South Philly Do-Or-Die.
So I’m just gonna say it. South Philly has a lot of sucky aspects. There are some people down here that are just SO stupid and/or inconsiderate. There’s trash like urban tumbleweed because the city stopped street sweeping and removed corner trash cans. There’s drug dealing corner bars that go unchecked for generations. (until recently that is :-) But I’m not really wanting to focus on the negatives. (like parking during, and after a snow storm) What I want to focus on here for a little bit are the positives. And there are some seriously nice positives.
Best Click Ad Ever!!!
Best Click Ad Ever!!! See if you have the endurance to fully experience this insane banner…
Google Reader is your friend.
Ok. I just wanted to make this post to let all you people out there in the interwebs know that GOOGLE READER IS YOUR FRIEND. If you have a G-Mail account or any other type of Google account, then you can have a Google Reader account with a few clicks, and no cost!
The future of “Print”?
Wow. Talk about deep content. This little visualization of what Sports Illustrated could turn into on is completely “Game ON!” (sorry, had to do it) This is exactly the type of thing that has so many people excited about the prospect of some sort of Apple “Tablet”.
Pattern is Movement with the Roots
I wasn’t there, but it sure looks (and sounds!) like a total blast! And there’s BOWLING TOO! Who could ask for more?! And a happy belated birthday to Talib Kweli & Black Thought! Pattern is Movement! WOOOOOOOT!
Google Wave
Can’t speak for it’s actual usefulness, as I don’t have an invite yet… but from the videos I’ve seen, it looks like it could be a really amazing new communication shift. Almost like going from paper letters to email… but I’ll hold off judgement until I actually get to try it out. :-)
Awesometown, population Pomplamoose.
Pomplamoose is basically a duo (and a happy couple btw) out of San Fran! She’s Nataly Dawn, saucy but demure, and smart… with a voice on her that makes you sit up and listen. And he’s Jack Conte, creative and free, and talented. (and the ladies at my work feel he’s a looker too!) And they make goddamn good music! And VideoSongs too! VideoSongs are basically WYSIWYG music.
Our Selfish Priorities
Who’s looking out for Big Insurance?! They keep our selfish priorities in check when we can’t.
Pizza Hut and Taco Bell
Me thinks I’m a little out of the loop… I just discovered Pizza Hut and Taco Bell! I can’t stop listening…
Total Surface Area Required to Fuel the World (until 2030)
According to the US Department of Energy, the world consumption of energy in all of its forms (barrels of petroleum, cubic meters of natural gas, watts of hydro power, etc.) is projected to reach 678 quadrillion Btu by 2030 – a 44% increase over 2008 levels. That’s a lot of energy. Saw this really interesting article that tries to project the total surface area required to fuel that 2030 world with ONLY SOLAR PANELS!
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I'm David Rizzio, an interactive designer (and occasional breaker of code) located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I've been bringing interactive and print projects to the marketplace since 1995. I've worked in advertising agencies, industrial corporations and private not-for-profits. All of these environments offered distinct opportunities and challenges. If you feel you might have an interesting challenge for me, please feel free to reach out to me via cell (215.880.2118) or use my contact form.
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