"$26 In My Hand" Ad

This t-shirt has probably one of the oddest advertisements I have ever seen for a shirt. Well done! I bet readers probably spend an extra 30 seconds trying to figure out what the hell is going on.

"If you can manage to get past the girl in the bottom picture there is also a quite fantastic text tee in this post (and it’s organic too, which is a thing)." -- Hide Your Arms

Helen Keller & Anne Sullivan

As we approach the new year and if you're stuggling with the direction your life is headed... think of Helen Keller. Anything is possible.

Helen Keller & Anne Sullivan (1930 Newsreel Footage)

Life can't be this awkward?

Well I wrote about AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com back in May and I might have found a website that tops this. I'm not sure if its Safe For Work, but I'm sure the ladies will love it.

Check out, AwkwardBoners.com for a good hard laugh.


Via Will

Photographer: Patrick Hoelck

Patrick is definately an artist you should know. His B&W photography is stunning in a fun way. He was a strong ability to capture the true character of his subject.

"Patrick Hoelck’s photography resonates because his darkness does not hide, pervert, destroy, or malign. Instead, it emboldens, signifies, nurtures, resurrects an individual for who they are: sexuality and celebrity status are consequential of being human..."

FRESH MUSIC: White Rabbits

They have been around since 2007, but if you like the Cold War Kids then the White Rabbits might be right up your alley. They have a steady drum and piano sound pushed by their vocals and its pretty catchy stuff. Perfect for a Thursday afternoon.

White Rabbits "Percussion Gun" Official Video


"Fort Nightly grabbed a lot of people quickly with its saloon dance, and many of those fans might be initially put off by the turn White Rabbits have made to their march. But after a few more spins, It’s Frightening’s rhythm and percussion beats down the door and stays ringing in your ear." -- QPO Magazine

"Rudolf" by the California Raisins

I loved this video/song when I was a kid. Merry Christmas!

California Raisins - Rudolf the Red nosed reindeer

Guinness, who knew?

I would have never guessed that this was a beer commercial. It's so over the top that its amazing.

The New Guinness World Ad - Bring it to Life

Return To The Doghouse

I posted the first one last year. I'm so glad they made another. Haha!

Return To The Doghouse - The Doghouse Funny Commercials

6 Dollar Shirts

It's hard for me to spend more than $15 on a t-shirt, so when I found 6dollarshirts.com I couldn't believe it. Someone is finally selling cool shirts for a SUPER cheap price. The best part is that they have a daily 10 shirts for $50 special. Worth checking out to help fill up your Christmas list.

"This is our gift to you, oh beautiful world. Nowhere on the internet will you find such a large variety of quality printed t-shirts at such a ridiculously low price. While other online t-shirt businesses charge three times the price and deliver one-third the quality, 6DollarShirts crushes them out of existence and makes them get real jobs."

Just Dance: SOREAL CRU

The hat tricks are why I'm posting this. Awesome dancing guys.

SOREAL CRU TV: BLACK LABEL SERIES - ANDREW BATERINA "SUCCESSFUL" by DRAKE



Via Deb

Best football hit of the year?

Stunner!

Appalachian State Player Gets Drilled

I can't stop listening to...

"Acapella" by Kelis


Lovin the beat.

Movie Trailer: Robin Hood

Besides this being one of my favorite stories, this looks like a bad ass movie, period.

'Robin Hood' Trailer HD



"Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richards army against the French. Upon Richards death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion, a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff."

Music Video: "Cousins"

I'm not completely in love with the song yet, but VW is an awesome band that plays a great show with a fun sound. This video plays to their strengths.

Vampire Weekend - "Cousins" (Official Music Video)



Via James

"RED"

RED is a photo book I did in college. It's my modern day version of Little Red Riding Hood. I'm interested in trying this again with different fairy tales, so let me know if you want in. I'm think Cinderella, Beauty & The Beast and Aladdin.

Cute cover of "I'm Yours"

Kids rock.

I'm Yours(ukulele)



Here's another version with lyrics.


