Michael Brown Videos

Walk through Seattle's Pioneer Square today and you'll see sports bars, art galleries and gift shops. But early in the 20th century, seedy bars, gambling and prostitution made the area a magnet for Seattle's rough and tumble riffraff. It was also one of the first places in Seattle where lesbians and gays could socialize publicly. Michael Brown is with the Northwest Lesbian and Gay History Museum Project. He's also a political and historical geography professor who teaches at the University of Washington. Michael spoke with KUOW's Jamala Henderson about the impact that three Pioneer Square spaces had on Seattle's Queer community.

Love Songs In The Night was part of Andy Warhol's Hot Parts Soundtrack. It was credited to Steve Martin, although it was written and produced by Mike Brown and featured original Left Banke members. You can download a hi res version at:http://leftbanke.nu PEW MAN FU STUDIOShttp://charlemange.net

This song was part of Andy Warhol's Hot Parts Soundtrack. It was credited to Steve Martin, although it was written and produced by Mike Brown and featured original Left Banke members. You can download a hi res version at:http://leftbanke.nu PEW MAN FU STUDIOShttp://charlemange.net

Hello people, and Merry Christmas... It's just around the corner! On the show this week I have a few last minute holiday ideas. In a quandary about what to give a girlfriend? How about making a pair of matching aprons from an old vintage tablecloth and giving her one? You'll have matching aprons! You'll need: 1 vintage tablecloth Scissors Thread to match Sewing machine Cut the tablecloth in half across its shortest dimension and from each half cut a strip along the cut edge that is 3 wide. That strip will be your waistband. Cut a notch at the center of the strip and a notch on each side where you want the apron to end. (You can put the waistband around your waist and mark the side seam of your clothing on one side, then fold it in half and notch where you've marked). Also notch the center of the apron body. Then run a gathering stitch along the cut edge of the body and shirr it up. Match your notches and stitch the waistband to the apron with a half inch seam allowance. Then press the waistband up. Fold the right sides together along the top edge and stitch the waist band ends together, then turn them inside out and press. Fold under the seam allowance on the waistband and top stitch it down and your apron is finished! You can face the waistband with ribbon or trim the apron with braid or rickrack, attach pockets or a bow and it's ready to give. Another last minute gift idea is a set of tassel ornaments. We made tassels on a previous episode and they make lovely Christmas ornaments. Make a set of 4 or 6 tassels in red yarn with sprigs of artificial holly, jingle bells or metallic yarn accents. Using your imagination for holiday giving can net you ooohs and aaahs from your recipient. This week on my NPR podcast I'm discussing creative gift wrapping ideas. Once you've made your gifts have a listen and I'll give you some ideas for presenting them! Have a wonderful holiday and look for a little bonus episode in the NPR feed this weekend.

Speakers: Michail BletsasMichael Brown (immoderator) Nicholas Negroponte was the talk of Davos when he unveiled his plan for a $100 Laptop. This project, now called One Child Per Laptop, has been highly controversial. Many people have argued with its choice of technologies (Open Source), business model (partnering with the United Nations and with national governments, rather than with private companies). Some people have questioned whether the computer itself is the critical resource bottleneck, citing Internet access as being an equally important and more difficult to solve problem. What are the plans for the $100 Laptop? How far along is the project? If successful, how will it lead to development and social change? What are the key hurdles to overcome in order to achieve success? What does all this mean for the nonprofit and nongovernmental sector? Photo: Michail Bletsas