Published under ‘life’

By Adeena Schlussel on behalf of Daniel Lubetzky Walkers Crisps is making a splash both with an environmentally favorable plan, as well as a humorous ad announcing the chance to vote for a new flavor.  (See both the article and video clip below.)  According to an article in The Grocer, the UK executives are looking [...]

Check out this hysterical Cadbury Commercial that is a great example of creative, funny, and subsequently effective, advertising.

Morality and What We Do With It

Published under Introspection, Life Oct 13, 2010

by Adeena Schlussel on behalf of Daniel Lubetzky In a New York Times article a couple of years ago, Steven Pinker discussed morality and specifically, when it comes to a head with culture, preferences and evolving standards.  Pinker’s conclusion makes an important point that an adversary’s opinion may seem completely immoral, when in fact it [...]

Quote of the Week

Published under Favorite Quotes, Introspection Oct 06, 2010

"Where you stand depends on where you sit." — Nelson Mandela

For years, Forbes has published a list of billionaires that reflects the cult of money we live in.  We lionize wealth.  Why? Wealth accumulation is only a means to an end.  What are you going to do with that money should matter to society much more.   Why is it that so many people forget that? [...]

Quote of the Week

Published under Interesting Random Stuff, Leadership Sep 29, 2010

"It’s impossible, that’s for sure. So let’s start working."                                         -Phillip Petit from Man On Wire

This week’s quote of the week is an excerpt that I came across in the Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur and found particularly moving : When I die give what’s left of me away to children and old men that wait to die. And if you need to cry, cry for your brother walking the [...]

Earlier tonight at a reception by the Skoll Foundation on the occasion of the CGI conference, I had an interesting conversation with Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America.  One of her insights is that the key to improving our education system is not in undermining teachers, who are far stronger than the stereotypical condemnations [...]

Excavator, Excavator!

Published under Family, Funnies Sep 14, 2010

Is it just silly parents who find this amusing, or is this one of the funniest video songs anyone has ever listened to? Make sure you listen to all the words – and the deep tone of seriousness with the hip music.  Forget about Coldplay. This is a Lubetzky home favorite now!

A Dog that Can Cha Cha

Published under Funnies Sep 13, 2010

Check out this video if you are looking to lighten up your day!