Media and Tech
- @JacksonCouse shares this helpful infographic on HTML5. Don’t show Adobe! [Flickr]
- Speaking of which, opt in to YouTube’s HTML5 beta right [here].
- @JacksonCouse and I have been talking a lot about Lady Gaga and the idea of image-as-product. On that tip, check out these articles he found on how Bieber Fever spread, and why Lady Gaga is a social media genius. [Globe and Mail] [PSFK]
- Ken Rockburn has a new show! It’s on CPAC (Sundays at 8 PM) and it’s called Ken Rockburn Presents. Check it out. [CPAC]
- Friend of MediaStyle @JaimeWoo was featured in Atlas, talking about his switch from science to creative startups. [Atlus]
Your Weekly Inspiration
- Guerilla gardening: seed bomb vending machine. Say no more! [CommonStudio]
- Via @jkottke, SEO optimized titles for literary classics. [McSweeney's]
- What happens when you combine foodies, HD cameras, and slow-motion explosions? [Vimeo]
Fashion
- Star Wars villains as redesigned by men’s fashion designers. Love the scout trooper in Viktor & Rolf. [Metropark]
- Thom Browne talks about flip flops, Obama’s clothes, and why men wear over-sized clothing. Plus, a valuable lesson that all creatives should learn:
“When people copy you, it’s not a big deal because they can never do ‘you.’ It’s them trying to do you. But it’s a good motivator; it keeps you moving forward.” –Thom Browne [WSJ]
Ottawa Events
- Spins and Needles is throwing a summer Birthday Party on Friday. A Birthday Party for everyone. That includes you! [Apt613]
- If you can make it to Wakefield: Jane Vain, Valleys, and Ottawa’s Giant Hand are playing at the Black Sheep Inn tomorrow. Highly recommended. [PunkOttawa]
