tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41031812184705453102011-07-30T19:51:43.096-05:00Created as a collaborative sharing forum by Jeff Oeth and friends, Beard Crumbs is common ground for greatness in the areas of design, music, and comedy. And beards.Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.comBlogger5691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-13139625800965453842010-02-27T11:36:00.019-06:002010-06-14T21:57:15.925-05:00

I've started a new design blog titled Modern Evolution which is dedicated to creativity for a better and more sustainable world. The site is based on the simple concept that design should help solve problems, not perpetuate them. You can follow Modern Evolution on Twitter / Facebook.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-69982053442417547912009-09-27T22:39:00.007-05:002009-11-09T19:04:56.703-06:00

This is pretty damn funny. I wonder if the Australian senator even believes a word of what he's saying.And yes, it's real.Update: No, it's not real.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-50939832627649695232009-09-26T09:30:00.011-05:002009-09-26T09:47:30.673-05:00

So, The Flaming Lips were in Portland the other day. They were there filming a music video on Mt. Tabor, and it just so happens that Portland's own master designer and huge Lips fan Aaron Draplin was there with his camera. More photos here.For a taste of the new Flaming Lips album, click here.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-4754533920816188302009-09-24T00:47:00.019-05:002009-09-24T11:00:24.374-05:00

These handsome gentlemen are the Monsters of Folk. I suggest you stop getting your folk music elsewhere.Listen and watch.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-77091455934087669662009-09-14T21:44:00.017-05:002009-09-14T21:57:44.665-05:00

These photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were shot for W Magazine in 2005, but I just came across them now. Pitt teamed up with photographer Steven Klein and decided to set the photos in 1963, the year he was born. The results are pretty awesome.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-72107295223583831672009-09-14T21:26:00.008-05:002009-09-14T21:35:05.966-05:00

Have you ever seen anything cooler than this Swiss military bike? I highly doubt it. And if so, you better show me.More coolness at La Rueda Tropical.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-77758063411058217692009-09-03T23:49:00.018-05:002009-09-09T16:50:21.032-05:00

Here's the trailer for Mike Judge's new comedy, 'Extract.' The guy continually makes great movies that continually flop in the theaters. Let's all go out and see this one, people. Even Beavis and Butthead think you should.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-12228165019482748292009-09-03T21:10:00.017-05:002009-09-03T21:45:01.687-05:00

I just came across this silkscreened portrait by Andy Warhol, created in 1980 for Ted Kennedy’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. I guess having famous contemporary artists do campaign work is not a new thing, eh?From Art Knowledge News:Known for his oratorical skills, Kennedy's 1968 eulogy for his brother Robert and his 1980 Democratic National Convention rallying cry for

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-56309687511583554312009-09-01T11:41:00.008-05:002009-09-01T12:22:43.530-05:00

At just 2ft 9in, Indian muscleman Aditya 'Romeo' Dev is the world's smallest bodybuilder. Quite the little dancer too.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-32329848344563346242009-08-18T19:55:00.025-05:002010-11-24T11:35:28.784-06:00

Here's some fine old-timey beer packaging and poster designs by my brother Luke, as part of creative duo Neatly Trimmed Beard. North Peak and Grizzly Peak beers can be found this summer in the Northwoods of Michigan. I haven't tried them yet, but by the looks of things, these beers could probably kick the crap out of Leinie's fruity ass.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-32268099086427441222009-08-13T12:51:00.009-05:002009-08-13T13:01:13.668-05:00

This is a great little HR video for Herman Miller by Fairly Painless Advertising. They definitely do a good job of making Herman Miller sound like a cool place to work. Plus, they make the best chair ever.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-70339302168994939092009-08-01T11:10:00.014-05:002009-08-01T11:20:02.179-05:00

NPR's All Songs Considered blog polled listeners to determine the 30 best songs and albums from the first half of 2009. It's a pretty solid list. Possibly better than all of 2008.Check the list here.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-21391954391508237532009-07-27T09:59:00.007-05:002009-07-27T10:06:19.543-05:00

