Count Chocula (On My Porch)

Count Chocula: On My Porch

It seems like every day something else is showing up on my front doorstep. The latest...4 boxes of Count Chocula cereal.

Count Chocula Cereal Box

Valley Winter Song by Fountains of Wayne

Valley Winter Song by Fountains of Wayne
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Valotte by Julian Lennon

Valotte by Julian Lennon
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Google Plus +

The following are some articles on Google's upcoming Google+ social sharing and networking site, which they hope will win back some ad placements that have gone to Facebook. Right now the site is in demo stages by invite only.

Any guess on reviews using the "plus" or "+" as a creative pun. "Google Plus, More Like A Minus." "Google + Social Networking = Failure"

Google Faces Up to Facebook with 'Plus' Social Sharing Site
[TIME]

Google+: Hands On and First Impressions
[PC World]

Google targets Facebook with new social service
[Yahoo! News]

Making A Photo Uniquely Yours: An Initiative

While everyone else was taking photos of the White House, I took this textured photo
of the brick from the park across the street. This is a singular experience. -wdsiemer

Making A Photo Uniquely Yours: An Initiative
William D. SIEMER II

Everybody takes photos of statues, monuments, historic buildings and landmarks. There are probably millions of people with similar photos of Times Square or the Washington Monument. On my recent trip, I took some photos like these for keepsakes, but I find myself doing it far less often. I want to experience a trip through my own eyes, not a camera viewfinder. Therefore, when I take a photograph I feel the scene was important enough for me to want to share its beauty, ugliness or message.

So, next time you go to take a photo of something famous, think of turning the camera around and taking a photo of the unimportance of its surroundings, of a piece of chewed gum sticking to the wall, or of the simplicity of the ground you are standing on. It will make the photo unique to you. It will make you unique...

To say--"I visited the Eiffel Tower, but instead I give you a photo of a strange bug at its iron feet." Everybody has seen photos of the Eiffel Tower, and can easily access them online, but not everyone has seen a photograph of that exact bug.

You capture a singular moment; a mystery that is otherwise easy to solve. Only you know the answers, reasons, feelings or location behind your image. Give it a try!

KIA Brand

KIA Hamster Logo Spoof

The KIA Brand

I have been saying it for a while; KIA has really turned their brand image around. The vehicles are visually appealing, the reliability and safety is improved, the warranty is outstanding, the price is right and the marketing has taken off.

The commercials are targeting an edgy and youthful audience, even if I'm not a big fan of the Soul's oversized hamsters.

[READ ARTICLE]

The freshly designed KIA Sportage. From KIA.com

Heart Rate Design

EKG Design: Wow! Look! There's an iconic heart, waves and boat in there -wdsiemer

Designs We've Seen (a lot) Series
It seems every hospital or health care company has used this design on their billboards or print material. Take a heart rate monitor and modify the electrical activity lines to form a heart or some other image.

Pixar's Brave

Disney Pixar's Brave

First Look! Take a Peek at Pixar's New Trailer for Brave!
by Gregory Imler

Watch it at E! Online

Cheerios Buzz

Buzz collecting honey for his next batch of Honey Nut Cheerios

Cheerios turns 70; iconic cereal endures, sells
By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Here's a little quiz for the breakfast table:

What is the most popular cereal brand in American grocery stores?

Hint: It's been General Mills' top name since 1951.

Another hint: If you're a parent, you've vacuumed it from the minivan and under the high-chair cushion by the cupful.

[READ USA Today Article]

The King is Alive

Michael Jackson's Off The Wall Record Album -wdsiemer

I was mesmerized by Michael Jackson as a kid. He was soft spoken, yet electrifying. His voice had incredible range, and his dance moves amazing. He was a self-marketing genius--his music videos, style of clothing, the glove, hat and lifestyle had people talking and imitating. His charitable work and donations were second to none. Neverland was most kids' dream amusement park. Millions of albums sold, adoring fans, and records held.

I wish we could have seen what he had in store. One last "I love you Michael" with him saying, "I love you too." Gone, but never forgotten. The music and memory lives.

Playing my Off The Wall Album in memory of Michael Jackson -wdsiemer

Michael Jackson
Gone Too Soon
This song has kind of become the summary of his shortened life.

NY Legislature legalizes gay marriage

NY Legislature legalizes gay marriage
By MICHAEL GORMLEY, Associated Press – 7 mins ago
[READ ARTICLE]

A step towards the deserved equality for all regardless of nationality, religion, race, class, gender or sexual preference.

NYC Pride, Greenwich Village Flag. -wdsiemer

Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons

Song of the Day 6/24/11
Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons
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