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Thursday, September 02 ,2010
Here are a few pictures from the TweetUp. By the way... this is me cutting loose (in case you thought it was only about computers and stuff).
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Bad Movie Poster Touchup
Thursday, August 05 ,2010
Gotta love when they decide a movie poster is too risqué. "Fixed" it on one part of the page, but not the other. Even take out some of the blood. I Spit On Your Grave.... which just screams for a remake due to its dramatic use of cinematic undertones and a compelling message of a woman's struggle. (WHY?)- Burn Hollywood.... Burn.
The Tragedy of Trajan
Tuesday, July 13 ,2010
My Comic Sans post got me thinking.... about other over used fonts...
I must admit... I'm guilty of this one... Trajan.
Which is apparently the #1 font for movie posters.
I must admit... I'm guilty of this one... Trajan.
Which is apparently the #1 font for movie posters.
The History of Comic Sans
Sunday, July 11 ,2010
This is a great short video about the history of Comic Sans and is told by the font's designer. It's really quite funny and he has a great sense of humor about it all.
And a little more followup.
Maybe I'll use it on a client project ;)
And a little more followup.
Maybe I'll use it on a client project ;)
My Favorite New Geek Shirt
Sunday, June 06 ,2010
I just ordered this new shirt for my geek collection.... Couldn't resist. It spoke to my inner geek on two levels.
Fifteen dollars well spent – http://shirt.woot.com/Friends.aspx?k=14223
If Video Games Were Real
Saturday, May 01 ,2010
A little morning pixels for your enjoyment... this is awesome work.
Pixels – by Patrick Jean
Pixels – by Patrick Jean
OK Go’s Amazing Rube Goldberg Machine
Wednesday, March 03 ,2010
This is a great music video and engineering feat.
Plus check out this great article from Wired that goes behind the scenes.
Plus check out this great article from Wired that goes behind the scenes.
We Got That B-Roll
Sunday, January 10 ,2010
This is a funny video (thanks to John Nack for pointing it out). For those not in the know, b-roll is typically stock footage that helps illustrate what a video project is about. It covers up the A-roll (or talking head and narration parts). For those in the video industry, you'll love the "That's not B-roll" line.
WE GOT THAT B ROLL!! - watch more funny videos
A Great Game for Typophiles
Monday, January 04 ,2010
Here's a game to test your typographic knowledge – It's Cheese or Font? http://cheeseorfont.mogrify.org
Some Cool Holiday Animations
Friday, December 18 ,2009
Two very cool animations for the holidays... enjoy!
Cats of Microsoft
Thursday, October 29 ,2009
In the truth is stranger than fiction category. I give your the Cats of Microsoft.
The URL only works on campus (it's an Intranet link).
Seems to be for a good cause... but I findly it very odd nonetheless.
The URL only works on campus (it's an Intranet link).
Seems to be for a good cause... but I findly it very odd nonetheless.
Best Prize Ever
Tuesday, October 13 ,2009
So last night, I attended a sneak peak preview session on PowerPoint 2010. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and what new features are going to be useful to my clients. I also won a "sweet" door prize.
I am open to ideas on how to use this shirt.
Here's a sneak peek on some of the new transition animations. Looks like video support is finally getting its due as well.
Scarves for Geeks
Wednesday, August 05 ,2009
Billed as "functional neckwear," XUBÁZ™ [pronounced SHOE:BÁZ] offers an alternative to a jacket. The scarf-like accessory with six pockets and two straps to keep it in place. This thing looks seriously great for field shoots and photography where I need a place to keep some gear on a warm day. While the company promises to "add style to my wardrobe" (do I need it?) I'd just be happy to have more pockets and less sweat.
• Two upper pockets secured with flaps and snaps.
• Two “nested” pockets within the upper pockets.
• Two lower pockets with a zipper.
Music for Sharing with Kids: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
Saturday, September 13 ,2008
I often find myself working around my kids... which means we share things like music and television. Every once in a while you find something you don’t mind sharing with them, such as Jack’s Big Music Show or Chuck E. Cheese.
Today, we saw a great concert for kids... by a rapper called Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. The show was great (the rapper has a long career of doing alternative rap with Granola Funk Express).
We bought the CD, checked out his MySpace page. Its nice to find music you can blast without teaching your kids words you’d rather not like. Perfect music for working on deadline or just a long car ride with the kids.
Standout tracks include
2 Gotta Be Me
3 Luck
7 Family Tree
11 The Bluegrasshopper
WALL-E Rocks – Two Great Mac Jokes
Saturday, June 28 ,2008
Two quick things I found hilarious for the Mac-Geeks out there.
First, there is a character in the film called Auto, who is an auto-pilot robot for the ship. The character’s voice is done by Macintalk, the speech synthesizer included with the Mac back in 1984. It sounded familiar, and I confirmed it as the “actor credit” actually appears at the end of the film.
