Keep Calm and Carry On

Found this journal at Barnes and Noble a while back. I loved it but thought I needed bigger.

This is fashioned after a propaganda poster produced by the British government in 1939 at the beginning of WWII - but never used. And you all *KNOW* how I love vintage!


This past weekend I decided that this would look great in my office (not to mention a good reminder)

It's not finished yet. But a damn good start in my book.




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Okay ::geeky goodness alert:: - @overmonk just shared with me a link to Drink Beer and Carry On website where he ordered this t-shirt . . . you know you want one.

Brand Bowl 2010

Just in case you missed it, tonight was #brandbowl AKA #sb44 . . . or as most of us here on planet earth like to call it "They paid how f*ing much for that ad?!!"

I was reading on @CBSnews that the high prices for ads have dipped - but c'mon people . . . 2.5 MILLION dollars for 30 seconds? . . . do you know all the amazing things you could do to help your community?! Hmm do you?

30 seconds will not create a brand advocate. It may get you some buzz around the virtual watercoolers - but if you think people are going to be loyal to your company with an ad like this - you need to up your meds. Seriously.

Now, for those of you who are wondering - the reason you didn't see any @pepsi commercials during the game tonight is because they decided to invest their money in social media to help support their refresh project. You can get the scoop from @daily_finance here.

Just in case there is any doubt on who I think the winner of the #brandbowl is - here is a great article from @mashable on @l99k : 'How Social Media Is Changing the Super Bowl'

#teampepsi

“Without a specific reason for the consumer to behave, without a reward or benefit, the overwhelmed consumer will refuse.“
– Seth Godin, Seth’s Blog

Internet Speeds and Costs Across the World

Sitting at home watching @syfy rewind of @joshuagates and the Destination Truth team - when :: BAM! :: the internet is begins to move in painful slow motion and I seriously want to hurl my beautiful little machine right into the street . . . yep - that is where I am *right now. . . and this info graphic from @Zach Klein should help explain why.




This makes me sick. Sick I tell you :: Internet speeds across the world

Bookbook - Bookbook - Twelve South

Bookbook - Twelve South

This is a must have laptop case for *any Bibliophile.

'BookBook is a one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro.' learn how to get your own from the folks at Twelve South.

Oh, and if you run into Santa . . . tell him to add this to the list. Thanks.

On AOL PR, Truth And

On AOL PR, Truth And “On The Record”

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Dunkin Donuts : Cutting Through the Clutter

A stack of coupons arrives in the mailbox at least once a week. . . most for businesses I never patron.

I rarely even take notice of anything sent in a pile like this and only thumb through to see if any "real mail" got swallowed up by this monstrosity. (learn how to deal with junk mail here)

These advertisers have mere seconds to get attention . . . from the time that it takes me to walk from the mail box to the recycle bin. That's it.

That is why Dunkin' Donuts new mailer is so impressive. (@DunkinDonuts on twitter)

It looks *nothing* like the regurgitated designs with 6pt fonts and screaming colors that signal junk mail.

I have a feeling that Dunkin' Dounuts founder Bill Rosenberg would be pleased.

Check out the DDSMART menu for healthy choices

Check out the latest Contests & Promotions to win coffee for a whole year with DD Perks :: if you love iced coffee, you can become the yeDDi of the week on their Facebook Fanpage

or if you served our country in the military - Dunkin' Donuts wants to honor you with their Veterans Advantage card.

So when you check your mail today - take a few extra seconds to find the big cup of coffee from the folks at Dunkin'.

Something fresh is always brewin’ here!^SM

The power to #dogood is now in your pocket.

Just a few minutes ago Staci J. Shelton posted this tweet ::

Thank you @mayankgarg , @jbornhorstand @kajham for creating the #DoGood app...love the Random Acts of Kindness!!!

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If you haven't heard of it yet - this is the Do Good Movement . . . "DoGood leverages millions of iPhones/iPods to unite individual acts of kindness into a significant movement. Every day. Across the world. For 365 days."

So go #dogood

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