It just doesn't get any better than this.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-45829776927736016562009-07-23T08:07:00.015-05:002009-07-23T08:22:32.743-05:00

Do you like root beer, but wish it actually got you drunk? You might want to try Art in the Age's new organic liqueur ROOT, an 80 proof "root tea" based on a recipe from the 1700's. This is the real deal, folks.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-33734182246827232772009-07-20T16:07:00.009-05:002009-07-23T08:23:37.989-05:00

This is a pretty amazing video shot at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan. It reminds me of the scene in 'The Life Aquatic' where they find the jaguar shark. Click full-screen on this sucker and enjoy.Music by Barcelona.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-15391713830599323282009-07-20T09:56:00.015-05:002009-08-01T11:26:03.097-05:00

Today is the 40th anniversary of the Moon landing. Jason Kottke has a nice roundup of all things Apollo 11-related on the web. The New York Times has a cool photo/video slideshow of all the amazing things that happened in 1969 pop culture. And our friends at TreeHugger ask if the Apollo project can teach us anything about what we should do about today's environmental problems.Image by Mark Weaver.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-18217645101094178092009-07-16T10:59:00.033-05:002009-07-20T11:05:23.660-05:00

Paul McCartney recently sat down with David Letterman in his first appearance at the Ed Sullivan Theater since The Beatles played there 45 years ago. He then proceeded to rock the streets of New York, which was also reminiscent of this classic Beatles performance -- their last public concert together -- on the rooftop of Apple headquarters in London...How cool would it have been to see either of

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-90007712145842071632009-07-14T11:26:00.009-05:002009-07-15T08:50:50.009-05:00

I always dig these kind of "deep thoughts" pieces that designers put together. Although, I can't imagine anyone being more perfect than Helvetica. These come from TheVoiceThatSaid on Flickr.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-7609241522203976982009-07-08T18:17:00.010-05:002009-07-14T14:54:37.933-05:00

This is a very cool and very original idea for LIVESTRONG by W+K.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-696784384351390852009-07-07T15:18:00.020-05:002009-07-08T21:26:49.761-05:00

Brad Pitt's Make It Right foundation released a new set of duplex designs for New Orleans, including work from Frank Gehry and William McDonough's architecture firms. Hopefully these turn out better than 'Benjamin Button' did.Via TreeHugger.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-42702531134118620352009-07-05T08:45:00.013-05:002009-08-01T11:31:44.400-05:00

If I know you, it's unlikely that you're going to sit down and watch the documentary Food, Inc. like you probably should. Maybe at least you'll take something away from this Daily Show interview with the filmmaker, Robert Kenner.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-32691379379767804712009-07-03T10:25:00.015-05:002010-12-13T11:03:09.078-06:00

Hey, check it out! I've got a new site online at www.jeffoeth.com. In case you haven't heard, I'm moving to Denver in August. I'll continue to pursue freelance design opportunities as well as potential full-time positions in the Denver/Boulder area. Let me know if you need something designed! Jeff

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-29582398803344783292009-07-01T09:38:00.003-05:002009-07-01T09:41:25.078-05:00

This video is disturbing as hell. Great song though.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-62570108455550850922009-06-24T09:11:00.010-05:002009-07-20T11:52:15.952-05:00

I really dig this artwork for the new Beastie Boys album. Especially MCA back there with the cat. Brilliant.Hot Sauce Committee is out 9/15. Check the tracklist.Update: Get well, Adam.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-89655563945619128642009-06-11T12:40:00.018-05:002009-06-11T15:16:08.764-05:00

Like a modern day Thoreau, John Wells went off the grid, built a $1600 house with solar power, composting, rainwater collection, and a blog.He calls it: The Field Lab.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-41867957190898977362009-06-11T07:56:00.014-05:002009-06-11T09:12:05.580-05:00

An assortment of Conchords posters from this Flickr set.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-58471089305214156422009-06-09T19:53:00.007-05:002009-06-09T19:59:19.956-05:00

