Zight Writer

Korean Kickboard Terrors

2006-07-16T13:38:00.000-04:00

"hidden in my soul" courtesy of Aytena

She is a woman haunted by the dreamlike memory of a market in Seoul, South Korea, chasing after the legs of a man she thinks may have been her father as they receded further and further into the distance. She remembers sobbing and sobbing and a man who came to comfort her and then it's all just a haze. She recalls little of the orphanage except the straw mats she slept on every night as rats skittered past. To this day she is terrified of rodents, so much so that she would jump into his arms whenever a low flying sparrow would swoop by.

Her only other strong recollection is the army base she would go to in Seoul where she would sing and dance like a trick pony for all the families of the American G.I.'s. The army personnel would give the kids lollipops and candies and other treats. It's possible he saw her then or missed her by a year, because she was but a toddler when she was doing that and almost certainly came to the same army base he lived on for two or three months in summer 1969 with his sister and his parents.

He was safe inside the gates of that base, safe from the every day Seoul that she experienced every day until she came to America on Independence Day 1972 to be the daughter of a California Far Right religious "tough love" Christian father who viewed her as a China doll, a caucasian sister who teased her constantly for being different, and a mother who resented her at every moment until she left the family never to be seen again while she was still but a teenager. You've got to wonder if her father blamed her on some level. How else to explain his brutal treatment of his daughter, kicking her out of her house and giving her not a cent of support as she worked her way to a college education, a job in London and a return to the States because she felt a compulsion to paint on canvasses in the Art Capital of the world, a compulsion one can only understand as a need to purge those nightmares inside her.

His family, meanwhile, left Korea and stopped in Hawaii on the way back to the States. He remembers to this day being in the ocean on a kickboard with his mother. The vastness of the ocean amidst the swells of gentle waves overwhelmed him and he began to cry. His mother rubbed his back and he stopped. He felt safe. He's loved to have his back rubbed ever since. A few days later he spent his fourth birthday blowing out candles in a hotel room after a day spent at Disneyland. He still has one of the plastic decorations from that cake, Donald Duck, on his writing desk each day as he works. The legs are both broken, but old Donald, he's still hanging in there because he's fighting for every little girl who never had her back rubbed as a child and had to confront those kickboard terrors of the world all by herself. He's fighting to turn those nightmares into dreams with Hollywood endings because he knows we could all use a few more stories in the world with happy hopeful endings and we all know we write our best when writing about the things we know.

Dancing With a Ten Year Old Teacher

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She told me once beneath the covers as we pretended we were in a cave high up in the mountains about the promise she made herself on her 10th birthday. She remembers it well. There in the vast expanse of that Chelsea loft, just after her friend's mother berated her for dancing on the Art -- oversized minimalistic bubble-ized clear plastic Art that would go to the museum the week following. It was there she said to herself "Don't ever forget how much you know right now that people don't know you know. Don't ever underestimate a kid." I imagine her smacking her pink tutu with a pout and giving a little "harrumph."

Another time that same year, summer of 1982, on the roof with her father as the amber sun went down behind the blackened outlines of Empire State Building, she said "Remember this moment and don't ever forget it. Don't ever tell your kid she can't be a dancer."

She has never forgotten. Her mother thinks it's because she can't get past those silly childhood disappointments. I know she remembers them because she never wants to get past them. Because she told herself not to forget. She knew already that the only way to make sense of the world is to know that we must forget how much we actually knew once upon a time. That is what makes her her. I didn't know her then, but I know that this is what has always made her her. I knew it the moment I met her and the moment I lost her. And I know she's the same her now as she was then; just a little bit older, a little bit wiser, and a little bit dumber.

May she never grow up in a way that she forgets to see with the eyes of that ten year old. And may she still become the dancer she always imagined. Even if she has to dance in a way she has yet to imagine.

photo "Dress Up!" by Sean Sheridan

Social Commentary

2006-07-15T18:52:00.000-04:00

STATES OF MIND

The Fear Survey

Happiness Survey

Hope & Belief American Style

The Ephemeral Frozen Moment in Lieu of... whatever.

Sad Songs We Sing

The Unbearable Lightness (of Wallet) of Being (Honest)

I see... living people...

AMERICAN DREAMINGS

Everybody's Gotta Have A Dream, Right?

Shhh!!.. Don't tell Bush...

Is "irregardless" a word?

A Rising Tide Raises All... Giraffes?

CULTURAL RELATIVISM

Galileo : Synaptical Fool

Some Things To Remember Next Time You Fall Through That Hole You Dug to the Other Side of the Earth

Roshomonistic Way To Win A Beer

PERSONAL AGENCY

Doubting Thomas and the Terror of Belief

yes-no-Suzie-Oh

Boojummy in Action - JED Films

Letter To a Friend: It Could Be You

BY THE NUMBERS

17 Things About Men You Might or Might Not Know

5 Reasons Even Seahawks Fans Can Be Happy the Steelers Won

3 Truths for Parents

Theoretica

2006-07-15T18:10:00.000-04:00

POETICS OF EXPERIENCE
related flickr group :::: Boojummy

Tomorrow's Melody

Definition: Method Reality

The Downside of Knowing Too Much

HUMAN ECONOMICS
related flickr group :::: Business Artivist

What is Business Artivism?