Second, there is a scene where WALL-E reboots... and yes, it is the Macintosh startup chime that you hear. I found myself laughing out loud (and I think I was the only one within 20 rows of me who got the joke (geek!).
OT: Help Iowa Flood Victims & Listen to Great Music
Saturday, June 28 ,2008
My last home before Washington, DC was Des Moines, IA. A lot of friends and colleagues have been affected by devastating floods that most have overlooked. The short version, floods worse than Hurricane Katrina have been battering the Midwest... few have noticed.
One of my favorite bands, the Nadas, has an online album to raise awareness and funds.
Contribute to United Way of Central Iowa's flood relief fund while reliving some of your favorite moments from Authentic Records Authentic Records' Flood Relief Benefit on Sunday, June 22. Please pay what you can for this exclusive download. All proceeds benefit United Way of Central Iowa.
1. Barkers Beauty - Fat Andy
2. Come Lay Down - She Swings, She Sways
3. Promise - Benjamin Wagner
4. The Friday Night Fight - Brother Trucker
5. Angels & Devils - Tony Bohnenkamp
6. Feel Like Home - The Nadas
7. Templeton Rye - The Nadas
8. The River - The Nadas
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One of my favorite bands, the Nadas, has an online album to raise awareness and funds.
River Songs - Authentic Records' Flood Relief Benefit Bootleg
1. Barkers Beauty - Fat Andy
2. Come Lay Down - She Swings, She Sways
3. Promise - Benjamin Wagner
4. The Friday Night Fight - Brother Trucker
5. Angels & Devils - Tony Bohnenkamp
6. Feel Like Home - The Nadas
7. Templeton Rye - The Nadas
8. The River - The Nadas
| The download is free, but donations matter. Do what you can. |
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New Multi-Touch Technology from Pixar?
Saturday, July 07 ,2007
Maybe you've heard about the iPhone and its multi-touch awareness? Pretty cool stuff... but why stop there? Touch technology is all the rage with both Apple and Microsoft getting in on the act. Well Pixar (owned by Steve Jobs) is joining the race.
I was shopping at Toys-R-Us with my three-year-old and we discovered the following new development in multi-touch technology.
Simple Motion Awareness for Children (SMAC) a new innovation in Children's Toys and Electronics. Interactivity for kids and hours of fun. Its awareness system can detect input from a child and responds with appropriate interactivity.
What will they think of next?
For Geeks with Bad Caffeine Habits
Monday, December 25 ,2006
The device works, doesn't seem to draw much power, and it runs silently. I know you're jealous, so if you're significant other didn't get you one, than stop over to www.thinkgeek.com and pick one up.
The Real Reason for Windows Vista Delay
Sunday, October 22 ,2006
So I went to hear (and see the latest). But it seems that the Microsoft rep couldn't get the system to boot up using Windows Vista. The audience was good natured, but still after multiple reboots and attempts, it just wouldn't work). So, the unaltered photos you see here are what the audience got (at least the demo guy had a sense of humor).
So, has Vegas started taking odds on Apple vs. Windows as to who will get their operating system out the door first? What are your plans about Windows Vista?
Technology for the Masses – K-mart Goes Broadband
Saturday, October 21 ,2006
Tonight, I ended up in a K-mart (I was looking for a bin of Tinker Toys for my son Michael). My eye was caught by the promise of 'free high-speed internet access' (or acceso gratuito de alta velocidad a internet for K-mart's Spanish speaking customers). Naturally, my curiosity got the best of me.
1. Who exactly goes to K-mart with a laptop?
2. While they do have a snack-bar, could you really see yourself sitting down with a big tall ICEE (blue please) and telecommute?
Well, as a podcaster, I guess I should be glad that you can now get my latest episodes at K-mart. Be sure to stop into your “all-new” K-mart (now owned by Sears) and see what joys lie in-store for you.
Great Tee-Shirts for the Mac Oriented
Tuesday, October 17 ,2006
iPod Vending Machine – For Real
Thursday, October 05 ,2006
New Design Tool for Slow Days
Saturday, September 02 ,2006
Looking for a new design tool? Well this probably is not it... but it is fun. The Official Seal Generator can create 'official-looking' seals in a flash. Enter your text then choose a border and an emblem. You can even customize colors. A simple click of the 'Go' button and an 'Official Seal' will be generated for you. If the presets don't do it for you, the author encourages you to make contact.
There's a ton of funny things like this made by the same group, be sure to check out their site.
Stuck in a Creative Rut?
Sunday, July 23 ,2006
Okay its silly.... but I like surreal items. They make me think and smile. Be sure to check it out, then explore the site for other fun/useful items.