Wedding anniversaries only come once a year, and your special partner only comes along once in a lifetime. So, when you have an anniversary, you want to make it special. Part of making your anniversary date night the best that it can be is making sure that the dinner is absolutely perfect. If you want to ensure that the dinner is dead on, read and follow these four tips.
One of the best ways to impress your loved one is to take them out on the town for the night in style and comfort. Limos are synonymous with high-end, luxury experiences, and there are so many things that you can enjoy when you have someone else chauffeuring the both of you that you can't enjoy when one of you is driving. For instance, you can enjoy cuddling and a quiet conversation, or you can even break open a bottle of champagne. Book a limo with a company like Cardinal Transportation Ltd, and behold the romantic magic of a stretched luxury vehicle.
Sometimes you just want to go out to eat at the restaurant that you like, but when it's such a special night, you want to make sure that both of you enjoy the food and atmosphere. Pay attention to off-handed comments that your partner makes about restaurants that they'd like to try. And, if they never seem to mention anything in particular, casually ask them a few weeks before your anniversary so that you can plan in advance.
Dinner is great, but if you do something unique after you eat, you'll create memories that will last for years. Like dinner, choose something that your partner will enjoy. You can go to a musical, or you can keep it simple by playing mini golf or going bowling. But choose something that will be memorable. The worst idea is to finish a delightful dinner and then ask your partner what they'd like to do next. Make sure to have a plan!
One of the best ways to remind your partner of your special night and your love for them is to get them a gift. With a physical reminder that they will see every day, they'll remember the time that they spent with you whenever they look at your gift. It could be a piece of jewelry, but the present could also be a clock, wall art, or another household item that will last for years. If you want to forever remember at which anniversary you gave the gift, you can even have it engraved.
Anniversaries are special, and you want to make each one memorable. Take the time to plan something extra special for the person in your life who could never be replaced.


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The first trailer for the 23rd James Bond movie Skyfall has been unveiled. The one minute 24 second teaser (seen above) shows British spy James - played by Daniel Craig for the third time - being interrogated by agents, before scenes showing him shooting a gun and a number of coffins with the Union Jack flag draped on them. There are also scenes from an exploded house and M - portrayed by Judi Dench - also appears briefly.
M is set to be the focus of the movie, which will tell the tale of her past coming back to haunt her.
Jim Sturgess wants to appear in Maleficent. The One Day actor is reportedly keen to take on the role of Diaval - a love interest for the titular villainous fairy, who will be played by Angelina Jolie - in Disney's forthcoming live action reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty tale.
"Diaval is an Irish man with black hair, dark eyes and a slight Irish accent. When he's first seen in the movie, he's not a human, but a bird. Angie's character, Maleficent, turns him into a man. Then they become lovers," an insider told Life&Style.
However, Jim faces competition for the role from another star. "Gael Garcia Bernal has shown interest, too," the source added. Jude Law is also being lined up for a role in the film. Bosses are said to be keen for the British actor to play half-human half-fairy Stefan, the father of Aurora, who is also known as Sleeping Beauty. "The role has been offered to Jude," a source said.
Elle Fanning has previously been linked to the role of Aurora, while Patrick Stewart is rumored to have been approached to play King Henry and both Judi Dench and Emma Thompson for Flittle. Shooting is slated to start in June.
James Bond is to return to movie screens next year.
Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the suave British spy in the 23rd screen adventure in November 2012, after the film was finally given the go-ahead, nine months after it was originally shelved amid money problems for studio MGM.
Sam Mendes will direct the film, while legendary actress Dame Judi Dench is believed to be returning as M. Frost/Nixon actor Michael Sheen has reportedly been approached to play the villain while a Bond girl to play opposite heartthrob Craig is yet to be decided.
"I think I'm going to be needed in spring of 2011. That's a message I got," Judi previously said.
Actor Simon Russell Beale has been linked with a role after being watched twice by Bond producer Barbara Brocolli in his current West End play Deathtrap - and is also playing King Lear in 2012 under the direction of Sam Mendes. "Every actor wants to be in Bond and I'd love to be a baddie," he recently said.
The script, meanwhile, is being penned by regular contributors Neal Purvis and Robert Wade along with John Logan who worked on Hollywood hits Gladiator, The Aviator and The Last Samurai. Shooting will start later this year and its release will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first Bond film, Dr No.
Dame Judi Dench has played agent M in the 007 franchise since 1995's Goldeneye and can't wait to reprise the role for the latest James Bond movie.
The actress recently completed work on musical movie Nine and admits the film gave her her most frightening acting experience as she was so terrified of performing in front of co-star Sophia Loren.
Newly-turned actress Fergie was in "awe" of her Nine co-star Sophia Loren.
The Black Eyed Peas singer - who portrayed Saraghina in the musical movie - has revealed she struggled to concentrate on her performance because she was surrounded by such esteemed co-stars, including the 75-year-old Italian actress.


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"House of the Dragon": everything you need to know about the successor to "Game of Thrones" | HBO Max | SKIP-INTRO
August 23, 2022 by archyde
When "Game of Thrones" ("Game of Thrones") ended its controversial eighth season in 2019, many of the fans of the franchise created by George RR Martin felt their hopes burn as quickly as King's Landing under the fire of dragons. However, the saga has a new opportunity. On August 21, HBO premiered "House of the Dragon," a new series also set in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" universe that serves as a prequel to the story of Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen.
MIRA: "House of the Dragon": Milly Alcock, the actress behind the young Rhaenyra Targaryen
Set almost two centuries before the births of these two characters, "House of the Dragon" instead recounts the beginning of the decline of the powerful Targaryen dynasty in a civil war that left the Seven Kingdoms in complete anarchy and was later dubbed the "Dance of the Dragons".
With the series already generating trends in social networks with "The heirs of the dragon", its first chapter, here we give you a reminder of everything you need to know before getting involved again in this story of betrayals, blood and, of course, dragons .
Who is doing "House of the Dragon?"
The change of time is not the only thing that differentiates "House of the Dragon" from its predecessor, and that is that this project will not have the participation of the creators of "Game of Thrones" David Benioff and DB Weiss, currently involved in projects secrets next to Netflix.
Instead, the 'showrunners' of the new series are Ryan J. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, with George RR Martin himself serving not only as co-creator of the project alongside Condal himself, but also as executive producer of the show.
Sapochnik is a well-known director, with participation in series such as "Altered Carbon", "True Detective", "Fringe" and "Game of Thrones" itself, where he directed episodes such as "The Battle of the Bastards" in the sixth season, the which earned him an Emmy in 2016. He has also directed the AppleTV+ movie "Finch," starring Tom Hanks.
The battle of the bastards. (Photo: HBO)
Meanwhile, Condal is a veteran screenwriter, with credits on films such as "Hercules" (2014) and "Rampage" (2018), as well as the series "Colony" (2016), which he co-created with Carlton Cuse. But more importantly, he has Martin's own stamp of approval.
What is the series based on?
"House of the Dragon" is based on the book "Fire & Blood" published in November 2018 and part of a duology. The book, written from a scholar's perspective, is a timeline of the history of the Targaryen dynasty in Westeros, beginning with their arrival from Essos and Aegon I's conquest of the Seven Kingdoms.
In particular, "House of the Dragon" seems to occupy the chapters "Jaehaerys and Alysanne", "The heirs of the Dragon", "The death of the dragons" and "Last days: The hour of the wolf", occupying the last years of the reign of King Jaehaerys I, the reign of his successor Viserys I Targaryen and the fights for the Iron Throne after his death.
In "House of the Dragon", the children of King Viserys I (Paddy Considine), Rhaenyra and Aegon fight for the Iron Throne (Photo: HBO)
The fact that the entire story has already been written gives Condal and Sapochnik a certain advantage over their predecessors, since one of the most questionable situations in the last seasons of "Game of Thrones" is that their 'showrunners' had to David Benioff and DB Weiss had to come up with their own ending because Martin hasn't finished writing the novels.
In the same coin, the more academic way in which "Fire & Blood" was written gives them the opportunity to fill in the gaps with their own content, an advantageous situation if they know how to take advantage of it.
"House of the Dragon" takes us back to the last years of the reign of Jaehaerys I, a beloved monarch nicknamed the Conciliator and the Old King who kept – for the most part – the Seven Kingdoms under his control for half a century. With his end drawing near, he leaves his grandson Viserys I as his successor, a period when House Targaryens reached the height of their power.
However, problems soon came. Although Viserys had decreed that his eldest daughter Rhaenyra – daughter of his first wife Aemma Arryn – would be his successor after his death, the Commander of the Royal Guard, Sir Criston Cole, crowned Prince Aegon, beginning the civil war known as the "Dance of Dragons" that divided House Targaryen between the Black (Rhaenyra) and Green (Aegon) factions, with most of the noble houses of Westeros also becoming involved in the conflict.
Matt Smith como Daemon Targaryen en la serie "House of the Dragon". (Foto: HBO)
In this regard, "House of the Dragon" has more in common with "Succession," another popular HBO show, although instead of fighting for a media empire with deception, propaganda and business, what we have is swords, violence and dragons. .