Via Susie & Lauren

Photographer: Tim Navi

Here's a great artist you should know, Tim Navi. His photography is like a fading youthful memory caught between the magic hour of a sunset. His flickr is full of great iconic images you could find in any indie magazine. Very inspiring.


Via Like Cool

Pandora + Car = Road Trip!

I love Pandora and I have been using it for like the past four years at work. Seriously what an awesome idea and I've found so many new bands with it. My iPhone usually dies on the road if I stream Pandora for 5 hours so this is a God send.

"...the company is now working with various car manufacturers (including Ford) to better integrate Pandora music streaming into vehicles. That will apparently first come in the form of in-dash or hands-free controls to let folks use a docked device running Pandora."
Pandora sets its sights on in-car music streaming -- Engadget


And here is my "Christmas Eggnog" Pandora radio station for those of you who love holiday jazz with a Motown soul.


Via James

FRESH MUSIC: Teriyaki Boyz

The Teriyaki Boyz remind me of everything flashy in HipHop culture slammed into a Japanese blender. Its flashy, fast and catchy.

Well they haven't made the jump to the States but I wouldn't be surprised to see them on TV within the next three years, especially since Pharrell is mixing their beats.

"Zock On!" by Teriyaki Boyz (feat. Pharrell & Busta Rhymes)

"Work That (NSFW)" by Teriyaki Boyz (feat. Pharrell & Chris Brown)

"Teriyaki Boyz is a j-hip hop group from Tokyo, Japan. The group consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, VERBAL from M-Flo, rapper WISE and Nigo, the DJ and founder of the popular Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape." -- Wikipedia

Miranda Kerr, please stop calling me.

It's her nose.

Miranda May Kerr is an Australian model best known as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels since mid-2007. She was the first Australian addition to the Victoria's Secret campaign. and was the face of Australian fashion chain Portmans and David Jones Limited. -- Wikipedia

Miranda Kerr

My 2009 Christmas Card

Let It Snow by *blckbaron on deviantART


You can buy the Greeting Card here and check out more of my Graffiti Pencil artwork here.

Washington Jewish Film Festival

"...we do get to thank the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a grant... One of the ways we thank them is with a short trailer that plays before every Festival film... this year’s edition, expertly created by the good folks at Seltzer Film and Video." -- 16thstreetj


Just wanted to post my latest work. I don't get to do the motion graphics thing very often.

Urban Knitting

Urban Knitting: The world's most inoffensive graffiti! Now, this isn't something I want to try but can you imagine an entire street covered in this stuff. It would be pretty sweet.



"There's a new form of graffiti in town, and it's extremely pleasant. so pleasant that i can't imagine even the harshest critics of regular graffiti getting wound up." -- Deputy Dog

We Feel Fine

I just love this book cover, which only becomes more fascinating after visiting the website and playing around with its interactive page. Seriously, its a good 10 minutes of fun dancing around with confetti filled with thoughts and emotions.

"We Feel Fine," by Jonathan Harris and Sepandar Kamvar is a book about human emotions collected from their website wefeelfine.org which itself is like Post Secrets but a little more straight forward. Definitely worth looking into if you need a cool Christmas gift idea.

"Sentiments spring to life via pages of user-contributed emotions and accompanying photos. Scientific analysis (how hormones, chemicals, and age affect behavior) and info graphics (maps charting which states report feeling most happy, lonely, or fat) are also included."

Via DailyCandy

I can't stop listening to...

"Sometimes" by Miami Horror

What a great little "Blue Lagoon" of a music video. I still don't know what's going on but I love the song. Pop synths and a 80's summer fun dance beat. Miami Horror play it again.

Miami Horror - Sometimes from Stefan Duscio on Vimeo.

Tiger Woods and the 19th hole

The Wanda Sykes Show: Tiger Woods Car Accident


I don't care what the truth is... Wanda's version is how I see it. And, its not a race thing, an athlete thing, its a rich guy thing... can't rule the world dude and cheat on your wife.

