OK Go’s next video (courtesy of Chris Baty):
Mini update for everyone:
First up, amazing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4nkJ-tB29U
But I got scared when he was just holding it with his chin at the end!
I’ve never been a fan of the Susan G. Komen foundation, mostly due to their sue-happy nature (any other charity that has the audacity to use the phrase “for a cure” or apparently the color pink faces a lawsuit). However, they recently dropped all funding for Planned Parenthood, a partnership which provided cancer screenings for women, all because one Republican in congress thinks their money goes to abortion. So let’s recap, again, what all Planned Parenthood provides (women, men and families):
And finally, some brevity:
Alright, let’s see what we have today:
First up, the Muppets respond to FOX news at a press copnference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8YhED4IgQA
Thank you, Miss Piggy.
Sadly, this is the first parade for vets coming back from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but it was held over the weekend in St. Louis. Check out some pictures here.
Interesting fire safety ad:
Monty Python is reuniting! This time for a Science Fiction farce. I can’t wait!
This is quite possibly my favorite logo, just about ever:
I’m really going to miss Barney Frank in the House, he recently gave an interview to the NYT, here’s part of it:
You’ve long argued for the decriminalization of marijuana. Do you smoke weed?
No.
Why not?
Why do you ask a question, then act surprised when I give an answer? Do you think I lie to people?
I thought you might explain why you support decriminalizing it but don’t smoke it.
Do you think I’ve ever had an abortion?
Awesome art project:
Still Life from Scott Garner on Vimeo.
This is awful. We are supposed to be better than this. Kids should not be going hungry. I need to do some research and see if there is some charity that helps to fill the gap created by horrible, bigoted, asshole lawmakers.
I think some of the writing from this study is a bit misleading, but I guess it’s not too surprising. But how do I talk about it without being horribly mean and prejudiced? I have trouble skirting that line, but then again, maybe I shouldn’t:
The research finds that children with low intelligence are more likely to hold prejudiced attitudes as adults. These findings point to a vicious cycle, according to lead researcher Gordon Hodson, a psychologist at Brock University in Ontario. Low-intelligence adults tend to gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, the study found. Those ideologies, in turn, stress hierarchy and resistance to change, attitudes that can contribute to prejudice, Hodson wrote in an email to LiveScience.
And finally, an awesome new image from one of Lev Grossman’s fans, the Physical kids encountering a clock-tree for the first time:
That’s it for now, have a great one!
Okay, big update, here’s what we have, hope you enjoy:
I’m thinking last year’s Star Wars ad (for VW I believe) will be better, but I’m excited for this, if nothing else, the promo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ntDYjS0Y3w
Courtesy of Copyranter, coupled with the fact that only 39% of American’s believe in Evolution:
Ogilvy is a giant of a ad agency, and Copyranter pulls out a great quote:
If all else fails, I drink half a bottle of rum and play a Handel oratorio on the gramophone. This generally produces an uncontrollable gush of copy.
How much do I love Sesame Street:
Clintus posted this awesome pic on his blog, check it out.
I also don’t usually link to food type things, but this looks delicious:
This also comes from Copyranter (I’ve been clearing out my RSS feeds) and he found it from Australia:
Ragan reports on an awesome interview given by the CEO of Morgan Stanley:
Morgan Stanley’s employees need an attitude adjustment.
At least that’s what CEO James Gorman thinks of his staff who are aren’t happy with recent 20 to 30 percent pay-cuts among senior executives. He also limited cash bonuses. In this Bloomberg Television interview, he outlined three reasons his employees shouldn’t be upset with a smaller salary.
1. They’re “naïve” and should read the newspaper.
2. Compensation shouldn’t define their overall level of happiness. If it does, “you have a problem which is much bigger than the job.”
3. Life’s too short. “If you’re really unhappy, just leave. I mean, Life’s too short.”
This man is amazing! But is it sad that just using some common sense is now considered amazing? Check out the article at Ragan to see the interview and read more.
The most amazing peephole ever:
I have mixed feelings about this, but I think we should keep the leap second. There’s something quaint about the atomic clocks lining up with the solar calendar.
This video is about the ad world, but much of it applies to clients trying to describe what they want:
Need to figure out what to eat and drink together? Check out Foodpairing.
Joseph Gorden-Levitt lends his talents to autotune the news:
It’s macabre, but I like it, I just think it should have been a :30 spot. So great idea, but sloppy execution. But still, powerful:
That’s it for now, I’ll be back with more soon!
