Explicitly and without apology a marketing vehicle MaryMaryQuiteContrary

Thursday Apr 07, 2005

There was a press conference today.

the press conference


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...

press conference

(that's me in the orange blouse.)

press conference

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!

Comments:

Mary... WOW. For now just put the following in your image src

<img src="path_to_your_img" WIDTH=320 WIDTH=240>

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 #

you're the best, Dan!!!!! thank you!

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 #

Oh I'm so very JEALOUS...I could die a very happy chick to be able to hang out with both Bono and Brad Pitt.

Posted by Vicki Tan on April 07, 2005 at 06:32 PM PDT #

Why is John always mugging for the camera? Look at the first shot. <bg>

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 #

you guys crack me up! you make me laugh out loud. Bill, you're hilarious. for the record: Pitt did touch me (on the shoulder) and he said "you come here."

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 #

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