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Dude, I know Madmen ain’t canceled. So what’s taking iTunes so damn long to get up the next episodes? I’ve been waiting for two weeks and the que still hasn’t updated. I even checked the iTunes store and the inventory hasn’t updated yet. WHAT THE F*CK?! I don’t get AMC so the iTunes subscript is all I got. Can someone tell me what the hell is going on plz? Thank you.
Just got an email the other day announcing that Uber.com will be officially closing it’s cyber doors and shutting down all operations. On that note, that kinda sucks given that uber.com was devoted to artists and designers, photographers and illustrators and such. It also sucks because admittedly I never really used the damn thing since all my friends and pals were all on Myspace and Facebook.
Here’s the letter I got:
“Hi Ray David,
Thank You. Goodbye. Uber will be turned off on Monday.
Thank You.
That’s the first thing that we wanted to say. We have some bad news. The crisis in the economy has claimed Uber as its latest victim. Our investors have decided to stop supporting Uber and we have closed the doors. We would like to thank them too; it’s no fault of theirs that this happened. On the contrary, without their unflinching support we would never have made it this far, and they have stood by us and tried desperately to help us realize our dreams.
The site will be inactive as of Monday September 29, 2008.
We, the former Uber staff, are very disappointed in this outcome and feel bad that we can’t continue this journey we started with you. Uber was an art project in the form of a for-profit corporation whose mission was to change the way the Internet was built. We felt and still feel that everyone needs a voice in this new medium, not just the big media giants. We tried to build a site that let people of eve ry skill level, every style, and every generation express themselves and meet fellow individuals.
After two years of refining Uber, listening to your feedback and working at breakneck speed to try and make a product that accomplished this goal, we were unfortunately cut short right as we got on a roll. But we’re not quitters. The team behind Uber will undoubtedly reform in a new way and bring another set of ideas to you and will have had the benefit of the wonderful experience we had here to aid us on our way.
If you would like to join our movement and be notified when the next project from the ex-Uber team surfaces, please send your name and email to whatsupnext@gmail.com and we’ll keep you posted.
Good ideas will eventually win. You gotta believe that. We do. Thank you.
The (Former) Uber Team”
WOW! There are some pretty die hard fans out there! Saw this on the way to the Santa Monica Art Center to check out Koji Takei’s exhibit–Isometry. Thought it was pretty interesting that the woman had memorabilia all over the dash as well. You know, we Angelinos get a lot of shit from people all over the country, especially you New Yahkers, as being fair-weather fans, flakes, half-fans and all, but this just goes to show that we too can be just as devotedly psychotic as the rest of you no-life shit-for-brains any day.
Just saw this and laughed out loud. Had to post!
Reference is something that advertisers use as a tool either for homage or comedy. I find referential humor in shows like South Park, Family Guy, The Simpsons, and Futurama frequently.
So I stumble upon this song I had in my iTunes library (Yes, I’m sensitive!) entitled Don’t Give Up On Us Baby and a clip from the Ben Stiller / Owen Wilson movie Starsky & Hutch. You’ll probably recognize the song as it was a pretty popular song in the 70’s. The funny relationship is that the singer of the original song is David Soul, the same David Soul who played the original Det. Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson and now Owen Wilson plays in the movie. The reference was missed when I watched the movie the first time, but has so much more meaning this time round.
Pasadena, California, September 24, 2008 … The Board of Trustees of Art Center College of Design announced today that they have reached an agreement with Richard Koshalek allowing for Mr. Koshalek to be released from his position as president of the College prior to his contract term date (December 2009). With this agreement, Mr. Koshalek’s departure from the College’s Board of Trustees is effective immediately.
“We honor Richard’s request to leave early and want to thank him for the hard work and dedication he has shown over the past nine years,” said John Puerner, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Art Center College of Design. “Richard’s commitment to educational excellence and the value of design education in the world is truly noteworthy, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
“It has been a great privilege to lead this important institution and to work with the College’s talented students, faculty and staff,” said Mr. Koshalek. “Throughout its history, Art Center has been a leader in art and design education, and I have no doubt this will continue to be the case well into the future.”
