I Wanna Know!

Whoa.

Just finished some design work for Idiro Technologies. They do a lot of work for high-profile mobile companies (Vodafone, O2, etc.) across Europe, and much of their work is based on graph theory, a sub-branch of mathematics (very nostalgic for me, having studied the topic before).

Seen a grip of movies recently, including Iron Man twice; pristine acting, and an excellent cast list (Stay for the credits!). The interfaces in Stark's workroom were most impressive to me, and very much something within the realm of possibility. Also walked out on two movies in as many weeks. A lot trash out there.

Mildred Loving died last Friday. She was a pioneer in interracial marriage in the States. Diversity has always been major on my heart, so I definitely want to try to cop the book.


In Judaism Today (30 Nissan 5768):
Omer 16

Anti-Graffiti Measures Stepped Up In Ireland (?)

On several levels, new leaders are taking over in Ireland now, and with them comes more legislation against graffiti:

However, this doesn't seem to have bothered the Christians much:
Hahahahahaha. G-d is great, and His name is being praised throughout the earth.

In Judaism Today (20 Nissan 5768):
Passover Day 7
Omer 6

China, in the news

An amazing experiment conducted recently in Dafen, China, has produced an even more amazing commentary on just how much we as human beings are influenced by what we engage ourselves in.

In other news (and also related to China), well,... $500,000. It would be amazing to live in a world where this was the best thing we could do with our money, but we don't. I mean, that's special, having the means to be able to do this, but... Couldn't do it. There is too much hurt, too much need in the world.

I gotta go represent now. Time to work. Been waiting for this for much too long.

Polish girls have beautiful eyes

I'm not much of a gamer anymore, and I most certainly haven't played the online phenomenon that is World of Warcraft, but the social and fiscal dynamics taking place within this virtual world are, quite frankly, fascinating. You can find an article about just why here.

Love & War

Wow, interesting stuff in Chicago.

Ever wondered why there are two completely separate graffiti paint companies called Montana? Well, here's the answer.

Security Sold Separately

Anyone who appreciates graffiti (and/or is familiar with the methods its creators employ) is probably aware of the fact that artists often don't lay their pieces in easy-access areas... Hahahaha. This makes sense, after all - it gives them a measure of stealthiness, protects their anonymity, and is a common-sense alternative to tagging in high-traffic areas. However, such areas put a strain on graffiti photographers, and make shooting pieces exponentially more difficult. Fortunately, I've been blessed to have two capable and absolutely mad compatriots (G-Town and J) to share the fun with.

The amazing thing with regard to our circumstance is the unmerited level of risk we put ourselves in merely by (completely legally) chronicling these pieces. Merely by virtue of photographing graffiti, we are placing masks upon ourselves; everywhere my colleaues and I have photographed work in Dublin, it has been assumed that we are graffiti artists, which does not cease to merit reactions from passerby ranging from amusement to keen interest to disdain. Ultimately, I feel as though we all have found the risks to be worthwhile.

Tart berries and flaming limbo sticks

Ever been completely knocked off your feet by the candidness and spontaneity of your day? This is becoming more of rule for me than an exception. My brother and friend G-Town (you can see him in his own blog here) and I are both fans of well-done graffiti, so dismissing the fact that we both are vocal followers of Christ (and the thousands of other ways we are uncannily alike), we will always have a common ground. With it being a weekend, we had one of those oft-hoped-for days to roam Dublin together (G-Town is the Turk (or better yet, Dr. Cox) to my J.D.), but things never go as planned. Like I said, we can't have normal days. It's the Twilight Zone here on out.

This was one of those days when ducking onto trams at the last minute and evading security cameras seems to be the norm, even if only to be precautious. Hahah, yes. The image of the two of us running dow-... Ah, well. Back in the car (and safely on the way home) after our long day out, I made the comment that I had crawled through (and under) enough fences and been honked at by trains enough that day to last me for awhile. Much more needn't be said than that, hahahaha.

In the J & G blog, we commented on a prevalent graffiti artist by the name of DBC (word on the street has it that DBC is a Polish girl), and it was ultimately her who caused our day to turn into a rabbit trail. In fact, it was a string of her pieces which ultimately extended our hunt for several hours longer than expected (and ultimately concluded at Rathfarnam Castle).

You've gotta love this, on so many levels. Hahaha.

Major professional crush going on here. We're kidnapping her; it's already been decided. Hahahaha. As soon as we find out who old girl is, she's going straight in the boot. Hahahaha. In any case, much love for the brilliant work.

In Judaism Today (16 Adar II 5768):
Shushan Purim