A Spectrum of Jewels: An installation by Kaz Maslanka
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Editor in Arts, Hotel, LAB Gallery, the LAB
March 5-26th, 2010, New York City– The Lab (for Installation and Performance Art) is pleased to announce the upcoming installation “A Spectrum of Jewels” by San Diego based artist/poet/mathematician Kaz Maslanka.
“A Spectrum Of Jewels” will feature what Maslanka calls a ‘Dodecaorthogonal Space Poem’. This type of ‘mathematical poem’ is constructed with twelve ‘orthogonal space poems’ arranged contiguously within a Cartesian coordinate system. Orthogonal space poems are always in the form of ‘A’ equals ‘B’ multiplied by ‘C’. What is different in this new work is that one of the variables in each poem is a fabricated word whose meaning comes from the mathematical operation applied to the other two variables (words). The words were carefully chosen to point to a spectrum inspired by Zen teachings. Thus, the aesthetic value of the piece is derived from visualizing the meaning of all the concepts spread throughout the entire three dimensional space.
The following statements are to help navigate the installation:
The yellow ball is the point of origin for the entire system. The green balls are points in space which represent the meaning of a concept which lies on one of the ‘word axes’. A word axis is a one dimensional line drawn between two concepts in space. In a three dimensional space you may have three ‘word axes’. The three word axes in this installation are “Emptiness/Thinking”, “Existence/Non-existence” and “Monasticism/Urbanity”. The red balls are points in space to delineate the coordinate pairs for which the orthogonal space poem starts. The poem lies on the planer space that lies between the red ball, the two adjacent green balls and the yellow ball. For a better understanding of visualizing these poems you may want to Google “verbogeometry” and “Orthogonal Space Poem”.
The twelve orthogonal space poems are:
Emptiness times Urbanity = Socrastival
Emptiness times Monasticism = Apecksuval
Emptiness times Existence = Doalldoxuval
Emptiness times Non-existence = Nonalldoxuval
Thinking times Urbanity = Selcrasaval
Thinking times Monasticism = Taoodoxuval
Thinking times Existence = Wastconditival
Thinking times Non-existence = Dreemholeval
Existence times Urbanity = Natucrasaval
Existence times Monasticism = Onkeval
Non-existence times Urbanity = Boidasval
Non-existence times Monasticism = Onkeval
For more information, or to schedule an interview with the artist, please contact Danika Druttman 212.339.2092
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Photos: Adam Wallace
Hats Off To Our Friends (Red Sox Hats That Is)
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by BrianSimpson in Community, Hotel
Back in January Adam Wallace and I (Brian Simpson) had the chance to speak at Jeff Pulvers #140Conf Meet-Up in Cambridge, MA. While we were there we were invited, via Twitter, by The Colonnade Hotel (@Colonnade) to come have lunch and talk ‘social media’. We met with Chris, Nicole and Katie at Brassarie Jo’s inside the Colonnade. A couple of weeks later Katie was in NYC for business and stopped by to say hello and visit The Roger Smith. This is how connections and friendships evolve. Last week I decided I needed a new Red Sox hat, and in my opinion, there is only one place to buy one, Yawkey Way – outside of Fenway Park. I spent the weekend in Boston and enjoyed amazing hospitality at The Colonnade. As a resident of Boston for thirteen years The Colonnade was always my popular Summer hang-out due to their great rooftop pool! Being able to actually stay there was indeed a treat. I even ran into a couple people I knew that now work there. Because of their involvement and commitment to social networking I have a new Boston ‘home’. If you are ever in the Boston area or live near Boston I suggest you go by for a room, a bite to eat or a drink by the pool (Summer only). You will not be disappointed.
From Hackers to Brand Evangelist; Tormod Askildsen tells a story about LEGO
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by AdamWallace in Community, Hotel
When I (Adam Wallace) was recently in Amsterdam representing the Roger Smith Hotel at Enterprise Social 2.0 I had the pleasure to meet Tormod Askildsen and hear his great story of how they created an extremely loyal community of fans, by during around a situation that initially seemed very negative for the company.
