2009 New York Knicks Poetry Slam
November 15 2009
Last Sunday the New York Knicks hosted the first event of their 2009 Poetry Slam series-- young poets auditioned for chance at the semi-finals in January and, ultimately, a shot at full tuition scholarships to the University of Wisconsin and Mercy College here in New York, along with 3,000 dollars worth of other scholarships and grants.
U of Wisconsin had an especially strong showing, opening the day up with performances by a few poets from their urban arts program, "First Wave". The poets were all winners from the Knicks Poetry Slam in 2007 or 2008 who scored scholarships into UW's First Wa ...
Nike N7– EVERYBODY LEAVES A FOOTPRINT
November 05 2009
Inspired by Native cultures and engineered for higher performance and lower environmental impact, the Nike N7 Collection strives to make us aware of the footprint we leave for generations to come.
The Nike N7 Collection Features:
· N7 Air Pegasus+ 26
· N7 Huarache
· N7 SMS RT i ...
More Than A Game: London
October 30 2009
Over the summer LeBron James went on a worldwide tour to promote his movie, More Than A Game, and the bigger message that for those who play, basketball is more than a game. It’s an identity, a means of personal expression. It’s a way of life. And when we recognize the value of the game bey ...
Stand Up Speak Up
October 30 2009
Launched in 2005, Stand Up Speak Up raised the issue of racism on the football pitch on an international stage. The symbol, black and white interlocking wristbands, was worn across Europe and by top footballers such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
All told, five million wristbands we ...
Homeless World Cup- The Championship
September 23 2009
Though the teams may be gone and the army barrack tents where they stayed taken down, the energy remains. Relive the grit and glory of the final match- Ukraine v Portugal. The Ukraine pulled it out in a closely-contested match, where one teams goal always seemed to meet with a counter goal ...
Homeless World Cup- Behind the Scenes
September 11 2009
The Homeless World Cup may be over (Ukraine took the cup over Portugal in the finals), but the fun continues. Take a look as Buddy goes behind the scenes with Malawi team to check out their digs during the tournament.