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Famed Funnyman Mel Brooks Brings Laughs via Skype

Mel Brooks at the 92nd Street Y

Mel Brooks once said, “It’s my job to spot the insane or the bizarre in the commonplace.” With a plethora of movies, TV shows, Broadway plays and an EGOT credit to his name, the famed funnyman has either left us laughing so hard we’re reduced to tears or pondering his insightful pearls of wisdom (sometimes, even … Read more

Skype Brings a Hero to UN Week Activities

Skype is all about enabling conversations, so we couldn't be more excited that our video calling will help a hero join the conversation at UN Week. On Monday, 2009 CNN Hero Doc Hendley, founder of Wine To Water, will take… Read more

Skype Joins Mashable, 92nd Street Y & United Nations Foundation in Launching a Discussion on Social Good

At Skype, we know the power of conversation. We know that just one conversation can spark incredible ideas. Ideas that address the world's most intractable problems – like hunger, poverty and disease. We also know that all too often conversations… Read more