It doesn't really matter if you're into video games or not. As long as you love The Beatles (who doesn't?), you'll enjoy this animation for The Beatles: Rock Band game which comes out in September.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-26192298604063275392009-06-08T10:08:00.005-05:002009-06-08T10:12:41.444-05:00

This should make your day a hell of a lot better.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-33106357081175090292009-06-04T10:08:00.022-05:002009-06-05T13:31:07.661-05:00

A very similar concept to the "I Can Read Movies" collection posted a while back... Someone went and reimagined the covers art of these albums as if they were released by Pelican books in the 60s/70s.Many more of these on Flickr.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-15026116096829145642009-06-01T13:58:00.041-05:002009-06-22T21:49:30.657-05:00

I saw this video a while back of Portland-based designer Aaron Draplin ranting about a shitty motel sign and how people just don't appreciate good design anymore. Since then, I've been checking out his work quite a bit and must say he has quickly become one of my current favorite designers. His work all has a great retro-modern industrial look to it. And I think he likes the color orange...Click

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-71725395813905862982009-05-31T11:09:00.006-05:002009-05-31T11:12:53.568-05:00

"Could tacos get any more kick-butt than this?"

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-60917086865251719702009-05-31T11:05:00.008-05:002009-06-04T10:28:11.274-05:00

Some fine illustration work by Tavis Coburn.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-67719406283848849992009-05-23T08:47:00.011-05:002009-05-23T08:58:34.468-05:00

Here's a slice of design nerd heaven. In this video from 1956, Charles and Ray Eames discuss their creative process and introduce one of my all-time favorite chairs, the Eames Lounge Chair.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-50390812396124584932009-05-22T09:08:00.007-05:002009-05-22T09:13:46.299-05:00

Wrap-around ads campaigning for an end to the war in Iraq. Well done.More of these at Osocio.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-9801091424530168702009-05-21T10:11:00.007-05:002009-05-22T09:17:58.853-05:00

Logo perfection by Jeff Harrison.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-51091003267350857042009-05-21T09:49:00.003-05:002009-05-21T09:53:20.062-05:00

I must be old because I have to agree with their comments about the Common track. At least two out of three dug the Bon Iver. I'm not sure what gramps on the right was talking about with the percussion.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-46494584988720176822009-05-14T10:59:00.007-05:002009-06-04T10:28:36.769-05:00

German flasks with great illustrations by Heiko Windisch.Click image to enlarge.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-25242567767065418972009-05-11T08:55:00.015-05:002009-05-11T09:56:42.201-05:00

This is a pretty sweet transportation concept that apparently has been around for a while, but for whatever reason hasn't taken off yet. CyberTran is a personal rapid transit system that carries small groups of people in lightweight rail vehicles. The ultra-efficient system is compared to an elevator, in that it only stops where the passengers need to go.Here's more info on CyberTran. Skip

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-14928041942291249072009-05-05T14:21:00.002-05:002009-05-05T14:25:01.827-05:00

Dom on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1974.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-86195420599526564592009-05-04T10:58:00.014-05:002009-05-04T11:16:01.255-05:00

A short video by Hillman Curtis on graphic designer Milton Glaser.Here's an excerpt from one of Glaser's intriguing essays, 10 Things I Have Learned:And the important thing that I can tell you is that there is a test to determine whether someone is toxic or nourishing in your relationship with them. Here is the test: You have spent some time with this person, either you have a drink or go for

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-2214038440738827312009-05-02T22:55:00.012-05:002009-05-04T10:29:28.280-05:00

The designer that designers love to hate has come up with a pretty killer look for Lance Armstrong's upcoming Tour of Italy.Images via Armstrong's own Twitpic stream.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-36845473711788346632009-04-29T10:39:00.004-05:002009-04-29T10:43:56.541-05:00

Watch the American housing market spiral out of control.A nice follow-up to The Crisis of Credit.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-89277560655459855332009-04-27T21:20:00.007-05:002009-04-27T21:29:37.830-05:00

Ain't nuthin' to see here. Just a few shots of my new home.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-56359702218658840202009-04-25T12:24:00.004-05:002009-04-27T08:00:54.995-05:00

...check out the LipDub me & a couple friends in Milwaukee put together for Hiphopopotamus Vs Rhymenocerous.Can't wait to see them live!!

