Authenticism

JC Penny has our back

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:00:41 -0700

It’s so refreshing to see a large corporation have the guts to take a stand on such a (pointlessly) controversial topic. There’s nothing much to say about this other than the fact that it’s a great step forward. Hopefully other companies will follow suit.

Thank you.

via Adweek

Ok, ok, maybe Wi-Fi on Everest isn't such a bad idea

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:49:44 -0700

A while ago I was a little angry about the fact that Mount Everest had become a wi-fi hotspot. Looking back on that post, I am actually a bit surprised about how pissed I was. Sorry?

But, I just learned about a cool collaboration between North Face and National Geographic. They’ve created a hashtag #oneverest, by which anybody can view their 2012 team’s progress as they trek from Nepal to the summit.

So, it looks like I have to backtrack a bit on my previous statements because two things I’m extremely obsessed with, climbing + instagram, are about to be combined into a hopefully mind-blowing set of images through which I can live vicariously from the safety of my living room couch.

Can’t wait!

via PSFK

I’m such a sucker for cute puppies. Check out this...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:13:06 -0700

I’m such a sucker for cute puppies. Check out this ridiculously adorable video at http://bluespringvalleydogs.com/

Incredible portraits + stories by Chris ArnadeJoey, from...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:19:28 -0800

Incredible portraits + stories by Chris Arnade

Joey, from Trinidad, was on a busy corner panhandling. A month ago he was kicked out of his house by his fiance after a period of heavy drinking brought on by job loss and family problems. He was staying briefly in a Manhattan homeless shelter but was “beat up, robbed, and messed up while sleeping” by two other residents. Released by Bellvue hospital two days ago he has “nothing and nobody.” He will not go back to a shelter.

In New York City everyone, including undocumented immigrants, have the right to a shelter. Many, like Jaime prefer the streets, viewing it as the safer option.

I bought him a sandwich and he asked me to post this picture in the hope that his fiance sees it.

LOVING these shots of Vancouver by Robert W. White. I think...

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:15:43 -0800

LOVING these shots of Vancouver by Robert W. White. I think he’s convinced me to move there!

Incredible pictures of the Congo by Richard Mosse

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:55:47 -0800

Incredible pictures of the Congo by Richard Mosse

LOVE-ING these great fort pics! See more here.

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:21:22 -0700

LOVE-ING these great fort pics! See more here.

Amazing Old SF Photos

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:45:24 -0700

Check out this rad interactive map of Ye Olde San Francisco

happy balloon time

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:16:06 -0700

happy balloon time

Etsy Video Channel

Sun, 01 May 2011 08:00:06 -0700

I think I’m a bit behind in realizing how cool the Etsy Video channel is on the Etsy blog. Really liking it!

Benoit Paille's Rainbow Folk

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:45:00 -0700

Usually not a big fan of hippie stuff, but Benoit Paille’s photos of the Rainbow Gathering are making want to find the nearest forest to run around naked in.

See full collection on the Behance Network

To screen or not to screen

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:44:46 -0700

Just read a great piece by Jemima Kiss on finding the proper balance between digital connected time and real time. Was interested to learn that multi-tasking severely diminishes short term memory. I used to pride myself in my ability to multi-task. Perhaps I will reconsider this as an asset. Read full article here.

Jose Duarte's Handmade Infographics

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:40:19 -0700

Infographics were created to make things simple. In their popularity, I feel like they’ve become a bit more complicated recently. Jose Duarte’s super simple handmade graphics are taking Inforgraphics back to their roots!

thedailywhat: Erin Gets Better of the Day: A sweet Irish...

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:57:14 -0700

thedailywhat:

Erin Gets Better of the Day: A sweet Irish anti-homophobic bullying PSA produced in support of BeLonG To Youth Services’ annual Stand Up! LGBT Awareness Week.

Incidentally, Ireland’s first gay couple to be joined in civil partnership without an exemption will conduct their ceremony today.

[thanks miss dani-quade!]

Simplicity, Graphed

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:19:57 -0700

Jessica Hagy’s website puts random, yet helpful and often funny tidbits into on index cards. Brilliance and simplicity at its best.

Awesome Random act of kindness, via Trendwatching

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:34:06 -0700

Awesome Random act of kindness, via Trendwatching

True Story: I went to a cat show

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:39:46 -0800

I went to a cat show today. I love cats and I’m not ashamed to admit it. In addition to seeing a bunch of cats I never knew existed, it was also really inspiring to see people so passionate about something. I know, I know, cat ladies are crazy and yes, some of them really do live up to that stereotype, but in a world full of growing apathy and impatience, it’s refreshing to see people care so much. Check the CFA Website for cat shows in your neighborhood.

9 Eyes, not 9 Lives

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:58:27 -0800

I think I may have already talked about this blog before, but I just want to reiterate how much I love Jon Rafman’s 9-Eyes.

National Film Board of Canada?

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:36:00 -0800

I didn’t know what the NFB was either, but somehow my random internet wanders led me to this site chock full of interactive content, random documentaries, and basically, hours of entertainment. Check it out here.

Out My Window

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:28:00 -0800

Out My Window calls itself a non-linear documentary. I call it a voyeur’s dream. The documentary features apartments in high rises all across the world complete with the inhabitants’ stories, decorating sense, and views. Check out the website here.