Archive for March, 2007
Friday, March 30th, 2007
a bit of mr. show
Here is a clip from Mr. Show that pokes fun at the battle of mom and pop shops against mega-retailers.
No Comments » - Posted in video by Marty Finestone
Friday, March 30th, 2007
movie rating pulled for running tv ads
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which is the group that decides movie ratings in the U.S., has suspended its rating for the horror film Captivity because it ran explicit ads for the movie.
To promote “Captivity,” After Dark submitted ads showing explicit images of a woman’s torture and death. MPAA “summarily rejected” the ads, […]
No Comments » - Posted in movie, this can't be by Marty Finestone
Friday, March 30th, 2007
yahoo mail goes unlimited
Yahoo, starting in May, will be changing it’s e-mail service to unlimited storage size. And yes, it will all be free.
No Comments » - Posted in tech(ish) by Marty Finestone
Thursday, March 29th, 2007
say hi to the chevrolet trax
Autoblog reports that GM will be unveiling the Chevrolet Trax mini-car at the New York auto show.
Designed at GM’s Incheon, South Korea design center, the Trax will be joined onstage by two other minicar concepts, and the public will be able to vote for their favorite one online at http://www.vote4chevrolet.com. That little marketing exercise will […]
No Comments » - Posted in design, news, product by Marty Finestone
Thursday, March 29th, 2007
eep! beef may lower sperm count
UPI reports that a recent study yielded the result that women who eat beef regularly during pregnancy are more likely to produce sons with low sperm counts. I am skeptical about the reality or impact of this as women have been eating beef and having sons for the longest time and those sons have been […]
No Comments » - Posted in science, this can't be by Marty Finestone
Thursday, March 29th, 2007
who loves the kwik-e-mart?: 7-eleven is in for a change
Plans are in place for select 7-Eleven outlets to be converted into Kwik-E-Marts to promote the Simpsons movie.
Customers also will be able to buy products inspired by the nearly two-decades-old show, including KrustyO’s cereal, Buzz Cola and iced Squishees (the cup says Squishee, but the contents will be Slurpee).
The chain also will use pictures […]
No Comments » - Posted in business by Marty Finestone
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
the science is in….organic produce is healthier
From Science Daily:
In one of the most comprehensive and definitive studies of its kind to date, a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis have proven that organically grown kiwifruit contain more health-promoting factors than those grown under conventional conditions. The research is reported in the SCI’s magazine Chemistry & Industry. The debate […]
No Comments » - Posted in food, green, science by Marty Finestone
Monday, March 26th, 2007
two up and coming architects
The New York Times profiles two up and coming big-name architects, Gaston Nogues and Benjamin Ball.
In an era that celebrates big-name architects and multimillion-dollar building projects, Gaston Nogues and Benjamin Ball offer a change of pace. One wears siren-red Converse sneakers, the other a beatnik fedora and goatee; their studio is a three-car garage in […]
No Comments » - Posted in architecture by Marty Finestone
Monday, March 26th, 2007
details interviews michael chabon
Here is a nice, but way too short interview with Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay), who talks about his new novel the The Yiddish Policemen’s Union.
Q: Your book is a mystery set in parallel universe, about a police detective trying to solve a murder in “Alyeska,” the […]
No Comments » - Posted in person, writing by Marty Finestone
Monday, March 26th, 2007
dubai is tempting corporate head offices to relocate
The announcement that Halliburton, the Houston, Tex.-based oil services company, was moving its headquarters to Dubai may have surprised many Americans. But for people in Dubai, it simply ratified decades of hard work.
With scant oil reserves, Dubai’s ruling family, the Maktoums, long ago realized that their state’s future lay in serving as the commercial hub […]
No Comments » - Posted in business by Marty Finestone
Monday, March 26th, 2007
wal-mart is pushing for sustainability amongst its suppliers
Wal-Mart is going to measure its electronics suppliers on a sustainability score card.
The scorecard will evaluate electronics on energy efficiency, durability, upgradability, end-of-life solutions, and the size of the package containing the product. Products will also be evaluated on their ability to use innovative materials that reduce the amount of hazardous substances, such as […]
No Comments » - Posted in business, green by Marty Finestone
Monday, March 26th, 2007
guess who are the top selling artists for ‘06
Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol were the top selling artists in 2006. It is the 10th year in a row that Picasso has been named the top selling artist based on revenue with over $339 million in sales. Warhol’s sales were north of $199 million.
via artsjournal
No Comments » - Posted in arts, news by Marty Finestone
Sunday, March 25th, 2007
logos go from this to that…
Brand New is a blog with a smart idea - tracking the re-branding of corporate logos and their design. Moreover, it also parses out the corporation’s rationale from their press releases so that we can really understand how the new logo will be alter the course of history and improve said corporation’s fortune. At least […]
No Comments » - Posted in business, design, website by Marty Finestone
Sunday, March 25th, 2007
nhl’s saves of the week (for last week)
Viewing essentials: the saves of the week for March 15 - March 22, 2007 in the run-up to the NHL playoffs.
No Comments » - Posted in sport, video by Marty Finestone
Sunday, March 25th, 2007
history of….the sandal
Have you ever wanted to know the history of the sandal? Follow this link to not only learn about the history of the sandal, but also trace it evolution through time. The page is by Cameron Kippen, Curtin University of Technology in Perth.
No Comments » - Posted in fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion, find, website by Marty Finestone
Sunday, March 25th, 2007
furni’s new alba clock
Check it out - it’s the Alba alarm clock by Furni. With a sleek acrylic front on beech wood, Alba’s red LED lights will let you know what time it is when you want to smack the snooze and go back to sleep. You can listen to Alba’s alarm tone here.
via design milk
No Comments » - Posted in design, product by Marty Finestone
Saturday, March 24th, 2007
porsche is taking control of volkswagen
Porsche AG is taking steps to increase it stake in Volkswagen AG to 31 percent, which will give it effective control of the company and put it in a position to trigger a buyout of the company.
As interesting as this news item is to automotive industry watchers and others, the above linked to article, […]
1 Comment » - Posted in business, writing by Marty Finestone
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
a terryfying message from al gore
Matt Groening and the rest of the gang behind Futurama had teamed up with Al Gore to create this “terrifying environmental warning”, aka a commercial for the theatrical release of An Inconvenient Truth.
No Comments » - Posted in find, green, laugh laugh by Marty Finestone
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
here is some science: pop is bad for your teeth
The latest research on the effects of pop/soft drinks on teeth is that they erode enamel over time. On the flip side, root beer is the drink that has the least effect on our teeth.
No Comments » - Posted in food, science by Marty Finestone
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
the hot seat
Now this is a stool that I want to plop myself on…this is the “in the hot seat” stool by Qualicum Beach, British Columbia design studio Flavour Design.
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