While the Board of Trustees has already launched the search for a new president, they have recognized the need to appoint an interim president as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the College’s senior management team will report directly to the Board of Trustees. “The trustees are moving swiftly to secure interim leadership to ensure a smooth transition,” said Mr. Puerner. “This will also enable the search committee to focus their full attention on finding a permanent president who can lead Art Center into the future while meeting the curricular and programmatic needs of our students.”
The presidential search committee, which was organized several months ago, is headed by Trustee Robert Davidson and is comprised of a broad representation of key Art Center stakeholders, including trustees, faculty members, students, and administration. The committee has begun working on identifying the qualities the College will seek in candidates for the presidency, including a strong track record of successful leadership in the academic world or in industry, a deep understanding and appreciation of design and the creative process, and the ability to articulate and implement a strong strategic vision for Art Center.
ABOUT ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN
Art Center College of Design (www.artcenter.edu) is a global leader in art and design education. Since its founding in 1930, Art Center’s alumni continue to have a profound impact on popular culture, the way we live, and important issues in our society today. Located in Pasadena, California, Art Center offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide variety of art and design disciplines, as well as public programs for all ages and levels of experience.
I love serendipity, and I wasn’t even looking for it. I discovered these little series of shorts from Lev Yilmaz entitled Tales of Mere Existence. I was really trying to look up that youtube video on the crazy chick on the train, but then got caught up in a rabbit hole of discovery looking up subjects like schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and other neurotic disorders. Anyway, I stumbled upon these thinking that this was an educational animation about depression.
I was surprised to discover these little tidbits, and have watched quite a few. I’ll post up some, but if you want more information on these go to the website: http://ingredientx.com/
Mandy
Wow, isn’t she sexy? I can’t wait to make her purr. I’m gonna work her. She’s lying there, warmed up and ready. Her skin tingles at the slightest touch of my finger tips and she doesn’t hesitate to open up. Okay, maybe just a little. I push her buttons. She’s turned on. I’m logged in.
I need to get laid. =(
I think only the coolest designers and nerdy ad guys like myself would appreciate this kind of film. Yes people, they made a documentary about a font. This documentary came out last year, but I have yet to see it. They’ll probably have it in the library. Interesting trailer tho–this is the IFC version. Here’s the link to the site: http://helveticafilm.com/
Hahaha just goes to show that no one is perfect and mistakes happen–especially spelling, or in this case, usage. After all, it’s not like anyone will ever see this sceen again, right?
Went to the Museum of Tolerance for the first time today. Very eye opening experience. I had to go because of our final projects in Art Direction 1, so my reasons for going were less than self-motivated. In the end I’m glad I went. Got in for free as they had an open house today. Lucky me! I’ll probably go back because I didn’t get to see the entire museum; I spent most of the time on the 2nd and 3rd floors, which as I soon found out, is NOT the actual museum!
The second floor of the building has two workshop areas and a lecture hall. They did have a “Jews in China” exhibit that profiled Jews who defected to China during WWII and their life there; a complete rabbit hole of history that I had no idea existed until now. There was also a talk by one a speaker in one of the halls. The third floor is dedicated to finding and discovering heritage. The whole notion of “knowing where we came from in order to know where we are going” is something I hold very close to me, so I found this part of the museum fascinating.
I thought that was the end of my trip and making good time, until I got curious as to what else there was at the bottom of the spiral walkway. No one told me ahead of time that at the bottom was the actual museum. I had to ask on of the curators! I found the actual museum very emotionally charged. It pulled me in. Facts, figures, displays, and interactive exhibits taught more about the injustices facing our world today. I sensed a growing attention for a deeper understanding and examination of my own prejudices. I didn’t have time for the last exhibit which was about the holocaust. The museum was closing. But I’m sure I’ll be back again to learn more about it.
