Re-inventing The Wheel

What's the best way to increase NBA jersey sales? Re-do all of them -- that's Adidas' plan.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/09/21/adidas-uniforms/index.html

The Onion Hits The Nail On The Head

We've all met this bowling alley owner.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/bowlingalley-owner-wants-tv-ad-to-look-more-matrix,530/

Purity is Good

This is a pretty funny message from Smart Water- just thought it was worth a share. I laugh every day at this billboard- on my way in to work.

http://www.jotpix.com/video.aspx?y=17SFCKezd5w

What's Next For The iPad?

This isn't breaking news, but it looks like down the road, the iPad may have a built-in, touchable keyboard.

The idea is that keys would be embedded in the screen, and then rise and retract to give you an actual touchable surface.

http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/will-apple-islate-tablet-have-a-tactile-keyboard--660209

Gobbledygook

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Success By Design

If you're into Art Direction and Design, Communication Arts is a must-have magazine subscription. At the very least, keep an eye on their web site -- lots of good ideas.

The Writing On The Wall

I'm not a big fan of graffiti, but Banksy takes the art form to a whole other level. http://www.banksy.co.uk/

He's amazingly talented, thought-provoking, gutsy, and probably most importantly, elusive.

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Amazing Commercial

While this has been around for a long time, it's still one of the coolest commercials ever.

It's a spot for a Sony Bravia LCD tv. These people launched thousands of little bouncy balls down a San Francisco street. It's just a really well-made piece.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zOrV-5vh1A&feature=related

Plum Flower

by Serena Moy

Click below to check out my short film. It took place in China, but all shot in Illinois. No telling what you can do with some magic dust. Enjoy!

http://imaginingourselves.imow.org/pb/Story.aspx?G=1&C=0&id=1059&lang=1

The Final Word

Is "website" one word or two? Can you hyphenate a long web address? Answers to these questions and many more can be found in the 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. It's one of the most respected writer guides and it's all-new for 2010.  http://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Manual-Style-16th/dp/0226104206

Serious Monkey Business

Quite simply, the world's greatest local car commericals. http://www.trunkmonkeyad.com/

Need Some Space?

Next time you could use some really cool photos and videos from outer space, you've got two choices: build your own space capsule or visit www.nasa.gov/multimedia

As a U.S. taxpayer, you're actually allowed to use the footage -- even for commercial purposes, as long as you give the proper credit.

Points On The Board

Here's a super-smart ad for Tivo. Doesn't get much simpler, or better.

Photoshop Tennis Anyone?

A great idea started years ago by Chicago agency, Coudal Partners: http://www.layertennis.com/. Two talented Photoshop artists take turns one-upping each other, and the results (and process) are usually pretty fantastic.