8tracks

For some reason I've never been one to actively download music or buy cds. I've reserved this for when I need a playlist for parties or things like that. Otherwise I just stick to the radio, and if I really feel like hearing a specific song I youtube it, and if I want to stick to a specific artist I simply go to their myspace and stream the albums they have uploaded.
Another creative suggested this website to me, 8tracks.com. I think it is really neat. People create playlists and anyone can listen to them. I mostly use this for when I am in the mood to hear a genre of music I am not very familiar with, such as jazz. So I just select a jazz compilation and see how it goes, plus all the artist and track information is there encase I find something I really like and want to keep track. I'm still exploring, but so far this is my study aid.

Ch-Ch-Ch- Chief!

http://www.chiaobama.com/
I feel like there has never been quite the market for presidential gimmick products as there is with Obama. This Chia Obama is outrageous. And possibly offensive, I still haven't quite decided if his chia fro is PC or not. And is it terrible to admit, I kind of want one?

Tweet me!

Although I started a Twitter account a few weeks ago to help out with an application for a marketing internship, I really didn't understand much about it. But, after the supportive word from my professor, I got back on it yesterday and finally personalized my Twitter. Naturally I added a great big artichoke to my background. After only one night I had an AD from TBWA/Chiat/Day follow me and the list just keeps growing.
I love that it is much more open for communication than facebook is, and that it is much more focused than facebook. So, since it doesn't have all the photos and the standard amount of personal "over shares" it is much more comfortable to make extended connections to people you wouldn't on facebook.
Twitter is much more of a networking tool than facebook is. Just to further support the idea of content Twitter has versus facebook, I am comfortable Twittering my boyfriends mom, but not yet ready to FB friend her.
I'm still learning about tweeting, but I am into it! I support this new tool and am very excited about everything it will bring.

Southwest Rap It To Me!

Watch Rapping Flight Attendant and more funny videos on CollegeHumor

First I'd like to say that my favorite part is the end when an adult white male throws up "west side" signs as a sign that he approves of this new hip-hop flight instructions- that could stand on its own as entertainment. I like how even the reluctant people end up clapping along and enjoying it. I fly enough that I feel comfortable zoning out that same pre-flight speech. I'm pretty sure that nobody attempted to zone this one out. I would love for them to continue to support things like this, especially since I fly primarily southwest.
Perhaps even professors can embrace this technique... I would love to walk away from class reciting a rap about the marketing mix.

When Employees are let alone with no work

One day, in a customerless Jimmy Johns far far away (in Chicago) I was left with nothing to do. This is what resulted... I used over "proofed" bread that could not be baked and sold to create a series of bread animals. The toad became our employee mascot. All of the above were much neater before they baked, they rose much more than I thought and lost some neat detail. But I still enjoy them none the less. I'd also like to mention that that is a hippo head, not a monkey.

Shhh it happens

The back of this truck says "Shhh it happens." This is so much greater with the fact that the back end of the truck is all jacked up. I took this on my lunch break one day and still love the simple humor of it.

Not even Jack Bauer Could be this cool

http://gamu-toys.info/sonota/sw/obama/obama.html

I must say this is one of the most incredible politically related toys ever. Perhaps that is because Obama is seen as much more than a politician globally. This Obama comes with 2 heads, 3 hand positions (and I think one set is positionable), and I suspect it might also come with a guarantee that the user will be able to kick ass, take names, and even take on Darth Vader. I really don't think an action figure for Jack Bauer, who breathes and sweats bad-ass-ness, could compare to this collection. Who wouldn't be onboard with this? Order me one!