Who act?
HBO prides itself on having stars in the cast of its series and "House of the Dragon" is no exception, counting the performance of outstanding figures such as Paddy Considine in the role of King Viserys I and the veteran Scottish actor Michael Carter as his father, King Jaehaerys I.
Another actor who stands out is Matt Smith – remembered for "Doctor Who", "The Crown" and "Morbius" – in the role of Daemon Targaryen, brother of Viserys and possible heir to the throne. Meanwhile Rhaenyra will be played by two actresses: Milly Alcock in the younger version of her and Emma D'Arcy in the adult version of her. Another character that has two actresses is Alice Hightower, played by Emily Carey and Olivia Cooke and whose role in the events of the series is, without advancing too much, important.
Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alice Hightower respectively in "House of the Dragon". (Photo: HBO) / diffusion
Other actors to highlight are Rhys Ifans ("The King's Man", "The Amazing Spider-Man") as the Hand of the King Otto Hightower, Fabien Frankel as Sir Crinston Cole and Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, the outstanding navigator who won the nickname of the 'Sea Serpent'. This last character deserves more attention since HBO is working on a possible 'spin-off' starring him.
How to watch "House of the Dragon"?
"House of the Dragon" will premiere a new chapter every Sunday at 9 pm Eastern time (8 pm Peruvian time) on HBO and HBO Max. The first season will consist of 10 episodes.
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The best print adverts ever (Volume 2 of 3)
25. Penguin Books
Penguin Books used another brilliant print ad to promote its audiobooks. The campaign features illustrations of three famous authors – William Shakespeare, Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde – shaped into headphones so they could whisper directly into the ears of their listeners. Developed by team at McCann India, the campaign won a Gold Press Lion at Cannes International Festival of Creativity.
26. Choose One
Grey Canada created this print ad campaign for Moms Demand Action, a collective of mothers calling for gun law reform. While the conversation has moved on somewhat since these print adverts were released in 2013, the campaign still hits hard.
Focusing on gun violence in schools, the Choose One concept features a child carrying a weapon, alongside a classmates holding either a Kinder Surprise egg, the book Little Red Riding Hood or a ball from the schoolyard game Dodgeball. One child is holding something that's been banned in America to protect them, with the audience asked to guess which one.
27. Expedia
This ingenious advertising campaign by Ogilvy for travel brand Expedia uses airport IATA codes to great effect. The idea came about after the team noticed a woman walking through Heathrow with the word FUK hanging off her suitcase.
With over 9,000 airports around the world, each with its own three-letter code to choose from, the team created a series of prints. The tagline appears in the form of passport-style stamp: 'Find whatever floats your boat'.
28. Whiskas
Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO's Whiskas campaign features a household cat in various scenarios in the wild planes of Africa. The clever 'Big Cat, Small Cat' campaign was shot by photographer George Logan, and highlights a cat's basic instincts. The series of print ads include dear Mittens hunting down gazelles, elephants and zebras in the wild. And we're particularly fond of the ad that shows a fully grown male lion bonding with the same cat as if they were family.
29. Alzas Bajas magazine
This beautiful print ad was developed by JWT, Buenos Aires for Argentinian magazine Alzas Bajas. The team created four paper art images, including this gorgeous wildlife scene. Each are accompanied a small amount of explanatory text followed by the tagline 'more information, less risk'.
30. Duracell
Terrifying but brilliant, this is one of those print ads that shouldn't work but somehow does. The advertisement for Duracell features a sinister-looking doll in the doorway of a little girl's playroom, accompanied by the tagline 'Some toys never die'. Developed by advertising agency Grey in Singapore, this is certainly a unique way to promote longer-lasting batteries.
31. Dog Chow
The best print ads combine brilliant art direction whilst still maintaining the brand's image and ethos. And here's a great example that instantly put a smile on our faces. Dog Chow is a dog food from Purina, and Publicis was tasked with creating a series of ads to promote it. Entitled 'Stop treating your dog like a trashcan', the series taps into pet owner guilt and encourages them to shell out for some top-quality dog food.
32. SANCCOB
Ad agency McMillan encouraged animation lovers to rediscover the child inside with this print ad campaign promoting the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF). Each of the five print ads features a gorgeous illustration and the tagline 'Get in touch with your inner child'. Some of the drawings contain mature content (see the full set here) but the cartoon-style characters and graphics maintain a fun, tongue-in-cheek vibe.
33. Wacom Bamboo
To promote design tablet king Wacom's Bamboo series, art director and illustrator Maria Molina developed this set of prints under the tagline 'Creativity has no boundaries'. The campaign includes three illustrations, each featuring various design tools with a twist that adds extra Inspector Gadget-style functionality. Bright colours, minimal text and simple graphics work perfectly together in this campaign.
34. Holes
This hard-hitting print ad campaigning against gun violence comes from advertising and marketing agency Grey New York. The ads feature a single bullet target affecting three humans (including a small baby), and call for an update to the USA's antiquated gun laws. The ad, commissioned by non-profit organisation States United to Prevent Gun Violence, features the tagline 'Bullets leave bigger holes than you think'.
35. SMS mistype
We all know the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving. But we really like the simple but clever way ad agency Gitam BBDO points out the facts in this road safety message from car manufacturer Opel. The cool print has a black background, replicating a phone while at the same time making the white box of text all the more prominent. It's a simple but really effective concept.
36. diaTribe
Healthcare agency Area 23 doesn't pull any punches in this campaign for diaTribe Foundation. The series, with the tagline 'Don't let diabetes be his/her downfall', aims to raise awareness about how childhood habits can lead to diabetes later in life. Two not-so-subtle illustrations capture a young boy falling directly from his fast food lunch into a hospital chair, and a little girl late night fridge raid landing her in a waiting hospital bed.
37. Who will inherit your greatest wealth?
How do you impress on the general public the value of organ donation? McCann Health skipped over any emotional angles and appealed to the general public's materialistic side in this series of print adverts for a Brazilian hospital. The images show different organs reimagined as precious objects, and ask the question: Who will inherit your greatest wealth?
38. Schusev State Museum of Architecture
This beautiful illustration of St Basil's church in Moscow was created by ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi to promote the information available at the Schusev State Museum of Architecture. The campaign features a series of photographs of famous Russian landmarks, all of which are continued beneath ground (or water) level, and feature the tagline 'Discover the full story'. The stunning imagery is the thing that really sells this campaign.
39. One Accident is Enough
When DDB was tasked with promoting Volkswagen's Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, it responded by seeing the humour in the situation. This series of print ads each captures a series of accidents and asks readers to 'stop the chain'. Who doesn't enjoy seeing a man crashing his bike into a tree, upsetting a bees' nest in its branches, and being chased by those bees into a crocodile-infested river? Subtle details in these ads encourage viewers to stop and engage with the images for longer than they might usually.
40. Flipped
Beard hair just doesn't get the same kind of attention as head hair. Mandevu aims to change all that with its range of 'haircare for beards'. Ad agency Creative Y&R put together a series of adverts that flip the model's facial features, putting his beard on his head while his head hair becomes his beard. The unusualness of the image instantly captures the viewer's attention.
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A successful print ad has to be a multi-layered thing, and these days, social media is a big a part of the process for the more traditional medium. But sometimes, a perfectly executed print ad, mixing the right words with the perfect picture, can make just as big an impact as the slickest, most modern digital onslaught – as these examples prove.
Here, we've pulled together the most impressive, funny, controversial, hard-hitting and downright brilliant print adverts around. Read on for a masterclass in promoting your brand through print.
01. Children can be scary
The importance of safe sex can be a tricky topic to address, but DDB Mozambique took a humorous route with this print ad for Lirandzo condoms. The designs feature famously terrifying youngsters from well-known horror stories, including the creepy twins from The Shining, and The Ring's goosebump-inducing Samara. Would you want one of these guys living in your house?
02. IKEA iDealisk
The previous model may have been likened to a trash can, but the when Apple unveiled its new Mac Pro in June 2019, the design drew unkind comparisons of its own: there was something decidedly cheese grater-ish about it. IKEA Bulgaria jumped on the discussion immediately, and within a few days it had released this killer ad. Created by advertising studio The Smarts, the design takes a bite out of Apple with its cheeky tagline and clever lower-case 'i' on the product name.
03. Breakfast means breakfast
Popular yeasty spreadable, Marmite, has carved out an admirable little niche for itself as shorthand for anything that polarises opinion. And over the last couple of years there's been nothing quite so Marmitey in the UK as the result of a certain referendum, so this recent ad, created by Oliver's in-house team at Unilever, feels kind of inevitable. Well played, Marmite. Too soon, but well played.
04. Copywriter needed
There's nothing particularly new about using pictograms to spell out a message in an advert, but we love the twist behind this one. It's a recruitment ad for a copywriter put out by RBH, and the illustrated pictograms spell out 'Copywriter needed', with the ad going on to state that, 'The pictures people have taken over. We need a words person.'
