My latest discovery is Michael Faraday. This is a brilliant and ethical scientist/ inventor that I had never heard about. I probably might have heard of him earlier, had I decided to become a scientist. Among Michael Faraday's many incredible accomplishments - he invented the BALLOON!!!
As a treat, I have included a link to "The Red Balloon" short film from 1956.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Faraday
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Change is in the air
(Photo courtesy of the NY Times - I was standing right behind the statue there!)Well, today was a great day. I watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama at Columbia University's campus. President Obama graduated from Columbia, so there was a lot of pride and excitement.
The fact that people felt united about something positive was refreshing. It seems in the last few years, our uniting moments have been in tragedy. The excitement and hope was invigorating today. When moments like that occur, they inevitably fade, but it is important to seize them and enjoy them while you are in them. I WILL NEVER FORGET TODAY!
Thousands gathered in front of the Low Library, and there were loud cheers throughout the proceedings. But the silence of thousands was really touching. It happened both when the invocation was made, and when Itzhak Perlman, Yo Yo Ma, Gabriela Montero and Anthony McGill played John Williams' new arrangement of "Simple Gifts."
I was proud to see my SF ladies - Diane Feinstein and Nancy Pelosi - featured so prominently. When I was a little girl, I received some sort of reading award from the SF Public Library and as Mayor Diane Feinstein she presented us the awards at SF City Hall. That was a big day too (for me). How cool to see DiFi as MC of the proceedings today.
Cheney and Bush got some boos from the crowd. I couldn't help but think of Lionel Barrymore in "It's a Wonderful Life" when Cheney rolled out in a wheelchair.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Date the band! NYC/ Feb. 11th 2009
Valentine’s Day Twist: All-Orientation “Date the Band” Concert & Contest
New York, NY -- Formal studies may have yet to prove it, but common wisdom holds that mood music enhances your chance of romance. New York City folk/pop music lovers will have a chance to test the theory at an unusual open-to-most-orientations “Date the Band” show, with singer and songwriter Elaine Romanelli and her band, on February 11th, 2009 from 8 - 10pm at Suite bar & lounge, 992 Amsterdam at 109th St. (NYC).
The contest is open to singles of nearly all persuasions, as well as to couples. Entry is simple; to be in the running one must bring two or more friends to the show, for which there is no cover charge. Singles compete to date a member of the band, couples compete to have a love song dedicated and sung to them during the show.
Whomever brings the most people to the show wins the date (or dedication), as well as a free drink and a gift to take home. In the event of a tie, a runoff will take place. No purchase is necessary to win.
“We’ve all been through horrible Valentine’s Days, both when single and when in a couple,” says Romanelli. “There’s ridiculous pressure to have the perfect romantic evening if you’re dating someone – and if you’re single, try finding a place to go out which isn’t overrun by couples! We wanted to create a fun, unusual, extremely inexpensive night out that would bypass the stress and pathos of traditional Valentine’s Day outings.”
Two of the band members are not single, which, Romanelli says, created the perfect opportunity to be inclusive. “Rob and Dimitri can’t participate, which allowed us to recruit gay and lesbian friends who are single. We wanted to make the contest open to most anyone, and thanks to a little help from our friends, we did. So if you are male, female, gay or straight, come on down!”
The venue, located near Columbia University, has a full bar, accomodates groups, and serves Indian fast food via its next door sister store, Roti Rolls.
To receive bios and photos of the “Date The Band” singles before Feb 11th, join the mailing list by emailing “join list” to info@elaineromanelli.com. To hear samples of the band, comprised of Elaine Romanelli, vocals and songwriting; Josh Fox, guitar; Dimitri Moderbacher, bass; and Robert Mitzner, drums, visit http://www.elaineromanelli.com.
A singer of charm and talent with a “spectacularly soaring voice” (Lucid Culture, May ’08), Romanelli’s music has a sexy folk-pop feel, with witty lyrics, compelling storytelling and memorable melodies infused with a celtic flavor, like Sarah McLachlan crossed with Tina Fey.
Last month Elaine was named “Artist of the Month” by popular NYC music blog Freedom Love-Fest (www.FreedomLoveFest.com) and her work is frequently played on podcasts from coast to coast. Romanelli made a splash in 2006 as the focus of the TLC hit “What Not to Wear” (Season 4, Episode 27).
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New York, NY -- Formal studies may have yet to prove it, but common wisdom holds that mood music enhances your chance of romance. New York City folk/pop music lovers will have a chance to test the theory at an unusual open-to-most-orientations “Date the Band” show, with singer and songwriter Elaine Romanelli and her band, on February 11th, 2009 from 8 - 10pm at Suite bar & lounge, 992 Amsterdam at 109th St. (NYC).
The contest is open to singles of nearly all persuasions, as well as to couples. Entry is simple; to be in the running one must bring two or more friends to the show, for which there is no cover charge. Singles compete to date a member of the band, couples compete to have a love song dedicated and sung to them during the show.
Whomever brings the most people to the show wins the date (or dedication), as well as a free drink and a gift to take home. In the event of a tie, a runoff will take place. No purchase is necessary to win.
“We’ve all been through horrible Valentine’s Days, both when single and when in a couple,” says Romanelli. “There’s ridiculous pressure to have the perfect romantic evening if you’re dating someone – and if you’re single, try finding a place to go out which isn’t overrun by couples! We wanted to create a fun, unusual, extremely inexpensive night out that would bypass the stress and pathos of traditional Valentine’s Day outings.”
Two of the band members are not single, which, Romanelli says, created the perfect opportunity to be inclusive. “Rob and Dimitri can’t participate, which allowed us to recruit gay and lesbian friends who are single. We wanted to make the contest open to most anyone, and thanks to a little help from our friends, we did. So if you are male, female, gay or straight, come on down!”
The venue, located near Columbia University, has a full bar, accomodates groups, and serves Indian fast food via its next door sister store, Roti Rolls.
To receive bios and photos of the “Date The Band” singles before Feb 11th, join the mailing list by emailing “join list” to info@elaineromanelli.com. To hear samples of the band, comprised of Elaine Romanelli, vocals and songwriting; Josh Fox, guitar; Dimitri Moderbacher, bass; and Robert Mitzner, drums, visit http://www.elaineromanelli.com.
A singer of charm and talent with a “spectacularly soaring voice” (Lucid Culture, May ’08), Romanelli’s music has a sexy folk-pop feel, with witty lyrics, compelling storytelling and memorable melodies infused with a celtic flavor, like Sarah McLachlan crossed with Tina Fey.
Last month Elaine was named “Artist of the Month” by popular NYC music blog Freedom Love-Fest (www.FreedomLoveFest.com) and her work is frequently played on podcasts from coast to coast. Romanelli made a splash in 2006 as the focus of the TLC hit “What Not to Wear” (Season 4, Episode 27).
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