Tormod Askildsen is the Senior Director for Community Development at LEGO. He tells a story of how LEGO’s software got hacked in the 1990′s and the way that this threatened the company. Eventually they started to realize that they could leverage this excitement and new use of their tools that their fans were doing. They made a big turn around and ended up engaging their fans and creating a whole vibrant scene and community of LEGO enthusiasts.
The perfect date for Michael Bloomberg & Queen Beatrix…
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by BrianSimpson in Community, Hotel
If you could send Michael Bloomberg and Queen Beatrix of Holland on a date, where in the world would you send them?
Today’s competition for the #rogersrooms giveaway is based on the connection between New York and Amsterdam, Holland. Our very own Adam Wallace has brought the Roger Smith Hotel with him overseas and is currently in Amsterdam, speaking at the Enterprise 2.0 conference!
The winner in the US gets a 1-night stay at the Roger Smith Hotel, while the winner in the Netherlands gets to have dinner will Adam in Amsterdam!
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW!
We are proud to announce the winners of this competition!
U.S. Winner is: Nicole G. Casey
Amsterdam Winner is: remcojanssen
Congratulations!
Adam Wallace & Ellen Petry Leanse (GOOGLE) from Amsterdam!
Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by BrianSimpson in Community, Hotel
Adam Wallace of The Roger Smith Hotel is one of the special guests at The Future of Web 2.0 Meet-Up in Amsterdam.
Here is Adam speaking at the Meet-Up with Ellen Petry Leanse, Head of Enterprise Marketing Communications- GOOGLE (USA).
Earning A Seat At The Table
Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by BrianSimpson in Community, Hotel
In the last year we at The Roger Smith Hotel have been fortunate to host some of NYC’s best Social Media events. This allowed us direct access to attendees, organizers and sponsors. Almost through osmosis we were able to learn so much and make connections on a level rarely afforded to people. Adam and I (Brian) spent most of 2009 sitting at the kids table of social media. Now with the support of our RSH Team, owners and you, our community, we have earned a seat at the table. The big table.
On Monday, January 25th, Adam will be off to Amsterdam for a speaking engagement at Enterprise Social 2.0 : Rip or ROI? hosted by KGS Global Summits.
This will be a valuable learning experience and a great way to kick-off 2010.
As always, thank you all for your continued support. We look forward to amazing things from all of you in the next few months… please let us know what you are doing so we can be there to give our support back to you !
#140 Meet-Up – Boston,MA
Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by BrianSimpson in Community, Events, Hotel
Adam and I are always honored when Jeff asks us to speak. We believe in his goals, his ability to connect wonderful people and his serendipitous outlook on life. When asked to speak in Boston Adam and I jumped at the chance. We were honored to be part of such a great line-up:
Jeff Pulver (@jeffpulver) - Welcome / State of NOW Update
Adam Wallace (@adwal) - New Media Manager, The Roger Smith Hotel
Alicia Staley (@stales) "Here Come the Cancer Survivors: Awareness to Action
Charles McEnerney (@wellroundedradi), Host + Producer, Well-Rounded Radio
Steve Garfield (@stevegarfield) - "Sharing Video Now!"
Special Thanks to Chris, Nicole and Katie from The Colonnade @Colonnade for taking the time to give us a tour and have lunch. I strongly suggest following them on twitter, visiting their restaurant and when Summer hits they are prepared for Poolside Tweet-Ups on their roof overlooking the South End and the Back Bay !
Love That Dirty Water…NYC -> Boston
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by BrianSimpson in Community, Events, Hotel
On Thursday, January 14th, Adam and I (Brian) will be at N.E.R.D. in Boston to speak on behalf of midtown Manhattans Roger Smith Hotel at Jeff Pulver’s #140 Meet-Up. This is a special event for us because although we live in NYC we are both New Englanders, Adam is from from Antrim, NH and I am from Kennebunkport, ME. We will be arriving in Boston Thursday afternoon and heading to The Elliot Hotel in The Back Bay. After checking in we are hoping to meet some of our loyal supporters from Boston – In Real Life!