05. You eat what they eat
The amount of plastic being dumped in the ocean is so far beyond what we can comprehend that it doesn't bear thinking about. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't, as the team at German advertising company Ogilvy highlight with this campaign for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS), an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organisation. The print ad campaign depicts a number of different fish, misshapen by various plastic objects, with the tagline 'You eat what they eat'. The ad goes on to encourage viewers to help clean up our oceans by donating to Sea Shepherd.
06. Open all night
Love or hate the fast food chain, McDonald's knows just how to get a great print ad campaign put together. This offering comes from the team at Leo Burnett, who followed the modern and minimal aesthetics of McDonald's communication with this striking visual. In a clever use of illustration, the iconic 'M' becomes lights in the night, sending viewers the message that no matter what time they want to visit, even in the middle of the night, McDonald's is open for business.
07. Where there is one, there are more
Boeker Public Health is a major pest management and food safety company based in the Middle East. JWT Dubai created these beautiful-but-gross print ads based on the idea that when it comes to pests, if there's one, there will be more. The agency focused on replicated an authentic Russian Matryoshka doll aesthetic, first painting each design onto a wooden surface, then mapping these designs onto a 3D rendering of a doll. The project picked up multiple awards.
08. Piknic Électronik
This long-running print ad campaign can be found on the streets and subway stations of Montreal, promoting an all-day electronic music festival that is held every Sunday in a park throughout the summer. The adverts feature bright, poppy photography combining fruits with musical equipment; a simple concept that effectively captures the idea of 'fresh sounds'. Ethos, the studio behind the campaign, created the images by photographing real objects that had been hand-painted in different colours.
09. A Better Job is Waiting
Created by Joe Public United, this print campaign for a job portal aims to motivate people to stop slogging it out in a job they don't like. Deftly retouched photos show bored workers at their desks, sat still for so long mould has started to grow on their bodies, or spiders have set up their webs on them.
10. Lickin' chicken
If there's one thing we all know about KFC, it's that it's finger-lickin' good, and it's this irrefutable fact that's inspired this series of frankly unsettling print ads. In them, everyday objects suddenly sprout mouths wherever your fingers might touch them, in the hope of licking off a little of the Colonel's chickeny goodness. It's the work of Zane Zhou, along with LamanoStudio in Chile. Thanks for tonight's nightmares, guys.
11. Kiss with Pride
It's been over 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in England and Wales, but today it's still illegal in 72 countries around the world – and punishable by death in eight. To highlight this, Absolut, in collaboration with LGBTQ charity Stonewall and BBH London, created this series featuring close-up shots of same-sex kisses, with many of the subjects coming from the countries where these kisses could land them in prison, or worse.
12. Pass the Heinz
If these clever adverts for Heinz look kind of familiar, it's with good reason. They originally featured in an episode of Mad Men where Don Draper tried to pitch a series of ads showing food that goes great with ketchup, but without the ketchup itself visible. Draper argued that people would fill in the gaps for themselves and create a stronger association in their mind, but Heinz wasn't going for it. In real life, however, the company's on board with the idea, with DAVID Miami, rolling out these near-exact reproductions of Draper's pitch.
13. Flame grilled
Burger King prides itself on flame-grilling its burgers rather than frying them, but we all know how fire can misbehave if you don't keep a close eye on it, right? Burger King holds the record for the most restaurants that have burned down since 1954, and that's the brilliant angle seized by DAVID Miami in one of its many innovative campaigns for the company, using genuine photos of blazing BKs to emphasise how it cooks its burgers.
14. FCK
In spring 2018, the unthinkable happened. KFC ran out of chicken. Thanks to problems with a new distributors, the Colonel ended up temporarily closing most of its 900 UK restaurants. KFC handled it like a true pro, putting its hands up and accepting responsibility, and bringing in Mother London to create a print ad apology that instantly went viral. It even picked up a Wood D&AD Pencil in writing for advertising. Check out more companies that have mastered the art of saying sorry (or not) in our roundup of the good, the bad, and the WTF of brand apologies.
15. Pee on this ad
Usually, if someone wants to wee on your advert, it's not a good sign. However, Ikea actively encouraged it in this crib advert, which doubles up as a pregnancy test. If the result was positive, the retailer would offer the mum-to-be a half-price crib, shaving pounds off the several thousand they'll be shelling out for their upcoming bundle of joy. To create this ad, agency Åkestam Holst worked in partnership with material technology company Mercene Labs.
16. Delta Dating Wall
According to Delta, world travellers are more likely to attract right swipes on Tinder, but what if you can't afford to go away to snap that perfect profile pic? That's what Delta – along with Wieden+Kennedy New York and Colossal Media – addresses with the Delta Dating Wall, an epic print advert in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, featuring exotic backdrops that you can stand against for a selfie, instantly making you a lot more windswept and interesting.
17. Random cabbage
Wieden+Kennedy London was tasked with raising the profile of Chambord among a target audience of women aged 24-35. It used the campaign to push back against the pressure on women to conform to certain rules with its 'Because No Reason' tagline that encourages people to do what they like, just because they like it.
18. Ridiculous possibilities
You never know what you'll find when you go shopping in TK Maxx, and the spontaneous, surprising nature of the shopping experience in this designer discount shop is brought to the fore by this campaign emphasising the 'ridiculous possibilities' that lie inside. It's the work of Wieden+Kennedy, with other examples highlighted including smartly dressed women scaling the side of a building on a rope made of silk scarves, and a biker doing ballet.
19. See what you want to see
This print ad campaign was created by Leo Burnett France, and plays on the idea that with Jeep, you can go wherever you like and 'see what you want to see'. Each ad features an image of an animal, which, when turned upside down, turns into another creature from the other side of the world: the giraffe becomes a penguin, the elephant a swan and the doe a sea-lion.
20. Save paper
It's a bold move for a company that has built itself on selling paper books. When Penguin needed to push its audiobook offering, Miami Ad School decided to tackle the eco issues of paper production head-on. The intricate illustration in the bark is a lovely touch.
21. Take a breath
Ogilvy once again proves itself as a print advertisement master, this time in a campaign for allergy medicine. Simple yet effective colours and a smart illustration trick – using the silhouette of common allergens to 'block' the figure's nose – make this an ad that pops from the page.
22. Sticky ad
Ogilvy is known for creating some of the best print advertisements around the world. This is just another example of its brilliant work. Created for Fevikwik Instant Adhesive, it's one of a three-part print advertisement series that uses clever illustration and a monochrome colour scheme to its fullest potential.
23. We are made of rock
Created by DLV BBDO in Milan, Italy, the simple execution of this print advertisement works wonders for music magazine Rolling Stone. A cool image paired with a brilliant tag line ('We are made of rock') capture the brand's attitudes, product and ethos effortlessly. Using a signature-like handwriting fontalso ties in with the rock star aesthetic.
24. Yoga for your back
Created by Israel-based advertising agency McCann, this print ad for Ashtanga Yoga homes is on the benefits of yoga. In it, the bones of the spine are transformed into a snake; a concept that also deftly captures the idea that yoga will bring you a super-flexible back. The tagline 'Before your back attacks you, Ashtanga Yoga at the Garage fitness club', drives the point home.
by Creative Bloq Staff
How to Design a Brochure That Actually Gets Used
We all know that direct mail is incredibly popular. Study after study proves that people love to receive relevant, attractive, and personalized mail. Brochures are a versatile solution to your direct mail needs. They are compact, can be stacked in offices or passed out by hand, act as self-mailers, and hold a ton of information. A beautiful brochure is the cornerstone of any marketing campaign but finding those perfect brochure colors can be difficult. Thankfully, by utilizing just 3 color combinations, you can pull together a snappy new brochure design in no time!
The 3 color combination is popular with major companies because of its simple application and visual appeal. Using only a 3 color palette keeps you brochure on point and easy to design. You can also apply this design principle to a 3 color logo or other 3 color design for other direct mail materials or swag.
Know Your Objective
Before we delve into design, let's focus on your goals. What do you hope to accomplish with this brochure? What is your message? What impression do you want to create? What ultimate results do you want to achieve? By using these questions as your style guide, the design process will be effortless and your brochure will stay on message with your brand.
As always, consider your target audience when picturing your design. Is this brochure for your usual clientele or is it for a specific sub-group? What are their wants? Do they have any pain points? Design your pitch with your audience in mind and your work is half done already.
Your Brochure Color Scheme
The colors that you choose can significantly alter the effectiveness of your brochure. Colors can sooth, irritate, energize, infuriate, bolster, or boost, so choose yours carefully.
What Is Your Brand Personality?
When picking colors to represent your brand, select ones that match the mood of your company.
What does that mean? Well, does your company have branded colors? What color is your logo? If your company doesn't have branded colors, the you can use this exercise to get started. And if your company has a main branded color, then start with it and use our tutorial to update your look.
First write down an adjective that best describes your company. Is your company energetic? How about passionate? Rugged? Suave or strong? Intelligent or youthful?
Once you've written it down, compare your adjective to the chart shown here:
Find the word that most closely matches your word and the color associated with it. That color is going to be your main color.