"Tiger Woods offered a 'profound apology' to his family and fans Wednesday as he was linked to a third reported mistress. 'I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart,' Woods wrote on his Web site." -- NYDailyNews.com


Tiger Woods Cheated on his wife for THAT?!

One more for the road...

Amazing technique!

araabMUZIK Kills The MPC



Via James

edison is monome

I featured edison a while back but James sent me this awesome video. Even if you don't listen to his kind of music you have to appreciate the craft.

edison - tonka truck from edison on Vimeo.

all one shot sounds.
no loops running.
64 buttons.
64 noises.
shot on 2 HD cameras, 720p, 1 live take.
with audio captured right to camera.
-- create Digital Music

Ads of the World

Adsoftheworld.com is simply an awesome collection of ads from around the world that gives birth to daily inspiration. Especially when I understand the message even when its in a different language.

"Ads of the World is an advertising archive and community. The archive showcases campaigns from around the world categorized and updated daily. In the forum you can discuss your professional life and post your work for critique."

MTV Unplugged: Katy Perry

I was actually surprised by how well she did. It's her flare that gets me. Miss Perry, I love you.

MTV Unplugged: Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl (Live Performance) [HQ]

FRESH MUSIC: Company of Thieves

Company of Thieves is good alternative rock music. Plus Genevieve doesn't look like your our typical lead vocalist and that definitely caught my eye. It's a nice Saturday afternoon sound. Check out their song, "Pressure"

"Company of Thieves is an indie rock group from Chicago, Illinois. Their first release, Ordinary Riches, was released digitally on January 6, 2009, with a physical CD release on February 24, 2009. Company of Thieves is signed to Wind-up Records." -- Wikipedia

"The Chicago band's brand of sonic bliss moves seamlessly from funk to jazz to country to classic rock and back again. You would want them to pick a lane if it did not all sound so damn good." -- boards.ign.com

Company of Thieves - "Oscar Wilde" (Official)



Via Courtney

Music Video: "Pat Your Weave" by UCB

Besides this being a fun club song, I really love the lighting. Wale, blow it up!

UCB ft. Wale "Pat Your Weave"



Via King Zimm

Wackiest football play ever!

Seriously, I might use this in flag football. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bethel College Football Trick Play

Odette Yustman, please stop calling me.

It's her eye brows.

Odette Juliette Yustman was nominated in 2008 at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller for Cloverfield.


Weezer - (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To

Go Stop Motion: Lego Animals!

More Lego/Stop Motion brilliance! Enjoy.

LEGO ANIMALS "ABC" -stop motion animation-

'Secret Knock' Door Lock

The kind of people who come up with this stuff are amazing! As a kid I would have loved this for my bedroom.

Secret Knock Detecting Lock


"Although this might not be the security system you want to put in place for your home, this definitely looks like a fun weekend project." -- engadget


Via James

I can't stop listening too...

"Video Phone" by Beyoncé

I usually like Beyoncé's stuff and this song is pretty hot. I love the beat, the synths and the hook. (It's pretty catchy.) Though the video is a little weird (love the Rising Sun swimsuit) and the fact the rookie Lady Gaga is sharing the stage... (wtf) amazing. Seriously, who is she and where did she come from? Stay off the drugs Gaga and you'll be around for a long time.

Awesome Blogs: Inspire Me, Now!

Inspire Me, Now is a collection of random cool things from around the world. Relying on images rather than words to remind you daily of what a silly world we live in. It's inspiration at its best.

Keep It Short: "Pigeon: Impossible"

It played during the DC Shorts Film Festival and was a crowd favorite. Enjoy.

Pigeon: Impossible

Trash Proof Resumes!

"Why Your Resume Gets Tossed", reveals why recruiters throw away countless resumes and how you can avoid ending up in that pile.

"If you mention your age, we have to trash your resume," says Jeremy Eskenazi, vice president of talent acquisition at Idealab!, the California incubator firm. Since it's illegal for a company to solicit a candidate's age, race, or marital status during the hiring process, firms have adopted a "don't tell" policy to avoid potential bias suits. Many won't risk even having it handed to them.

