Mosaics + Rubiks Cubes and Voila! Art!

Pete Fecteau created an incredible mosaic of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. using 4300 Rubiks cubes. I love mosaics using different materials, and this mosaic in particular conveys a lot about challenges, mixing colors, and problem-solving. Read the exclusive interview from Everybody’s Invited! about his methodology and thought processes here. Mosaics + Rubiks Cubes and… Continue reading Mosaics + Rubiks Cubes and Voila! Art!

Exclusive: ThingCreatures Artwork

I love playful and affordable ($30!) artwork, and I’m pretty sure I found the next big thing in ThingCreatures, which portray enigmatic shadows of unknown creatures against their natural habitat’s brilliant background. With Arthur and Walter already spotted in the wild and available for purchase in multiple settings and colors, ThingCreatures are sure to sell like… Continue reading Exclusive: ThingCreatures Artwork

Did You Know? Groundhogs do more than just predict weather

This morning, Punxsutawney Phil predicted more winter (not so bad, considering the insanely mild winter we’ve had so far). Even though Phil should keep his job, other groundhogs have been contributing to science. New Scientist reports that because of a disease common in groundhogs that resembles the human hepatitis B, they are able to lend… Continue reading Did You Know? Groundhogs do more than just predict weather

Six Great Philanthropy Blogs

I really enjoy all of these for their thoughtfulness and relevance. If you’re interested in philanthropy and my content isn’t quite enough, well worth reading any or all of these. White Courtesy Telephone:Posts include perspectives on learning,education and training in the field of philanthropy. Philantopic: A blog of Opinion and Commentary from The Philanthropy News Digest… Continue reading Six Great Philanthropy Blogs

We have replicated the characteristics of Brooklynized water to make a superior bagel. We could do this anywhere in the world. Ira Marcus, Brooklyn Water Bagel’s general counsel The context is an insane water war with the purpose of making the best bagels possible. Does anyone have an update on what happened with this and/or… Continue reading

Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx teacher/administrator.  With the help of extended student and community family they have grown over 25,000 pounds of vegetables in the Bronx while generating extraordinary academic performance. His Bronx classroom features the first indoor edible wall in NYC DOE which routinely generates enough produce to feed 450 students healthy meals… Continue reading