Johnny5knoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-17655299293626366792009-04-22T14:32:00.009-05:002009-04-23T08:44:52.344-05:00

A couple sweet looking rides from Fast Company's What's New in Bike Design?

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-65348335379539261312009-04-21T15:44:00.013-05:002009-04-21T16:15:16.051-05:00

Here's some nice YouTube-quality video I shot the other night when Death Cab played at Carroll University.Ra Ra Riot0:00 - "Ghost Under Rocks"Cold War Kids1:12 - "I've Seen Enough"Death Cab for Cutie1:45 - "Grapevine Fires"2:16 - "I Will Possess Your Heart"3:29 - "Title and Registration"

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-47034642080436372152009-04-21T14:15:00.006-05:002009-04-21T14:21:18.409-05:00

Video by Shiny Object with music mash-up by Car Stereo (Wars).See the full Lollapalooza 2009 lineup.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-21917315772553058302009-04-20T09:27:00.010-05:002009-04-20T09:31:26.426-05:00

Via ffffound.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-68600837015113248022009-04-19T11:19:00.012-05:002009-05-11T14:37:49.082-05:00

The latest innovation from Tim and Eric's Cinco brand.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-75779560516730010452009-04-18T12:15:00.009-05:002009-04-18T12:20:47.747-05:00

Introducing the "Zombie Saw" iPhone app by Luke Oeth:Zombies have a way of appearing when you least expect them. With this application, you'll always be at the ready. The next time you need to fend off the undead, just launch the application, tilt it 90 degrees to begin the motor, and run the long edge of your iPhone or iPod Touch along any appendage that needs to be severed.The Zombie Saw app is

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-23886643032427580192009-04-09T10:22:00.005-05:002009-04-09T10:28:51.144-05:00

"Life is not about being liked. It's about being effective."

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-12165406042532357922009-04-07T11:25:00.019-05:002009-04-09T13:16:26.417-05:00

This is the upcoming all-electric "PUMA" scooter by GM and Segway. It will use wireless technology to avoid traffic backups and it offers more protection than a regular scooter. Give me a little more rain coverage and some kind of trunk compartment, and I'm sold.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-39892189544426984052009-03-31T16:23:00.013-05:002009-03-31T17:21:24.517-05:00

This is a nice set of silkscreen prints for sale, designed by Richard Perez. Kind of Saul Bass-esque.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-35698909548388426992009-03-29T14:27:00.011-05:002009-03-29T14:47:59.364-05:00

Inventor Saul Griffith recently spoke to TED about giant kites with wind turbines to create surprising amounts of clean energy.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-68715539364849785932009-03-28T10:09:00.005-05:002009-03-28T16:03:28.814-05:00

Video directed by Eric Wareheim. Who else?

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-68659765534705448722009-03-27T15:04:00.017-05:002009-03-28T10:34:58.388-05:00

Death Cab for Cutie has revealed a song each day this week from The Open Door EP, which is available digitally Tuesday (3/31). It's four very solid new songs and a cool ukulele demo version of "Talking Bird."Listen to the songs at Stereogum:01 "Little Bribes"02 "A Diamond And A Tether"03 "My Mirror Speaks"04 "I Was Once a Loyal Lover"05 "Talking Bird" (demo)

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-8597093888837100772009-03-27T09:25:00.013-05:002009-03-27T09:36:35.640-05:00

Fine samples of mid-century swill from an extensive Flickr collection.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-86287124448200996942009-03-25T14:04:00.010-05:002009-03-25T14:17:28.662-05:00

The audio is a little goofed up in this video, but it's still pretty funny. Earth Hour is this Saturday at 8:30pm, regardless of your time zone. Join the party and turn off those lights!More info at www.earthhour.org

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-39819168108280154182009-03-23T17:04:00.007-05:002009-03-28T23:11:02.249-05:00

Iceland's Sigur Rós performs "Með Suð Í Eyrum" in a French cafe.Très bien!