The Evolving Priciples of Business Artivism

Steal This Business Concept!

Introducing “Trickle Up Economics” (aka “The One Song”)

What the hell is boojummy?

QUANTUM RELATIVITY

Quantum Social Relativity :: Z=PI^2

Base Two & Quantum Math

Experience

2006-07-14T22:16:00.000-04:00

ABOUT ::::: PORTFOLIOS :::: ONLINE PRESENCE

RAPHIE FRANK :: BUSINESS ARTIVIST

Background
Raphie Frank is a New York City-based interactive producer, writer, photographer and designer with sixteen years of hands-on cross-industry experience in a variety of managerial, creative and technical capacities in media including journalism, film & video, theater, music, commercial design and marketing communications. At heart, however, he considers himself a storyteller with the desire to tell reality-based stories with happy hopeful endings. He is currently engaged in a process to create the stories he wants to write about within a business context.

PORTFOLIOS (on Raphie Frank :: business artivist)
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COLLABORATIVE ENTERPRISE
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BOOJUMMY
Founder: Business Artivism
New York • December 2005 - present
Business Artivism is a business model for the 21st Century Information Age with an underlying philosophy that aims to enfranchise and monetize vast, untapped societal reservoirs of creative talent and goodwill. Primarily Media- and Internet-driven, Business Artivism is differentiated from standard “Corporate Good Citizen” business model by it’s bottom-up, personal agency-based grass-roots blending of business, art and activism. Contributors to the business artivist network are themselves the network’s greatest promoters, in part because expenditures of time and creative energy are valued on a par with monetary investment. Organic growth from inside is encouraged while not excluding newcomers. Projects currently in development include Blogs, an eCommerce Product launch and sundry, but related, Image-based enterprises.

related writings:

What is Business Artivism?

Introducing “Trickle Up Economics” (aka “The One Song”)

Steal This Business Concept!

What the hell is “boojummy”?

ASYLUM
Co-Director
Prague • 1993
Asylum, an underground café/theater/art gallery in the heart of Prague, served as a home for numerous ongoing and special events. Programmed theater, lectures, round table discussions, film screenings, concerts, readings and art exhibits etc.; Managed cafe & mostly volunteer staff; and oversaw community outreach and public relations efforts.

related writings:
:: Planning Warhol in Prague: The Asylum Culture House & The Warholesquian Sensibility
:: Planning Warhol in Prague: Kafka & The "Refounding" of the Prague Culture House
:: Performing Cultures: English Language Theatres in Post-Communist Prague by Dr. Gwen Orel

FIRST STEP
Founder & Co-Director
Vassar College • Poughkeepsie, NY • 1987, 1988
Conceived, developed and directed the first two of what evolved into an annual week long "Step Beyond" festival designed to increase student involvement in the local community. Coordinated staff of 150 students. Oversaw PR and fundraising campaign. Organized guest speakers and entertainment. Activities included a volunteer push into the community, speeches, debates, and the “36 Hour Ultimate Frisbee Marathon for Hunger Action” Events received the Innovative Programming Award (National Association of Campus Activities, 1987) and the Francis Aaron Hess Award for Community Involvement (1988) and helped President Frances Fergusson cement her legacy as the Vassar President to do most to improve relations with the local community.

:: Giving A Damn :: Back to the Future

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GOTHAMIST.COM
Interviewer
New York City • 2004- 2005
Conducted 50 interviews for a Top 100 New York City-focused blog named Forbes 2004 pick as "Best City Blog."

Other
Well-versed in a range of Marketing Communication and business-style communications, including, but not limited to Industry-related Articles, Press Releases, Case Studies and Marketing Copy (e.g. responsible for the bulk of website copy while at swandivedigital). Additional writings include political essays, personal histories, and a variety of creative compositions including songs, short stories and poems.

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DESIGN & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
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SWANDIVEDIGITAL
Senior Producer / Partner
New York City • December 2000— February, 2005
Full service design and integrated marketing communications agency. Range of engagements encompassed identity & logo development; website development (inclusive of database architectures, content management systems and blog implementations), corporate marketing and communication campaigns (i.e. report design & production, email list management and delivery, trade show materials, direct mail), advertising (i.e. print ads, online banners) and video production. Clients have included The Task Force on National Security in the Information Age, The Markle Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Connecting For Health, Cepacol, The Shubert Organization, Dreyfus Records, Metamorphoses on Broadway, Enron and Referral Networks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Account Management: Client interface, concept & strategy • RFP responses and proposal writing • Lead generation & client acquisition • Maintenance of precise and clear communication between client and project team • Keep abreast of developing industry and technology trends • Development of swandive promotional materials.