The museum in general is not like a regular museum with general displays and such. If you play close attention, all the exhibits are a walk-through, timed in perfect fashion. Visitors explore each experience step-by-step in order to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I loved how this whole plan was laid out. The museum also serves as a sort of community center. I noticed that in the back was a basketball court, and a couple of the rooms are dedicated to children.
Afterward, I found myself roaming the West Side until I got to Hollywood, decided to kill two birds since I was on the road anyway and went to Universal City Walk–another place on my list. The $12 parking fee was definitely not worth the visit and I should’ve just seen a movie while I was there anyway. But I figured that I could get some good shots of some fonts for Type 2 as well.
Maybe it’s the fact that I’m a local and have been visiting that place on occasion for some years now, but I’m not as enthusiastic about Citywalk now or as I used to be. To me, the place is like something out of a horror movie, as if a giant mind-controlling magazine threw up all it’s ads and signage all over the area; too commercial and too tourist for me. Logos and signage fight each other and the whole thing ends up looking like trash. It’s almost an homage to capitalism. I know that’s probably a bad thing to say, being that I’m in advertising and all, but really, I have no reason to go there. The prices are overinflated, the fight for signage is cheesy, the attractions are corny, etc etc. Things like that overwhelm me so that I can’t even appreciate the architecture and layout of the place anymore, and if anyone took the time to look around, there is some awesome architecture there. Except, admittedly, I don’t have any sort of fondness for the place, especially if they’re charging me $12 for parking.
First off…HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
Second…MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!
Thirdly, dude this guy has mental problems. This is understandable and should NOT be laughed at. So shame on you for laughing with me you unsympathetic ingrate! I sympathize with the guy. Really, I do. I just thought it was funny that upon arrest, he mentioned he was a “Special Agent” for the “American Illuminati”. Yes, this is what he said! So I just thought I’d include him in my blog because the story made my day. The story was featured on AC360…AC”muthereffen”360!!! Couldn’t find it on CNN, but here are some other jumps so you can check it out for yourself:
http://shootingmessengers.blogspot.com/2008/09/wait-sec.html
http://www.volunteertv.com/news/headlines/28506344.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,424102,00.html
http://www.newschannel10.com/Global/story.asp?S=9037582&nav=menu429_14_3
Lastly, this has nothing to do with advertising, and it goes without saying, the so called “American Illuminati” doesn’t exist. Really, we don’t.
So what, PCs still suck balls! More of this on PC World article posted today. Here’s the jump:
http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/007780.html
Today I went to check out LACMA with my classmate Diana. Imagine that–two of my projects this year require me to go. So I got a year membership for the awesome student price of only $25! I saw the new Chicano art exhibit in the West Hall, the kids art workshop, the whatchamacallit modern art building with the cool ass elevator, as well as the new Fabiola exhibit. Lots to see in just one day and with the weather being hot lately, it was pretty exhausting. Still need to go back to see more.
I suffered a minor depression today as I spent nearly $4Gs on a new laptop, monitor, Wacom tablet, software, and AppleCare. I’m living off loans for the next couple of years so I swear I almost fainted when I saw the receipts. I hope to all worth it. I got the laptop at a pretty cool price, but the rest of the stuff I had to buy at Frys. I wish they’d give a student discount at Frys. Watch, they do…haha
Its funny what you can stumble upon with Stumble, and this here is the second time I stumbled upon this so I felt compelled to write a blurb on it. Here’s an example of guerilla ads that 3M launched to introduce it’s Scotchshield, a see-through film that you can apply to glass to make it nearly bulletproof. The first time I saw it was when this was featured in the book Guerrilla Advertising: Unconventional Brand Communication by Gavin Lucas and Micheal Dorian which also featured pictures of real-life people trying to break the glass. If they were smart they would’ve used a car to smash though! Oh…it’s not real money? Darn.
A couple of off the cuff things I’ve been thinking about as of late:
1) Do atheists pray? And if they do, would that mean that they’re just talking to themselves?
2) If I carried a bucket of white paint in the trunk of my car, could I make my own parking space anywhere I please?