Now, for your paired colors, you will be choosing from two complimentary colors and then a neutral. What is a complimentary color, you ask?
The Basics (A Very Quick Tutorial)
Basically, there are three types of color: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary colors are red, yellow, and blue; whereas secondary colors are the colors created when you blend the primary colors (in this case, orange, green, and purple). Tertiary colors are blends of primary and secondary colors and have two-word names (like red-orange, yellow-green, blue-purple)
Complimentary (sometimes called contrasting) colors are ones that are opposite of each other on the color wheel. An example would be red and green.
colors can also be categorized as warm or cool. Warm colors have red undertones, whereas cool colors have blue undertones. Warm colors can be welcoming and cool colors can be soothing. Matching colors that are warm or cool to the mood of your campaign can improve the appeal of your brochures.
Now, back to your choices. Let's say for example that the word that you picked for your company was 'enthusiastic', and so you chose orange as your main color (a very popular choice by the way!)
To find your complimentary colors, take another look at the color wheel in The Basics (A Very Quick Tutorial) section. Remember, the complimentary colors are directly opposite the color that you choose. So, in this case, your contrasting colors will be blue-green, blue, or blue-violet.
Well, that was easy! So, are we all done here? …no? Oh, right.
Remember those warm and cool colors? As you can see on that color wheel, the primary (red, yellow, blue) colors are in a triangle, so all of the blue colors end up on one side and all of the red colors end up on the other, with yellow and purple as sort of a DMZ. Cool on one side, warm on the other. Do you want a friendly and warm color scheme? Try orange and blue-violet. Or go cool and upbeat with orange and blue-green.
Finally, your choose your neutral color. Orange and blue will really POP but you don't want them to be too overwhelming and a neutral tone provides some visual relief. Neutrals are usually white, gray, or black, but you can pick a hue (a color that has white mixed in) that compliments your main color too.
Restrain Your Fonts
With so many choices available, it can be easy to get carried away. But you want to attract your audience, not overwhelm them. Pick something fun, funky, or even a more elaborate font, but save them for your banners or headlines. Balance them with more conservative fonts for the body of your material and remember to use a dark color over a light color or vice versa for your fonts.
With so many balls in the air, it can be easy to lose sight of your message. To stay on topic during the design process use your headlines as guidelines. Base them off of your goals to keep your objective in mind. Stay focused and remember your audience. Don't get bogged down in a slew of information. No matter how relevant the material, if it's boring your audience may lose interest. With that in mind, avoid long words and sentences and keep the acronyms to a minimum. Keep it short and sweet. Short sentences keep the momentum going. Remember, brevity is the soul of wit.
Keep your overall look on point by choosing visuals that share similar tones as your main or complimentary colors. Pick images that match your mood. Is your tone warm? Then think upbeat, smiling faces and sunshine. Did you go cool? Then go confident, professional, or edgy. And always remember, if it doesn't enhance your brand, cut it loose.
Even when you are on a budget, investing in quality materials is a must. Thin, flimsy, or cheap feeling paper and weak inks can negatively impact the appeal of your brochure and degrade the value of your message. Psychologically, if your customer thinks that you have put a lot of time and effort (and money) into your presentation, then the information must be that much more important. Appeal to their sense of worth and give your brochure some weight. Even a small increase to a heavier bonded weight of card stock will add gravitas to your brochure and your message.
Why does tone of voice always get forgotten in a rebrand?
It's hard to write for brands without sounding forced, argues Rob Mitchell, co-founder at copywriting agency We All Need Words — most brands give up altogether and let the design carry everything. But, done well, words can make a new visual identity work twice as hard.
A good rebrand always gets press: colour palettes, typefaces and graphics are pored over; brand stories are told; concepts explained; photos beautifully shot. But the words? They never seem to attract the same attention.
We get a lot of briefs that begin with: "We've just gone through a rebrand, and we're really happy with it, but the tone of voice is the missing piece." Poor old words, always playing catch-up while the visual identity basks in the limelight's fuzzy glow.
When words are in the picture (so to speak), they're too often a tick-box exercise – a page or two in a guideline, if that. While there's lots to read about kerning and exclusion zones, no one knows what to write in the "headline goes here" gap or in the body copy text, instead of lorem ipsum.
The Scouts' head of creative, Kevin Yeates, spotted this shortly after the organisation launched its rebrand last year, completed by design studio NotOnSunday. The new brand looks great: a bright palette with pops of colour, an updated, more stylised fleur-de-lis logo and great photography. But, as Yeates and his team told us, it was hard to write about the Skills for Life strategy behind the brand without putting 'Skills for Life' everywhere. And that's a warning sign. When you're writing the same phrases or key messages over and over, something's not quite right.
And so it was with Scouts. After NotOnSunday's modern and sparky rebrand, it was clear the words needed more love because now they had nowhere to hide. We started by looking at how to bring Skills for Life to, well, life. The strategy is all about the things young people learn at Scouts, which they can use later in life: determination, motivation and communication, for instance. The trouble with all these '-tions' is that you can soon sound like you're writing a CV.
Simply swapping lofty words like 'resilience' for more everyday phrases like 'try, try again', writing about down-to-earth things ('jump in… get muddy') and real places ('a patch of tarmac') makes a big difference. And paired with more surprising photos – in cities, for example, rather than up mountains – it shows a different side to Scouts. The design was already doing a good job of making Scouts feel more modern, but it needed words to fill in the gaps to show why and how it's doing this.
Tone of voice sounds simple. It's not. As anyone who creates anything for a living knows, things only look simple after you've cracked them. It takes a lot of effort – via a bunch of false starts, edits and cul-de-sacs – to get to the point where you can't see that effort. And to make sure whatever you write doesn't feel tryhard.
We know design studios worry about this too and it leads to what we call 'Innocent-phobia' (although we'll stand up for Innocent every time – what they do is hard and they're good at it). But it means that tone of voice quickly becomes a black-and-white choice between writing like an Innocent-wannabe or saying nothing. Too often, the words are left out altogether.
For bigger organisations, a key messages mindset is the biggest hurdle. A worrying number of briefs still come our way that start with: "We've got a tone of voice, but we need help putting it into practice." Translation: we've got some key messages or a few nice-sounding principles like 'confident but not arrogant', but we still don't know what to write. As a brand-writing agency, we've never seen a well-written key message in our lives.
Key messages don't make a tone of voice. The hard part of any tone of voice project is finding a lateral way to put all the brand stuff into words. Good designers wouldn't plaster pictures of people doing yoga everywhere for a wellbeing brand. They'd think about the visual cues that could get that idea across more subtly. Tone of voice should do the same. It's a thinking job as much as it is a writing one. A tone should support and build on the design, not over-explain it. Skills for Life was our starting point for Scouts. Our job was to find ways to get that across without spelling it out.
Tone of voice shouldn't be cheesy, it shouldn't take a brand's strategy and hit people over the head with it, and it should never be a copy-and-pasted hashtag here, there and everywhere. And it doesn't have to be. Done well, a good tone works with – and opens up – a brand's identity to help it stand out. It's time visual identities budged up a bit to share some of that rebrand limelight with their wordy cousins.
written by – Rob Mitchell
A peep into the world of digital printing to discover its benefits
We are living in a digital age where speed makes all the difference. It is evident in the area of printing technology, too that has now become much speedier by adapting digital printing. Digital printing provides a quick turnaround that makes it possible to meet stiff deadlines with high-quality work and gives an edge to businesses in meeting competition. Among all types of printing like – Offset Lithography, Flexography, Screen printing, letterpress, gravure, and others, digital Printing is the most modern method of printing. It prints electronic files that conveniently meet the high standards of quality for commercial purposes.
Printing used to be a multi-step process, and specific printing techniques were necessary for specific applications. For example, for multi-color printing offset technology is most suited for superior quality and mass production, but for printing text, only letterpress printing is a viable option. Digital printing has simplified the printing process. It consists of a single step process of creating the artwork on a computer and then printing it directly on the material of your choice as done by Superior Resource Printing & Graphics.
The modality of digital printing
Graphic designers and artists create the artwork for printing on computers in the form of files in various formats PDF, PSD, TIFF, and others. For delivering high-quality print capable of capturing a massive amount of minute details but having smaller order quantity digital printing is the best choice. Unlike traditional printing that have several pre-printing preparative stages, Digital printing is straightforward and converts the digital documents file into the printed product in a single step. It eliminates the use of film plates and photo chemicals that make printing a hazardous and messy process.
Stages in digital printing
The first step involves the creation of a computer file containing the artwork comprising of a clean and sharp image of high resolution according to the size of print required.
In the next step, crop marks and bleed are incorporated in the image depending on the need. Crop marks create the boundary of the image that appears in print. Bleed is the process of trimming the image to ensure that there are no edges left unprinted in the trimmed document.
The name of the next stage is Imposition, which consists of ensuring the right paper size for printing so that there is an optimal use of paper without any wastage.
