It's a Long Story....

Jake:  a fire fighter

Jake: "A jake is a British slang term for someone or thing that is satifactory"

 Last night at the 12-12-12 Concert  Jake helped out some Jakes, and his donation to Sandy relief was jake.

Jake not only helped on the phones,  but he talked about the devastation to Long Beach, Long Island and introduced those watching to an EMT who selflessly continued to help others while her own home was affected the storm.

Long Island - Jake?  What's the connection?

Jake's more a Village guy,  Lower Eastside,  or the Meatpacking district or  Brooklyn, but Long Island????

Well since Jake has "settled" in NYC back in 2011, there have been tweets and mentions, comments and coincidences that have connected Jake to Long Island.

Jake has been spotted in Long Island more than a few times over the last couple of years,  then there was the picture from Long Island  of a two-story Colonial that someone claimed was Jake's.

 There's been the new set of Long Island friends, including Jerry Seinfeld, and don't forget the sleep over at the Seinfelds.

   And of course a screening of EoW where?  Long Island.

Now Jake was chosen to talk about Long Island for the concert.  Hmmmm

 Sound like there could be a long story about Long Island there.

Could it be base camp for more than just Jake?  And more like the whole crazy crew of talls and smalls?

And good Jake?

Well.... Jake said that if anchor Brian Williams put on the helmet on live TV Jake would donate $10,000 to Sandy relief.

And in that moment something changed.  Jake's supported and donated to many good causes before, but he never disclosed so publicly how much support he's given.  But last night all rules were off for a guy in a New York state of mind.

Happy Hanukkah!!!

12-12-12

To celebrate the all the 12's a different kind of Baker's dozen.

This time Baker and his boy in The 12 ways we know .....

1. Beginnings

 

2.  Out at the movie (premiere)

 3. Bedhead

 4. Biking

5. Borders

 6. Working out 1.0

7. Working Out 2.0

 8. Leadville

9. Sushi

10. New York (without crutches)

11. Berlinale

 and of course

12. Court side at the Lakers

And if it's a true Baker's dozen then you need one more:

Happy Hanukkah!!!

Helping during the Holidays

 During the holidays there are so many opportunities to give back and help those in need. Jake's helping out a couple ways this holiday season.

This past Wednesday, Jake took part in ICAP New York’s Charity Day 2012 representing of New Eyes.

 ICAP "is the world’s leading voice and electronic interdealer broker and provider of post trade risk and information services." (They are part of trading in a variety of markets all over the work) They operate a global network covering more than 32 countries.

On ICAP Charity Day all the revenues and commissions on that one day  are given to charities all around the world.  On Wednesday they gave $ 17.7 million US dollars to charities worldwide.

On the trading floor Jake was working the phones or were the phones working him?

Jake will be giving back to help others again, next Wednesday, by joining in to help out the victims of Hurricane Sandy.   Jake is join musicians, and celebrities  for 12-12-12 Benefit Concert. 

The concert will be broadcasted to over 2 billion people via television, radio,  online and in theaters.  The musical line up includes:  Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kayne West, The Who and Paul McCartney

During the live concert,  musical artists and celebrities will take donations via phone for the Robin Hood Relief Fund and assist those throughout the tri-state area who have been impacted by Sandy.

Jake joins others that include Steve Buscemi, Jessica Chastain, Chelsea Clinton, Sean Combs, Billy Crystal, Leo DiCaprio, Jimmy Fallon, Karlie Kloss, Seth Meyers, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Susan Sarandon, Jon Stewart, Kristen Stewart, Quentin Tarantino, and Brian Williams to help out during the evening.

Share the Spirit  of the Season 

Watch, enjoy and give on 12-12-12  to help others impacted by Hurricane Sandy. 



And Hanukkah is here!

Tonight was the first night of Hanukkah, the Festival of  Lights

Happy Hanukkah!