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Alice's Blog – August 2009 Archive (120)

A Lost Generation - A Surprise Twist



Simple, clever, to-the-point. Gotta love creative videos like this.

"Using only narration and text, this inspiring video uses a clever trick to make its point about being alive in this… Continue

Added by alice on August 6, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

Craig Ferguson Rants About Why Society Sucks

A little social commentary by Craig Ferguson on why society sucks. The ending is… Continue

Added by alice on August 6, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Loneliness Disguised - Bob Dob (10 total)

Cigar Break



If there is one aching theme in artist Bob Dob's work it's loneliness. Though disguised in bad boy's clothing, you can tell that his artwork tries to touch on the darker side of human beings. As he states, "I just like telling a story about the good, the bad,. and the ugly."



Bob Dob was born and raised in the once lazy beach town of Hermosa Beach,…

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Added by alice on August 6, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

A Fanciful Imagination - Julian Callos (9 total)

What Develops (Ink and acrylic on board)

Though gorgeously colorful, Los Angeles based illlustrator Julian Callos often straddles the line between lightness and darkness in his artwork. Universal themes such as death, power, and wisdom are often explored as he tries to tap into our complicated psyches. Julian connects with the audience by creating images we can all relate to -…

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Added by alice on August 6, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Samsam Bubbleman: "The Willy Wonka of Bubbles"

How does one go about becoming world famous for bubbles? Just ask Samsam Bubbleman (aka Sam Heath) who started his love affair with them almost 20 years ago, in 1989.



It all started with just a single bubble," he said. "I was sitting in a field and a bubble just floated past. I took the word away from the object and just looked at it for what it was. I… Continue

Added by alice on August 5, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Eugene and Buddy are Famous! (10 Fun Effects)

Who knew that Eugene and my dog, Buddy, would be dominating the news today? Have some fun with your coworkers this afternoon by heading over to Picjoke.com and uploading their picture. You'll then get to sort through a number of different effects before finding one that suits you. Here a few of my… Continue

Added by alice on August 5, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Movie on the Radar: The Lovely Bones

Hop on over to Apple to see the new trailer for The Lovely Bones. Directed by Peter Jackson, the movie centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for… Continue

Added by alice on August 5, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Vanity Fair's Two Collectible September Covers

Pick up the September 2009 issue of Vanity Fair to read about two modern day legends we lost on the same day, Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. "Two covers seemed like the sensible thing to do, given the passing of two major American icons on the same day,” said editor in chief Graydon Carter.

Jackson's cover includes… Continue

Added by alice on August 5, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Unemployment Rates in Major Metropolitan Cities (Infograph)

Which major metropolitan city has been hit the hardest under this recession? GOOD tries to sort this out by creating this infograph that compares unemployment rates. Check out the areas with the highest and lowest rates of unemployment. Is it really time to move to Oklahoma City? (Kidding.)



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Added by alice on August 5, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

3,604 Coffee Cups Create the Mona Lisa

Take a close look at this picture and you'll notice that this Mona Lisa is made up of 3,604 cups of coffee. Each cup is filled with varying amounts of milk to black coffee. It measures an impressive 20 feet high and 13 feet wide and took a team of eight people three hours to complete.

Created for The Rocks…

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Added by alice on August 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

The Bookworm Shelf (2 pics)



I'm always looking for that perfect bookshelf. Give me something that stands out, something that makes me do a double take. From the MoMA store comes the Bookworm Shelf, a flexible bookshelf that can be constructed in various shapes. Its curvy structure can hold approximately 20 pounds at each of the seven bookend supports. Designed by Ron Arad.…

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Added by alice on August 4, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Pic of the Day: From Heaven To Earth

The largest hot-air balloon gathering in the world, Chambley, France. 6 pictures - stitched panorama.

"To be there is a gift but to fly in the middle is magic." - Gaston Batistini



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Added by alice on August 4, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Can a Modern House Be Kid-Friendly?

If your answer to that question is no, then perhaps you haven't seen this modern house in Bergen, Norway. The architect, Todd Saunders, and the client collaborated to create a home that was as beautiful as it was livable.



Saunders say, “the client is very intelligent and has a acute interest in architecture. He challenged us the whole time, but never can got in… Continue

Added by alice on August 4, 2009 at 9:00am — 6 Comments

A Final Thesis: Anchored by Lindsey Olivares



As her senior thesis at Ringling College of Art and Design, artist Lindsey Olivares made this heartwarming piece. Working on it for over a year and a half, this under three minute video delivers a message of hope that most of us can relate to. I love how she incorporates type in this sweet film.



Lindsey… Continue

Added by alice on August 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

'Star Wars: In Concert' is Coming to SoCal (3 pics)



If you've ever felt that the Star Wars series should be enjoyed with huge screens and an orchestra, boy do we have a surprise for you. "Star Wars: In Concert" is a touring multimedia concert event kicking off this fall in Southern California and featuring music from all six of Williams’ "Star Wars" scores.…



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Added by alice on August 3, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Hi-Res iPhone Art by Mike Miller (8 total)

Hobbes



A new form of art is taking place all around us these days - the art created on the iPhone using the application, Brushes. Brushes is a natural media painting application designed from scratch for the iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring an advanced color picker, several realistic brushes, extreme zooming, and a simple yet deep interface, it is a powerful tool for creating original…

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Added by alice on August 3, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Experience the Planets (10 total)

Venus, Vortex by Ed Lopez

Have you ever wondered what other planets in our solar system might look like? That was the question Greg Martin wants to answer. But instead of asking artists to create completely imaginary planets he wants to take a different approach. Instead, he wants artists to create scenes based on scientific fact or hypothesis. Each artist… Continue

Added by alice on August 3, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Eva Mendes Goes Glam in UK Marie Claire - Sept 09



Eva Mendes glams it up for the September 09 issue of UK's Marie Claire. Shot by photographer Marc Hom, Eva looks scintillating in gorgeous gowns that are as sweet as they are sexy. We love how Marc Hom captured the playful side of Eva!…

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Added by alice on August 1, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

The Strikingly Sexy Shana Zadrick

Shana Zadrick is an American model who could easily pass off as Cindy Crawford. As a model for Guess? in the 90's, this half German and English was often seen striking a sultry pose for their campaign. In 1991, Shana had just been modeling for only four months before she was scooped up by Paul Marciano, president and creative director of GUESS?, Inc.…

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Added by alice on August 1, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

A Lonely Japanese Girl



Simple in nature but powerful in feeling, these pieces, by an artist I cannot name, speaks to the lonely person inside all of us. In each setting, this Japanese student makes us remember how being alone is sometimes necessary, giving us a peaceful moment of introspection.…

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Added by alice on August 1, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

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