Are we there yet?, are we there yet?, are we there yet?…

From this weekend’s bout of internet trolling that gives me something to think about for the subsequent week, I stumbled on the above video: “Did You Know 3.0″ by Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod. As both a professional working in digital media and a student who has studied the media and [...]

Second Languages

Even though English is widely spoken throughout the world, becoming a lingua franca of modern times, I am a firm believer that a second language should be learned for anyone who hasn’t already done so. Now, I know what some people might be thinking:
“Get off your soapbox, who needs Spanish or Italian or anything but [...]

Sarah Palin: Expert Communicator and PTA Advocate

I’m really not that much into politics. If you’re looking for top-notch political commentary you’ve come to the wrong place.
While I do have my own opinions and views, I’ve never understood how people can argue for hours on-end about politics. It doesn’t make any sense to me. It’s like going to the MOMA and staring [...]

Impressions from Italy

I just got back from a two-week stay in Italy and after some reflecting I really think this time was different. In the past, my visits were more of a “see family, eat their food, see some sights” type of deal. This time, however, I think I really got into the nerve center of what [...]

Going to Italy for two weeks

Buffalo wings, meet your match and successor: arrosticini (salty, skewered pieces of slow-cooked lamb). You can smell the goodness just from the video.

Watch the Olympics online…sort of

The Olympics are always an exciting time when the world unites in the spirit of athleticism and personal triumph. In recent memory, the spectacle has always been shown via TV coverage, however, with events taking place at various times during the day, how is a TV station supposed to keep up?
I can see it now…
In [...]

DiddyTV at my house tonight, bro. Who’s in?

I think it’s cool that recording artists want to be closer to their fans. I’m all about blogs devoted to the artist’s fanbase with content that creates a community around special offers, concert tickets, secret shows, and giveaways. I worked at a major record label and can tell you personally that connecting with a fanbase [...]

Is direct response advertising the wave of the future?

I recently came across this video showing widely-regarded advertising guru David Oglivy giving a call to arms on the current state of the advertising industry. He argues that direct response advertising should be the new standard for the industry in place of general, or brand advertising.
Direct response advertising?
If you have a [...]

Jeremy Clarkson, I salute you

I’m pretty proud of being an American, but once in a while, I get this urge to fire up my E-Type, polish up my cockney slang, and drape myself in a Union Jack soaked with the blood of the Queen. What I’m talking about is our close neighbor to the east, Britannia. And there are [...]

Just because it’s Gaelic doesn’t make it “Cuil”

I trust my life with Google. I must use at least 5 of their products every day of my life from Gmail, Google Blog Search, Gtalk, Google Maps, and Google Earth (which I must say has a come a long way from its beta to now having Street View integrated). Everything they make is so [...]