Nick Hornby, Ben Folds & Poplamoose – What’s NOT to love? Here is a sweet little collaboration between The author and musicians with a fun and inspiring number that WILL make you think. (Thanks Andy!)
Posted: September 1st, 2010 under Everyday Life.
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Here is a fun video from the makers of “The Story of Stuff,” that should be seen by everyone too. If you like Food Inc., this will just open your eyes to what is going on in the products we eat/use and how they can affect you AND those you love. The message is important, but the way it’s delivered is entertaining! C’mon, cute/fun drawings are the only way to really watch things like this as the topic is sensitive so this is a good way to break it down and understand it.
After watching this, visit safecosmetics.org and help get the word to your local representative. (It’s really easy and took me literally 2 min.) Legislation entitled, “Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010,” has been introduced in congress, but needs to be backed to get through. It includes ideas like having safety restrictions on what is used in cosmetics and more labeling on products you buy. (What? You don’t want to know that there are cancer-causing chemicals in the shampoo or make up you use all the time? Really? Then you might not want to watch this and continue to live your life in the dark.)
Posted: August 30th, 2010 under Everyday Life, Advertising/Marketing.
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I finally saw the film Food Inc. last night and I realized just how important this film truly is. It had been on my radar for months and months and although I have been changing my eating habits for tbe better for quite some time, I wasn’t sure I wanted to see it. I admit I was a little scared and standoffish about the idea, but why should I hide from the truth? So I put it on and it confirmed my suspicions, and also gave me hope.
Knowledge is power.
This is a movie EVERYONE should see, bar none. It should be shown to families, passed around and talked about. It is not something to be fearful of (as that breeds ignorance,) but something that should be embraced. Don’t sit in the dark any longer, you can’t afford to.
Posted: August 25th, 2010 under Everyday Life, Advertising/Marketing.
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What a terrible name for a band, but does that really matter when I love love love them? There is something charming about how this small group from Missouri attacks songs. SSLYBY writes in a way that is both earnest/honest and catchy like a rash. You should probably buy a bucket of ointment before listeing. (A BIG bucket.) Their third album came out yesterday entitled, “Let It Sway,” and if it is half as good as the first two, it’ll be golden. It was recorded in Madison with Chris Wallo of Death Cab for Cutie fame, and it means that people in the right places are taking notice. Here is a short video about them and the new offering. (You can thank me later.)
Posted: August 18th, 2010 under Everyday Life, Music, General.
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In this new digital world older media needs to catch up and NPR clearly knows this. See this tongue-in-cheek look at what they’re doing behind the scenes.
Posted: June 8th, 2010 under Everyday Life, General.
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Learn to solve and resolve your craziest arguments and PROVE that you’re right by purchasing “Spat Solver”. (A miracle in a box for only $19.95.) Created by www.YourTango.com (a fun relationship site), this “product” is designed to help solve your spats, and cut down on your tedious arguing. (Why not buy three?) So buy a Spat Solver and win those arguments and know that your relationship will now be perfect. Thank-you Spat Solver!!
Posted: May 17th, 2010 under Everyday Life, General.
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Here is a heart-warming short-film (3 min) about getting what you want out of life through the eyes of an 80 year old ski instructor. If only life could be this clear for all of us.
Posted: May 13th, 2010 under Everyday Life, General.
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Around the world in 80 days used to be a feat, but now through the magic of video you can see it all in just 80 seconds. Don’t need your shots, plane tickets or passport, don’t even have to leave the confines of your chair. Bon Voyage! (That’s “Bawn Voy-adge-eee” if you’re currently speaking Bugs Bunny.)
Posted: May 10th, 2010 under Everyday Life.
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I hope you’re not chewing gum when you’re watching this, because you’ll either A.) Spit it out, or B.) Choke on it. This is a new “mobile transportation device” created by Honda. Think Segway only smaller. Pretty incredible in the fact that it stands on it’s own, because of gyroscopes like the Segway I presume, and that it can move sideways or even diagnal, AND fit in your luggage. I don’t think I’d run out and get one, (no pun intended), but I can see many different applications for this inacluding elderly (maybe outfitted with seatbelts), for assisting disabled and who knows?
Posted: May 7th, 2010 under Everyday Life, Design.
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Gosh people are stupid right? We can’t do anything right, and that’s why we need informercials. To help us recover and get some assemblance of an existance together to make it through the day. So here is AS SEEN ON TV, a compilation to a catchy tune about not getting it right, and needing some “miracle” product that would solve all our problems for the low low cost of _____ easy payments. And with a free gift. Right Studio Audience?
Posted: May 4th, 2010 under Everyday Life, Advertising/Marketing.
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