So, here’s what’s going on with SOPA/PIPA, from the PR Breakfast Club:
Representative Lamar Smith (R-Texas), who heads the House Judiciary Committee, expects his panel to resume consideration of the House bill in February. Even President Barack Obama has not exactly killed it.
Rep. Smith will most likely adjust the House bill so it can get an consensus. The same will be done in the Senate. And since President Obama has received campaign donations from Hollywood and the internet industries, according to the Washington Post, he will try to find a way to satisfy both sides of the coin.
Quick update for everyone, lots of videos this time around too:
First up, 10 misconceptions:
Awesome new shirt from Pittsburgh tees. Check it out.
This is pretty awesome, there are giant roots installed at historic sites in Mexico as a giant art project. Pretty cool.
Awesome cover of Adele’s Set Fire to the Rain, and I think I may like this better than the original:
An insulting law (the same type was ruled unconstitutional by the courts in Florida) was taken back, after another lawmaker decided to make it more fair. The law would require anyone applying for public assistance submit to a drug test, and the other lawmaker added a provision making lawmakers submit to the same test. Florida struck it down, since it violates the idea of unlawful search and seizure, but before that happened, through the testing, it was learned that only 2% of those applying for aid in Florida were drug users, compared to 10% of the general Florida population.
Star Wars Uncut was finally released! People from around the world were asked to submit 15 second clips, and the whole movie was pieced together:
And finally, check out this awesome experiment used with Google image search.
I’ll be back soon with more, have a great one!
Sad news for us, but she has made so much progress, it’s good that she will take the time to continue her recovery:
I’m waiting for Dropbox on my work computer to download about 1,000 more pictures, so while that goes, I figured I’d pop over here and do a quick entry, hope you enjoy!
First up, some music:
Here’s a cool article in The Stranger about a Lebanese artist, defying the government to create his art.
Sadly, it looks like SOPA will rear it’s ugly head again in February, politicians and the MPAA hoping enough people will have forgotten by then.
A creative entry into the Shit [blank] Says meme:
Awesome art project that is being installed down route 75 here’s a favorite:
That’s it for now, but I’ll be back with more soon!
Let’s see what we have today. First up, Skyrim 2012:
You know what’s outrageous? The Times asking if they should fact check things that are printed. As Dan Savage recently said to journalists: you’re reporters, not stenographers.
I’ve always loved seeing my namesake, here they are flying over Venice:
And one more video, someone through a rock through this restaurant’s window, so Veterans for Peace decided to fill it up with paying customers:
Have a great one!
Written: 1/16/2012
So, I’ve never really considered myself flamingly gay. Yes, I”m sure I mask what I can to protect myself and keep my job, but I’m more “go with the flow” anyway. Although I do have a really strange sense of humor, and sometimes I think that comes off as kind of stereotypically gay, even when I’m just amusing myself.
But, I have some strange interests, that I think kinds of mask my sexuality. I don’t see them like that, they are just things that interest me and I enjoy, so I’m not really lying to myself or anyone, but I guess some could take them as me hiding.
Hockey! I freaking love hockey, and specifically the Pittsburgh Penguins. I’ve never really liked football, and well, I grew up with the Pirates, so I guess I kind of defaulted to hockey. But I find it much more interesting than other sports.
Beer! Also goes great with hockey. But specifically, craft beer. I love finding new kinds of beers, especially those from small breweries around the country. I’ve discovered that Oatmeal Stouts are my favorite, and generally, winter is the best time for beer ever! Although there are some really awesome summer beers as well.
Zombies! I’m from Pittsburgh, and Monroeville specifically, so of course I have to love Zombies.
Graphic Novels and D&D! (at this point, I’m just adding exclamation points to keep it going) Aside from a few bloggers, and of course, Fanboys of the Universe, this tends to be more of a straight guy nerdy thing. And yes, I’m totally okay being a nerd.
Geocaching! I guess this falls more to a family thing. But I like exploring new places and hiking and finding buried treasure. Also: pirates.
Scuba diving! There are actually quite a lot of gay scuba trips, but I think when most people think about undersea exploration, at least right now, they think about the most interesting man in the world.
Okay, so maybe the list loses some of its potency as it goes on, but, I guess the point is that I have a lot of diverse interests, and that people are more than just their sexuality (what you have between your legs, what you do between the sheets and what goes on between your ears).
All my best,
The King of Spades
