TED – Nicholas Christakis – Social

“After mapping humans’ intricate social networks, Nicholas Christakis and colleague James Fowler began investigating how this information could better our lives. Now, he reveals his hot-off-the-press findings: These networks can be used to detect epidemics earlier than ever, from the spread of innovative ideas to risky behaviors to viruses (like H1N1).”

This TED talk will drastically change my future.

:)

The Sweet Taste of Victory!

Denver Pizza Company Kickball Team – Thick Sausage – wins the 6th annual Make A Wish Foundation Kickball Tournament at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

80 Teams – 8 Games – $60,000 raised – 1 Victory Cup.

Josh Berman on Level 1 Eye Trip Premier


Taken from Skinet’s five question interview with Josh Berman…

“What is your last thought as the lights go out to begin a world premier of one of your movies?

I hope the computer doesn’t crash in the middle of the screening.”

I would have to agree with Josh – since this is going to be one of my computers and I will be quicktime command-f’ing it to the projector. This will be another hugely successful fun time tonight in Denver. See you there.

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Level 1 – Eye Trip Denver Premier

Join us in Denver on September 10th for the much anticipated World Premiere of Level 1 Productions 11th film – Eye Trip.

When: Friday, September 10th, 2010
Where: Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroommap
Doors: 8:00 pm
Egadz: 8:45 pm
Eye Trip: 9:30 pm
After Party: 11:00 pm
Tickets: Buy $12 Tickets ($15 at the door)

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Top Viral Ads of All Time

Just had an amazing marketing conversation with Jeremy keefer and this list just popped through my inbox — it definitely puts an exclamation point on the conversation we just had.

Top 10 Viral Ads By Unique Views
1. Blendtec – Will It Blend – In-house: 134.2 million views
2. Evian – Live Young – BETC Euro RSCG: 103.9 million views
3. Old Spice – Responses – Wieden & Kennedy: 57.1 million views
4. Pepsi – Gladiator – AMV BBDO: 46.7 million views
5. Microsoft – Xbox Project Natal – World Famous: 42.7 million views
6. Dove – Evolution – Ogilvy & Mather: 41.1 million views
7. T-Mobile – T-Mobile Dance – Saatchi & Saatchi: 35.5 million views
8. Doritos – Crash the Super Bowl 2010 – Goodby Silverstein & Partners: 34.2 million views
9. Old Spice – Odor Blocker – Wieden & Kennedy: 34 million views
10. DC Shoes – Gymkhana Two – In-house: 32.9 million views

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HYDLE – Nothin’ on You (feat. Bruno Mars)

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Apparently – this is what happens to me when I drink wine. Cashed out a Sauvignon Blanc and some Rose boxxles of wine last night and woke up to this being posted on the blog.

Positives:

  • I guess I get creative
  • I like to dance
  • I entertain myself

Negatives:

  • I nearly die

New iPods + iTunes + Apple TVs + Coldplay

Apple just announced an entirely new iPod lineup, iTunes 10 and a little black box known as a new Apple TV.

Although I personally prefer my original 5GB scroll wheel iPod – It looks like another holiday season is is going to be stuffed with Apple in our stockings.

iPod Shuffle:

2GB – 5 Colors – $49
Now with buttons, VoiceOver and a built-in clip

iPod Nano:

8GB – 7 Colors – $149
16GB – 7 Colors – $179
Features Multi-Touch display, built-in clip and incredibly small

iPod Touch:

8GB – $229
32GB – $299
64GB – $399
The iPod Touch now has FaceTime, Retina display, HD video recording and Game Center