Neil Takemoto's Blog – November 2008 Archive (3)

When artist and avid cyclist David Byrne, former lead singer for the band Talking Heads, was asked by the New York City Department of Transportation (no surprise) to help judge a bike rack design contest for New York City, he was so enthusiastic about the opportunity that he submitted his own designs.



With his design prowess and public exposure* however, NYC DOT felt it… Continue

Local fashion meets neighborhood pride

No one in their creative right mind (no pun intended) would wear a DC tourist souvenir t-shirt, but what if you really did want to display your love for your own unique, authentic neighborhood? If you live in Queens, New York, the answer for many is to buy a shirt from local artist Ciara Elend's Queensbound collection. Think of it as when you wear your… Continue

This site is by no means a political platform, so understanding that, one had to be there in the streets of DC after the final voting results to understand that this was more than just another election. The joyous dancing, the spirited cheering and chanting, the intense hugging, the emotional laugher and endless tears, a lot of love in the air... you'd think you were either in Berlin when the Wall had just fallen.



Why are these people so infused with enthusiasm and… Continue