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Lost All My Phone Numbers

aaronb — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:20:42 GMT

They're gone. Deleted. Buh-Bye. I had yet another Cingular HTC phone die on me, along with all of my phone numbers, so if you want to get a hold of me, you'll have to do it here, and make sure to PM me your number in your message as well.

Check out this beautiful person's blog

aaronb — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:30:06 GMT

Lasher writes one of the most poignant, biting, and hilarious commentaries on life, news and anything else that needs commenting on, and is a beautiful person as well. Check out her blog; http://people.tribe.net/lashersdomain/blog/d1aba030-11ab-497c-990a-9e7f69f5abb0 "So let me get this straight. Taking top off on camera = bad. Fucking guys for money = good. I must be getting old because I really don’t understand the logic of this world… Damn these youngsters! (I'm getting old!) " Have I mentioned she's beautiful? ;)

Real Life "Wag the Dog"

aaronb — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:56:04 GMT

"“I’m an old intel guy,” said one analyst. (The transcript omits speakers’ names.) “And I can sum all of this up, unfortunately, with one word. That is Psyops. Now most people may hear that and they think, ‘Oh my God, they’re trying to brainwash.’ ”" Not that anyone here is surprised....... But to the rest of the nation...... I FUCKIN' TOLD YA SO! The New York Times "Behind TV Analysts, Pentagon’s Hidden Hand" http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/washington/20generals.html?em&ex=1208923200&en=a4ee1c89d3b31d22&ei=5087%0A " To the public, these men are members of a familiar fraternity, presented tens of thousands of times on television and radio as “military analysts” whose long service has equipped them to give authoritative and unfettered judgments about the most pressing issues of the post-Sept. 11 world. Hidden behind that appearance of objectivity, though, is a Pentagon information apparatus that has used those analysts in a campaign to generate favorable news coverage of the administration’s wartime performance, an examination by The New York Times has found."

Summary of Bush's State of the Union Address

aaronb — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:29:34 GMT

Crank Dat Monk

aaronb — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:43:21 GMT

Hi everyone, My friend Carlos is a very talented director originally from South America, and we at IMI are doing everything we can to help him get exposure and further his career. Here is a message he sent me, and I hope you visit the site and vote for his commercial, thanks! - A Dear Amigos, My brother and I one again teamed up to create a Super Bowl Commercial for Power 96 (Miami Hip-Hop/Pop Radio Station). We're in the finals but we need your help to win the contest by voting for our commercial called "Crank that Monk" The link to watch the video and vote is: http://www.power96.com/index.php?page=361 The video is at the bottom of the page, so you'll have to scroll down. Please vote as many times as you can. Thanks for your support. - Carlos

What I've been doing

aaronb — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:41:09 GMT

Hi everyone, I know I've been MIA for a very long time now, and it's because I've been so busy working. Here is a commercial we just wrapped half an hour ago. I was the Art Director for this shoot, Co-Producer, and the Conceptual Artist. It's an Honest Tea commercial, and Honest Tea will be watching, so please be sure to leave comments and rate it as well! Thanks so much, and I hope to see you all soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPg9ZJoutOM

Love

aaronb — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:04:24 GMT

"For the first time, Shakira appears to be at a loss for words. "Excuse me," she says, twirling her coffee cup in its saucer while composing her thoughts. "Love has always been full of patience, hasn't it? And patience is the privilege of those who truly love, right? Yes, it's difficult to imagine a Florentino Ariza today in 2007, but I'm an optimist. I believe that in all of us, in every man and woman, there is a Florentino and a Fermina, perhaps willing to wait, to transcend the obstacles of space and time, for the love of one's life." agustin.gurza@latimes.com" Shakira, interviewed by Agustin Gurza of the LA Times. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-culture17nov17,1,5303035.story?coll=la-default-underdog&ctrack=1&cset=true

Seeking Singers/Dancers/Actresses of multi-cultural descent for new project

aaronb — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:52:34 GMT

Billboard chart-topping producer seeks young talented women from multiple ethnicities, particularly that of Indian, Asian, or Hispanic descent, however all nationalities are welcome to submit to be a part of this international project. Young women who wish to be part of a new group that will be produced in music, film, tv and new media are strongly encouraged to audition. The project is an entertainment vehicle used to sell a positive image of strong young women to the up and coming generation of young women, that also has broad appeal across genders, cultures, and religions. ***Must have strong singing, dancing, and acting ability*** ***Must have strong physical appearance and presence*** ***Must be legally able to work in the U.S.*** Auditions will be held this Friday, October 26th, 2007 from 11am-1pm. Location to be announced. Please send any and all photos, links, bios, mp3's, and an introduction of who are you and why we should consider you for this project. Send information to: october26thaudition@gmail.com

