The National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian has just unveiled a collection devoted to the history of road safety. The collection includes costumes and body parts from two advertising icons from the 1980s and 1990s: Vince and Larry, the crash test dummies that were used to illustrate the… more »
It’s Not Easy Playing Ginormous Greens…
July 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The St. Andrews Old Course is famous for its seven double-greens AND for offering the most putting acreage of any major championship. One example is the green shared by the 5th and 13th holes which measures 101 yards from front to back. In a New York Times story, Tom Watson,… more »
TV Commercial Filmed & Edited on the iPhone 4
July 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Here’s an iPhone 4 story that doesn’t involve the antenna. Springwise has spotted the first TV commercial filmed and edited entirely on the iPhone 4.
Icon Creates Passion-Driven Products…
July 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The New York Times did a story (“What Price Perfection? The $80,000 Army Jeep”) about Jonathan Ward, the 40-year-old owner of ICON, a company that is rebuilding Army jeeps with aircraft-quality parts. It referenced how Mr. Ward refers to ICON as a restoration business. “Restoration” does not begin to describe… more »
Buck’s Cafe Buzzes with Dealmaking Breakfasts…
July 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The San Jose Mercury News (MercuryNews.com) just did a story about how Buck’s cafe in Woodside, California is again buzzing with the sound of deals being made. “There is more activity on the venture capital front. There is renewed enthusiasm,” said Jamis MacNiven, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife,… more »
