-CMS CMS”. It’s a great post, and reminds me of … Continue reading →

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“Hands that Feed Us” was fantastic and so were the custom motorcycles

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Karl

Friday night I made it down to Fishtown to check out Albert Yee’s show at Gravy, “Hands that Feed Us” a photo exploration and celebration of those working across the region in agriculture and produce. There are many ‘behind the … Continue reading →

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