Pangea Day

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out in 1984 as a conference to bring together people from those worlds. Since then, its scope has become broader.

The TED prize is designed to leverage the TED community's exceptional array of talent and resources. It is awarded annually to three individuals who each receive $100,000 and, more importantly, the granting of one wish to change the world.

The video below heralds the launch of Pangea Day, called for by 2006 TED Prize winner Jehane Noujaim. Pangea Day will basically tap the power of film to strengthen tolerance and compassion around the world. On May 10, 2008 - Pangea Day - sites in New York City, Rio, London, Dharamsala, Cairo, Jerusalem and Kigali will be video-conferenced live to produce a 4-hour program of powerful films, supplemented by exceptional speakers and great musicians.

If anyone reading this is a film-maker, you should think about submitting a project for Pangea Day. Even otherwise, the site is worth a look.

Flavors Beyond Borders

There is an Indian-Pakistani food festival called Flavors Beyond Borders happening on Aug.14th-15th in New York. I know one of the organizers and they have requested that as many people as possible try to leave a goodwill and peace message for the two countries on
http://www.ifood.tv/node/5118

They are trying to get 10,000 messages so that they can gift a huge poster to the two countries' consulates.

Please fill it in and then forward to anyone you think may be interested and everyone you know in New York! To leave a message, you don't need to be based out of NY, by the way.