Healthcare Reform

This is probably the best pro healthcare reform commercial I have ever seen. Hell, I'll pay more in taxes if I know that it's helping people like them.

Americans For Stable Quality Care - House


On side note... filmmakers please notice the pacing and lack of dialogue. The juxtaposition of images tells the story. It's so Mamet.

Music Video: "Sunrise" by Simply Red

I can't remember why I know this song but seriously what is with this video. It's so weird. Sex sells but I don't think its working for this one. Old dude is still coming off as an old dude. Great song though.

Simply Red - Sunrise

Movie Trailer: "Avatar"

"A band of humans are pitted in a battle against a distant planet's indigenous population."

And it actually looks interesting! I think Cameron may have out done himself on this one.

Movie Trailer: Clash of the Titans

This looks like a bad ass movie. The original was the shit.

Clash of the Titans Teaser Trailer HD

Greatest Interception of All Time?

Now I don't watch a lot of college football but this is amazing! Too bad it goes down in the QB's stat book as an interception. (I've never understood that rule.)

ASU Interception Against USC 2009

FRESH MUSIC: Yeasayer

I'm totally digging Yeasayer's rhythmic trippy groove, which is a total steal from the 80s. Well I bet they put on a solid live show. You should listen to "Ambling Alp".

Yeasayer - 2080


"Yeasayer is an experimental band based in Brooklyn, New York. Live performances sometimes include trippy, psychedelic visuals projected in the background." -- Wikipedia


"Brooklyn's Yeasayer are the latest entry to this group of Byrne disciples, and one of the better bands to put a new spin on his polyrhythmic convulsing." -- Pitchfork


Via Pretty Much Amazing

The ABC's with Ray

Ray Charles is the man and this is one of the coolest/cutest things I've seen.

Sesame Street: Ray Charles Sings The Alphabet


Check out more classic music from Sesame Street at "40 Years Of Music Stars On Sesame Street".


Via Mog

Grace Park... please stop calling me.

It's her lips.

Grace is an American-born Canadian actress of Korean descent. She is best known as Sharon Valerii (and the various other iterations of Number Eight, a humanoid Cylon) on Battlestar Galactica.

Grace Park Maxim

Mario Kart, mi amor

Just a beautiful song... even if its about a video game.


Mario Kart Love Song (Original)

Pop-up Lego Zen

I loved playing with Legos when I was a kid. I was a huge fan of the pirate and castle Legos, but seriously this blows my mind. How do you come up with something like this? Amazing!

LEGO Pop-up Kinkaku-ji



Via James

My Photography

Morning Flight by *blckbaron on deviantART

A Happy Friday Moment

I hope you have many great moments this weekend. Happy Friday!

16: Moments



Via Craig

Just Dance: "Did It Again" by Shakira

You need to watch the video for Shakira's song "Did It Again", if only for the modern bed dancing. Seriously, modern bed dancing!

She's such an amazing artist and continues to be one of my biggest celebrity crushes. Shakira, call me.

Stylophone Beatbox

James brought an old stylophone into the office and the sounds it made were wacky. I guess if you change out the sounds, give it a circle look and throw in some hiphop and it becomes a pretty cool little instrument.

Brett Domino: Hip-Hop Medley - Stylophone Beatbox


"dubreq has introduced the Stylophone Beatbox, a new sample-based instruments aimed at the hip-hop community. " -- futuremusic.com


Via James

The Maine Effect

My office got to work on this campaign cutting their commercials. As an editor I spent hours browsing through footage of average people standing up for what they believe in.

Well I had seen the film "Milk" and suddenly found myself standing on the battlefield that Harvey had died on. I don't do many political things but this one felt right. I know people who take this issue dear to heart and I could trust them with my life. They're responsible, intelligent and tax paying citizens. The fact that this had to be voted on felt backwards. Unnecessary.

I'm for gay marriage because if we're going to demand fair laws for all citizens (God bless America); then we CAN'T create unfair laws for a few citizens. Especially if not having those laws doesn't affect the rest of us. It just doesn't make any sense! The fact that people can be so against gay marriage but want freedom for themselves is silly. Little Johnny doesn't want to share his toy ball but wants Phil to let him play with his Legos? Tsk tsk, what a shame.

