There was a press conference today.
That's Ingrid (my boss), Danny
and Crupi with Bono and Brad
Pitt. The press conference was about the ONE
Campaign. It's about mobilizing one million Americans to echo
Bono's calls to make AIDS and extreme poverty history. Sun is
participating in this directly. We've built a technology infrastructure
to enable Bono to call on his fans within the time and space parameters
of a rock concert and lend their voice. There's lots and lots to talk
about there and you'll get the full de-brief soon. I'm business lead on
this and it's just been crazy busy. No time. I'm busy doing it. We all
are.
I just have to tell you guys, I am so proud to be a Sun Microsystems
employee. The network is the computer, people. And that network extends
to the Java powered phones mobile phones that people carry around with
them. And we're helping Bono use that phone to tap the power of the
network; to mobilize voices in support of this initiative; to build a
community; to fuel a movement.
We are doing this. We're in the thick of it. Because we're a company
vested in the global network ecosystem. We are a company that uses our
technology to bridge gaps; to built communities. I'm proud to work
here. I'm proud to call the dozens and dozens of extremely talented,
dedicated and hard-working people who've worked tirelessly to make this
idea a reality my colleagues. They are a small (but representative)
sampling of the 30,000+ extraordinary individuals that define Sun
Microsystems.
.... it's just been an unbelievable day.... here are some other quick
shots from the press conference...
(that's me in the orange blouse.)
That's the quick scoop. Sorry. Gotta run. So much going on you
just wouldn't even believe me if I told you.
mary
p.s.Dan Lacher rocks!
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That does not scale the images down but it will make them visable at least.
dl
Posted by Dan Lacher on April 07, 2005 at 02:50 AM PDT #
Posted by mary on April 07, 2005 at 05:54 AM PDT #
WOW, brad and bono with mary in ONE shot
AWESOME, this is a GREAT cause you and SUN are working on
Posted by will on April 07, 2005 at 06:27 AM PDT #
Posted by Vicki Tan on April 07, 2005 at 06:32 PM PDT #
Posted by Todd Fast on April 07, 2005 at 08:26 PM PDT #
From the smile on Mary's face in that first pic, I wonder if perhaps Brad Pitt was goosing her, or at least whispering sweet nothings.
bill.
Posted by bill walker on April 08, 2005 at 06:44 AM PDT #
i'm going to get back on the blogger wagon soon. sorry i've fallen off. it's just been so busy. talk is cheap though. i gotta start walking the walk.
(Hollywood)) kiss, kiss!
mary
Posted by mary on April 15, 2005 at 01:34 PM PDT #