Monthly Archives: January 2012
On the grounds of the Villa Medici in Rome with gods, gardens, and great art (photos)
I don’t know what to say about this…I was visiting the website of the French Academy in Rome and then accidentally closed the window. When I re-opened it a new beautiful picture was staring at me. I kept refreshing the page and found 8 more beautiful pictures. The building is called the Villa Medici located …
My Favorite Sundance Documentaries (on Netflix, iTunes and YouTube)
In one week, the Sundance Film Festival will commence. As a three-year returning attendee, I find my enthusiasm and downright giddiness growing each year. It’s not about the parties, it’s not about the celebrities — it’s about the movies, which together present an eclectic mix of passion, wisdom and delight. By far one of my favorite cinematic viewing …
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11 awesome achievements by the Department of Energy in 2011
Energy Secretary, Steven Chu January 10, 2012 Re: Year in Review Dear Colleagues, As we enter the New Year and move forward with our efforts…(it’s) important to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made. Across the complex, our workforce is reducing nuclear dangers, expanding the boundaries of science and innovation, …
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An experiment in Monumenta – art at the Grand Palais in Paris, France
Here is an amazing piece of art from the website designboom. Each year the French Ministry of Culture and Communication invites a leading artist to create a work that responds to the exceptional architectural space of the Grand Palais in Paris. The sheer monumental scale of the building provided the inspiration for a big idea: monumenta. …
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ESPNW – dedicated to serving female athletes and fans
ESPNW is the first ESPN business dedicated to serving female athletes and fans. We’ll shine a brighter spotlight on women’s sports, and put you in touch with top female athletes from across the globe. We’ll give you added perspective on the men’s and women’s sports stories of the day — with articles, blogs, videos and …
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TV Ratings 101 – a fun retro video that explains ratings like ESPN’s SportsCenter
Here is another awesome project from JESS3. TV Ratings 101 – from ESPN ESPN was looking for a way to make the explanation of how the TV ratings systems works simple and interesting—at least engaging enough to keep the audience awake. With direction to create something reminiscent of “Schoolhouse Rock,” meets “Sesame Street,” JESS3 …
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TV Ratings 101 – a fun retro video that explains ratings like ESPN's SportsCenter
Here is another awesome project from JESS3. TV Ratings 101 – from ESPN ESPN was looking for a way to make the explanation of how the TV ratings systems works simple and interesting—at least engaging enough to keep the audience awake. With direction to create something reminiscent of “Schoolhouse Rock,” meets “Sesame Street,” JESS3 …
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Favorite Commercials: Search your world (Google) with people walking on the internet
I love this commercial for the sheer amount of props they add in. It starts out with your basic webpage upon which they tape a piece of paper. Next they drop a clothesline across the page to hang photos and paper books. Then they cut loose and let people and dogs walk all over the …
Do you have ADD or ADHD? Test yourself against the official criteria from the DSM-IV
The following is excerpted from the DSM-IV, the medical manual used by the American Psychiatric Association to define mental disorders. These definitions are then broadly accepted in the entire health profession. Go ahead and give yourself the test. Diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder A. Satisfy Either (1) or (2): 1. Six (or more) of …