Converting the artwork file into printable format is the last step before printing. The file must be in PDF, BMP, JPEG, GIF or TIFF format to make it compatible for the digital printers. Which format would be suitable depends on the software used for printing.
More choices and cost-effective
The printing industry is on a high with the advent of digital printing technology that has created a new paradigm for the industry. Compared to flexographic printing and offset printing, it provides more features, flexibility, and choices. It also gives high speed that helps to meet the high demands of commercial production efficiently. It meets customer expectations to the fullest by producing accurate and up to date print quality at a very reasonable cost. Those who are looking for high quality, short-run color printing for fast delivery, which is cost-effective, too will find digital printing most suited.
The process of digital printing is very fast as the method involves printing directly from the file to the printer without the involvement of any intermediate stages, which makes the process very fast. Digital printing happens just at the click of a mouse as the printing software ensures the transfer of the image to the printer to produce the print on paper or any other media.
Digital prints are of high quality that keeps improving as the technology is evolving very fast. Over recent years, there has been a significant improvement in the quality of digital prints. The quality of the digital print is not only at par with traditional offset or lithographic printing but often superior to it. Some specific processes of digital printing like the Liquid Electronic Process or LEP, is a notch above the other digital printing technologies.
Cheaper printing
Digital printing has made high-quality print products more affordable and brought it within reach of those who cannot spend too much. The earlier printing technology of offset printing was quite costly, which only large companies could afford. Moreover, it required a large printing quantity to achieve cost moderation to keep the price low. However, digital printing does not have any quantity limitation because it is possible to print even a hundred pieces at quite a low cost.
Digital printing is very versatile can use a wide variety of 3000 certified substrates for producing the print starting from metallics and going up to synthetics.
By – RJ Frometa
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Frankly, I wasn't swept into hysterical hype from the latest trailer, and I appreciate that somehow? I have returned to it several times since, picking up different earworms, design elements etc. It's definitely a trailer done right - without dropping too much detail, piquing curiosity instead of overriding it with answers. Idk, I just feel like it's a marked improvement from the handling of XV. Looking forward to next summer.
I found a cool thread on Twitter that gave a thoughtful look at Yoshida's answer to the diversity question.
I'm not surprised. FFXIV's Y'shtola has been whitewashed with her redesign. Her skin is considerably lighter, and Yoshida's response to that controversy has been similarly weak. If I recall correctly, he stated her skin got lighter as a result of staying away from the sun, which made no sense to me. The interviewer stated that there are cultural differences between America and Japan when it came to colorism. Yoshida defended himself saying he's a PoC too and experienced racism. While I absolutely agree with Yoshida on that, it seems he's not really trying to understand why people are upset: Japan has an issue with colorism and characters are frequently whitewashed in general.
So with his response about FFXVI, I was not surprised at all. I respect Yoshida greatly when it comes to his contribution to XIV and XVI. He genuinely cares about both of these games and I can speak on the high quality of XIV. But his understanding and handling of this is not the greatest.
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To be honest, I think this is a calculated move from Square-Enix. Everyone wants to talk about it and they do not have to pay for promotion.
AegisXIII said:
I'm a bit confused as to what you mean. Are you saying Yoshida addressed race issues for publicity?
Not him personally, but the marketing team could have requested IGN to ask the question.
I don't understand the discussion at all. Arab people aren't also included although they reigned over Spain and Portugal for nearly 1000 years. And nobody's complaining.
I don't care about representation in a video game and this shouldn't be the main factor to judge about the quality of game that is taking place in a white dominated area.
NoWay said:
I mean... it's fine if you don't care. But representing POC has been an issue for the Final Fantasy franchise. Notice how you cannot recall any other black characters besides Barrett, Sazh, and Fran? People care about that stuff and it makes sense for them to want it in here. I also don't think "it was a white dominated country!!" is a good idea considering how it's a fantasy game with dragons and summons. House of the Dragon is a high-fantasy show that implemented black characters, and not only did it make sense with the lore, but it also helped distinguish a bloodline of people who look very similar to eachother.
Personally, I will still get the game and possibly enjoy it. But I don't believe Yoshida's defense was a good one and people are allowed to criticize it. Colorism is a serious issue in East Asian countries, especially Japan, and that unfortunately also projects onto anime and video game designs. White skin is seen as beautiful and youthful, while dark skin is seen as poor and dirty.
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Bufferino said:
Colorism is a serious issue in East Asian countries, especially Japan, and that unfortunately also projects onto anime and video game designs. White skin is seen as beautiful and youthful, while dark skin is seen as poor and dirty.
I do not know enough about Japan society, so pardon my question which might sound a bit provocative, but when you say this is a serious issue: do Japanese people think this is an issue or do we assume it is because they are not doing it enough?
IN Japan? I don't know. But I know for sure that white skin is very much valued there and darker skin is not considered desirable. I may be exaggerating when I say it's a serious issue, but possibly only for me because I consider colorism to be an issue. To my limited knowledge and judging Yoshida's comments, they don't seem to think too much on it.
Edit: I should also mention that darker-skinned people, especially black people, are considered less attractive in many East Asian countries and even scary. And I believe it's so deeply ingrained into their culture at this point.
To be honest, my opinion on this topic is mixed. I see the reasons why you think this way of crafting media is outdated, but I do not believe that it is a good idea to view Japanese society with the lens of western values.
For example, Japan has 0.02% of black people. That's 25'000 for a country of 125'000'000 inhabitants. It seems logical that they are less present in Japanese media than in the US, due to their numerical inferiority. I wouldn't blame you if you were to write a story where none of your characters are from the minority region of my country. It's the Romansh in Switzerland. You didn't know? That's exactly my point! 😆
Each culture has its own big social issues that comes from its history. And they vary a lot. Eastern cultures also have their own social fights to have, but we should not try to push our issues on them.
Also, I feel that with the recent selling of western studios, Square-Enix is moving to more traditional japanese storytelling, because that's what makes sense for them on the business side. That's why I am very curious about how well Forspoken will perform as this game has heavy western roots in it (the dialogues and the openworld design mostly). I feel that with this game, Square-Enix is testing the western audience reaction.
You will probably don't agree with a lot of the things I just said 😅, so feel free to contradict me if you have a different opinion. I am always happy to hear different viewpoints.
Except the amount of black people in Japan is irrelevant to my point, unless you want to count the prejudice they face when it comes to their skin color, which there is a lot. There is a shitton of antiblackness in the world and that unfortunately includes many East Asian beauty standards. It's not pushing any issue, it's a fact that dark skin is seen as poor and dirty, meanwhile white skin is heavily valued as a beauty standard. It's literally the same here in the US. We have a lot of black people, but beauty standards in the US are very eurocentric and we value lighter skin a lot, too. It's simply antiblackness and colorism that exists in almost EVERY culture, ever. Let me use your logic for a second. I'm Jamaican. Would I accuse someone claiming that Jamaica is a homophobic af country of "viewing it through western lens"? No, I'd agree with them because Jamaica is homophobic as hell. It is what it is.
And this brings me back to an earlier point: I wouldn't have given a shit if Yoshida just had glossed over the race issue overall and refused to address it. But he *did* and it's a bad explanation, so it's fair to criticize it. Also, white people are way more prominent in Japanese media than black people ever will be. Notice how a bunch of European-inspired stories in anime or Final Fantasy games just have a bunch of white people? Black people have existed everywhere, yet they're nowhere to be seen. The only prominent black woman I can recall in anime is Michiko from Michiko & Hatchin.
I have no bias or negative view on Japan or Japanese people. I enjoy their culture quite a lot and I admit I can't comment on many things because I do not live there. I'm just calling their societial beauty standards colorist because it is. Y'shtola has been whitewashed, 2P has been whitewashed, characters in Nier Replicant have been whitewashed, and many, many more. Hell, in FF14 there is an entire country full of brown/black people and it's based on heavily Middle Eastern PoC culture. Wanna know who the prominent character from that country was? A light-skinned woman with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Hell, in FF14 there is an entire country full of brown/black people and it's based on heavily Middle Eastern PoC culture. Wanna know who the prominent character from that country was? A light-skinned woman with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Not just prominent character; the leader and moral compass of said people—whereas the actual POC former rebel hero/leader is presented as irrational, disproportionately violent, and consumed by rage. I enjoyed Stormblood, but this shit drove me up the wall. It really undercut the expansion's otherwise reasonably impactful anti-imperialist tone. It was a patronizing and nonsensical narrative decision. Like at that point it exceeds just being an issue of representation, it seriously detracts from the meaning and delivery of the story it's trying to tell. I'm stoked as hell for FFXVI, but I really hope, at the very least, it avoids this kind of tone-deaf crap.
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bambii said:
EXACTLY! Like Raubahn was seriously right there. He already had so much story, but they focused so much on Lyse instead of the actual dark-skinned Ala Mhigan man.
And this brings me back to an earlier point: I wouldn't have given a shit if Yoshida just had glossed over the race issue overall and refused to address it. But he *did* and it's a bad explanation, so it's fair to criticize it.
Here I clearly agree with you. He should have simply refused to talk about it.