Anyways... it was a good fight and I am proud to have worked on this. I think it's only a matter of time before its no longer an issue. You just have to be patient.

"Stand"



If you have time, check out these great articles covering this story...

With 87 percent of the precincts reporting, gay-marriage foes had 53 percent of the votes.
Maine Gay Marriage Vote: Voters Repeal Law Legalizing Gay Marriage

"We're in this for the long haul. For next week, and next month, and next year until all Maine families are treated equally. Because in the end, this has always been about love and family and that will always be something worth fighting for," said Jesse Connolly
Maine Gay Marriage Law Repealed

"They love and they have the right to love. And we can't tell somebody how to love," said Holman.
Maine Voters Reject Gay Marriage Law

Best Costumes of '09?

Crunch Gear launched its Halloween costume contest last weekend, so check it out to see some awesome people.

Anyways... it was a crazy Halloween in Adams Morgan that was crowded and full of its own adventures. Well my goal besides scaring people was to find Balloon Boy. I never did, but my favorites that I can remember were Max from "Where The Wild Things Are" and Sailors Jupiter & Moon from "Sailor Moon".

Well if you find any costumes that you definitely think are the best of Halloween 2009, feel free to send them to me. Oh, and Kim Kardashian had the best celebrity costume. It's "a whole new world".

Just say no... to Soda!

"What Soft Drinks are Doing to Your Body" -- Not only shows you how bad soft drinks can be, but tells you what you should be drinking. Seriously, soft drinks are just as bad for the body as a cigarette. It's amazing we still sell this stuff to kids.

"Soft drinks contain little to no vitamins or other essential nutrients. However, it is what they do contain that is the problem: caffeine, carbonation, simple sugars — or worse, sugar substitutes — and often food additives such as artificial coloring, flavoring, and preservatives."

Quotastic!

"The American dream is not to make everyone level with everyone else, but to create the opportunity for all people to reach as high as their God given potential allows." -- Jack Kemp

It's not about keeping up with the Johnson's. Too many people try to and it only causes more damage in the end. Aim to do your best and if your best is 7th place... than so be it.

Just Dance: Kayla & Jason

So I never watch this show ever, but this was pretty exciting. Its creative. Looks great and leaves you wanting more. Well done. Plus Kayla is freaking good. Go white girl!

Kayla & Jason Hip Hop (Top 8)

Do you know Ronald Jenkees?

What a great song. Amazing stuff. Happy Friday!

"Throwing Fire" -- Re-Uploaded (better audio this time!)


Go check out more of Ronald Jenkess!

Apple's Magic Mouse

This is a very beautiful tool. I so want one for my office.


Apple's Magic Mouse: one button, multitouch gestures, Bluetooth, four-month battery life.

Coolest Hockey Shot Ever!

It's like watching the Mighty Ducks movie. This kid is sick.



"Oliver Wahlstrom's shootout attempt in the Boston Bruins "TD Bank Mini 1-on-1" competition begins as expected: Deliberate skating to the puck before picking up speed into the zone. But once he gets between the faceoff circles ... well, let's just say we wouldn't have been shocked to see him pull a rabbit out of his helmet before sawing a woman in half. This is hockey magic." -- Yahoo! Sports


Via James

Esperanza Lucha libre!

I love me some Obama shirts especially if they're creative. I don't own one yet, but Obama rock'n a Mexican wrestler mask is pretty badass. Esperanza (Hope) Lucha libre T-Shirt: $24.14


Via HideYourArms

Music Video: "Haven't Met You Yet"

Besides being a Bublé fan, I think this the story to this song is really great. I think everyone runs through all of the possibilities in their head when they meet someone for the first time. It's crazy but we love to dream.

Michael Bublé - "Haven't Met You Yet" Official Video

DJ Hero + Daft Punk

I'm love it. Anytime you combine a cool video game with my favorite rock stars (especially Daft Punk) you will have a hit in my book. It's out Tuesday.

