My Global Hustle

Launching Products on Twitter

 Twitter has established a significant footprint as a key tool for business seeking to create buzz for their products & services. I’ve stumbled upon an article with a few tips that will you on how to maximize the use of  your Twitter account to generate excitement about your products and brand. -!YG (more…)

Rogues’ Gallery: The Secret Story of the Lust, Lies, Greed, and Betrayals That Made the Metropolitan Museum of Art

A buddy mentioned this book to me and I decided to pick it up from the library today. As a patron of the Guggenheim, I’m pretty curious to find out what really goes on behind the scenes @ this art institutions. Check out the book summary. -!YG

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Opening @ Aperture Thursday: States of Flux

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States of Flux
Opening Reception:
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Beleza Rooftop Music Festival

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$75 Dollar Tablet Computer

 

Nicholas Negroponte has done it again. The man responsible for the One Laptop Per Child project  is back with an even more ambitious initiative – One Tablet Per Child.The advent of Apple’s iPad & having attended a few tech conference myself, it is pretty clear that tablets are here 2 stay. Negroponte is riding the wave with the hopes of creating a tablet computer that will target  children in developing nations @ the ideal price of $75. Check out this YouTube clip that breaks down the new project after the jump. -!YG 

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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

I’ve wanted to read this book since grad school. Finally I’m going to get a chance to read it over the next couple of weeks. I’m looking forward to it sinking my teeth into this book. I believe that Daniel Goleman has created a game changer with regards to illustrating the power of the “emotional mind”. Check out his talk given @ the Google headquarters after the jump. -!YG

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South of the Border Directed By Oliver Stone

This film looks very intersting. I believe it opens in theaters this week. Check out the trailer. -!YG (more…)

YG Bday Weekend…. Thank U

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Thank you to everyone who hung out with me this past weekend to celebrate my 30th bornday. We had a good time celebrating life, friendship & the beginning of the summer season. Check out some of the flicks from the weekend fete. -!YG (more…)

Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong

I was strolling thru my favorite hang out spot (the New York Public Library) in the city and stumbled upon this piece of literature. Most folks are familiar with the iconic Louie Armstrong, but few of us know his real story. My inquisitive mind led to me pick up this book with the hopes of getting my learn on. From what I’ve read so far, this book is poised to be a good read. -!YG (more…)