Wanna know who the prominent character from that country was? A light-skinned woman with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Unfortunately I haven't played FFXIV to judge. But from what you are explaining, it would have bothered me as well.
New trailer debuted at the Game Awards and It's awesome. I'm warming up to story's setting. Pun not intended.
The timeskip aspect became appealing after FF15. I'm hoping we do get more stages with young Clive than just the early part of the game.
FFXVI English Voice Actors and Cid Revealed
Shortly after the release date reveal, more details appeared about the FFXVI English voice actors, Cid, and Torgal the dog.
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Characters described and voice cast given.
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It's looking really good, as expected. Waiting to see if the Collector's Edition comes down to Australia when things go live this week (no retailers are claiming it as their exclusive) otherwise I'll bite the bullet on the $160AUD edition with the map and the steelbook from JB HiFi.
After loving the Forspoken demo, I'm raring to go with two big Square Enix releases next year. If they somehow get Rebirth in the 2023 part of "winter" then hooooo boy.
If they somehow get Rebirth in the 2023 part of "winter" then hooooo boy.
It would be an incredible year for sure.
Just not for me, because who knows if I'll have a PS5 by then, but nonetheless!
This bumper definitely got my blood pumping. It looks so amazing, and yet, I'm glad we've only been shown as much til now. I'll be preordering this regardless of whether I can play it at launch or not. I do wish the CE came with a Play Arts Kai like XV and VII:R - mostly because I want to see the line thriving and giving love to a non-VII numbered FF game.
I would like to see the guest / party members be playable whenever they make appearances, as the boys were post-XV patches. Hopefully, the "good boy" will be a part of that, plz. i0i
PS5 stock hasn't improved overseas?
We just started to have more PS5 drops on online store fronts and stores have put them on shelves (though I imagine not for long). I'm in a PS5 Aus group and there's constant posts about how an EB or a JB have 10 consoles in the back room.
I'm hoping you're able to get one! It's been a great console for the games that have taken advantage of it.


You might get one in a few days? I'm from Australia it may be different for you if you live somewhere else. Just keep hoping and soon enough you will get an email.
Uhh. Won't you have to pay import duty to customs in your country? Do check about that with your friend.
I'm not too sure how the Import Duty tax works... Can you give me a run through on how i can pay it or some sort of guidance?
Ordered mine at the same time (Jun 15) and also got a shipping notification (for delivery to Florida).
Ordered mine June 16, mine is on the way too! Hurrah!
Aye fellas! Ordered mine on June 27 and got the shipping notification just now.
Hoping that they'll have enough to fill the July drop too. It might be the case since it was about 1000 units.
My assumption is by delivery location radius. The closer ones get it first or something like that?
Ordered on June 19th, got my email! Shipping to Florida.
Na. Shipping it to cousin's in CA.
My heart dropped so hard... I saw this and thought that it was a notification for me on the timeline, similarly to what Facebook does :'(. Congrats though! I got mine on June 21st, so hopefully I'll get an email soon!
Oh no worries! I just saw it and was like... WOOOO!!
Guess you are right. I joined july 15 and received no news. I am in NL.
I spoke too soon. Shipping Labels created but actual shipment is yet to move. So yea. We wait some more.
Aye guys! The cans were delivered yesterday. Hope the storks delivered your babies too! Cheers.


Back in the middle of August I wrote an article about the Rolling Acres Mall in Akron, Ohio, as part of our ongoing engagement with Akron and its residents. My goal was to set up a conversation about where community wealth comes from, how cities become stronger, and how Akron is poised for a renaissance of prosperity, if they can recognize the opportunity.
My approach sought to first empathize with the notion that nobody gives a damn about Akron, at least nobody outside of Akron. In my conversations and interactions with Akron residents, both on the ground there and online, that's been a common theme. It's the theme of the underdog. The forgotten. We have that here in my hometown as well.
In a panel discussion at New York University last year, when I asked a bunch of Wall Street-funded mall developers about Rolling Acres, one of them said, "Nobody gives a #&%! about Akron." Certainly, Wall Street doesn't, at least not in any high-end investment kind of way.
Yet while I care about Akron a lot—the city, the people, their story all motivate me deeply—somehow not giving a #&%! about Akron was a statement attributed to me, personally, at least in some quarters. I'm not sure how you get that out of the article I wrote, and I have been kind of paralyzed by it.
That's because empathizing with the notion that Akron is, for the most part, on its own was an introduction to a broader conversation, one that our work there has been building up to. That conversation both forgives past mistakes and seeks to refocus current efforts. It's a conversation that needs to happen, not only in Akron but in communities across North America.
Rolling Acres Mall was a mistake, just like the mall in my hometown—which I recently wrote about—was a mistake. It's the kind of mistake, however, that doesn't lend itself well to blame. We can't lay it at the feet of one person, one city council, or one bureaucracy. That's because we, as a general cultural consensus, were on board with the building of these malls. We thought they signaled prosperity. We were wrong.
And that's what makes that empty, collapsing box so painful to us. It was originally placed where it was to be prominent and visible, especially to people driving by. Now in decline, its visibility taunts us. Akron got their big empty box torn down; I don't know that we'll be able to do the same here.
There is a lot of anger here in my hometown. A lot of bitterness. I find the same thing in Akron, particularly among regular people. Social media brings it out, but it's there even without Facebook and Twitter. Atrophy creates disillusion and resentment, like having a chair pulled out from underneath you. At Thanksgiving dinner. In front of your closest friends and family.
A lot of destructive narratives come from this bitterness. I hear them here, repeated among the well-connected and the downtrodden alike. The people at City Hall are idiots. All developers are evil and they're going to screw us over. "Those people" are the ones messing things up; "they" lack basic human decency; "they "aren't like us.
As ugly as these sentiments can be, the people saying them are not wholly ugly. They are our neighbors and our partners in this community. We need them. And, truth be told, while they are not right, they are not completely wrong.
The lack of someone or something to blame does not mean there weren't mistakes. More importantly, it doesn't mean we get a pass from acknowledging our mistakes and learning from them. That lack of a reckoning fuels the bitterness. As painful as it might be—and the haters will make it really painful—I think we would be better off publicly coming to grips with what went wrong, what that has cost us, and how we can avoid repeating those mistakes.
For example, there is a hope and a wish here among many in my hometown to prop up the failing mall, to find a combination of subsidy and incentives to attract one of those lesser Wall Street-backed developers—the ones who don't give a #&%! about an old railroad/mill town in Central Minnesota—to come here and show us some love.
Doing so would signal to many that those in charge are on the job, that they are doing whatever it takes to bring this city back. Ribbon cuttings and golden shovel ceremonies would get positive press coverage. We would talk about all the jobs and how this is a huge deal for the community. At the very least, getting rid of the visual blight would make everyone around here feel a whole lot better about things. I understand all this in a deep and intimate way.
Yet it doesn't change the fact constructing the mall back in the 1980s was a mistake. A huge mistake. It was part of a series of policies that destroyed the economic ecosystem of our downtown. As the downtown became less of a destination for people in the community, neighborhood disinvestment followed. We spent millions playing that game—taking out sidewalks and widening streets in the belief that we could make the city more attractive by making it less like a city—and now we're overwhelmed with maintenance obligations, expenses that weren't remotely covered by the tax base that the new development created. From a policy standpoint, this was a disaster—and that's before the mall started to fail. Even with a moderately successful mall, we were going broke.
Can we acknowledge that? And if we did, would it change what our approach would be tomorrow?
Part of confronting the truth that we would be better off here in my hometown abandoning the mall rather than sinking yet more money into it is, without assigning blame, acknowledging a mistake of the past. Another part is embracing a more productive vision of the future, one where our capital investments go further, make us wealthier, and increase our real prosperity.
If our goal is to grow our tax base, there are ways to do that at lower cost and with less risk. Small amounts of property value appreciation over an entire neighborhood will grow the tax base more than a massive improvement in a single site. And it will do so in a way that helps more people—our neighbors and partners in the community—more directly. What does it take to have small, steady gains in property value throughout a neighborhood? Here's a hint: It looks more like basic maintenance than something that would involve a ribbon cutting.
The same goes for creating jobs. If our goal is to create jobs, adding one job to a thousand businesses is far better for everyone than trying to add one business with a thousand jobs. Again, this is gritty and often thankless work, the slow grind of many small steps taken in many different places, instead of the satisfying great leap forward in a single spot.
Last week I shared my presentation from Baltimore's Old Goucher neighborhood. I'm going to be in Akron later this month to share this same concept there. We call it Neighborhoods First, and it illustrates a way to make low-risk, wealth-building investments in a community while also improving the quality of life. I'm hoping a good share of the couple thousand people we've connected with there make it out for that conversation. It's time for it.
After my August article on the Rolling Acres Mall came out, city officials in Akron informed me that they would no longer work with us. They called my article "grossly inaccurate and condescending." They canceled all the interviews we had lined up with them and indicated that they would not participate in any engagement with Strong Towns. That's not the outcome I was anticipating, and I've been really depressed about it, but I get it. This stuff is tough. Sometimes it's painful. Akron is another reminder of that.
