Update: 6-25: USA Today Interview with Susan Linn here. So, you think junior's getting a jump start with baby media, electronic pacifiers, and the cell phone as a rattle, eh? Think again. The new study of 13,000 children developing behavioral issues from cell chattin' mamas raises an eyebrow alone, but moreover, it's the ongoing screen time proffered from the get go that … [Read more...]
This week’s Under the Radar conference which tracks early stage innovation announced that our friends at Dizzywood were awarded “Best in Show” of the 32 companies chosen to present at this year’s event, based on “unique value proposition and ability to monetize.” (criteria here) Scott Arpajian, (interview posting here next week) is … [Read more...]
Speaking of Young People Who Rock, next time adults get in a funk about the future of our country, or need re-energized and activated to take on the state of our planet, click on this CNN video line-up of teen entrepreneurs, philanthropists, eco-stars, and caring kids who dare to make a difference with fresh, bold ideas. Rather than watch the plight of polar bears adrift on … [Read more...]
After a grueling jan-kan-po match last night to see if I’d land in the Haight for the Girls Rock! reprise, or on the peninsula for Dr. Susan Linn’s Case for Make-Believe book tour, I opted for the latter, as this inspiring and insightful ‘rock star academic’ always has great stories and words of wisdom. (full interview forthcoming, tomorrow) I’m … [Read more...]
They’re baaaaack! Girls Rock! (the movie) is playing a reprise role in S.F. (this time at The Red Vic MovieHouse in the Haight, rock central in shades of Janis Joplin retro style!) Trailer here. When? June 1 & 2. Dang, why is it that everything always happens on the same dates? Girls Rock film producers Arne Johnson & Shane King will be on hand at the Red Vic … [Read more...]
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