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This is the newly unveiled logo for the London Olympics.

From the moment of its inception there has been criticism.

Developed by the brand consultancy group Wolff Olins, the logo and subsequent "brand" cost almost half a million pounds.

Immediately after it was introduced to the public an online petition to change the logo was established. It received 48, 615 signatures in just four days.

The logo is radically different than any other that has come before it. It carries none of the traditional representations of the host city, sports or Olympic colors. Things that most people have come to expect.

It is generally pretty ugly...I think.

You see I find it hard to condemn the logo to death so quickly, even as others seem to have no problem doing so. One critic even likened it to to"alcopop-induced vomit". Whatever that means.

I can't help but think of other radical introductions that have been met with the same overwhelming disapproval.

Impressionist painters were initially the laughing stock of the Paris art scene, their works often thrown out of art shows.

The Eiffel Tower was on the verge of being torn down after many in the city saw it as a terrible eye sore and a stain on the Paris cityscape.

Now I am not trying to liken the London Olympic logo to the plights of artists, architects or Parisians.

I am simply drawing on the fact that time is often the best judge and I wonder how the people of London will look upon this "puerile" logo in 1, 2 or 3 years time?

Maybe it will grown on people, maybe it won't?

But one thing is for sure the public opinion can't get much worse.

"I helped a copywriter become a creative director"

Homeless and disable people are helping many advertising professionals to achieve success. Not mentioning the ones wounded in wars and the ones infected with AIDS, who are always giving a helping hand. But, isn’t it the other way around? Next time you have a brilliant idea for a starving nation, war refugees or AIDS victims ad, remember to ask yourself this: brilliant for whom?

Advertising Agency: Giovanni+Draftfcb Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Creative Directors: Adilson Xavier, Cristina Amorim, Fernando Barcellos
Art Director: Marcelo Lobo
Copywriter: Rafael Pitanguy
Photographer: Gustavo Malheiros
Published: June 2007

Global Warming ready.

This is a Bestway double high inflatable mattress.

This is what I have been and will be sleeping on for the summer.

It is incredibly comfortable considering it initially feels like an inner tube.

And

As an added bonus if the ice caps do melt this summer, I will be floating around London in luxury.

where are all the garbage cans?

If you spend any amount of time in London you will quickly realize that there aren't that many garbage cans around the city.

Living here you often find yourself carrying empty coffee cups, soda cans and bags for blocks just trying to find somewhere to throw them out.

So where have all the garbage cans gone?

They have been removed a friend informed me.

But why in a city of almost 9 million would you remove the garbage cans? Why do I have to carry my garbage for so long that I finally get frustrated enough to simply leave it on the curb?

Because of terrorism, my friend told me.

The attacks of 2005 devastated the city and showcased how vulnerable the metropolitan is.

And while London is not new to acts of violence towards it. The city underwent horrific bombardments at the hands of the Nazi's during WWII and was terrorized by the IRA's fight for independence during the 70's. It has needed to adapt to protect it self.

In one of the most recent attempts the government has removed a large majority of garbage cans throughout the city. Including all of them from the Underground and most major areas.

The cans are far too susceptible to having explosives placed in them.

So as it turns out besides the obvious reasons that I hate terrorism I now can add the fact that they make me litter.

Jackasses.

graffiti in amsterdam

graffiti
Originally uploaded by timgordon82

This is a small section of a large piece outside this great pub.

Holland / The Neatherlands / The Dutch

The dutch

know how to build a city.

The dutch

know how to get around a city.

The dutch

know a lot.

Amsterdam is incredibly interesting city and a place that everyone should experience. The bike culture there is perhaps one of the most unique factors of any city I have ever been to. One that should not only be applauded but emulated throughout cities around the world.

The Red Light district is the area that Amsterdam is best known for. No trip would be complete with out a day or two of melting your mind and soul in its dark narrow alleys. However, being from Vancouver where marijuana laws are almost as lax as in Amsterdam, buying weed over the counter and smoking it where ever you please does loose its novelty.

One interesting thing about the sex trade however is that prostitution is legal and the workers pay taxes and even form unions. Like I said, incredibly city.

You really don't need anymore than 2 nights, three days there, because after that you really start doing more damage than needed to your body.

Unfortunately we stayed for 4 nights.

ps. is it amsterdamonians or amsterdamites?

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Welcome to possibly the best blog ever.

Where stories of grandeur dominate your 15 inch screen.

Certainly a lot to live up to. So I'll try not to disappoint, but there are no guarantees.

But let me start by explaining the name.

When titling a blog there is a lot to consider.

What will I talk about?
Who am I talking to?
Why does anyone care what I have to say?

But most importantly how do you get I anyone to take their time away from porn and You tube to read my random ramblings?

Well in my case you assign the most impressive blog name ever ( God's Blog was already taken) and hope that you snag some viewers.

So let me finish by thanking you for visiting my blog.

And

If you do leave feeling ripped off because there is no wisdom, miracle cures or smoothie recipes contained in this site.

I apologize.