Project Management: Team assembly and coordination • Budget estimation • Project Plan development • Scheduling • Delivery of project deliverables in timely fashion; meeting or exceeding creative standards and technical benchmarks • Vendor research, negotiation and management (both interactive and print related)

Online Marketing: Search engine optimization and placement • Email list management and delivery • Occasional media buys and trafficking

User Experience: Research and ensure implementation of usability & universal accessibility online best practices • Site maps and page schematics. • Developed User-centric Assessment method to quantitatively rate Website Usability along parameters of Usefulness, Ease of Use, Efficiency, Engagement and Trustworthiness.

related writings:
:: :: The User-Centric Guide to Web Design

FREELANCE CONSULTANT / DESIGNER
New York City • March 2005 — present
Internet strategy and design consulting with a focus on non-profits, the arts and small business. Have functioned variously in an advisory capacity, as part of a team, and as a one-stop shop offering strategy, design, editorial, photographic, programming and project management services. Partcicular competencies include Usable Design (including Section 508 compliance) Online Branding & Strategy, Account & Project Management, Content Development and Viral Marketing. Clients have included Swandivedigital, Adele Twig, Melissa Ferrer, Tilefish, Inc., The Levee, eMedia and Jed Films. In association with Swandivedigital, clients have included The Markle Foundation, Connecting for Health, Just for Men and Just for Men Select

related writings:

Say It Again Sam, Don’t Pay it Again

The New Internet Math

Dollars & Sense

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PHOTOGRAPHY & LIGHTING
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Still Photography
New York City, Prague • 1994 - present
Theatrical publicity & performance photography and digital photography for usage in original design output. Highlights have included Blackbird (London, 2002), Quentin Crisp for Resident Alien (NYC, 2001, 2002), A Thread In The Dark (NYC, 2002), Liz Estrada (NYC, 2002), No Tragedy, Conference of the Birds, Angels In America, and A Christmas Carol (Prague, 1994 - 1996).

Film & Video
New York City • 1997 - present
Cinematography & Videography highlights have included Bacchus, an award winning 16mm short film for Bacchus Productions (DP, Co-Producer & Co-Writer, 1997); What is to be Done?, a 20 minute video short (DP, 1998); A Simple Gesture, 16mm short film, (Director David Snedeker, co-DP, 1997); Here Everything Still Floats and Whitney Biennial '97 DV short film & documentary (Director Michael Rush, Operator, 1997 &1998); and Bass Method, Piano Method I & II educational videos for eMedia (DP, 2001, 2002, 2005)
no reel currently available. work samples available upon request

Film Lighting Technician
Gaffer, Best Boy, Electrician, Grip
New York City • 1990 - 1992, 1993, 1996 - 2001
Over 150 film projects in various lighting technician capacities on such feature films as Happiness, Empire, Niagara, Niagara, Hangin' with the Homeboys; television shows(i.e. "100 Centre Street"); music videos for such known artists as The Strokes, The Fugees, Foxy Brown, Tom Jones, and Billy Joel; commercials, industrials and shorts. Member IATSE Local 52.
partial credit list available at IMDB.com

Theatrical Lighting Design
Prague, New York • 1994 - 1996, 1998
Envisioned, drafted and executed lighting concepts to underscore and complement directorial vision. Incorporated artistic styles ranging from naturalism to expressionism and social realism. 20 + Productions. Highlights include A Christmas Carol (Director Jesse Webb, Prague, 1994), No Tragedy (Director Peter Dubois, Prague, 1995), Itaka 2888 (Choreographer Petr Tyc, Czech Republic and Poland,1996), and Arcadia (Director Mervyn Willis, Visiting Artist at U. of Rochester, 1998)
portfolio available upon request, online portfolio forthcoming

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EDUCATION & SKILLS
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Vassar College, 1990
Dual Degrees: Dramatic Writing & Psychology
Thesis Topic: Sam Shepard & the Philosophy of Roads

Post-Graduate
16 years of self-study of art, philosophy, history, design, world events, politics, financial markets, computer programming & human interaction; extensive travel throughout Europe and The United States.

Software Proficiencies: Blogger software such as Movable Type & Wordpress, Photoshop, MS Office suite, MS Project, Omnigraffle (similar to Visio), BBEdit (handcoding), Dreamweaver, Contribute, HTML , CSS Stylesheets, Lyris ListManager. Familiar with: Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Quark Xpress, Final Cut Pro

More detailed media-specific resumes and/or portfolios available upon request

ABOUT ::::: PORTFOLIOS :::: ONLINE PRESENCE

About

2006-07-14T22:00:00.000-04:00

EXPERIENCE ::::: PORTFOLIOS :::: ONLINE PRESENCE

Raphie Frank is a New York City- based interactive producer, writer, photographer and designer, with supplemental expertise in Usability & Online Marketing. Raphie helped found swandivedigital in 2000 after ten years of production, technical and design experience in the Visual and Performing Arts worlds. While at swandivedigital he oversaw multiple engagements for such organizations as the Markle Foundation, Referral Networks and the Shubert Foundation, before setting out on his own in 2005 as a freelance intermedia consultant.

