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Qualitative observation: there seems to be less fireworks this year than in years past in Michigan.

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:43:29 -0700

Qualitative observation: there seems to be less fireworks this year than in years past in Michigan.

Open source oops: Timing is everything

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:18:56 -0700

Open source oops: Timing is everything: A while back, I wrote about open source advertising. While I had the idea for more than a month (two, actually), I sat on it, because I had other topics that I wanted to write about. But I finally…

Power being out makes some things a little more fun and at the same time other things a little more...

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:19:27 -0700

Power being out makes some things a little more fun and at the same time other things a little more annoying.

“Communication is unlikely . . .

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:47:48 -0700

“Communication is unlikely . . .: If you get what I’m saying.” — Chairman Jimmy.

I apologize in advance for the length of this post.

My post from last week elicited several comments, which was heartening. On the other hand, most…

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-6-29)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:19:26 -0700

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-6-29):

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"The average amount of television watched by individual viewers during the 2006-07 television year..."

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:11:02 -0700

“The average amount of television watched by individual viewers during the 2006-07 television year dipped by 1 minute per day to 4 hours and 34 minutes.”

- This is an old press release from Nielsen, but it shocks me. I am so not average as I spend (on a heavy day) 30 minutes watching TV.

everytime The Bends plays in itunes it makes me stop what i’m doing. such a great album.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:09:29 -0700

everytime The Bends plays in itunes it makes me stop what i’m doing. such a great album.

The Constitution

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:07:56 -0700

The Constitution: I’m going to try and read a section a day.

Wondering how many people have read the constitution? Thinking I want to.

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:10:53 -0700

Wondering how many people have read the constitution? Thinking I want to.

from the gut vs. research

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:53:12 -0700

from the gut vs. research: As a researcher I often feel that much of what I do could be accomplished by just going from the gut. Many of the questions I’m asked to answer could (and should) be answered by instinct, not surveys…

I Never Liked You by Don Cabellero on American Don.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:48:55 -0700

I Never Liked You by Don Cabellero on American Don.

If you can put the competition’s logo on the ad . . .

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:24:37 -0700

If you can put the competition’s logo on the ad . . .: I’ve heard this rule invoked by dozens of creative directors over the years as grounds to reject a concept. I recommend that this criticism be tossed on the slag heap along with other bogus rules…

not their best, but a decent episode of The All-For-Nots.

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:01:18 -0700

not their best, but a decent episode of The All-For-Nots.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-6-22)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:27:55 -0700

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-6-22):

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My wife and I attended the LA Film Festival this weekend and...

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:28:32 -0700

My wife and I attended the LA Film Festival this weekend and viewed Baghead by the Duplass Brothers (Puffy Chair) and Pressure Cooker by Jennifer Grausman and Mark Becker.

Both were wonderful movies and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed watching a movie when the directors and cast were present. It made the experience much more energetic and alive, almost akin to a concert. Perhaps adding a live element is needed in cinema, which would, in many ways, be like going back to its roots.

Pressure Cooker: wonderful. High energy, moving, and hard to keep a dry eye. Great documentary.

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:26:13 -0700

Pressure Cooker: wonderful. High energy, moving, and hard to keep a dry eye. Great documentary.

About to watch Pressure Cooker. Hope its as good as Baghead.

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:16:17 -0700

About to watch Pressure Cooker. Hope its as good as Baghead.

Baghead was good: very funny and a bit scary.

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:55:26 -0700

Baghead was good: very funny and a bit scary.

Waiting in line for Baghead. Excited and hope its good.

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:41:13 -0700

Waiting in line for Baghead. Excited and hope its good.

More Santa Monica

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:40:00 -0700

More Santa Monica