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Six Degrees: Vancouver Edition.
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G’day Zoners, I hope you’ve all been enjoying the Winter Olympics. I for one have become obsessed with all things ice related – Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Curling and Ice Hockey. A great obsession to have smack bang in the middle of an Australian summer. I of course blame Stephen for my new found love of winter sports. For those of you able to tear yourselves away from all things ice and snow, Stephen’s friends have some exciting upcoming projects for you to check out.
Friends of the Show:
Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- The American Museum of Natural History has announced a year-long celebration commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space.
As part of the celebrations Neil deGrasse Tyson will host and moderate the The Tenth AnnuAl Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate – “Moon, Mars and Beyond: Where next for the Manned Space Program?” on March 15.
Conan O’Brien
- Exciting news for all Coco fans, courtesy of The New York Times:
Representatives of Mr. O’Brien, the former host of “The Tonight Show” on NBC, confirmed Friday that plans are in the works to book what is being called “a revue” starring Mr. O’Brien in theaters in major cities from California to New York, and perhaps parts further east and west–and maybe north.
After exploring the degree of interest with some locations, Mr. O’Brien’s team has received “enormous interest from all over,” said one of his representatives, who asked not to be identified because the plans are not yet ready to announce. “We’ve heard from the U.K., Scandinavia, Australia, Toronto, everywhere; it’s been incredible.”
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Six Degrees: The I Can’t Believe it’s Already February Edition.
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Am I the only one completely baffled by the fact that January has gone by in the blink of an eye and that we’re already steam rolling straight through February? February of course, can mean only one thing – Vancouver!! But while Stephen is off polishing his skates in preparation for the Winter Olympics his friends will be back in the good old US of A working on their latest new projects.
Friends of the Show
Neil DeGreasse Tyson
- Dr. Tyson has been selected by over 600 Global Science Advisors as the EarthSky Science Communicator of the Year for 2009.
Many expressed this sentiment about Dr. Tyson: “Especially since 2009 was the International Year of Astronomy, it’s appropriate that we honor Neil deGrasse Tyson and acknowledge his outstanding efforts to promote astronomy and other sciences.”
EarthSky has featured Dr. Tyson in an 8-minute EarthSky Clear Voices for Science podcast, speaking on the importance of science in creating an informed U.S. electorate.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: ‘Learning How to Think is Empowerment’:
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Six Degrees: The “Mark Malkoff Gets Carried Away!” video is up!
Posted by: | CommentsRemember a few weeks back when we blogged about Mark Malkoff’s new project, Mark Malkoff Gets Carried Away in NYC? The video is edited, and we’d love to share it with you now! I know a couple of Zoners got to help with the challenge, and I hope you’ll share your stories in the comments. This really does prove that New Yorkers are a very friendly bunch of people.
And don’t forget, you can keep up with Mark at Mark’s Twitter page or check out his latest adventures at MarkMalkoff.com.
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Six Degrees: Christmas Break Edition.
Posted by: | CommentsI’d like to officially welcome our newest Completist, Katt. With Katt on the Completist staff, we now have staff on *three* continents (Most of us are in the US, Jennie is in Europe, and Katt is from Australia)! We are so international here. We asked her to be on staff because, quite frankly, she was sending us so many tips and leads that we figured she could just bring you the wonderful news herself. So give her a happy Zoner welcome!
G’day Zoners and welcome to my first post here at No Fact Zone.
Amy Sedaris
- Amy guest starred in an episode of The New Adventures of New Christine entitled “Old Christine Meets Young Frankenstein”.
- Amy provides the voice of “Cinderella” in Shrek Forever After – The Final Chapter. The movie is due to be released on 21 May, 2010.
David Sedaris
- An Evening With David Sedaris.
Saturday 16 January 2010 at 8:00pm
State Theatre
49 Market Street
Sydney 2000
AustraliaTickets: Ticketmaster.
RAAAAAIN!!!!!
- Stephen Colbert’s Korean nemesis, Rain, has won an Asian Television Award for his documentary “Hip Korea” (which, as you may remember, featured an interview with Stephen.)
Speedskating
- Learn more about why Ohno isn’t wearing the Colbert Nation patch on his Speedskating uniform.
- Speedskater Chad Hedrick has another sponsor along with the Colbert Nation.
- The Bleacher Report gives another perspective on the Colbert/Davis “Jerk” comments scandal.
Supporting our Troops Until They Make it Home
- Remember the school prinicipal who made a video for his students when he was in Iraq (with a little help from Stephen), David St. Aubin? He finally made it home.
‘The Colbert Report’ Staffers [and Beloved ex-Staffers]
- Mark Malkoff’s whirlwind Keys To the City project has nabbed him 95 keys! He’s talked about the project on CBS News, on NPR Radio, and has been featured in newspapers like the Metro and Our Prattville. Don’t forget to check out Mark’s YouTube Channel, where you can see videos like “Mark Wears High Heels“.
- ‘Colbert Report’ warm-up comic Pete Dominick will be taping his live CD at Comix on Saturday, January 2nd.
Now it’s Time to Check in With Our Good Friends at The Daily Show.
Jon Stewart
- Jon along with Tina Fey and J.J Abrams has been featured in EW’s 15 Entertainers of the 2000s. They have also posted a brief interview and some behind-the-scenes footage from the photoshoot.
