Minnesota

BFFs

Congrats, jwb. Give Danny a squeeze for all of us.

Frozen Tundra

Well Hello,
It recently came to my attention that San Francisco, for most of the year, is just too agreeable. It's making me hippy soft. Not good. So, I climbed out of my joyfully static state and jumped ship to Fallon. Where it is (-) degrees much of the year; tough. It also is the same city and building that houses Daniel Burke; near impossible. I imagine this will make me a better person, or at least grant me super powers.

You may be reading this and asking yourself- so how does this benefit me? Fair enough. If you live in NYC, I will now be forced to visit your vile concrete slab once or so a month. I will invariably buy you some drinks or trinkets. Boon to you. For the rest of you with the good sense not to live in Satans' Whale Eye, you now have a adviser to steer you successfully through such thorny topics as- Why do people ice fish? Isn't Prince from Minnesota? What is it like to live so close to North Dakota (does it even exist?), and other hot-wire topics of the day.

So, I think we can all agree this is the best thing for us. Well done. I knew we could do this.


P.S.
Oh, and about the blog belonging to me- that's just silly- but YOU posting every now and again would be ice dragons.

This blog owned by Brandau

until further notice.

Portfolio Night 6

Watch Boyko promote Portofolio Night on this link:

http://portfolionight.com/aroundtheworld/

Glory Days

The only reason Danny wasn't in this photo is because he was rushing to the hospital with a broken finger.

Orange slices, Gerard's knee injury, and the ladies with 40's.

The best packaging in the world

Recruiting

http://signmeupstan.com

Can't let Mike have all the fun...

It's a nice place with really nice people. It's a new arena for me, interactive that is, but as the world turns more to the web I think it's a good skill to master.

For the time being, I'll be running the PhRMA and Georgetown U. accounts. So, if anyone needs to know the next time Montel will be on the Partnership for Prescriptions RV let me know...I just can't seem to get away from those RV's.

Miss you all and hope to see everyone soon!

NYC

Today is my last day of work at Trumpet.
This weekend is Mardi Gras.
Next week I drive back to Virginia.
Valentine's Day, I'll be in NYC.
I'll be working at Behance.
I'm officially out of advertising.
Holla!

Happy B-Day Little Spoon

It appears that our resident (used to be) bearded deadbeat has dodged the sickle for another year. He's, like, the only 40 year old I know that has abs.


Class it up.

Carrier?

Are you a carrier today?

Can't wait to wear a shirt, in San Francisco, that features a biohazard logo and proclaims me as a 'carrier'. I'm sure that will elicit exactly the wrong response.

Can't wait to see if they put the logo on bomber jackets.

Can't wait...

It's official

Most of you have probably already seen this, but...

Today's Adage has an article announcing the new VCU Brandcenter.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=123007

Happy Birthday Bones!

I still remember the first day of Adcenter when everyone had to go around the room and introduce themselves. And you said, my name is Alison Bonner NOT Boner. And that is when I thought to myself, I want to be that girls friend. And then you said that you went to Virginia Tech, and I said, nevermind.

I hope that you have a FABULOUS birthday. I miss you roomie - please move back to the proper coast away from those hippies immediately.

Howdy

Tom sent this to me. He is using it in some sort of deck- for what I don't know. He refuses to post it. He also owes me dollars. Over 100 of them. Deadbeat.

http://www.yhchang.com/DAKOTA.html

We thought it was a Bukowski poem. Turns out, its Ezra Pound.

Boyd thinks that the breakneck pace of bits is the artists attempt to convey chaos, which is integral to the feel of the piece.

I just really really (two times) like it.

If you do too- check out a few of his others. Deadbeat really likes "the end".

Groovy/fn

But certainly not on my list...

What we missed...

Pics of the new BrandCenter:

http://vcu.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=36502565&id=10703357

2007 WRAP-UP

Going off Josh's post, let's get some updates from everyone with these questions:

1) Where do you live? Where do you work? Do you have a significant other?
2) Anything great happen in 2007 you want to share?
3) Any big plans-career/personal wise for 2008?
4) What did you miss most about the Adcenter?
5) Uhhhh, leave something creative/funny/interesting/innovative here

I think it's about time for a 2-year anniversary in..... Richmond, Virginia. I know you guys want to check out the new Adcenter. We should make a weekend out of it.

December Wrap-up

Hello.
Since I have completely exhausted my small and feral group of friends in S.F. with how much I dig No Country for Old Men- I have decided to extend it to you.
I imagine that most of you have had the pleasure of seeing this movie (and hopefully Juno as well), and that you would be first to rise up and agree that it is one of the masterpieces of our time; if you haven't seen it please consider it a holiday request from me.

