Daniel Lubetzky

This month, on October 13th, The 99, a movie featuring superheroes based on Islamic culture and values, is coming to a PBS channel near you.  The 99 is a movie that is the first of its kind, and was created by Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, a Kuwaiti clinical psychologist and good friend of Daniel.  Keep an eye out for local listings, as this film is one that you will surely not want to miss.

Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel

An exhibit at the Jerusalem Bloomfield Musuem is celebrating Israel’s top 45 greatest inventions, including amazing innovations like the electric car grid, surgical robots, the cherry tomato, and solar power systems.

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A recent article in the New York Times, readjusts the typical focus on Steve Jobs and the evaluation of his career that we have been seeing over the past days since his resignation.  This article deems Jobs a role model, for his unique talent as an innovator.  Jobs’s fresh thinking, and creative way of looking at things were key components to his success and a source of inspiration for all leaders and companies across various sectors.

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Frustrated by our governments “lack of cooperation and irresponsibility among elected officials,” Howard Schultz emailed his team about how Starbucks can alleviate the current uncertain times.  But he is not stopping there, according to an article in the New York Times.  Schultz has called for a campaign boycott that he hopes will captivate our elected officials attention, and focus them towards creating jobs.  This step of leadership is exactly what our country needs at this time, and we are proud to be able to call ourselves his partner.

Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel

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Check out this amazing video that showcases 3D printing technology:

Vitamin Water is running a creative ad campaign that is bursting with energy.  Situated at bus stops across the country, Vitamin Water ads contain USB ports in which people can charge their phones while waiting for the bus.  The ad sends a clear message: Vitamin Water is your source for all of your energy needs.

By Adeena Schlussel, spotted by Daniel Lubetzky.

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These designs, shared with me by a friend, Ari Cartun, are innovative, and funny:

Check out this inspirational story about an armless pianist who’s perseverance enabled him to find innovative ways to achieve his goals.

This Wall Street Journal article explores two innovative start ups that allow brands to advertise to potential customers without pestering them, creating a more positive association with their brand.   As this trend suggests, as technology becomes more interactive, advertisers have the opportunity to be more creative in shaping how their consumer interacts with their brands on an individual level; it will be interesting to see which strategies are effective in this new world of advertising.

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This initiative uses recycled bottles, in place of bricks, to construct homes.  People are encouraged to fill bottles with trash, after which they are collected and put to good use.  It is a great idea that both benefits the environment and creates housing for people.