DJ Hero TV Ad - Daft Punk

Happy Friday

I nearly died laughing. Thank you College Humor!

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Via Brandon S

2081 Movie Trailer

This looks like a really great film. I'm excited to see how they handle the story and if it becomes too preachy.

2081 (2009) Trailer


"Produced for $100,000, 2081 runs 25 minutes. Director Chandler Tuttle has referred to the movie as "a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy, an unbridled tribute to greatness — great art, great music, great dance, and the magnitude of the human spirit."

The Revenge of Balloon Boy

It's not the fact that his parents are crazy or they tricked the whole world into thinking that their boy might be dead. Hell, I was glued to CNN the whole. It's just crazy that our culture is eating this up. Seriously its only been a week. Enjoy.

1.) I'm In A Box - BALLOON BOY PARODY


2.) The Balloon Boy Game! How much tax payer money can you waste?


3.) Balloon Boy's "Not Pussified" Music Video


4.) Facebook's Fresh Prince of the Air

AnnaLynne McCord, please stop calling me.

It's her hair.

AnnaLynne was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She was home-schooled and graduated from high school at the age of 15, after which she joined the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency... McCord first gained prominence in 2007 as the scheming Eden Lord on the FX television series Nip/Tuck.

90210 Inside AnnaLynne McCord

Awesome Blogs: Living Craigslist

Desperate times call for desperate measures or that is what I would like to believe.

The dreaded recession has beaten some of us way down and a few haven't even had the chance to start running. Yes, college grads of '09 found a market that couldn't afford them. Plus jobs were in short supply and the old line, "Hire me, I have a college degree!" couldn't get you a gig at McD's.

Too bad no one told them that it's just a $100,000 piece of paper with their name on it. So my friends went home or worked 3 part time jobs to get by. It's the kind of stress a 22 year old doesn't need.

Well one of these young adults was fed up and announced, "I'm going to live off of Craigslist for a year." And it quickly became a running joke but he held on to the idea and started a blog.

"Good luck," I said wishing that I could join him on his wacky venture, "I would do it... if I didn't have a job already."

Well a few months later he's in San Fransico living with people he met on Craigslist and you can read all about his crazy idea at Livingcraigslist.com. We're taking bets to see if he makes it. I think he's got a good shot and book deal with Oprah.

Jyoti Amge, the smallest girl...

An amazing story about an amazing life...

"The teenager, who is the world's smallest girl according to the Indian Book of Records, has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia. Now fully grown, she weighs just 11 lb." -- Telegraph UK

Worlds smallest girl set to make it big

I Heart That Shirt #16: Weapon of Art

As an artist finding wacky t-shirts that you can wear to work and to a bar is a goal in life. Weapon of Art: $30, tickles my artistic bone while satisfying my urge to carry large weapons.


Via HideYourArms

Secret to a Good Marriage

Happy Friday! LOL!

Secret to a Good Marriage

Music Video: "Sexy Chic"

Let's get this straight. I don't like Akon but Guetta and him have come up with a groovy tune. Yet "Sexy Chic" (which is the radio friendly version) is probably one of the most womanizing videos I've seen in a long time. It's barely PG-13.

David Guetta ft Akon - Sexy Chic

I can't stop listening too...

"That’s Not My Name (RAC Mix)" - The Ting Tings

I wasn't a fan of the original song until I saw them perform it live. It's supposed to be a rock song and not some poppy piece of crap, but the remix is smooth and juicy. I dig it and love the synths.


Via Kickin' the Peanuts!

Remix It: Shakira - "She Wolf" (feat. T-Pain)

I posted the original video a while back and the remix is okay. But seriously, T-Pain's flow is kind of nice. You gotta love to hate this guy, nappy boy!

Shakira Ft. T-Pain - She Wolf [Official Remix]



Via Kickin' the Peanuts!

The Facebook Facelift?

