Ryz not only has the coolest shoes around, they also host a regular shoe design competition. Upon hearing this, I decided to give it a go. It’s a popularity contest, so I need all the votes I can get. Please vote if you would wear:
Distressed denim
Faux snake skin
or Broken glass. You can click on the images for full 360 view on Ryz’s website (opens in a new window).
Sappi paper company recently hosted the “Get out the vote” button contest on 24-7designheaven.com. The task; create a button that screams, “get out and vote!” I threw two designs together then proceeded to upload both, as the first 100 designers received a free iTunes gift card. I quickly discovered that only one entry would be accepted per designer. “Drats!” I exclaimed as I had uploaded my least favorite of the two (seen above). Still, my iTunes gift card arrived shortly thereafter, and I began downloading feverishly.
I just received word today from Sappi, stating that my design “had been selected from hundreds of entries to potentially be featured on Sappi’s display booth throughout the fall season”. Really, you’re joking?! was my first thought. Pretty cool considering it wasn’t my favorite of the two designs. I was thrilled just to expand my music collection. But the email clearly states “potentially featured” so as for now my feet are firmly planted on the ground. I will update if it makes it through the final selection process.
Disclaimer: For the record, it was NOT my intention to endorse one party over the other. After reading the instruction to the contest, I simply wanted to create a “generic” button that speaks to the issue of voting. Whether you vote Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green or Marijuana party (yes, there actually is a marijuana party) you are voting for a “new direction” which is why I titled it such.
If you’re not familiar with Pandora then I suggest you become acquainted. You tell Pandora a song or artist you like and they only play music similar in style. You can set up multiple “stations”, one for every mood.
They’re currently taking submissions for their second annual poster contest to support Global Giving. Above is my entry. If you like it, you can vote here. While you’re there be sure to check out all the other great entries.
Like so many other people, I braved the opening weekend of the premier of the latest installment of the new Batman movies, “The Dark Knight”. Actually it was part of my birthday celebration. Since the kids, my wife and I rarely get out alone. So, as a gift, my wife arranged for a sitter and it was off to the theater (which was packed by the way). It was good, we really enjoyed it. But you’re not here for a movie review. That’s not my forte, and besides I’m sorta biased as to the real Batman, yours truly. No other actor has been able to capture the true essence of the dark Knight like myself. Watching the movie brought me back to my childhood days of dressing up in my plastic Batman costume from Halloween and jumping off all the furniture in the house. I was “The DORK Knight”.