The problems created by the style of development just keep piling on.
When it comes to the mall, reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated.


Join us for this library program on Saturday, November 16th at 2:00 pm. Dennis P. Bielewicz will present his background story leading up to the publication of Heroes in the Attic. Special focus will include the finding of Civil War related documents that fostered the will to research the military and personal stories of Hiram Seymour Hall and Benjamin S. Coffin. These men, college students, organized their student colleagues to leave college before graduation to train as volunteer soldiers at the beginning of the Civil War. Bielewicz will then detail their training, service in over twenty battles, their discharge from the military and the course that their adult lives took. Registration is required and begins 10/26. Please call 617-6181 to register.
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Netflix's "See You Yesterday" (2019) offers a different spin on time-travel tropes…
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Don't let the "Spy Kids"/Disney Channel-looking poster fool you..
Netflix's new film, "See You Yesterday" (2019) is a fresh take on sci-fi time-travel tropes that radically shifts gears into unexpectedly heavy social commentary… sort of a fusion of "Back To The Future" and producer Spike Lee's own "Do The Right Thing."
Expanded from director Stefan Bristol and cowriter Frederica Bailey's short film into a still-economical 84-minute running time, "See You Yesterday" never overstays its welcome, yet services its core characters well.
The Story.
****WORMHOLE-SIZED SPOILERS!****
Gotta get back in time…
Taking place in modern-day Brooklyn, high school science prodigies Claudette "CJ" Walker (Eden Duncan-Smith) and her best friend Sebastian Thomas (Dante Crichlow) have created a pair of portable backpack-based machines that can theoretically open 10-minute windows for traveling back in time a day or so. The film's opening sees the two kids taking their backpacked devices out for temporal test jumps. The machines sputter, fail and begin to spark. CJ is appropriately pissed, and she let's us know it.
Right off, you realize this is not some generic Disney Channel family flick…
The two high school geniuses' greatest ambitions at this point in the story are to impress the judges at the upcoming science expo and possibly earn scholarships into MIT or Morehouse. CJ also tries to avoid the unwanted advances of Puerto Rican science geek Eduardo (Jonathan Nieves) who is the closest thing this film has to a George McFly (an unlucky geek in love).
The dangers of time-travel…as taught by an expert.
As CJ debates her final grade with her science teacher, Mr. Lockhart (a very welcome cameo by "Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox), he tries to warn her about the inherent danger in developing a new technology without any forethought to its implications. Best line of this scene has Michael J. Fox muttering to himself, "Time travel…great Scott."
The teen time travelers emerge after temporally relocating in the garage…
Perfecting their devices, the two teens try again, choosing to go back in time one day to June 26, 2019. Things quickly go south as strong-headed CJ's temper gets the better of her. She interferes in an altercation at a mini-mart that her previous day's self had with an arrogant ex-boyfriend, resulting in his getting hit by a car and breaking his arm…that was something that didn't happen before. Grateful that no one was killed in this time-travel snafu, Sebastian warns CJ that it could've been a lot worse. With their 10 minute window closing, the two jump back to the present.
CJ has a moment with her older brother Calvin (Astro) in a scene that is a bit heavy on foreshadowing…
Days later, after a 4th of July cookout, CJ's older brother Calvin (Astro) and a friend are walking down Washington and Malcolm X boulevards when the police mistake them for suspects in a robbery at the same mini-mart where CJ had her incident with her ex. Calvin is brutally shot dead by a white cop. CJ and her entire family are devastated, and spontaneous protests against police brutality erupt all over the city in the name of the martyred Calvin.
As I said, this is not a Disney Channel flick…
Once again reminding us that "See You Yesterday" is not just fun and games…
After Calvin's funeral, CJ is grimly motivated to improve the design of the time machines; increasing their operating capacity and using them to take more ambitious trips of a week or more into the past… just long enough to prevent the shooting death of her brother. Sebastian tries to talk her out of it, but realizes that he can't. He offers to help, because he and CJ are best friends, and that's what friends do.
Eduardo holds the key to longer time-travel jumps for Sebastian and CJ…
The two quickly realize that the greater capacity they need rests in the ingenious quantum circuitboard developed by CJ's would-be paramour Eduardo. He offers to help the two in exchange for the promise of a date with CJ. She relents, and they proceed to use Eduardo's circuitboard, which is held in a "Pulp Fiction"-style briefcase (complete with its own theme music). As they prepare to jump, CJ reminds the unlucky Eduardo that if she and Sebastian succeed, her promise of a date will have never happened (ouch!).
CJ and Sebastian open another wormhole, jumping back before Calvin's murder. Unable to prevent it a second time, they re-tool their machines and try again, failing to take into account the dangers of encountering their past selves. Things rapidly escalate, which results in a reshuffling of the outcome, with one life tragically substituted for another.
Her ongoing mission. We will never know if she succeeds or fails…
Unable to accept this increasingly high butcher's bill that accompanies time travel, CJ determines to keep trying until things are set right… and that is where the story simply stops.
The Neverending Ending.
CJ discovers time travel in her family's Flatbush garage…
The ambiguous ending of CJ jumping towards an uncertain fate might frustrate those who want the whole thing wrapped up in a nice, tidy bow. Personally I prefer the ambiguous ending, because CJ's story has no end. Once you play god, how and where do you stop? She could be time-traveling right now, or 15 years from now, still trying to rewrite an ever-jumbling pile of wrongs. Not to mention that the kinds of injustices that CJ is attempting to rewrite cannot be fixed so easily.
Sebastian and CJ are proof that friendships can be as meaningful and deep as family.
Another aspect of the movie I enjoyed was the deep-but-platonic friendship between CJ and Sebastian. It's refreshing, as are their perspectives as genius teens of color in modern-day Flatbush. More films like this, please!
Time Travel Tribute.
Michael J. Fox learns of the dangers of screwing with time in "Back To The Future 2" (1989).
There are, of course, nods to "Back To The Future"… the most obvious being Michael J. Fox's surprise cameo as Mr. Lockhart. There is also CJ's brother's name "Calvin," after "Calvin Klein," the famed fashion designer whose name became Marty McFly's alias in 1955. In both films, family is critical to the story, as is the danger of losing one's temper. CJ's short fuse reminds me of Marty McFly's "Nobody calls me chicken" character tic from "Back To The Future 2." The potential tragedy of time travel (the murders of George McFly & Calvin) is something the two films share as well.
Making the film's time travel devices limited in their temporal range is a nice way to cheat the usual expenses of a time-travel movie. "See You Yesterday" doesn't need to redress its New York locations in expensive period decor, digital matte paintings or even seasonal changes. As Sebastian jokes after their first jump back in time, "Wow…this street looks just like it did yesterday."
"See You Yesterday" is to "Back to the Future" what Spike Lee's "Tales From The Hood" (1995) was to the 1970s Amicus anthology horror films; an homage told with a new social awareness it might not otherwise have if it were a straight remake.
Summing It Up.
Spike Lee and Ossie Davis in 1989's should've been Best Picture, "Do The Right Thing." "See You Yesterday" owes as much to harder edged films like this as it does to science fiction.
"See You Yesterday" is the reason Netflix original movies exist. If it were released to multiplexes, it would be painfully hard to market. Some moviegoers might assume it was some kind of urban reimagining of "Back To The Future," which would be a mistake. Producer Spike Lee's name might lead others to think it's a meditation on cultural identity, and that wouldn't be entirely accurate, either.
"See You Yesterday" doesn't really conform to one specific tone or genre, and that spirit of nonconformity is part of the film's unique charm.
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One of our all-time favorite television shows was AMC's "Mad Men." There's just something in the dialogue and aesthetic that kept us glued to our seat episode after episode, season after season. The show was full of great characters with plenty to say about life and living.
But although the characters were as complex as in any time period, the show took place in a simpler time when no one locked their doors. At best, security seemed to be an afterthought in the posh advertising business world of 1960s New York.
It's hard to imagine, really.
All that beautiful mid-century furniture and artwork just sitting there unprotected behind unlocked Art Deco doors. All those million-dollar ad ideas in unlocked offices, waiting to be harvested by thieves kicking back in those fantastic Eames executive chairs.
As much as we love the old-fashioned style and aesthetic of "Mad Men," no one likes an old-fashioned approach to network security. Luckily, there are professionals who specialize in the latest approach to keeping your data and networks safe.
Here are four quotes from "Mad Men" that demonstrate how managed service providers can keep your network secure so your business can go on achieving great things.
MSPs are equipped and ready to test your network's security for vulnerabilities. While you're hard at work serving your clients and mission statement, your MSP is periodically doing the same, scanning your network for vulnerabilities and breaches.
With proper testing, vulnerabilities won't become breaches, because they're shored up so the breaches never happen. There's nothing like the peace of mind that comes with avoiding problems before they start.