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-67023275041204504772009-03-20T11:09:00.015-05:002009-03-23T16:14:54.232-05:00

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago is now featuring an exhibition on Buckminster Fuller, the visionary architect, author, designer, futurist, and inventor. Among his many great quotes, Fuller stated:Take the initiative. Go to work, and above all cooperate and don't hold back on one another or try to gain at the expense of another. Any success in such lopsidedness will be increasingly

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-51426647264722356562009-03-18T15:48:00.012-05:002009-03-18T15:58:20.412-05:00

This British "educational" program on water nearly made me piss my pants.Check out the whole series.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-9624248808149948482009-03-18T08:36:00.012-05:002009-03-18T08:49:28.803-05:00

Fascinating images by Josh Keyes of Oakland, CA. There are plenty more where these came from.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-35114782467773928632009-03-17T20:55:00.004-05:002009-03-25T14:22:49.009-05:00

This movie has been "in production" forever. Apparently the studio got all fussy when they realized director Spike Jonze wasn't making it into a goofy kids' movie. Hopefully they don't fuck it up.Click image to enlarge.Update: Watch the trailer! I'm going to go ahead and call the best-cinematography Oscar for this right now.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-76394960058042808462009-03-13T10:20:00.010-05:002009-04-20T08:12:27.036-05:00

Sit back, click full screen, and enjoy the hell out of this animation for WWF Australia, featuring "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-15306622565202550182009-03-11T07:47:00.008-05:002009-03-11T10:32:37.855-05:00

A play on Milton Glaser's Bob Dylan, Beard Revue has a poster in the likeness of Leonardo da Vinci.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-39968149819570127742009-03-10T17:36:00.012-05:002009-03-11T10:46:08.010-05:00

There's some sweet illustration going on in these WWF ads from India.Click images to enlarge.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-46466726683602519302009-03-09T11:07:00.016-05:002009-03-10T18:47:12.737-05:00

Images from a Flickr set of "tubes, resistors, test equipment, manuals, type and logos from a time when televisions were repaired rather than cast aside."

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-56183677864122858642009-03-05T11:09:00.027-06:002009-03-05T12:10:56.909-06:00

I have yet to give in to apparent gloriousness of the iPhone and all the fancy "apps" we suddenly can't live without (as Louis C.K. would point out, we knew they existed only ten seconds ago). But I have to say, these music applications would be pretty cool to play around with... someday.The Mentalists are covering "Kids" by MGMT.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-50291512826473083192009-03-05T08:02:00.013-06:002009-03-05T08:30:54.105-06:00

I just launched a new portfolio site at www.jeffoeth.com which you should totally check out. I'm currently working as a freelance graphic designer in Milwaukee, WI. Let me know if you need something designed!

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-19352565348504405352009-03-04T19:15:00.020-06:002009-03-04T19:37:55.746-06:00

Here's a fine Andrew Bird performance from a recent Late Show. It's always good to see him with drummer Martin Dosh, but it's extra good to see those other guys join in there as well. Verrry niiice! High five!Btw, Bird's new album Noble Beast is out now. It is exquisite.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-47348325504770740982009-02-28T17:38:00.011-06:002009-03-04T19:10:08.774-06:00

This illustrated tribute to Abraham Lincoln is a must-read. By Maria Kalman.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-77487122055700927092009-02-28T08:45:00.006-06:002009-02-28T08:57:38.189-06:00

For whatever reason I've never listened to Louis C.K. before. But this bit on Conan is really smart and really funny. Might have to check out some more of his stuff.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-31640215017228672522009-02-27T15:29:00.013-06:002009-03-10T17:41:06.323-05:00

Vote now for the Enchanted Cuts t-shirt to be printed by Threadless!Design by Luke Oeth of nerd mug fame.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-33115892889540188242009-02-27T12:00:00.003-06:002009-02-27T12:03:45.647-06:00

The short and simple story of the credit crisis. Or, the clusterfuck explained with pictures.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-9919111577031680592009-02-27T09:39:00.038-06:002009-03-10T18:50:05.244-05:00