Prior to his experience at swandivedigital, Raphie traversed the artistic globe as Culture House Director ("Asylum" theater/cafe/art gallery, Prague, 1992-1993), award-winning short-film Producer (Bacchus, Germany, 1998), Theatrical Lighting Designer and published photographer. Raphie graduated from Vassar in 1990 with degrees in Psychology and Dramatic Writing and has published 50 interviews with leading city blog Gothamist.com since August, 2004.

EXPERIENCE ::::: PORTFOLIOS :::: ONLINE PRESENCE

ONLINE PRESENCE

2006-07-14T15:23:00.000-04:00

ABOUT :::: EXPERIENCE ::::: PORTFOLIOS

BLOGS

primary blogs
Raphie Frank :: business artivist
Snipes, Logomancy & So So Psychosis

addl. blogs
Politinotions :::: Internetification :::: Flickervism :::: Boojummy :::: Boojummy Photo :::: So So Psycho

contributor
Gothamist :::: Political Cortex :::: E-Zine Articles :::: Covered-Up

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SOCIAL SOFTWARE
Friendster Profile :::: Blogger Profile :::: My Space Profile :::: Flickr Profile

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FLICKR

primary flickr groups
Boojummy :::: Business Artivist :::: worldzight :::: fotoLocket :::: Riven Hearts

addl. flickr groups
BIRTHDAY! (384 members) :::: 50fiftySHOULDbe (130 members) :::: Smilesplosion (93 members) :::: Pinhole45 (91 members) :::: moiportrait (90 members) :::: Lost Context (63 members) :::: Missing Persons (71 members) :::: moirror (41 members) :::: *Wild Ripple* (30 members) :::: Nada Surf (20 members) :::: Hopeful People (12 members) :::: co-admin by invite :::: Help my friends PLEASE!!! NOW URGENT!!! (341 members) :::: The Street Photography Collective (828 members)

ABOUT :::: EXPERIENCE ::::: PORTFOLIOS

PORTFOLIOS

2006-07-12T15:23:00.000-04:00

ABOUT ::::: EXPERIENCE :::: ONLINE PRESENCE

PRODUCING
urls :::: Swandivedigital :::: Markle Foundation :::: Connecting For Health :::: Markle Conference Space ;::: The Shubert Foundation :::: The Shubert Organization :::: Just for Men :::: Just for Men Select :::: Cepacol :::: Dreyfus Records :::: Metamorphoses on Broadway :::: Definition of Insanity :::: Enron :::: Referral Networks

PRODUCING PORTFOLIO (on Raphie :: business artivist)

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DESIGN
urls :::: Tie a Yellow Ribbon :::: Surplus :::: Robot Girl :::: Deborah Danziger - Artist :::: Adele Twig :::: Melissa Ferrer :::: Tilefish, Inc. :::: The Levee :::: Jed Films

DESIGN PORTFOLIO (on Raphie :: business artivist)

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EDITORIAL
by subject area :::: Articles :::: Press Releases :::: Case Studies :::: Personal Histories :::: Interviews :::: Political Essays :::: Lyrics :::: Creative Narrative

EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS (on Raphie :: business artivist)

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PHOTOGRAPHY
urls :::: Theatrical Publicity :::: Digital Portraits :::: Cityscapes :::: Sculpture & Still life

PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO (on Raphie :: business artivist)

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Note: lighting design and technical film resumes available upon request

ABOUT ::::: EXPERIENCE :::: ONLINE PRESENCE

Business Writing

2006-07-09T15:17:00.000-04:00

User Centered Design

Online Branding

Dollars & Sense

INTERNET 2.0

INTERVIEWS

2006-07-08T15:12:00.000-04:00

November 28, 2005
Raphie Frank, Interview Retrospective

October 25, 2005
Kerry Shapleigh, Foreign Service Brat, maybe Lifer

October 22, 2005
Thomas Yong, Producer Tie a Yellow Ribbon

October 18, 2005
David Yellen, Photographer

September 10, 2005
Ralph Baker, (refusing to be) Blind Photographer

September 08, 2005
Anthony Bregman, Producer Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

September 07, 2005
Andrew Kling, Seeking Katrina Relief Volunteers

September 06, 2005
Leo Kowalski, 92, Retired Elevator Operator

July 29, 2005
Ryan Curry, Model & Aspiring Actor

July 28, 2005
Michelle Madge, Glassblower

July 27, 2005
James Rowe, DJ, Musician, Dreamer of Dreams

July 25, 2005
Lisa Selin Davis, Author "Belly"