- CBS has posted a brief clip of Jon’s tribute to Bruce Springsteen at The Kenedy Centre Honors Gala Dinner. The event is scheduled to air 29 December, 2009 on CBS.
Scott Jacobson
- The Daily Show writer Scott Jacobson has directed the video clip for “Even in the Rain” by The Fiery Furnaces. The clip features a cameo by John Oliver as Rip Torn.
David Javerbaum
- The Daily Show executive producer David Javerbaum talks to Dave Iverson from KQED Puclic Radio, San Francisco about his new book What to Expect When You’re Expected”, “A Colbert Christmas” and the sequel to “American: The Book” due to be released next year.
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Have you ever wanted to carry Mark Malkoff across Manhattan? Well Friday’s your chance!
Posted by: | CommentsFriend of the blog Mark Malkoff has done some wacky stunts in his day. He’s drank a WHOLE lot of coffee, lived in an Ikea, and even lived on a plane for a month. But this one seems to be the most surreal piece of performance art yet!
Here’s the scoop, according to MarkMalkoff.com:
Can you lift 130 pounds? Do you live in or near NYC? Are you free 12/18? Then have we got an adventure for you!
For the holidays I want to disprove to the world the myth that New Yorkers are unfriendly. I’m going to do that by transporting myself from the southernmost end of Manhattan roughly 13.57 miles to the very most northern end of the island by only having people in New York physically carry me the entire way. I’m guessing it’ll take a day and a half.
Date: This Friday December 18, 2009 [That's tomorrow!!]
Start: 7:30am outside the entrance to the Staten Island Ferry
Route: We will be going up Broadway
Finish: tdb The top of Manhattan by Broadway Bridge near 220st & BroadwayI desperately NEED everyone’s help. Please spread the word to your friends in NYC and tell them to carry me! Individuals can carry me two feet or two blocks. I’ll take anything. Luckily I only weigh 130 pounds. For people that can’t carry me by themselves, please bring your friends and you can all carry me together.
To find my exact location this coming Friday there are two ways:
1. check my Twitter @mmalkoff
2. Starting Friday morning call the “Mark Gets Carried in NYC” hotline at (646) 308-1262 and ask for meThanks in advance for everyone’s help. Let’s show the world that New York is the greatest city in the world!
If you can’t be there, but want to follow his progress, he will be Twittering frantically all day. Let’s all support Mark by getting out there and, well, um, picking him up for a bit. Or at least retweeting some of his more awesome moments during the day. And, as always, you rock, Mark!
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Mark Malkoff continues his journey to collect Keys to the City
Posted by: | CommentsFilmmaker, avant garde comedian, and fantastically sweet guy Mark Malkoff is on the third week of his adventure to collect 100 keys to the city all over the eastern United States. He’s up to 62 keys as of this evening, and he’s made it all the way from New York to Florida to Michigan! In exchange for each key Malkoff receives, he is having mayors assign him small acts of community service. For example Lancaster, PA Mayor Richard Gray had Malkoff clean up after police horses. (Oh yeah, there’s video of that.) Fairfax, VA Mayor Robert Lederer had Malkoff swim in the town fountain to collect coins. Tampa, FL Mayor Pam Iorio had Malkoff volunteer at a kids afterschool program.
Here’s my fave vid so far. It amuses me that not only is this a grown man running down the street in an ice cream costume, but he had to be seen in the outfit by his lovely bride, Christine, who is accompanying Mark on his journey. God bless him, he’s just one of the silliest people I know.
Also, don’t forget to check out MarkMalkoff.com for even more videos!
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Mark Malkoff’s new project announced – and he’s got a really big keychain ready
Posted by: | CommentsGreat news, Zoners! Those of you who continue to follow the exploits of friend of the blog Mark Malkoff are aware that he has a new project starting tomorrow. Well, we’ve gotten a sneak peak, and it looks like another fantastic adventure.
Yes, folks, he’s headed on a quest to get 100 keys to cities all over the country, in his lovely Ford Fusion hybrid. The first leg of the tour, which will be posted soon on MarkMalkoff.com, will include Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
For his first day of the tour tomorrow, Mark will be in Central Pennsylvania, meeting with eight mayors – including Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed, Lancaster Mayor Richard Gray, York Mayor John Brenner, and several others. In exchange for the key to the city each mayor will assign Malkoff a task to help out their individual town. So that should be fun!
You can follow Mark on Twitter, or friend him on Facebook, which I would highly recommend to get the experience which can only be described as the Full Malkoff. He would also love assistance if anyone happens to know any mayors out there who might be willing to give a key for a little public service.
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No Fact Zone interviews Mark Malkoff from MarkOnAirTran.com
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Check out all of Mark Malkoff's adventures on MarkOnAirTran.com
Yesterday, I got to spend some quality iPhone time with Mark Malkoff, talking about all kinds of fun and exciting things, including questions from you Zoners. We talk about his month-long trip on AirTran, his food, his health, his new celebrity friends, and all kinds of fun stuff that you’re not going to want to miss.
Also, if you just can’t get enough of Mark’s adventure, he’s selling some of his items on eBay. Check out Mark’s auctions – 100% of the proceeds will go to one of Mark’s favorite charities, Make-A-Wish.
Click here to listen to the No Fact Zone EXCLUSIVE interview with Mark Malkoff!
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