I can't stop listening to Bon Iver. It's pretty much the perfect thing to wake up to on a chilly winter morning. Luckily, their breakout album doesn't appear to be a fluke, as Justin Vernon and friends are continuing to put out great stuff on their new EP and on this HIV/AIDS benefit compilation. I also recently discovered the killer live tracks downloadable for free at Daytrotter.com and this

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-15963133989928659032009-02-26T19:23:00.011-06:002009-02-26T19:42:26.594-06:00

Ad man Greg Beauchamp has assembled this lovely image and posted it to Flickr with a personal message for President Obama.the way i see it, it's time for some heart. the fix to the problems begins by fixing ourselves. we need an approach of hope, not fear. we need not imagine the lines that divide us, but see the loves that unify us...Beauchamp was also responsible these brilliant McCain dog poo

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-73245900426783927872009-02-23T10:39:00.031-06:002009-02-23T11:31:58.212-06:00

Chicago is going all Dubai to secure their bid for the 2016 Olympic Games. This proposed bridge jutting out from the ends of Grant Park into Lake Michigan would definitely be a bad-ass addition to the city. And like most of China's Olympic architecture, it's very environmentally bad-ass. The bridge's architects Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill even went as far as to name it the "Chicago Eco-Bridge."

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-26566106388879956142009-02-16T08:26:00.004-06:002009-02-16T08:31:34.665-06:00

Nice update to the classic opening title sequence.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-54387852164644674172009-02-15T21:01:00.014-06:002009-02-16T07:48:42.305-06:00

American photographer Terry Richardson is "known for his uncanny ability to cut to the raw essence of whomever appears before his lens." Just be careful if you venture to his site and check out the raw essence of the Jackass guys.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-16415389219147089502009-02-14T11:31:00.018-06:002009-02-16T07:53:00.066-06:00

Two great new products featured on the Tim and Eric Awesome Show...D-PantsThe Cinco Napple

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-44915965470846494112009-02-13T14:29:00.016-06:002009-02-15T14:33:42.053-06:00

I'm starting to wish I had cable TV just so I could watch this new Sundance Channel show called Spectacle. It's hosted by Austin Powers... er, Elvis Costello and it has lot's of great talent on for playin' music and talkin' about playin' music.Watch more clips from the recent show with Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward, and the lovely Jenny Lewis.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-80051796889330421482009-02-12T15:57:00.010-06:002009-02-12T16:14:07.488-06:00

This is a slick promo for what looks to be another great Bonnaroo music festival. Also, see how they made this video.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-80906753988051364752009-02-12T14:52:00.010-06:002009-02-12T16:13:30.717-06:00

Designgive has some great t-shirt designs, all of which donate a portion of the proceeds to a charity of the buyer's choosing. If my t-shirt drawer wasn't already overflowing, I'd be all over that Hendrix one.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-44400297462341794822009-02-11T10:31:00.009-06:002009-02-11T10:37:01.278-06:00

You should give this French Canadian girl a listen. You probably won't understand a word, but you probably won't care.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-31209349361345668392009-02-06T23:55:00.017-06:002009-02-09T07:42:20.829-06:00

This new Peter Bjorn and John song has a great beat and an equally great video. Not at all what you might expect from the guys who brought us "Young Folks."PB&J's new album, Living Thing, is out March 31. Here's the album art...Go grab a free MP3 of "Nothing to Worry About."

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-44142851558586403802009-02-06T08:46:00.019-06:002009-02-08T17:36:33.925-06:00

These things are beyond awesome. Some designer who goes by the name Spacesick has reimagined several cult movies (some of my absolute favorites above) as vintage paperback covers from the 50's and 60's. Top notch!Via Grain Edit.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-68675253007719383142009-02-04T09:54:00.005-06:002009-02-04T09:59:12.779-06:00

Nice video for a nice song. By Oren Lavie.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-55542732097668494172009-01-28T12:32:00.044-06:002009-02-11T10:53:08.296-06:00