July 11, 2005
Leonard Abrams, Documentary Filmmaker, Founder East Village Eye

June 16, 2005
Michael Carter, Poet, East Village Homesteader

June 15, 2005
Ira Elliot, Drummer, Nada Surf

June 14, 2005
Teresa Fabik, Swedish Filmmaker Seeking Gotham Inspiration

June 13, 2005
Lezly Ziering, Skate Teacher & Founder Central Park Dance Skater’s Association

May 06, 2005
Queen Esther, Unemployed Superstar

May 05, 2005
Mitch Borden, Small's and Fat Cat Jazz Club "Owner"

May 04, 2005
Leslie Hawke, Outstanding U.S. Citizen

May 03, 2005
Elana Levin, Community Organizer & Williamsburg Warrior

May 02, 2005
Darrell Shines, Producer of Anything

April 13, 2005
Todd Solondz, Filmmaker

March 18, 2005
Melissa Caruso-Scott, Co-Owner Tonic

March 17, 2005
Guerrilla Girls On Tour

March 16, 2005
Murtaza Vali, Graduate Student

March 15, 2005
Erica Soehngen, Documentary Filmmaker

March 14, 2005
Louis Alvarado, U.S. Citizen

February 11, 2005
Noemie LaFrance, Site-Specific Choreographer

February 10, 2005
Piotr "Ski" Jagninski, Gaffer/Best Boy

February 09, 2005
Jamye Waxman, Sex Educator

February 08, 2005
The Duplass Brothers, Filmmakers

February 07, 2005
Rev. Stephen C. Robinson, Psychic Consultant and Executive Director, Holistic Studies Institute

January 07, 2005
Kevin So, Musician

January 06, 2005
Erica Payne, Political Strategist

January 05, 2005
Nava Lubelski, Artist and Author "The Starving Artist's Way"

January 04, 2005
Eugene Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief, indieWIRE

January 03, 2005
"Tyme," Writer, former inmate Attica Penitentiary

December 03, 2004
Tristan Eaton, Graffiti Artist, Illustrator & Toy Designer

December 02, 2004
Robert Margolis, Filmmaker

December 01, 2004
Ida Dupont, Professor of Criminal Justice, Women's Advocate

November 30, 2004
Dave Gorman, Storyteller and Comedian

November 29, 2004
Ricardo Dominguez, Artist and Electronic Civil Disobedience Pioneer

October 29, 2004
Andrew Boyd, Cultural Activist and Founder, Billionaires for Bush

October 28, 2004
Michelle Collins, Director and Spokeswoman, Votergasm.org

October 27, 2004
Sharif Corinaldi, Political Activist/Founder, SwingtheState.org

August 27, 2004
Sam Seder, Director, Writer, Comedian, Co-Host, "The Majority Report"

August 26, 2004
Kyp Malone, Guitarist, TV on the Radio

August 25, 2004
Adam Shore, General Manager, VICE Records

August 24, 2004
Reverend Billy, Street Preacher, The Church of Stop Shopping

August 23, 2004
Priscilla Grim, Membership & Advocacy Director AIVF

CREATIVE NON-FICTION

2006-07-07T15:12:00.000-04:00

PERSONAL HISTORY

Planning Warhol in Prague: The Asylum Culture House & The Warholesquian Sensibility

Planning Warhol in Prague: Kafka & The "Refounding" of the Prague Culture House

Riven Hearts (aka "Why I Write and Why I Fight")

Yes Virginia, there is still a Santa Claus

And I Haven't Danced Since He Died... by Dalmatica (edited by Raphie Frank)

PSYCHIC LANDSCAPING

The Uniquety of Trust

Well, somebody's gotta say it...

Nerve Subversion...

Lessons for the Future Famous

So, this guy walks into a bar...

WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T DO THAT!

By the Asphalt Metronome

Headscape of the Hopeful Misanthrope

Sad as hell and not going to take it any more

Think It's Easy Being Nice?

POLITICAL ESSAY

2006-07-06T15:07:00.000-04:00

THE VOICE OF THE LOST CENTER

The Levee No Force of Man or Might can Break

"Radical" Stirrings from the Voice of the Lost Center

As For the Flood & the Blood & That Funny as Hell 70's TV Show

Would We See Graffiti Bearing the Word WATER in our Part of the World?

The Back of the One Dollar Bill...

A Point of Light...

An Open Letter to John Kerry

Just Flatten the Whole Middle East!

Eyes Yet Wide Shut?

Can You Hear Me Now?

No, really, it's funny

On Clinton, Hypocrisy & Me

MEDIA CONCENTRATION

#10 Greatest Danger to the Western World?

THE FAR RIGHT

The Rapture List

EXECUTIVE PRIVELEGE

If At First You Don't CYA...

CIVIL LIBERTIES

Silencing Those Who Speak of Those Who Are Not Silent

THE PRESIDENT

Bush Sr. :: Hot or Not?

