Outside of the Czech Olympic House in The London Borough of Islington, there is a 1957 double-decker bus is doing push-ups. Called the “London Booster,” it is one of a number of public sculptures around the city commissioned for the Games. Created by Czech sculptor David Cerny, the six-ton bus… more »
What? Why? When? New DirecTV Ad Transcends Conflict with Viacom
July 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You may have heard that Viacom has reached an agreement with DirecTV after a 10-day blackout that shut 20 million subscribers out of popular networks Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon, and two dozen others. The disruption triggered some pretty cool creative ad work as the two companies took swipes at… more »
Goldfish: An Amazing Artist Rendering…
July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
My friend, Sarai, brought this to my attention. It is 3D like you’ve never experienced it before. Japanese artist / craftsman, Riusuke Fukahori uses a complex process of poured resin to paint three-dimensional goldfish. In this video, you get to see how the fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer…. more »
We All Can Benefit from Herm’s NFL Rookie Advice
July 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The headline shouted, “49ers linebacker Aldon Smith stabbed at party.” The first thought that crossed my mind was, did it happen after midnight? According to the story in the San Francisco Chronicle, “Deputies responded to a 911 call at 2:14 a.m. Saturday. The caller reported multiple gunshots came from a… more »
Mickey Just Wants to Fly (1928)
June 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This was a fun discovery… I found on YouTube Mickey Mouse’s first ever TV appearance (which had its debut on May 15, 1928). Working with a flying theme, Mickey’s inspiration was Charles “Lindy” Lindbergh. A year earlier, on May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic… more »
