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Where to start with the 2012 Olympic Games? Not to be overshadowed, the feats of dedication, perservenrance and spirit shown by all the participating athletes was nothing short of amazing. Leading up to the Olympics, there was a lot of talk about this being the first “social” Olympics. In the four years since Beijing, the […]
I have a dirty secret. I’m starting to like Ashton Kutcher. For a celebrity, Ashton has some insightful viewpoints about the social web. To paraphrase some of his interview with Oprah: My life is on display and not always by choice. …Instead of them [the media] publishing pictures I don’t like, I can publish pictures that […]
For the last week, I’ve sat and watched as everyone settles instead of fighting. It’s frustrating. It’s wrong. Part of me understands it. Part of me doesn’t. The part that understands? I understand being tired and so worn down and frustrated that giving in is 10 times easier than continuing the fight. I understand that […]
When your completely non-internet savvy parents have seen a spoof video and talk about it, you know (a) it’s good and (b) it’s reach was incredible. This video was in response to this commercial by John McCain.
I love random trivia. Here’s some about the Olympic Opening Ceremonies in Beijing: 11,000 athletes and 204 nations with 87 of them never having a medal winner will partake in the 2008 Summer Olympics 15,000 performers took part Dancers trained for eight months Film maker, Zhang Yimou choreographed all the performances 91,000 spectators This was […]
As I sit here watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 29th Summer Olympics, I am in awe. I can’t even begin to imagine how much time, effort and thought went into coordinating not only the performances, but also the men, women and children (15,000 of them) executing those performances. In the weeks leading up to […]
I’m still thinking about Nike’s announcement to let their sponsored swimmers wear Speedo LZR suits. I have to say, even though I’m not a fan of Nike, I’m impressed by their decision and a few others: – Nike gets the idea of the $100,000 salt and pepper shaker. Unlike Adidas, Nike has once again chosen […]
Thanks to someone for sending me the latest swimming news. I just don’t know about this new turn of events. Here’s the thing: I swam for a Nike sponsored D1 college. All our equipment was Nike. I hated it. Compared to Speedo, they suck. Even in college, I still rocked Speedo goggles and whenever I […]
Today was one of those really great news days. Here’s just a few of the better ones happening outside the world of interactive media: Cool / Artsy / Geeky: Ian Cook, a British Artist, paints using remote control cars. Video and final piece here. Scientist creates a Periodic Table of Videos. For each element there’s […]
When the Olympics hit Beijing in a week, you won’t see any sex shop signs as authorities are conducting a campaign to rid the city of anything deemed “unsightly”. This is just another example of perception vs. reality, and I must say, Asia does a great job of keeping up perceptions. Photo courtesy of The […]