Truth In Advertising (an oldie but goodie)

aaronb — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:43:07 GMT

A day in my life. http://youtube.com/watch?v=lrIwhBwPiqk&mode=related&search=

New Phone Number

aaronb — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:38:32 GMT

If you think you need it, then message me and I'll give it. - A

But all my Vampire friends are doing it.....

aaronb — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:15:24 GMT

I don't even watch Buffy (*gasp*!), but since all of my fellow vamps are doing it, this vamp has to do it too. Just don't jump off of any cliffs, okay? My score on The 4-Variable Buffy Personality Test: Dawn Summers (72% amorality, 63% passion, 54% spirituality, 54% selflessness) "Dawn is a person driven by her love for her friends and her desire to make a difference. Perhaps you are, too. You're willing to do whatever is necessary to do what is right for those you care about, and sometimes this can get you in a little bit of trouble. Most of all, however, you have a heart of gold. Congratulations! My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 99% on morality You scored higher than 99% on repose You scored higher than 99% on spirituality You scored higher than 99% on selflessness http://www.okcupid.com/tests/17325897279428986557/4-Variable-Buffy-Personality

Best Quote from the Daily Show Regarding the War in Iraq

aaronb — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:10:02 GMT

(during a review of the war as if it was a review of a theatre play) "It's the same old story! America meets war. America gets war. War turns out to be somewhat different from what America thought it was when it first fell in love with war. But now war won't leave America alone!"

All of You Talented and Sexy People!

aaronb — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:04:53 GMT

If you've got a stage talent to share with the world at Burning Man '07, I've got a stage for you to share it on. DJ's - Especially with a Latin, or Caribbean, or downright exotic theme. If you can get booties movin', we want to talk to you. Musicians - Do you play Jazz, Lounge Music, Flamenco, or anything that would feel right at home in a swanky lounge? If so, The Havana Room sounds like the right venue for you. Dancers - Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Swing, Burlesque, or anything exotic (such as Polynesian, or Josephine Baker's Banana Dance). If you have elaborate costumes (such as Carnival type of costumes or Burlesque outfits) then we want you dancing on our raised stage, and taking walks down our catwalk. Stage Talent - Comedians, Sword Swallowers, Magicians, or anything else you might find in a variety show in the 50's or 60's is welcome here. Just ask, and if it fits the vibe of The Havana Room, welcome to our stage.

Be very careful of artistic license

aaronb — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:37:34 GMT

Originally found this article on Wired; http://blog.wired.com/tableofmalcontents/2007/06/hope-larsons-ta.html The full book; http://hopelarson.livejournal.com/122445.html

The Havana Room is now listed!

aaronb — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:54:31 GMT

http://www.burningman.com/themecamps/07_camp_vill_h.html

Havana Room, Final Concept Art

aaronb — Wed, 23 May 2007 02:01:18 GMT

Finally got it done, submitted the camp, and now the real work begins! Many thanks to my partner in crime Baron, Cindy the Architect, and everyone else involved in the planning stages. I anticipate many long beer filled hours in getting this done, having a blast at it, and getting to know the SF/Berkeley and LA crew a helluva lot better. My thanks to all involved.

Almost, but no cigar

aaronb — Wed, 09 May 2007 17:57:08 GMT

This thing is fairly off (on the visual description), I have to admit. I was professionally tested in the past, and was found to be highly visual, and one of my strong traits is "MacGuyverying" solutions. Oh well, online tests can't win them all. Your Brain Usage Profile: Auditory : 50% Visual : 50% Left : 61% Right : 38% No matter which side of your brain is dominant, M i n d W a r e can strengthen your emotional brain power by helping you understand how you feel about yourself. Aaron, you are somewhat left-hemisphere dominant with a balanced preference for auditory and visual inputs. Because of your "centrist" tendencies, the distinctions between various types of brain usage are somewhat blurred. Your tendency to be organized and logical and attend to details is reasonably well-established which should afford you success regardless of your chosen field of endeavor, unless it requires total spontaneity and ability to improvise, your weaker traits. However, you are far from rigid or overcontrolled. You possess a degree of individuality, perceptiveness, and trust in your intuition to function at much more sophisticated levels than most. Having given sufficient attention to detail, you can readily perceive the larger aspects and implications of a situation or of learning. You are functional and practical, but can blend abstraction and theory into your framework readily. The equivalence of your auditory and visual learning orientation gives you two equally effective sensory input systems, each with distinctive features. You can process both unidimensionally and multidimen- sionally with equal facility. When needed, you sequence material while at other times you "intake it all" and store it for processing later. Your natural ability to use your senses is also synthesized in your way of learning. You can be reflective in your approach, absorbing material in a non-aggressive manner, and at other times voracious in seeking out stimulation and experience. Overall you tend to be somewhat more critical of yourself than is necessary and avoid enjoying life too much because of a sense of duty. You feel somewhat constrained and tend to sometimes restrict your expressiveness. In any given situation, you will opt for the rational, and learning of almost any type should be easy for you. You might need certain ideas explained to you in order to fit them into your scheme of things, but you're at least open to that!

