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Urban Universe Productions Introducing the FrankRadio Show Episode 1




Following the success of the FRANKRADIO record label, Frank 151 mag is launching a brand-new podcast radio show. The FRANKRADIO Show will feature music from FRANKRADIO artists, as well as many up-and-comers, and tried-and-true Frank friends. Jasmine Solano is your host, and sh

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Added by Urban Universe Productions on March 5, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Is the Bloom Box Energy Server the Future of Plug and Play Electricity?

After 8 years in stealth mode, Bloom Energy has finally revealed all about its Bloom Box fuel cell device (AKA the Bloom Energy Server). We already learned a lot from Sunday's 60 Minutes segment on the device, and our interview with eBay executiv

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Added by Urban Universe Productions on February 24, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Connectivism And Modern Literacy

In the 20th century literacy was simply the "ability to read and write". The subset of skills necessary to be called literate has changed greatly and the definition has expanded to encompass the, " ...ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use prin… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on February 16, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Open Video: Announcing a Wireside Chat with Lawrence Lessig

Lawrence Lessig, is the foundational voice and an advocate of the free culture movement, Creative Commons and Open Source. The Open Video Allience will present a live webcast of a talk by Lawrence… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on February 6, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Can the iPad finally Replace Textbooks?

The iPad was unveiled this week by Apple's CEO Steve Jobs to rave reviews from techies everywhere. It is predicted that base models will cost about $499. I was lucky enough to spot a pre-production version of one at an ad firm last summer and I have longed for one since then. This device promises the… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on January 31, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Kyle Hall Interview: Detroit youngest new artist on giving back to his city and 2010 plans.

Kyle Hall's backstory is already common knowledge in house circles, generating a lot of “he’s how old?” type-reactions and undoubtedly a lot of tears of envy from the eyes of struggling producers the world over. It’s definitely a rare one in t… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on January 20, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions No Snowboarding in Brooklyn Parks? Park Rangers make up a ban

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After one of the snowfalls in December, some park rangers tossed a few snowboarders out of… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on January 19, 2010 at 2:48pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Social Networking is playing a crucial role in generating donations for victims of the earthquake in Haiti

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Added by Urban Universe Productions on January 14, 2010 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Pat Robertson Spews More Racist Venom in the Wake of the Haitian Earthquake Tragedy

The pseudo religious journalist Pat Robertson of the 700 Club has fallen to new racist lows with his comments about the Haitian people being "cursed" for 200 years. This kind of racist commentary in the wake of a natural disaster that has killed hundreds of thousands of people in the poorest country in the Northern Hemisphere should not be tolerated. View the video here:… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on January 14, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions The Edublog Award Winners Have Been Announced

The winners of the 2009 Edublog Awards were announced recently. I was psyched to see that Karl Fisch, won last night. Karl Fisch won the Lifetime Achi… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on December 18, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Karriem Holman Neutralize Sen. Lieberman Now...Health Care Reform Must Pass in '09

Can someone please tell me how Sen. Joe Lieberman I-Connecticut) was allowed to live politically after opposing President Obama during the election, and narrowly getting re-elected in 2006? I mean, really, Ned Lamont. How could you, man? And I know for damn sure the American people are not going to allow him to shut down health care reform out of his responsibility to protect the insurance industry, which probably accounts for up to 80% of Connecticut's revenue stream. I don't blame him for doin… Continue

Added by Karriem Holman on December 10, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions The Play FELA! is on Broadway! Get your discount ticket code to see the show that's introducing Broadway to a new generation

Back when it was an Off-Broadway production a year ago I wanted to go see this show because of the rave reviews and the buzz on the streets. Now, they've made it to Broadway and I will be sure to attend this dance and funk celebration! This… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on December 8, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions First Live Video Broadcast App for iPhone Launches!

Pointy Heads Software a company based in Danbury, Connecticut launched Knocking Live Video, on Tuesday. This is the first officially sanctioned Apple iPhone app to offer live video broadcasting over a 3G network. The app allows users to broadcast live to other iPhones (as Pointy He… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on December 2, 2009 at 8:34pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Urban Thinking members take part in the interactive edit of the film TechnoMECCA

In preparation for the upcoming celebration of the 25th anniversary (2010) of Techno music's inception in Detroit, we are asking members of the Urban Thinking network to view exclusive sneak peeks of the film Techno Mecca. This film will become part of a online project that we will developed as a educational platform to teach students about musical history. The online project will use a map to aid students in the exploration the locations that are behind the origins of musical and artistic style… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on December 1, 2009 at 2:30am — 3 Comments

Urban Universe Productions Web 2.0 Expo Keynote with Chris Brogan - The Serendipity Engine

I attended the Web 2.0 Expo last week at the Javits Center in Manhattan. It was an excellent event if you or your company is willing to shell out the excessive fee to attend. In a recession you would think the fees could be cut down a bit. Anyway, what I enjoyed most was… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on November 23, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions WordCamp 2009 Comes To NYC

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Urban Universe Productions Ning Launches Virtual Gifts, Allows Network Creators To Design Their Own

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Added by Urban Universe Productions on October 23, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Empire State of Mind - Discover Hip-Hop Songs by Jay Z and Sir Mix-A-Lot Via Google Maps

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Added by Urban Universe Productions on October 14, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Social Media :: 10 Ways Journalism Schools Are Teaching Social Media

With news organizations beginning to create special positions to manage the use of social media tools, such as the recently appointed social editor at The New York Times, journalism schools are starting to recognize the need to integrate social media into their curricula. That doesn’t mean having a class on Facebook (Facebook) or Twitte… Continue

Added by Urban Universe Productions on October 12, 2009 at 8:19pm — No Comments

Urban Universe Productions Social Media :: FTC's New Rules for Bloggers: A Quick Guide

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Added by Urban Universe Productions on October 6, 2009 at 1:55pm — No Comments

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