If you are unable to attend the event and would like to meet up please contact us via twitter @RSHotel @AdWal or @Bsimi and let us know when and where, we will try to accommodate. Looking forward to many familiar faces and hopefully a lot of new ones.
See you Thursday Boston!
Looking Back on the Future: Recapping Next Year
Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by BrianSimpson in Events, Hotel, the LAB
2009 was the year of ‘social media’, gurus, experts, mavens and using ‘TW’ in front of every word possible. In Twenty-10 it was all about social engagement and the idea of ‘social media’ was replaced by the concept of ‘just doing business’. The shills were weeded out and the workhorses shined! The Jets are now drinking wine instead of Gatorade, David Blumenstein now actually knows EVERYONE in the world, Brogan isn’t just talking about bacon anymore, Cupcakes have become their own food group, iJustine is now just known as Justine, Our friends at Panman Production have created a video empire, Julia Roy got COACH tattooed on her arm, We found out what the ‘CC’ stands for in C.C. Chapman, The Lab Gallery goes to MoMA, Jill Hanner becomes a Ferrari Agent, Sarah Prevette finally buys an apartment in NYC (but still stays at The Roger Smith Hotel), Adam Wallace becomes a member of every frequent flyer program available and I ( Brian Simpson ) convinced everyone I know that all you have to do is CARE.
Thank you all for a wonderful year ! Enjoy the Holidays !
Please let us know what you ‘did’ in 2010…
Visit us at: rogersmith.com
Tech Toys The Team @RSHotel Thinks You Need For The Holidays:
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by BrianSimpson in Community, Hotel
The holidays are upon us and the talk of ‘toys’ at the hotel is crazy. A year ago it was about golf clubs, vacations and Flip cams. Now, after a year of being ‘social’ and doing everything we could to create, capture and share content our, our lists have changed. Grown if you will…
Here is a glimpse at what some of us think you need for this holiday season.
Mr. Knowles, CEO and Owner of Ther Roger Smith Hotel
Tech gifts that I think are worth what we pay for them and are useful to us:
1. Check out the Sony mdr-g75
2. The scribe device with paper and ocr recognition
3. How about the Leica LUX-4
4. Zoom H 4
Ek Wongleecharoen, Assistant General Manager
This is what I would like to have in my pocket when I travel:
1. Kindle: Reading Device
2. Panasonic DMC-ZS3K or DMC-ZS3A
3. Dell Latitude XT or Mac Book Air
Adam Wallace, Director of New Media
This is what I would suggest:
1. A Netbook (don’t know a specific kind)
2. Mophie iPhone extra battery pack
3. Kodak Zi8
Brian Simpson, Director of Social Hospitality
What you can’t live without for twenty-10:
1. Wireless Sony headphones
2. Cannon 7D
3. Macbook Pro
John Birdsong, Professional Videographer Panman Productions & All-Around Amazing Guy
Saving the best for last ~ Our resident gadget expert chimes in with:
Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory (add another 4gb yourself and save $800)
250GB Hard Drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Illuminated keyboard
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac
$1,299 – save $200 off of list. fully guaranteed with one year of apple care.
Netflix subscription (if you don’t have one get one!!!)
as little as 7.99 a month includes one unlimited disc and unlimited streaming content
connector for laptop to flatscreen TV
around $20
BEST inexpensive speaker systrem – I have these and they are INCREDIBLE. 200 watts THX certified
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/231&cl=us,en
$169.00
Air mouse iphone app
$2.99
Control your computer from your iphone. Best wireless touch screen mouse around. Control volume, select netflix and hulu content, surf youtube, and email. It just works.
Happy Holidays From ALL of Us
@RSHotel ~ the roger smith hotel
