Monthly Archives: November 2011

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(Community Matters) Future of Entrepreneurship Education Summit

Speakers included Desh Deshpande, Gary Schoeniger, Jeff Sandefer, Jeff Hoffman, Margaret Spellings, Michael Gerber, Michael Hennessy, Naveen Jain, Ted Leonsis, Thom Ruhe and Tom Adams. I was asked to speak but declined – too much underway these last two months to prepare

(Community Matters) While in O’Hare waiting on a connecting flight, I watched coverage of OCW and today’s march on NYSE. It’s horrific that so many are putting a bad spin on the protesters. I’m not saying all are right, nor that some aren’t hangers-oners . . . . but most we met are thoughtful, respectful and democratically airing real grievances. Feels as if because these grievances are against the richest and most powerful industry, protesters are being sprayed, arrested, manhandled and otherwise disrespected. I haven’t heard any corroboration of the rumor that Homeland Security has been involved in coordinating moves against protesters around the country – I’d be devastatingly disappointed in the leadership if this were true.

(Community Matters) dinner last night with friends in Traverse City. And, Chef Eric joined us for a bit. Turns out he catered Megan’s wedding this summer

Coco Paradis, Kate Hogan, Chef Eric, ST, Megan Madion

(Community Matters) Such a crock – anyone with a general counsel could easily wreck havoc on free speech.

(Community Matters) Steven and I are sorry to be missing tonight’s Austin LGBT fundraiser for Joaquin Castro at Billy Wilkinson’s & John Kerrigan’s. Assuming Joaquin and Lloyd Doggett aren’t pitted against each other after all, thank you Joaquin for the competition. We couldn’t get Lloyd to support marriage equality nor the repeal of DOMA until he had the competition. Now we might have two congressional representatives for full equality

(Community Matters) Seriously, Lauren Pierce, a UT student leader, President of UT College Republicans, joking about assassinating the President of the United States?  And, this young woman is an intern for Lt Gov David Dewhurst?

Texas Tribune

Looks like she walked back the comments, deleted the original tweet, and apologized.

(Community Matters) The Cooks’ House in Traverse City is literally one of our favorite restaurants in the world.

Knows what it is, doesn’t try to be more. Chef Eric Patterson is an outstanding chef. Theresa spreads magic around the front of the house. French chef meets Alice Waters meets Sebastine from Bordeaux who moved to the peninsula to farm. Tonight was superb, and we’re hosting a dinner party for friends there tomorrow.

Sept 2010 blog posting

(Community Matters) Still say no to separating Pedro & Buddy

Gay people – and gay penguins – are sick of being exploited for our genes . . . the reason we’re so attractive . . . . intelligent, stylish and gay is that we’re so incredibly perfect that all this isn’t meant to be passed on . . . . They probably wouldn’t have sex with a woman if they were the last penguins on the earth anyway.”

Vodpod videos no longer available.

(Community Matters) There’s a coincidence of movement against the Occupy protests all around the country. I’m against this. It doesn’t appear to be coincidence. I’d like to know from where it’s being coordinated.

Breaking News Alert, The New York Times

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 — 1:23 AM EST

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Police Begin Clearing Zuccotti Park of Occupy Wall Street Protesters

The New York Police Department began clearing Zuccotti Park of Occupy Wall Street protesters about 1 a.m. Tuesday, telling the people there that the camp would be “cleared and restored” before the morning and that any demonstrator who did not leave would be arrested.

The protesters resisted with chants of “Whose park? Our park!” as the police began moving in and tearing down tents. The protesters rallied around an area known as “the kitchen” and began building barricades with tables and pieces of wood.

Officers told the demonstrators that the city had “determined that the continued occupation of Zuccotti Park poses an increasing health and fire safety hazard.”

other than the first, pics from NYT