The Metaphorical Creeps Into the Physical

aaronb — Wed, 09 May 2007 03:03:12 GMT

So, for pretty much the past week I've been in a funk, pretty pissed off, and I finally blew a gasket. Not the metaphorical kind, the real kind. Yup, Ivolette, my '57 Chevy, blew a head gasket. Oh well, I've been looking for an excuse to force myself away from my business, and creep under the hood and get all greasy again. So, if anyone is looking for me this weekend, just look under the hood of a pink '57 Chevrolet Bel Air.

This Is Beyond Hot

aaronb — Tue, 08 May 2007 07:53:29 GMT

Found this while looking for photos of smoke for a project I'm on right now.

The Havana Room site is up

aaronb — Fri, 04 May 2007 22:45:47 GMT

Well, at least the landing page is up. More to come! http://www.havanaroom.org/

Finished The Havana Room poster art

aaronb — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:00:46 GMT

Whew! Honestly, I just threw this thing together, as time happens to be an extremely rare commodity for me these days. I hope you like it, and I hope it conveys the mood of The Havana Room. http://tribes.tribe.net/havanaroom/photos/42389478-34ac-4053-a1a5-fbc55d5a27c6

Wow, I did it. A company blog. Never thought I'd be one of those

aaronb — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:56:12 GMT

Never thought I'd be one of "those" CEOs, blogging about my company, like so many other company heads. It feels a bit strange, because whenever I read about this CEO or President blogging about their company, it seems like a thinly veiled attempt at humility, when in fact it becomes a soapbox about why their company is better than XYZ company. Instead, I decided to basically write (ugh) everything I usually yap about when face to face with other business owners, the stuff I talk about casually, the stuff I wish I was tape recording when I talk about it, because it feels a helluva lot more stiff to type it than to say it. Anyways, I created an RSS feed on my tribe page, so it's there for the world to see, and you can even go to the link directly as well. If you like, please visit the real blog so I can look at the numbers and feel so gosh darn proud that people are reading a company blog. In reality, I'm basically gushing all the hidden knowledge I use to create successful campaigns, so yes it is there for competitors to steal if they so chose. However, in the end, I look at it this way; Knowledge is an infinite well from which to draw from, and unless I empty my cup, I cannot refill it. Take that competitors! http://adbcreative.net/blog/blog.html Company website http://www.adbcreative.net/ Why is there an elephant on the main page?

My Burnt is Brained out.

aaronb — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:17:27 GMT

Yup, that pretty much sums up the day.

Wow that was Random

aaronb — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:59:54 GMT

So, I decided to take a small break, and stopped at Borders on the way home from the doctor's office and read some magazines and books. Leaving Borders later this night, I saw a pickup truck with graphics on it for a popular chicken restaurant. In the bed of the truck was a 6 foot tall Sylvester the Cat statue, of Sylvester and Tweety fame. I love seeing completely random shit like this. Happens quite often too.

Where I've Been (or, "Where Angels Fall")

aaronb — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:10:16 GMT

Okay, for those of you who wonder why I don't post all that often, don't call, and why I'm generally MIA, the fact is that I'm super extra crazy busy, and it has nothing to do with lack of love for my friends and extended family. Here's what I've been up to, in short order; Building my primary business, a design firm that is realizing itself as a full service ad agency, which will then serve as an education tool for disadvantaged minors in Los Angeles. http://www.adbcreative.net/ Co-Creator of The Havana Room debuting at BM '07, getting this thing designed, funded, and off the ground. http://tribes.tribe.net/havanaroom http://www.havanaroom.org/ (site still under construction) Focusing on a new firm with heavy marketing to the entertainment industry, as well as getting our projects off the ground through this firm. http://www.immortalcinema.com/ Starting a clothing/product import line, direct from India to Los Angeles with a partner. http://www.baghiraimports.com/ (site still under construction) http://tribes.tribe.net/baghiraimports I'm also a member of The Latin Business Association here in Los Angeles, and am working on getting more involved. I currently attend many events associated with the LBA, as well as staying active and visible within the various Chamber of Commerce and other business community functions here in Los Angeles. http://www.lbausa.com/ I am also considering running a recycling business, simply because I feel like if I don't do it, no one will. There are many other side projects I am on as well, some are favors, and some are not. So my friends, I just want to let you all know that I think about you all, nearly every day and wish that I had more free time to just chill. Some day...