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From NYTimes.com: The National Enquirer Earns Some Respect

By being the first and, largely, the only publication pursuing the Edwards story through his denials of the affair and of fathering a child out of wedlock, The Enquirer is under consideration for a Pulitzer Prize, and it has strong support for its bid from other journalists. The success has Mr. Levine considering opening a Washington bureau to look for more dirt among politicians.

The National Enquirer and Pulitzer Prize in the same sentence?  Pretty amazing.

The band OK Go always impresses me with the creativity of their videos. If more bands put this much thought and effort into their music videos, there might be something still worth watching on MTV.

OK Go – This Too Shall Pass from OK Go on Vimeo.

From CNN.com: ‘Toyota defense’ could reverse criminal conviction

A man serving eight years for vehicular homicide because of a fatal crash involving his Toyota Camry is hoping for exoneration amid concerns over unintended acceleration in some of Toyota’s vehicles.

Interesting story related to the Toyota recalls.  Can you imagine what it would be like serving a prison sentence for something that might have been out of your control?

Cincinnati.com: Fairey poster depicts the CAC

As part of his solo exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center, Shepard Fairey created an illustration of the building itself. Signed and numbered, limited-edition prints of the illustration – just 450 will be made – will be for sale only at the CAC Store for $50 (profits will benefit the CAC).
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“I use the CAC building because it’s a beautifully designed building and it makes a specific connection to my show traveling to that museum, but I’m not using specific landmarks for the other pieces in the series,” he says. “The series deals with multiple themes and symbolic structures, including a bank and a factory.

This is quite an honor for the CAC.  Off hand, I can only think of a few other Shepard Fairey prints that are of recognizable buildings.

Clever video using lots of T-shirts to create a stop motion video.

Read more about this and a behind the scenes video at:
Wired.com: Stop-Motion ‘T-Shirt War’ Turns Tees Into Flip Book

HuffingtonPost.com: Colts Championship Shirts To Go To Haiti

Despite the Colts’ 31-17 loss to the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, they can feel good that their championship apparel will be put to good use. All of the clothes made in case the Colts were to win the Super Bowl will go to areas in need in earthquake-damaged Haiti.

I think it would be a fun challenge to try to collect “championship” from every year.

NYTimes.com: After Summer Olympics, Empty Shells in Beijing

This is a little sad, but not too unexpected.  Historically, once the Olympic Games end, that’s when the economic impact ends too.

To me this was the biggest surprise ad of the night.  I almost couldn’t believe my eyes!  It’s interesting to read how it all came about.

From NYTimes.com: How the Letterman-Oprah-Leno Super Bowl Ad Came Together

“This wasn’t done to help Dave or to help Jay,” Mr. Burnett said, “though I think it does help both of them. It was just done because Dave thought it would be funny and would entertain people. Nothing went beyond that.”

From ESPN.com: Sills, 13, commits to USC

Lane Kiffin really is getting a jump on recruiting.

No sooner had the Trojans new coach put the finishing touches on the Class of 2010 recruits, that he turned his attention to the Class of 2015.

That’s right, 2015.

Thursday evening Kiffin received a verbal commitment from 13-year old wunderkind quarterback David Sills of Bear, Del.

Is Lane Kiffin even going to be coaching USC in 2015?  This kid might project well, but lots of stuff can happen between now and 2015.

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From ESPN.com: Lewis: What a verbal commitment means

Did you know that the paddle wheel on the Riverfront is the “National Steamboat Monument” and that the Cincinnati Recreation Commission considers it an attraction?

It’s somewhat interesting if you’re down by the river, but I can’t imagine taking an out of town guest down there just to see it.  Hopefully, with the Banks project finally on the move, there will be a lot more people walking around checking out things like this.

Here’s an old Enquirer article about the 2.8 million dollar National Steamboat Monument.