Zune Ad Raises The Question: Is This Ad Really Successful?

A new ad for Microsoft's Zune features an animation of a girl sharing her cookie with multiple people as it miraculously returns to it's full size. Fun ad, but if it's supposed to sell more Zunes, I think they've wasted their money.
Posted on December 12th, 2006 in Stefan Bean by Stefan | Permalink


Building For The Future

A $40 million, 25 story, "COR" building will be changing the skyline of Miami and the ideas behind how high-rises can help the environment. This building will not only be a beautiful piece of architecture, but it will also integrate green technologies "including wind turbines, photovoltaic panels, and solar hot water generation."

Read more and see additional photos on Inhabitat.com.
Posted on December 11th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink

Use of Firefox in Europe Continues to Grow

A report from a firm in France states that Firefox use continues to rise in Europe. According to their research, the browser is now used by some 23.2% of European PC web surfers. Meanwhile, their statistics show that only 14.5% of North American surfers use Firefox. Via BoingBoing
Posted on December 8th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink


JouJou Rings

"Deconstructed shampoo bottles provide the artwork for this collection of pendants and rings. This typically overlooked material is embraced and encapsulated by polycarbonate, aluminum, and rubber. Unique crops from bottles give each piece individuality as no two are ever the same." Available at Studio 1a.m.
Posted on December 7th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink

Here Comes Santa Blog

It seems that everyone has a blog nowadays... even Santa. Blogging year-round, his posts in March include his Final Four picks and "Comet & Twinkle's Baby Named". He also mentions turning down an offer to appear on "Dancing With The Stars." Via Neatorama
Posted on December 7th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink


Poking Fun At The Starving Artist

Any art student or young artist can probably relate to these ads. They were created for Asel Art Supply in Texas. Via Twenty Four
Posted on December 6th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink


A Very Sufjan Christmas

Sufjan Stevens' new Christmas album is out. This 5 Disc album of some classic songs and Sufjan originals will surely get you in the Christmas spirit and add some great holiday tunes to your collection. Oh, and the best part, it's only $19!
Posted on December 6th, 2006 in Stefan Bean by Stefan | Permalink

77 Gift Ideas Under $77

The group at Core77 has posted their Ultimate Designer-Holdiay Gift Guide. It is chock full of great ideas.

Also make sure to check out Treehugger's Green Gift Guide 2006.
Posted on December 6th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink


World’s Longest Diary

"For twenty years, Robert Shields of Dayton, Washington, has kept a written record of absolutely everything that has happened to him, day and night. For no less than four hours each day, Shields holes himself up in the small office in his home, turns on his stereo, and types. His diary, at 35 million words, is believed to be the world’s longest." Via Neatorama
Posted on December 6th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink


A New Calendar For The New Year

This unique calendar can sit by your keyboard and at the end of the year, be joined together to create a timeline. There is a limited edition of 200, so get yours soon. Via Better Living Through Design
Posted on December 5th, 2006 in Rhaya Shilts by Rhaya | Permalink