No network is 100% secure. That's just a reality of life in the cyberworld. In the event that tests reveal that your network has been compromised, MSPs are equipped to immediately set about the task of containing the breach. Small problems, when left unchecked, become huge ordeals.
Like, getting run over with a lawnmower at the office huge. A good MSP keeps them from ever spiraling out of control, so you can stay on top of the world where you belong.
Cybersecurity is a constantly rising threat. No sooner do you get your network prepared for the current threat than a new one evolves. Security is an MSP's full-time business. And like any capable business, they keep up with the latest trends in their industry.
Which means they stay versed in the latest threats and dangers to your network. Knowledge is power. By staying on top of evolving threats, an MSP evolves your network security to avoid them.
For some SMBs, their in-house network security may meet their needs. But many SMBs would be better off letting a managed services provider take the reins in overseeing network security. It's an individual choice that has to be made with the proper data and perspective.
But if you're not confident with your business's current approach, maybe it's time for a change. After all, times change, and good businesses change with them. Sometimes this means changing the conversation.


An hour southeast of Austin lies the city of Giddings. If you travel just outside of this small town, you'll find a ranch, 120 acres, with a small cabin built 40 years ago. What you will also find, if you're visiting in the spring, is fields filled with wildflowers. Orange ones, blue ones, yellow ones, green ones. An oasis, really. And a scene that cannot be adequately replicated regardless of how fancy you think your camera is.
Saturday, March 29th was a day that will never escape my mind. It was a dear friend's birthday, and a weekend getaway.
The drive to the ranch was a true test of self control. "I won't stop until I get there," I said to myself as I passed field after field of dense bluebonnet patches. Although I was armed with my camera and my dog, I knew better opportunities awaited me. It was going well, I was making good time, until I took a wrong turn. That was enough. I conceded to my inner desires. I stopped the car and sent Sid out into the field for a few photos!
It was worth it, I must admit. And only a few minutes later we had arrived at the ranch.
The land is owned by the family of my friend and previous roommate, his name is Davey. Davey greeted me at the gate. He pulled up in a Mule, a rugged off road vehicle designed to effortlessly traverse the land. He was followed by a couple of mutts, and a Shiba Inu.
He led me to the cabin. A small, but spacious structure built by his grandfather in the 70's. Sid and I received a warm embrace from the birthday girl, Holli, as well as two other friends, Will and Melissa.
We couldn't have asked for better weather for the weekend at the ranch. Once the rest of the ranch goers arrived, we had a few adult beverages, and made our way to the field a few hundred yards away.
The sight was majestic. We were greeted by a sea of blue flowers that appeared to float above the fertile earth. I remember comparing them to the stalactites that hang from cave ceilings, the ones that emit light.
Holli and Melissa took to wandering about in the field. Frolicking about like a couple of fairies in a Disney movie.
It wasn't long before the sun began to set.
A feeling of jubilation consumed us all; we grinned ear to ear. Everything and everyone was beautiful and perfect.
I wanted so badly for my camera to perform the magic necessary to accurately capture what I was experiencing. But to no avail. And with that I succeeded the beauty of the moment, set my camera down, and stared into the sky as the cool breeze flowed over my body.
The noises of the insects, the rustling of the trees and the laughter in the distance provided the soundtrack for this moment.
As the sun drifted below the horizon, the stars began to take it's place. But for a moment, both shared the sky, separated only by a gradient of clouds.
Several of us walked by to the cabin. I built a fire. Holli poked fun at my inner Boy Scout, watching as a meticulously manicured the pile of sticks in front of me. "That's a lot of smoke!" She said, implying I was doing it wrong.
Let me just tell you! I've built a fire or two in my day, and it was only a matter of time until the fire was raging (perfectly, if you ask me).
We sat around and talked about this and that. Sipping mini Corona's. They were an accidental purchase, but it was fun to feel like a giant with the tiny bottle in our palms.
Sid was having himself a heck of a time. Sniffing out the freshest of the fresh to roll around in. He always likes to smell like something. I just wish it were flowers rather than the mounds of cow sh*t and dead animals he settled for. Needless to say, Sid slept alone.
Soon, the moonless sky turned dark, the clouds cleared out and it all began to twinkle; as if the every star in the sky had come out to say "hello".
Melissa, Maggie and Holli stared intently into an area of the sky where they swore they saw an orb dancing.
Laughter was everywhere. Beautiful minds, bodies and souls occupied this fair acreage. And one by one, each retired for the evening.
It was Davey, Holli and I who were the last to go.
I don't believe I could have asked for a better adventure. The people, the place, the weather, the atmosphere, all perfect. I slept under the stars, breathing that cold, clean air. Waking up I felt like a new person, in a new world. I couldn't help but express my love for everyone and everything. It's not often that you can have such a beautiful experience. And when they come around, you really do have to cherish it.
We all headed back to Austin, back to our daily routine. Personally, I feel like we all left a little bit better, maybe even a little more evolved.
I'm thankful to have the photos from this day. I look forward to seeing them again in ten years, to remind myself who I was and who I wanted to be on this day.
I'd like to leave you with a quote, from a band called Built to Spill.
Whatever it is, cherish it!


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Man dead after 8-hour standoff in Ashe County, deputies say
JEFFERSON, N.C. - An hours-long barricade situation in Jefferson, North Carolina Wednesday evening ended with the suspect being shot and killed, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office and local reports.
In a news release sent out on Thursday, the sheriff's office said emergency communications received a call at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 related to a welfare check in the Fleetwood area. "Just before arriving on the scene, Ashe County Deputies were shot at multiple times," the statement read. "Phone calls and communication from the suspect indicated he wanted to cause harm to any law enforcement individual."
Thankfully, no first responders or emergency personnel were injured during the standoff. A section of U.S. 221 near Liddle's Plumbing, Inc. was closed as multiple agencies responded to the area where sources told FOX 46 shots were fired and the "subject" requested to speak to a senator.
The standoff ended shortly before 2:30 a.m. Thursday following the death of the suspect, whose name has not been released.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been requested to conduct a full investigation, which is standard procedure.
FOX 46 is working to learn more. Check back for updates on this developing story.
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1º gennaio: Abramo Lincoln proclama l'abolizione della schiavitù negli Stati Uniti
10 gennaio: apre la prima sezione della Metropolitana di Londra (da Paddington a Farringdon Street)
22 gennaio:  in Polonia, Lituania e Bielorussia esplode la Rivolta di Gennaio
10 febbraio: Alanson Crane brevetta l'estintore
23 febbraio: inizia la guerra del 1863 tra El Salvador e Guatemala (finirà il 26 ottobre)
10 marzo: matrimonio di Edoardo VII del Regno Unito, principe del Galles, con la principessa Alessandra di Danimarca.
30 marzo: il principe Guglielmo Giorgio di Danimarca viene scelto come re Giorgio I di Grecia
1º - 7 maggio – Guerra di secessione americana: il Generale Robert E. Lee sconfigge le forze dell'Unione nella Battaglia di Chancellorsville.
14 maggio – Francia: a Bétharram, vicino a Lourdes, muore p. Michele Garicoïts, fondatore dei Preti del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram. Italia: Papa Pio IX visita Frosinone
18 maggio – Guerra di secessione americana: inizia l'Assedio di Vicksburg (finirà il 4 luglio)
31 maggio: prima edizione della corsa ippica del Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
20 giugno: la Virginia Occidentale viene ammessa come 35º stato degli USA
1º - 3 luglio – Guerra di secessione americana: i nordisti vincono la battaglia di Gettysburg
6 agosto: vengono uccisi alcuni operai che manifestavano davanti alle Reali officine di Pietrarsa di Portici (ad opera dei Bersaglieri di stanza a Potici).
18 - 20 settembre: Battaglia di Chickamauga - L'offensiva dell'esercito dell'Unione venne arrestata dai confederati. Fu la sconfitta più significativa di quest'ultima nel teatro della Guerra di secessione americana.
24 settembre: la Brigata Estense viene sciolta a Cartigliano
23 ottobre: Quintino Sella fonda il Club Alpino Italiano
26 ottobre: a Londra viene fondata la Football Association, la prima federazione di calcio al mondo. Vengono codificate per la prima volta le regole del gioco del calcio.
29 ottobre: a Ginevra i rappresentanti di sedici nazioni danno vita alla Croce Rossa Internazionale
23 novembre – Guerra di secessione americana: inizia la battaglia di Chattanooga (finirà il 25 novembre)
29 novembre: fondazione del Politecnico di Milano
Costruzione della Gare du Nord a Parigi
In Italia si svolgono dimostrazioni e scioperi per ragioni salariali che si concludono con l'intervento della forza pubblica
Legge Pica per la repressione del brigantaggio
Haussmann intraprende i lavori delle grandi arterie parigine
Gregor Mendel enuncia le leggi che regolano la trasmissione dei caratteri ereditari
Nadar compie ascensioni in pallone su Parigi
Napoleone III promuove una spedizione militare in Messico e offre la corona del neoproclamato impero del Messico a Massimiliano d'Asburgo.
Napoleone III concede l'allestimento del Salon des Refusés.
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