Advice For A Friend and I Hope You Are Friends With Bush

Bush From the Inside Out: Us :: Part 4 of 5

Bush From the Inside Out: One of Us :: Part 3 of 5

Bush From the Inside Out: Me :: Part 2 of 5

Bush From the Inside Out: Suzie-Oh :: Part 1 of 5

Voodoo Security?

IRAQ

If it Looks Like a Quail...

Al-Sadr & Musical Scares

In Memoriam: 2502 Coalition Casualties

What Did We Know and When Did We Know It?

The Things We Really Thought and Said Before the Iraq War

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WORLDZIGHT
related flickr group :::: worldzight

WORLDZIGHT - an improvisational experiment in global participatory democracy...

Eyes Upon Toronto Background Info

FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION :: July 3rd :: Eyes upon Toronto

Eyes On Toronto :: The City Takes Pause for One Month! Bravo!

CHRIS GARDINER & THE HOMEFUL 20
related flickr group :::: Help Me

NOW, NOT LATER:: This is Ana and she NEEDS YOUR HELP

Ana Crisan says "Help Me"

Why We Have to Try...

Toronto Blames Pigeon Homelessness on the... Homeless?

To Mysti2 in London: Why Ana Crisan’s (Spirited_Away) fight against “Homes to Houses” matters…

A Letter to Calder :: Think We Can Get The World to Get Toronto's Back?

Why Change Never Happens :: Lack of Conversation

Introducing “Trickle Up Economics” (aka “The One Song”)

other voices
PLease!!!!!!!! Everyone from everywhere, HELP INVITE ALL CONTACTS TO THIS GROUP PLEASE!!
Mayor David Miller & The Dalai Lama
A Letter From Dr. Soenke Behnsen to Ashoka.org

CREATIVE COMPOSITIONS

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STORIES
Harry Crosses America - A Short Story
Dancing With A 10-Year Old Teacher
Okay, Your Turn...
By the Morning Light
Korean Kickboard Terrors

LYRICS
JADE THE STONE
INCORRIGIBLE
TWINKIE DEFENSE
OFF COLOR ANGEL
IS THE POT OKAY?
DANGER GAME
SPLIT-ROCK SYMPHONY
HAPPY NYMPHOMANIAC
STAND STILL FOR THE JESTER
DANDELION FEATHERS
YOU ATE MY PEANUT BUTTER
A MILD AGNOSIA
WINDSHEAR
TORNADO LOU
SOLOMON'S GAME
COME ON BOYS
THE AUTHORITIES ARE UNHAPPY
GHOST SHIP CALLING
STAND STILL FOR THE JESTER
SO-SO PSYCHO
VOICE OF THE DEVIL
METAL KNOT
PHILOSOPHY
GIVE ME ANOTHER VIETNAM
ALWAYS BE YOUR FRIEND
FEATS OF FIRE
ONLY WEDNESDAY
COMES A NEW DAY
SLINKIN' AROUND
LIE AWAY
TURN AWAY
SEARCHER JOEL
INTO THE TRAP
THE MASK
FATHER AND DAUGHTER
PERFECT MAN
COFFEE MAN
FALSE PROPHET
SLY SNAKE
ASPHRODEL EYE
PICTURE OF THE SKY
BROTHER ON HOUSTON & C
DEMOCRACY OF TOUCH
LET'S NOT PLAY THE GAMES
ALONE IN A CROWD
BUBBLEHEAD
LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE
THE USER
ALPINE LULLABY
PRIVATE HELL
MEMORIES WILL GET YOU NOWHERE
ALL NIGHT BLUES
K-TELISH CASTAWAYS

RAPHIE FRANK ONLINE

2006-07-04T14:44:00.000-04:00

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PRIMARY
Raphie Frank :: business artivist
Snipes, Logomancy & So So Psychosis

addl. blogs
Politinotions
Internetification
Flickervism
Boojummy
Boojummy Photo
So So Psycho

contributor
Gothamist
Political Cortex
E-Zine Articles
Covered-Up

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PRODUCING :::: portfolio

urls

Swandivedigital

Markle Foundation

Connecting For Health

Markle Conference Space

The Shubert Foundation

The Shubert Organization

Metamorphoses on Broadway

Definition of Insanity

Enron

Referral Networks

DESIGN :::: portfolio

urls

Tie a Yellow Ribbon

Surplus

Robot Girl

Deborah Danziger - Artist

Jed Films

EDITORIAL :::: highlights

by subject area

Creative Narrative

PHOTOGRAPHY :::: portfolio

urls

Theatrical Publicity

Digital Portraits

Cityscapes

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Boojummy
Business Artivist
worldzight
fotoLocket
Riven Hearts

ADDL. POOLS
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BUSINESS WRITING 22
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BUSINESS THEORY

What is Business Artivism?

The Evolving Priciples of Business Artivism

Steal This Business Concept!