"The Facebook Facelift is a self initiated project to challenge the form and functionality of Facebook. It's streamlined, structured, linear interface is more comprehendible, enhancing the user experience and absorbability of content." -- Behance Network

Well here we go again (sort of) and I don't know if I like it. Facebook is always making changes and most of them are not really for the better. I mean... "Don't fix something that isn't broke." It really just needs to be SUPER user friendly and nearly fully customizable concerning what kind of information you want to have published and to who. (sigh) Well this version looks pretty.


Via Atomic-Element

The Process of Sustaining Your Film Career

Adam Schreck posted some great notes from the Independent Filmmaker Week 2009 – Panel, “Paying the Bills, Sustaining Your Film Career”

It covers some simple steps about how to seek your dream in filmmaking while being able to live a life.

“Have your job and then have your life’s work.” – Jesse Epstein

Cactus Cuties

"The Star-Spangled Banner" ...Like You've Never Heard It Before!


Well done! Bravo! Check out the Cactus Cuties, because I bet you will be seeing a lot of them 10 years from now.


Via Sharon

Tic Tic Tac Wafer's Keyboard

I don't even want to know how long this took to make. Great concept though.

do bem™ - Açaí Juice 100% fruit (Tic Tic Tac Wafer's Keyboard) from Hardcuore on Vimeo.

I can't stop listening to...

"Heads Will Roll (A-trak Remix)" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. It grooves and pumps it up. The original Yeahs song, is pretty hot but I can definitely vibe to this.




Via James

Olivia Wilde, please stop calling me.

It's her eyes.

Olivia is an American actress. She began acting in the early 2000s, and has since appeared in a number of film and television parts... She currently portrays Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley in the TV drama House.

Olivia Wilde: Maxim Cover Shoot

Pomplamoose Music

Pomplamoose is Nataly Dawn and Jack Conte and they make VideoSongs.

A VideoSong is a new Medium with two rules:
1. What you see is what you hear (no lip-syncing for instruments or voice).
2. If you hear it, at some point you see it (no hidden sounds).

And its awesome!

Single Ladies - Beyonce



Other songs to check out:

SEPTEMBER!!! by Earth Wind and Fire

My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music

I Heart That Shirt #15: NYC Vendor

I'm not a fan of expensive t-shirts and 9 times out of 10 I won't even pick it up if the price tags breaks $20. But... I might make an exception for this one. Seriously cute and so New York. You have to love tricky street photography. NYC Vendor: $30

Simplify Your Life

I carry a list of goals in my pocket and I keep a daily list on my iPhone. I have a personal mission statement with a list of 5 and 10 year goals. I even have a life achievement list. Well it's not that I'm crazy. I just understand that without having some sort of set destinations I'm due to wander through life waiting for death to catch up with me. I'm not here to watch. I'm here to play.

But... my problem is that my lists get too long and I forget to add important things... like, "Be nice to your girlfriend." Trust me, these things are important too.

Well ThirdAge put together a great list of 50 Ways to Simplify Your Life. And WalletPop does an excellent job of summing up this list. I suggest you read them both and try to apply some of the lessons to your own life.

Basically, it comes down to A) identifying what's most important to you, and B) eliminating everything else.

Really, what's the worst that could happen? Just try it.

The n00b life...

"A inexperienced and/or ignorant or unskilled person. Especially used in computer games."

Here are some great videos about being a n00b.

4. How NOT To Be A "N00b" Episode 1

3. The Ballad of the Noob - World of Warcraft machinima

2. Nahtzee - The n00b effect

1. N00b Boyfriend

Great game for visual artist!

You have to play Chroma! I've only be able to get to level 7. How far can you go?

"Got an eye for color? We'll see. Drag color drops to the center to match the border color. Sounds easy, but gets hard fast!"


Via James

Campus Cuties 2009

Some days I miss the college life... even though I didn't go to school in California.

Networking: What not to do...

Monster.com is stepping it up with their articles. I found Thirteen Networking Mistakes to be quite helpful, since it took a while for me into get used to carrying business cards around. Enjoy.

"(6) Being Pompous: While you're networking, you need to listen to what everyone else is saying. People help by offering advice. They are not interested in hearing how much you already know."