On a related note, by my estimate I have read between 20-30 books this year (still working out my favorite), and bought oodles of music (Dan Deacon best show, Midlake most repeatedly listenable band), visited a slew of airports (Charlotte #1/Austin #2), and generally been a bombastic consumer of pop culture (cardigans are the new sweater). So, by corollary, most of you have done the same.

So spill them beans. What's the best?

Oh-I really like this picture.

virtual haircut

This is pretty awesome. You have to be wearing headphones for it to work. It's called holophonic sound. Simply put, "It's really just stereo, but it exploits your brain's ability to figure out the direction and distance of sound."

I recommend the virtual haircut and the matchbox one. Oh, and close your eyes.

here.

Chums

What ever happened to Tim Chumley?

He's on Josh Spear...

http://www.joshspear.com/item/etsyfound-tim-chumley/

Oh ya....

Happy (late) Birthday Mr. Rothermel!

Big Ass Brass Band

So, Barrie was married this past weekend.
There was lots of gumbo and jazzy dancing.
Lots of hugs and Abita.
A few cakes and a trip to the oldest bar in New Orleans.
Danielli's mom.
A sunrise spied on Bourbon Street.
And some crappy pictures taken with my camera phone.
This is my favorite.
The reception 'officially' finished.
The band opened the doors to the hall.
Everyone had a sparkler.
Don and Barrie hopped in the back of a horse drawn carriage.
And we danced and walked and drank and sang.

Future Feed Forward

-a compliment to McSweeney's and the Onion
clever.

Delicious Data

Wondering which city has the most people walking to work? It's West Point, NY.
Or which counties have the highest percentage of residence that had a sunburn in the past 12 months? Top three are all in Utah.
Find this and tons of other "Top 101 Cities" data:

http://www.city-data.com/top2/toplists2.html


Next, plug in your ZIP code, and you'll get census-derived stats, from occupations and income, to education levels and divorce rates.
You can compare up to 20 ZIPs, letting you feel smug about your area's demographic superiority.

http://zipskinny.com/

Darkon

I'm like two nerd shades shy of finding a new hobby.

is it Christmas yet?

http://www.isitchristmas.com/

This is November.

Happy Late B-Day Kumar

What do we think?

Coolest Flickr aggregator yet

I'm the mother flippin'
http://www.airtightinteractive.com/projects/tiltviewer/app/

Even better than babies in costume!

This will NOT disappoint.
Gino the Ginny

Today's theme is babies for some reason?

Wes Andersony Goodness

Clouds are Medicine.

http://cloudcollecting.com/trailer.html

i like it

NYC

Check out recent Business Week article about the Adcenter.

I'll be in NYC next Friday. If you're up there, stop by Likemind Coffee!

where: sNice, 45 Eighth Avenue, at West 4th Street, NYC
when: friday, october 19 at 8am (EST)

Pooh

Ok. This is straight from Ward's hometown newspaper.

Happy Birthday Krissie!!

A quick run through my old pics...

Don't you EVER forget your happy place. Especially when you begin to navigate married life.

And I'll ask one more time: what the hell was Tom laughing at?

Cause for Drinks - September

Here's details on our next event. If you would like to host in your city, let me know. Our next one will be in later October.



Yeahhhhh, All Day Buffet is back! And we've added another city to the mix. AUSTIN! Come join us at our second monthly Cause for Drinks happy hour. This month, proceeds will go to the New Orleans Kid Camera Project. If your corporation would like to match our donation, please contact ADB at mike@alldaybuffet.org

The New Orleans Kid Camera Project was created to address the psychological and emotional impacts of Hurricane Katrina on children returning home to New Orleans. Through the use of photography, creative writing and mixed media, children from flooded neighborhoods explore their environment and express themselves, their stories and feelings with their friends. This project provides a venue for growth and recovery. By teaching the children tangible skills and exposing them to new means of expression, we hope to empower them to impact their lives and environment.

