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In ‘War Made New,’ noted defense historian Max Boot runs through 500 years of battle to show that victory goes to the combatant who had digested and incorporated not just the latest weapon technology, but also the culture and bureaucracy most adept at exploiting this technology.
In other words, it’s not just the latest, greatest military [...]

When the voice-over guy gets sarcastic (14 seconds in), you know there was a gaffe.

Maybe voters shouldn’t run from a candidate because of mistakes, but not knowing how many homes you own seems a bit out of touch

Pineapple Express: DVR proof

While fast forwarding through commercials Wednesday, the spot for the new Pineapple Express movie caught my attention.
It’s not the first DVR-proof commercial, but a smart use of type to make me take notice.
Watch the clip in FF:

So, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are costing $16 billion per month (Source), at the same time, society has decided that “If the news is that important, it will find me.”
As Terry Heaton points out, this means it’s up to media to find news consumers.
I guess that $16 billion a month news hasn’t found [...]

One of those new, mostly-annonying Sprint commericals features Ambulance LTD’s Anecdote.
(You should be able to listen to it below using seeqpod.com)
The commerical directs viewers to waitless.org, a nifty videoblog site with tips on how to save time. In their words “Fast forward through the boring parts of life.”
Good song + whimsical use of video [...]

As reported around (for example), Nine Inch Nails has a new album coming out that they are promoting via a constellation of web sites and phone numbers. Each, apparently, spirals you deeper and deeper into the story line behind “Year Zero.”
Sadly, NIN, I have zero patience for clicking through un-usable websites to learn more about [...]

What’s the obvious response after a Cartoon promo causes terror scare in Boston?

Steal the “bomb,” photograph it: Ignignokt in the light
And, of course, make a kick-ass t-shirt: Mooninite Tee: ATHF is the bomb

Official movie site

The copyright notice at the end adds just the right zing of irony.
And I have to link to his raunchy classic: f%@k her gently

I couldn’t find the VW ad featuring Nigel Tufnel, so rock out with Slash.
(Again, advertisers: Yes, I saw your ad on TV. Now I’m in front of my computer. Why isn’t your ad anywhere to be found on your web site?)
And I can’t resist: Do VW’s with guitars go to 11?

More of Nigel on YouTube

I’m impressed by the Wind Blows viral video contest but not surprised by the lack of feedback.
The idea of the contest — submit a video showing why wind power is good — had a chance of generating buzz because it has a passionate audience of environmental-friendly types who are plugged in (That is, they might [...]