East Village Feeder march will leave from 10th Street and Avenue A, the northern border of Tompkins Square Park at 11, and head towards 22nd and Broadway. The weather is predicted to be wonderful. Large NYC demonstrations, especially those in nice weather, tend to be energizing. Come chant, dance, sing or stroll. Add your voice.

Randi Rhodes said today that she would be at the head of the march with Cindy Sheehan, Susan Sarandon and others.

Want to get in the mood. Listen to Neil Young’s new anti-war album, Living with War,  for free. Flash audio on his website: neilyoung.com

Trampoline Simon

This is a Simon game played on mini trampolines: the trampolines light up in a pattern, and the player jumps in response. This is actually Revenge of Trampoline Simon. The first version was made a few years ago for the Cyberbuss Costume Ball.

2006 Maker’s Faire!

video 1 (Wrybread almost winning)

video 2 (teamwork)

UTube video from Maker Faire 1

UTube video from Maker Faire 2

Saturday, April 29
March for Peace, Justice and Democracy

Assemble: 22nd Street and Broadway,
10:30AM onward
March: At noon down Broadway to Foley Square
Grassroots action festival: 1:00-6:00PM,
Foley Square
See www.april29.org for more details.

If you’ve ever doubted that protest marches can make a difference, just look at the stunning example of the massive immigrant rights demonstrations over this past week. Millions of people have taken to the streets across the country with a simple, powerful message: Don’t deny the promise of opportunity to those who only seek a better life. And not only did this grassroots outpouring transform the political debate — but it’s also stalled, at least for the moment, the most draconian anti-immigrant measures in Congress.

On April 29, large numbers will again take to the streets, to demand a dramatic change in direction. Too much is too wrong in this country. We will call for an immediate end to the Iraq war and for all the troops to come home now. We will demand an end to illegal spying, government corruption, and the subversion of our democracy. We will stand up for the rights of immigrants and women, and for all our civil liberties. We will call for this country’s resources to be used to rebuild the Gulf Coast and other devastated communities rather than for never-ending oil wars and massive corporate subsidies.

We have reached an agreement with the New York Police Department for the April 29 march route and festival location. We will assemble beginning at 10:30AM at 22nd Street and Broadway. Starting at noon, we will march down Broadway through the heart of Manhattan, to Foley Square, site of the Federal Building and Federal Courthouse. Maps, plus information about gathering spots for contingents, will soon be posted at www.april29.org.

Bring signs and banners, bring musical instruments, and above all, bring friends and associates — let’s make this event massive, vibrant, colorful, and inspiring! (Please note: The NYPD prohibits the use of wooden, metal, or fiberglass sticks or poles — only cardboard tubes may be used to hold up signs and banners.)

Anyone want to give a name to this lovely creature. I don’t think Angels are usually represented as having wings for arms and such perky breasts. Is it from Greek mythology or the artist’s imagination?

Near the Hudson in the early 100’s, Upper West Side, 107th street, I think. View Large

What name hath these flowers? View Large

This maintenance truck in the projects usually has its radio playing when I pass it in the mornings. 103rd Street. View Large