NOLA:
Bridge Lounge
1201 Magazine St

NYC:
Max Fish
178 Ludlow St
maxfish.com

AUSTIN:
Mohawks
912 Red River
mohawkaustin.com

We drink because nourishing creativity in New Orleans is awesome. $2 from every drink will supply young aspiring photographers. Who said that drinking only produces a hangover the next day?

http://www.kidcameraproject.org

Planner Help-Honda

Does anyone remember when Russel Davies presented on the Honda Power of Dreams book? Do you know if the book is published? Where I can find it?
Your help would be most appreciated
Thanks
-Kerry

How to Crank That

This is pure genius. More artists coming out with hot dances. This one incorporates everything into one. And then they release a video that teaches you how to do it. 4 million hits and counting.

welcome to canton

If anyone ever wants to visit, my house is 4 blocks from The Square and Exit10 (where I work) is about 5. Thank you , NYTimes (Cold Yuengling, Fresh Oysters), for showing the side of Baltimore I know. Only thing missing is my fav bar, The Pickled Parrot, but that's just off the square. FYI, I'll never be a Ravens fan... go Eagles.

youtube greatness

Adblocker Plus

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/09/10/the-morality-of-blocking-ads/index.html?ex=1347076800&en=b247f211cedcdf17&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Good Golly Goodness

Conference Registration

This is the official friends and family advanced notice for the Polgamous Wedding (Connection Planning Conference). We open registration to the public next week and there are only about 100 tickets available. A lot of interest. Really. Especially with the debut of Ed Cotton and Gareth Kay’s Planning for Good. So do it now. We’re also excited about hosting you in New Orleans. It’s the perfect excuse to deep dive into our culture. Get the story you don’t see on Anderson Cooper, check out the Voodoo Music Experience, eat too much, and get anthropological with your nightlife in a city that encourages that sort of thing. The perfect coda after a day of doing some cool, inspiring and important work together. To register visit polygamousweddings.com and check out the blog while you're at it too!

The best thing I've seen in 2007

http://www.glassandahalffull.com/

Have a good three-day.

Speechless.

Wig? Check. Dress/shirt? Check. Large hobo bag? Check.

Pants?.....

Holy geez.

"Dear God, make me a bird, so I can fly far, far far away from here."

The New Segway?

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/UPDATE/708270396/1001/BIZ

Planning for Good

One of clients, the Idea Village, has been picked for the Planning for Good brief. I am looking to assemble a team to work on this brief. And trust me, you'll have a big advantage because I know everything you need to know about New Orleans. I'm been working on this for the past 4 months. Anyone in?

Check out Fallon's post for more detail here.

Join the Facebook Group here.

And use your advertising skills for GOOD!

Europe/Fashion/Consumerism/Aesthetic

-Corriette Schoenaerts

Heavy Fine

McUSA

It was delicious!

bathrooms can be really confusing.

And that's why people need a little instruction.

potty signs

raqibgetsavisa.blogspot.com

The past couple of posts are from the blog I'm trying to keep updated while I'm in India taking care of visa stuff. Though you guys would like to see some random shots!

Let me know if you guys want anything from the motherland! (Brandon's already put in his request for a camel... I think he's a little confused about India vs. Saudi Arabia).

Ali & Friends

I don't know where the phrase "street urchin" came from... but I met Ali while we were waiting at the butcher. He wanted to see how the camera worked so I took a couple of pictures of him and then next thing I knew he had me taking a bunch of shots of him and his friends.

While leaving the he turns to me and in the most business-like tone says "Get these pictures to me by tomorrow, ok?". I doubt I'll be able to find Ali but maybe he'll stumble across these pictures online.

Random Pics 2

Random Pics

a nice break

Most of these pictures don't seem like they could be real. And each one has an amazing ability to make your mind wander and ultimately make up stories of their past.
I recommend looking at all of the different themes. They're eerily beautiful and fascinating.
Click right here

Designer Manifesto

Icon Magazine has published the manifesto's of 50 famous (I imagine, although have no idea) designers. The image is by Yves Behar.
Link: http://www.icon-magazine.co.uk/issues/050/manifestos/index.html

Some of my favorite pieces:
he essence of British landscape architecture was to reshape nature according to fashion and taste; the cult of the cultivar, the art of the artefact... ! Landscape was the domain of dandies, hermits and poets. The 20th century produced landscapes of little or no interest. The specific became general, the norm became the rule, landscape turned into environment. A delicate green tissue turned into a monstrous green blanket...

Landscape architecture should once again become a source of aesthetic experimentation.


AND

Design makes things seem special, and who wants normal if they can have special? And that’s the problem.

What has grown naturally and unselfconsciously over the years cannot easily be replaced. Not that old things shouldn’t be replaced or that new things are bad, just that things that are designed to attract attention are usually unsatisfactory. There are better ways to design than putting a big effort into making something look special. Special is generally less useful than normal, and less rewarding in the long term. Special things demand attention for the wrong reasons, interrupting potentially good atmosphere with an awkward presence. Preserve Normal, resist Special!

AND

Everybody who is honest is interesting

AND

We believe that “content” is something you do – not something you are given by a person in a black T-shirt.

"Ghostbuster lunch box dick treasure chest"