Introducing “Trickle Up Economics” (aka “The One Song”)

What the hell is boojummy?
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Business Artivist,

Boojummy

BUSINESS PROCESS

The User-Centric Guide to Web Design

Say It Again Sam, Don’t Pay it Again

The New Internet Math

Dollars & Sense

INTERNET 2.0

Links for Money and the Sweat for Free at Huff Post & Gothamist

3 Catches For Plentyoffish: Why Any Idiot Can Make Millions?

How Much is Your Blog Worth?

PRESS RELEASES

Swandivedigital Launches The Definition of Insanity Film Website

Swandivedigital announces Launch of Redesigned Markle Foundation Website

Prestigious National Security Task Force Secure with Swandivedigital

Swandivedigital Celebrates Third Anniversary

Combe Inc. Engages Swandivedigital for Redesign of Existing Cepacol Website.

Swandivedigital announces Website launch for The Shubert Foundation.

Swandivedigital announces Website Redesign Engagement for the Markle Foundation.

From the Heavens to Broadway to the Internet

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CREATIVE NON-FICTION 41
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PERSONAL HISTORY

Planning Warhol in Prague: The Asylum Culture House & The Warholesquian Sensibility

Planning Warhol in Prague: Kafka & The "Refounding" of the Prague Culture House

Riven Hearts (aka "Why I Write and Why I Fight")

Yes Virginia, there is still a Santa Claus

Lessons for the Future Famous

So, this guy walks into a bar...

WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T DO THAT!

By the Asphalt Metronome

And I Haven't Danced Since He Died... by Dalmatica (edited by Raphie Frank)

PSYCHIC LANDSCAPING

The Uniquety of Trust

Well, somebody's gotta say it...

Nerve Subversion...

Headscape of the Hopeful Misanthrope

Sad as hell and not going to take it any more

Think It's Easy Being Nice?

THEORY & APPROACH

Tomorrow's Melody

The Downside of Knowing Too Much

Base Two & Quantum Math

Definition: Method Reality

SOCIAL COMMENTARY

The Fear Survey

Doubting Thomas and the Terror of Belief

The Unbearable Lightness (of Wallet) of Being (Honest)

Galileo : Synaptical Fool

Some Things To Remember Next Time You Fall Through That Hole You Dug to the Other Side of the Earth

Sad Songs We Sing

17 Things About Men You Might or Might Not Know

Happiness Survey

5 Reasons Even Seahawks Fans Can Be Happy the Steelers Won

The Fractal Fact of Existence

Letter To a Friend: It Could Be You

yes-no-Suzie-Oh

The Ephemeral Frozen Moment in Lieu of... whatever.

Boojummy in Action - JED Films

A Rising Tide Raises All... Giraffes?

Hope & Belief American Style

I see... living people...

Shhh!!.. Don't tell Bush...

3 Truths for Parents

Roshomonistic Way To Win A Beer

Is "irregardless" a word?

Everybody's Gotta Have A Dream, Right?

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INTERVIEWS 51
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November 28, 2005 Raphie Frank, Interview Retrospective

October 25, 2005 Kerry Shapleigh, Foreign Service Brat, maybe Lifer

October 22, 2005 Thomas Yong, Producer Tie a Yellow Ribbon

October 18, 2005 David Yellen, Photographer

September 10, 2005 Ralph Baker, (refusing to be) Blind Photographer

September 08, 2005 Anthony Bregman, Producer Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

September 07, 2005 Andrew Kling, Seeking Katrina Relief Volunteers

September 06, 2005 Leo Kowalski, 92, Retired Elevator Operator

July 29, 2005 Ryan Curry, Model & Aspiring Actor

July 28, 2005 Michelle Madge, Glassblower

July 27, 2005 James Rowe, DJ, Musician, Dreamer of Dreams

July 25, 2005 Lisa Selin Davis, Author "Belly"

July 11, 2005 Leonard Abrams, Documentary Filmmaker, Founder East Village Eye

June 16, 2005 Michael Carter, Poet, East Village Homesteader

June 15, 2005 Ira Elliot, Drummer, Nada Surf

June 14, 2005 Teresa Fabik, Swedish Filmmaker Seeking Gotham Inspiration

June 13, 2005 Lezly Ziering, Skate Teacher & Founder Central Park Dance Skater’s Association

May 06, 2005 Queen Esther, Unemployed Superstar

May 05, 2005 Mitch Borden, Small's and Fat Cat Jazz Club "Owner"

May 04, 2005 Leslie Hawke, Outstanding U.S. Citizen

May 03, 2005 Elana Levin, Community Organizer & Williamsburg Warrior

May 02, 2005 Darrell Shines, Producer of Anything

April 13, 2005 Todd Solondz, Filmmaker

March 18, 2005 Melissa Caruso-Scott, Co-Owner Tonic

March 17, 2005 Guerrilla Girls On Tour

March 16, 2005 Murtaza Vali, Graduate Student

March 15, 2005 Erica Soehngen, Documentary Filmmaker

March 14, 2005 Louis Alvarado, U.S. Citizen

February 11, 2005 Noemie LaFrance, Site-Specific Choreographer

February 10, 2005 Piotr "Ski" Jagninski, Gaffer/Best Boy

February 09, 2005 Jamye Waxman, Sex Educator

February 08, 2005 The Duplass Brothers, Filmmakers

February 07, 2005 Rev. Stephen C. Robinson, Psychic Consultant and Executive Director, Holistic Studies Institute

