It’s lying right on the rug, clear as can be. I couldn’t find it after hours of searching. I showed it to Whitney, and she found it instantly.
Then she tried to help me find it. No luck. No matter how many times she tried to pinpoint the area, I couldn’t identify it. I bet you find it quickly. That’s okay. I don’t mind.
I will mark the spot for you tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Happy Birthday Whitney. We love you very much.
Celebrating at Freds at Barneys Madison Avenue yesterday afternoon.
I just heard about new gadget being developed that will definitely impact the world of design. Called Spector, the instrument will be able to scan printed text anywhere and identify the name of the font and shade of color. This is going to a dream come true for anyone in the art world that spends hours trying to match type face and size.
The idea for Spector comes from inventor Fiona O’Leary for her final graduation project at the Royal College of Art in London.
You really should watch the video to see how it works. Spector simply takes a picture of the type face and then compares it to its enormous database of fonts. A Spector compatible plug-in sends the type size to the software program of your choice.
I will let you know when this becomes available. Also read about this in CNET.
Did you ever want to stop the clock? I find myself thinking about that all the time. Time is just flashing by.
It’s going so fast that sometimes I can’t remember what I did on a particular day. Everything is getting squashed together.
In order for me to stop living in the busy digital age for just a few hours, we went to visit my parents and grandparents in their final resting places. My brother took Eliot and I to three cemeteries last Thursday so we can stop and reflect with the ones we loved the most in our younger years.
It was therapeutic. While we don’t necessarily need to be standing at someone’s grave to feel close to that person, it does force us to get a grip on reality. For many of us that means there is more of years past, than there are years of tomorrow. We need to savor every moment from now on, as if we were in slow motion. That’s not easy to do.
I’m trying to do that by writing down what I did each day, then reviewing the activities each week. I spend time thinking about what took place. It’s scary how fast the calendar gets filled up.
Thank you Steve for taking us down memory lane. We need to do that more often.
There may be a heat wave out there, but if I don’t remember to tell you about these Caseco beanies now, I just might forget when the weather gets cold.
I found this company at CE Week, a recent trade show. I couldn’t believe my eyes. These cute little wool hats with Bluetooth speakers built into the fabric. You can listen to music or even talk on your cell. You will hear everything for six hours. Then you need to recharge the built-in batteries. Fifty-five styles to choose from. Here are a few. Available on Amazon.
For the last few days, I have been diligently working to get editorial coverage for Breakthrough Miami, an academic enrichment program for promising students from low-income homes in the Miami-Dade County communities.
I thought I would share my activities with you because I am so proud of what Breakthough Miami has been doing in the world of tech.
The students are participating in a three week summer program, called Project Growlight, at FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) Miami Beach Urban Studios (MBUS) on Lincoln Road, one of the largest art/design-oriented 3D printing centers in the United States. The students work with faculty and students from FIU’s Department of Architecture on design projects similar to those that first-year college students pursue.
David Rifkind, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Students, College of Communication, Architecture + the Arts Florida International University and the Coordinator for Project Growlight, said, “This program introduces the students to digital modeling and 3D printing. They use software applications that allow them to create items in 3D and print them in plastic. Using Makerbot 3D printers, the students made models of kiosks and benches, and full-size cups. They were taught to think creatively and develop critical problem solving skills.”
Project Growlight, was created by Elissa Vanaver, CEO, Breakthrough Miami and John Stuart, AIA, Associate Dean for Cultural and Community Engagement, FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts and Executive Director, Miami Beach Urban Studios.
Breakthrough Miami is 25 years old this year and nearly 1,300 middle and high-school students benefit from the school-year and summer programs the organization runs across the county. Saturday and summer programs operate year-round on the campuses of Ransom Everglades, Miami Country Day, Palmer Trinity, Carrollton and Gulliver and the University of Miami
The pilot for Project Growlight has been funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, with matching funds from Philanthropy Miami.
I will let you know my progress.
You never know where and when you are going to hear about a popular app. At lunch today, at the Vegan restaurant, Candles Cafe, two friends (top right and center right) Nito and Carlos told me about Quora.
I don’t remember exactly why they even mentioned it, but I’m glad they did. This app will help me with a lot of unanswered questions. Over 500,000 people use it all the time, according to Wikipedia.
Quora is a question-and-answer website. You ask a question and you get an answer by a group of users. You get to pick 10 plus categories of interest and even get to view “trending” topics. That means you get to see the most popular questions.
I decided to ask my first question. As you can see, I’m waiting for my answer.
More info on Quora.
If you try Quora, let me know. My friends claim they are learning new things all the time.
Kingii
This seems too good to be true.
Kingii is a wristband that helps you to stay afloat. All you have to do is pull the lever and an inflation bag keeps you afloat.
I am so sad that this wasn’t invented long ago. How many lives could have been saved? I would like to try this myself.
It’s $80 on Amazon. The Kingii can be used over and over just by replacing the CO2 cartridge inside.
The company warns, “The Kingii Wearable provides additional buoyancy, but cannot replace a life vest.”
Tom Agapiades, Founder and President, said he invented the Kingii Wearable because he had a very good friend who died from drowning. “Even the most experienced swimmer can experience a water emergency, and my friend paid the price for being unprepared. The Kingii is the smallest inflatable in the world but should not replace a life vest.”
I would love to see every child wearing one when swimming or playing near water. Anxious to hear from those that tested this product. We all really want this to work.
I love it when I see others help others. Why can’t it always be like that? Happy July 4th.
Photos by Eliot Hess
Eliot and I want to sell some of our furniture to the highest bidder. Email me at loisw@hwhpr.com. Cash and carry.
Happy birthday Olivia de Havilland
Happy Birthday Mel Brooks
Dick Van Dyke At 90
Happy Anniversary To The First TV Commercial
The first TV commercial made its debut on NBC 75 years ago today. You can watch it in the attached video. It was a 10-second spot for Bulova, a watch and jewelry company.
Gary Arlen Reminds The DigiDame Generation “It’s Howdy Doody Time.”
DigiDame 