Monthly Archives: July 2012

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Stars In Two Haunting Ads For LOUIS VUITTON’s Muhammad Ali Campaign

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Brent Lambert

Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) stars in two brand new ads which are part of LOUIS VUITTON’s Muhammad Ali campaign, and they are seriously impressive.  My personal mantra for advertising has always been “less is more”, and this … Continue reading →

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CNN And The New York Times Ask The Question: “Why Is Parenting Making Me So Unhappy?”

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Brent Lambert

Over the past couple years I’ve noticed a sharp rise in the number of honest discussions that parents are having about how miserable they are as parents.  And as someone watching from the sidelines, it’s hard to disagree.  Parenting is … Continue reading →

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Listen To Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No.5 From 1915, Inspired By A Passing Flock Of Swans

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Brent Lambert

I was listening to SHIFT With Tom Allen earlier today on CBC Radio 2, and always the master storyteller, Tom shared the true story behind the inspiration for Jean Sibelius‘s Symphony No. 5 which was written in 1915 (the Finnish … Continue reading →

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Someday You Will Be Mine: Barcelona’s “House AA” By OAB Architecture Has Me Melting With Jealousy

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Brent Lambert

Every now and then, a house comes along that sends spasms of envy coursing through my body.  Such is the case with the House AA in Barcleona designed by OAB Architecture.  The incredible design scheme for House AA responds to … Continue reading →

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LINKguide (July 30, 2012)

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Brent Lambert

☛ Up close and personal with US Olympic gymnast Jake Dalton (OHLALAmag) ☛ Jessica Alba gets photobombed up the bum by a passing jogger (Dlisted) ☛ Heath Ledger’s inspiration for The Joker discovered in this Tom Waits interview? (Towleroad) ☛ The design of the 2012 London … Continue reading →

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The WOW Files: Listening To “Derren” By OLD APPARATUS Is Like Merging With The Infinite

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Brent Lambert

NO FEAR OF POP just posted a link to a brand new track from the group OLD APPARATUS and I’m pretty much in love.  What you’re about to hear (and watch — the video is beautifully done) is the title … Continue reading →

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Banner Photo #88: 60 Minutes Looks At The Life And Death Of Vincent Van Gogh

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Brent Lambert

Vincent Van Gogh died exactly 122 years ago tonight at the age of 37 in the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, France.  His life was filled with despair, misery, and madness, yet he still managed to create some of the greatest works of art … Continue reading →

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National Geographic Explains How New Epic Summer Storms Are Destroying The Ozone Layer

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Brent Lambert

Over the past few years scientists have noticed a disturbing rise in the number and the intensity of summer storms, and most educated predictions are warning that this acceleration shows no sign of slowing down.  Furthermore, scientists have proven that … Continue reading →

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