January 07, 2005 Kevin So, Musician

January 06, 2005 Erica Payne, Political Strategist

January 05, 2005 Nava Lubelski, Artist and Author "The Starving Artist's Way"

January 04, 2005 Eugene Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief, indieWIRE

January 03, 2005 "Tyme," Writer, former inmate Attica Penitentiary

December 03, 2004 Tristan Eaton, Graffiti Artist, Illustrator & Toy Designer

December 02, 2004 Robert Margolis, Filmmaker

December 01, 2004 Ida Dupont, Professor of Criminal Justice, Women's Advocate

November 30, 2004 Dave Gorman, Storyteller and Comedian

November 29, 2004 Ricardo Dominguez, Artist and Electronic Civil Disobedience Pioneer

October 29, 2004 Andrew Boyd, Cultural Activist and Founder, Billionaires for Bush

October 28, 2004 Michelle Collins, Director and Spokeswoman, Votergasm.org

October 27, 2004 Sharif Corinaldi, Political Activist/Founder, SwingtheState.org

August 27, 2004 Sam Seder, Director, Writer, Comedian, Co-Host, "The Majority Report"

August 26, 2004 Kyp Malone, Guitarist, TV on the Radio

August 25, 2004 Adam Shore, General Manager, VICE Records

August 24, 2004 Reverend Billy, Street Preacher, The Church of Stop Shopping

August 23, 2004 Priscilla Grim, Membership & Advocacy Director AIVF

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CREATIVE COMPOSITIONS 57
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STORIES

Harry Crosses America - A Short Story

Dancing With A 10-Year Old Teacher

Okay, Your Turn...

By the Morning Light

LYRICS

STAND STILL FOR THE JESTER

DANDELION FEATHERS

YOU ATE MY PEANUT BUTTER

THE AUTHORITIES ARE UNHAPPY

GHOST SHIP CALLING

STAND STILL FOR THE JESTER

GIVE ME ANOTHER VIETNAM

ALWAYS BE YOUR FRIEND

BROTHER ON HOUSTON & C

DEMOCRACY OF TOUCH

LET'S NOT PLAY THE GAMES

MEMORIES WILL GET YOU NOWHERE

ALL NIGHT BLUES

K-TELISH CASTAWAYS

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POLITICAL ESSAY 46
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"Radical" Stirrings from the Voice of the Lost Center

Would We See Graffiti Bearing the Word WATER in our Part of the World?

The Back of the One Dollar Bill...

A Point of Light...

As For the Flood & the Blood & That Funny as Hell 70's TV Show

Bush Sr. :: Hot or Not?

Just Flatten the Whole Middle East!

An Open Letter to John Kerry

#10 Greatest Danger to the Western World?

Silencing Those Who Speak of Those Who Are Not Silent

If it Looks Like a Quail...

Eyes Yet Wide Shut?

Al-Sadr & Musical Scares

In Memoriam: 2502 Coalition Casualties

Advice For A Friend and I Hope You Are Friends With Bush

Bush From the Inside Out: Us :: Part 4 of 5

Bush From the Inside Out: One of Us :: Part 3 of 5

Bush From the Inside Out: Me :: Part 2 of 5

Bush From the Inside Out: Suzie-Oh :: Part 1 of 5

Can You Hear Me Now?

No, really, it's funny

Lincoln was a Republican

Voodoo Security?

What Did We Know and When Did We Know It?

On Clinton, Hypocrisy & Me

If At First You Don't CYA...

The Rapture List

The Things We Really Thought and Said Before the Iraq War

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WORLDZIGHT

WORLDZIGHT - an improvisational experiment in global participatory democracy...

Eyes Upon Toronto Background Info

FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION :: July 3rd :: Eyes upon Toronto

Eyes On Toronto :: The City Takes Pause for One Month! Bravo!
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CHRIS GARDINER & THE HOMEFUL 20

NOW, NOT LATER:: This is Ana and she NEEDS YOUR HELP

Ana Crisan says "Help Me"

Why We Have to Try...

Toronto Blames Pigeon Homelessness on the... Homeless?

To Mysti2 in London: Why Ana Crisan’s (Spirited_Away) fight against “Homes to Houses” matters…

Why Change Never Happens :: Lack of Conversation

Introducing “Trickle Up Economics” (aka “The One Song”)

other voices

PLease!!!!!!!! Everyone from everywhere, HELP INVITE ALL CONTACTS TO THIS GROUP PLEASE!!

Mayor David Miller & The Dalai Lama

A Letter From Dr. Soenke Behnsen to Ashoka.org
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