It's no Pink Floyd, but this is another nice "Money" by a duo named N.A.S.A., featuring David Byrne, Chuck D, Seu Jorge, and a very topical subject matter. The video sets to motion the artwork of Shepard Fairey, who ironically (or hypocritically) makes a good living selling anti-capitalistic propaganda.Fairey enraged fans when, following his Obama "Hope" poster fame, he went on to design

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-58744518848484999152009-01-25T15:39:00.009-06:002009-01-25T17:39:27.940-06:00

Here's a clip from the hilarious Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion. Now streaming at a Netflix near you.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-27121425144561956422009-01-23T10:52:00.026-06:002009-01-26T13:49:57.660-06:00

If you read any indie music blogs or magazines, you've probably been told that the new Animal Collective album, Merriweather Post Pavilion, is the greatest thing since Jesus Christ had a threesome with the Olsen twins. So, let me just put this out there... it's pretty good. Not amazing. Hopefully not the best album of 2009. But it is worth getting and deciding for yourself. That is, if you're

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-47357820120535657762009-01-22T10:12:00.022-06:002009-02-08T17:38:14.916-06:00

Handmade Nation is an upcoming documentary on the rise of D.I.Y. and the new wave of art, craft, and design. It's directed by Faythe Levine of Milwaukee, who also produces the yearly event Art vs. Craft. That song -- by Noisola -- is frickin' sweet. If this movie is half as good as the opening titles, it should definitely be worth seeing. Also, check out Etsy.com for all your handmade buying and

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-90632113888238041812009-01-21T08:59:00.015-06:002009-01-26T13:50:33.929-06:00

Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. Be sure to take a look at the new WhiteHouse.gov website, which will be "a central part of President Obama's pledge to make his the most transparent and accountable administration in American history." Among other features, it has a blog, weekly video addresses, and a nice slideshow of presidents.Also, don't miss The New York Times' great

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-56800895328706591972009-01-19T15:51:00.013-06:002009-01-26T13:51:15.118-06:00

Check out the ridiculously awesome tracklists for Dark Was The Night, a two-disc compilation of original music to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS; and for Heroes, a compilation of cover songs to help children affected by war. The albums will be out February 17th and 24th, respectively.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-59402328792103096522009-01-16T13:29:00.006-06:002009-01-26T13:51:40.783-06:00

This just in... Afghans love accordion music.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-88266174943753125562009-01-15T17:29:00.012-06:002009-01-26T13:51:56.688-06:00

Smokey Bear is probably the single greatest ad campaign animal mascot of all time. And now he's voiced by the great Sam Elliott.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-14726560807736526882009-01-15T11:16:00.002-06:002009-01-26T13:52:29.517-06:00

This is good stuff. By Superfad.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-11472720098671362502009-01-14T15:12:00.037-06:002009-01-15T11:22:24.629-06:00

NPR does it again. Last week, they had the new Andrew Bird. This week, they're streaming the new M. Ward album. I'm really enjoying that cover art. And darned if he didn't go and put the future Mrs. Ben Gibbard on this one. In case you haven't heard, that would be Zooey Deschanel. And if you haven't seen it yet, you should probably take at look at Zooey and M. in The Go-Getter, the film that

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-27789525701092325652009-01-14T13:15:00.016-06:002009-01-14T14:07:51.595-06:00

Some sneaky bastard did a little Photoshop adbusting at a subway stop in Berlin. And here I thought Britney was flawless. Boy, do I have egg on my face.More pics here.

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-30546064932293881352009-01-12T16:58:00.035-06:002009-01-12T17:36:14.577-06:00

Jemaine Clement stars as novelist Ronald Chevalier in the upcoming flick, Gentlemen Broncos, by Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess. A suitable pairing to anyone who's seen Eagle vs. Shark.Jemaine's regular gig, Flight of the Conchords, begins airing Season 2 this Sunday. Watch the first episode online!

Jeffertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637684419331337822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103181218470545310.post-67118460560895810572009-01-11T19:01:00.013-06:002009-01-12T17:29:53.562-06:00

Beard Crumbs can now be found on Twitter, at twitter.com/beardcrumbs. 

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