January 12, 2010
During the second Iraq War in 2003, it was reported that a pride of Lions from the Baghdad Zoo had escaped during the fierce bombings during the opening days of the conflict. “Pride of Baghdad”, a graphic novel by Brian K. Vaughan and art by Nico Hernrichon is a telling of this event, and is [...]
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graphic novel
January 6, 2010
“The Zimbabwean newspaper, has been driven into exile for reporting on how the Mugabe regime has rigged elections, crushed the opposition, caused poverty, disease and the total collapse of the economy. And now, having been exiled, the regime has slapped a 55% luxury import duty on the paper (as if freedom of speech is a [...]
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charity,
non-profit,
viral video
November 29, 2009
As a marketer, my greatest challenge is getting people to willingly participate with a brands message and have fun with it. I’ve never been a fan of marketing tactics that spoon feed mass audiences, rather, focusing on creating unique experiences that inspire individuals to realize the benefits within their own lives. I understand the pros [...]
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creative,
design,
direct mail,
marketing
November 10, 2009
Human Rights, something that affects us all, if often misunderstood. To us fortunate to live in developed countries, it is generally considered a concept that doesn’t really apply to us. Moreover, why, if there is a universal Human Rights, are there worldwide abuses still occurring today?
United for Human Rights has created this excellent 10 minute [...]
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Human Rights,
video
November 4, 2009
From the same team that produced the incredible “Planet Earth”, this nature documentary series focuses on the diversity of life on our planet, but more importantly, how life has evolved in the most unbelievable ways to survive. I found several videos on youtube, and the clip below features the Tufted Capuchins, a type of monkey [...]
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documentary,
nature,
television