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30 Jul 2017

RoboCop’s 30th Anniversary

On July 17 RoboCop celebrated its 30th anniversary. While some think of RoboCop as just another 80s action film, they are wrong. It’s more than that. RoboCop is a commentary on society, a forerunner of cultural and technological changes; and it’s a superbly-written, well-acted movie about what it means to be human. It also features one of the greatest orchestral theme songs in cinematic history, as well as a fabulous score. Rather than trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator, the film’s screenwriters, director and producer chose to make a piece of art that’s still as relevant and poignant today as it was in 1987.

13 Jul 2017

What Do We Know? – ADAPT’s Free Our People March

Photo by Harvey Finkle.

Almost every day last year I walked by this photo. It hung in the window of the old location of Liberty Resources on Market Street, here in Philadelphia. Liberty Resources, Inc. is a not-for-profit, consumer-controlled organization that advocates and promotes independent living for all persons with disabilities. As a Center for Independent Living, it advocates with disabled people, individually and collectively to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in the community. This photo always caught my attention when I’d walk by it, probably because of the joy on the man’s face in the wheelchair and his infectious smile. I’d stop and stare at it numerous times when I’d walk by, wondering what the story was behind the photo. Last week I decided to find out.

Posted in News and tagged ADA, ADAPT, Free Our People, Liberty Resources, March, Michael Cavacini, Philadelphia, Rachel Maddow, Washington D.C. | Leave a comment

09 Jul 2017

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Celebrating Five Years!

Five years ago I started this blog because of a desire to write a novel, and I wanted to make sure more people bought it than just my parents. So, I figured this blog would be a great way to increase brand awareness – with the brand being me! So far, it’s been more than I ever could have expected. Not only have I written about books, authors and literature, I’ve interviewed nearly 50 celebrities, including numerous #1 New York Times best-sellers, as well as Tony, Grammy and/or Emmy award-winning musicians and actors. This blog has enabled me to meet Bruce Springsteen, James Patterson, Neal Schon, Dionne Warwick, John Oates, and countless other legends in the arts and entertainment world. Along the way, I’ve reached more than 700,000 people and had my content published in Reader’s Digest, Classic Rock Magazine, ABC News, and on the cover of The Aquarian Weekly, among other media outlets. Connecting with so many of my idols, as well as my readers, has been a thrilling experience that I look forward to continuing for many years to come. And I haven’t given up on that novel. Perhaps, that’s what I’ll be celebrating five years from now.

Posted in News and tagged Anniversary, Blog, Books, Five Years, Michael Cavacini, music, writing

08 Jul 2017

Puppy Hit By Car: Please Donate To Save Her Life

I love animals so when I heard that a puppy, Buttercup, was found on the side of a road by a Balanced Buddies ResQ volunteer after suffering a head injury from a car, I knew I had to help. This adorable dog has been fighting for her life over the past 24 hours, and she’s making great progress. However, medical care for these kinds of injuries doesn’t come cheap, which is why I and 23 other people, so far, have donated money to help Buttercup recover from this terrible tragedy. If you’ve ever had a pet or simply love animals like I do, please read about Buttercup’s situation here and consider donating whatever you can afford to help her. Thank you.

Posted in News and tagged Animals, Balanced Buddies ResQ, Buttercup, Dog, Donate, Pets, Puppy, Rescue, YouCaring | Leave a comment

27 Apr 2017

Philly Switch 3DS Meetup

Are you a Nintendo fan in the Philadelphia area looking to connect with like-minded people online and in-person? Good news! A friend and I just launched a group to serve this need. It’s called Philly Switch 3DS Meetup. It’s a group for owners of the Nintendo Switch and/or Nintendo 3DS to connect and meetup on a regular basis to play games together. And the awesome logo above was designed by my fiancée, Stephanie.

17 Mar 2017

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Hugs, Kisses & Warm Meals

This past Wednesday night, my family’s shore house in Ocean City, NJ, burnt down. The house was built 50 years ago when my Grandfather purchased the land and, since then, it’s been a place for four generations of family members to come together. While a bigger and better house will rise from its ashes, having it taken away from us in such a horrific and involuntary way is shocking and upsetting.

Posted in Family, News and tagged Fire, House, Journey, Michael Cavacini, New Jersey, Ocean City, Steve Perry

14 Jan 2017

Nintendo Switch Launches March 3 at $299.99

Yesterday, Nintendo issued the press release below following the January 12 press conference about its new console: Nintendo Switch. Also included below are videos about this exciting new system and the video games slated for release in the coming months.

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Posted in News, Video Games and tagged Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, Michael Cavacini, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Splatoon, Super Mario, Video Games | Leave a comment

20 Dec 2016

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Journey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Congratulations Journey! Today it was announced that the iconic rock band will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. As a fan of the band and a friend of Neal Schon’s, I couldn’t be happier or more proud of them. In their heyday, Journey created fantastic music that the critics tore apart, despite the undying support of the fans. And the fans’ unwavering dedication to this classic rock band is what led to Journey being the top choice in the recent fan poll conducted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for who should be inducted in 2017. This is a testament to the staying power of Journey’s music and its ability to resonate with millions of people worldwide.

14 Dec 2016

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Our New Kitten: Penny

On Friday, November 25, Stephanie and I adopted a kitten and named her Penny. This was an impulse adoption. I had planned on bringing Stephanie to Morris Animal Refuge on her birthday, December 16, but we were walking by and she asked if we could go in to look at the kittens so I figured, why not?

Posted in News and tagged Adoption, Cat, Cats, Kitten, Michael Cavacini, Morris Animal Refuge, Penny, Pepper, Pets

27 Oct 2016

Nintendo Switches It Up With New Console

Last week Nintendo announced its next console: Nintendo Switch. This device will serve as both a home console and a mobile device, so people can game on-the-go with ease. If you haven’t watched the video preview below, do so. This device, which is being released in March, looks amazing. In related news, Nintendo announced today that they will give a presentation on January 12 to provide more details about the new system, including pricing and the games available at launch.