Mary Kay Ash

"When you reach an obstacle, turn it into an opportunity. You have the choice. You can overcome and be a winner, or you can allow it to overcome you and be a loser. The choice is yours and yours alone. Refuse to throw in the towel. Go that extra mile that failures refuse to travel. It is far better to be exhausted from success than to be rested from failure."

1.2.3.

This is a music VIDEO that I can watch without the volume on. After watching this video I have an intense desire to enroll in aerobics classes.

Shake That

Anybody that knows me knows that I can't dance - can't even do the two step twist. Which is why I'm so impressed with this VIDEO of a kid dancing. The little dude has some serious moves.

Banksy

AWESOME ARTICLE ABOUT BANKSY IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF PRINT.

Anthony Robbins

“Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You're going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes: find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human.”

Video

I admire the way that the NHL has embraced YOUTUBE. Check out the best plays of the week by clicking HERE and the best hits of November in the NHL by clicking HERE.

Popink.com

SHOP FOR WELL DESIGNED PRODUCTS FROM CHARLES S ANDERSON DESIGN

Finally

I've been waiting months to read the latest issue of THE ROYAL MAGAZINE and it finally came out. It consists of a two in one issue and profiles some of the world's movers and shakers.

Comeback

Just saw this amazing FOOTAGE of a fourth quarter comback by a high school football team in TEXAS. The team was down 41-17 and orchestrated a comeback with three minutes remaining in the game. The lesson here: don't ever give up.

McRap

I just watched this hilarous VIDEO of a guy rap freestyling at a McDonald's Drive Thru.

Happyness

A few days ago I caught WILL SMITH on OPRAH promoting his new film THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS. The more clips they showed, the more I wanted to see this movie. I haven't been this excited about watching a movie since 8 MILE.

2007

THIS IS THE CARD I CREATED TO SEND OUT FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR.

W. Somerset Maugham

"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."

The Re-Up

A COMPILATION ALBUM TO PROMOTE EMINEM'S NEW ARTISTS

Pamela's Single

I was channel surfing today when I heard the shocking news: PAMELA ANDERSON FILES FOR DIVORCE. Needless to say I was impressed that her marriage to KID ROCK lasted four months but am disappointed it didn't result in any unauthorized homemade videos being released.

Junkie

Over the past week I have eaten a box of Oreo cookies, a bag of barbeque chips, a $30.00 bag of M&Ms, and any left over Halloween candy I can get my hands on - so if you need to reach me I’ll be at the gym.

Decoder Ring Design

Licking

As winter is fast approaching or appears to have arrived I have a piece of advice: buy some chap stick and if you do purchase it, please don't put it in the bag that you don't carry with you and spend the rest of the day licking your lips.

Nikehockey.ca

REALLY GREAT CONCEPT & CAMPAIGN CREATED BY THE AD AGENCY TAXI.

Salma

I just watched AFTER THE SUNSET starring PIERCE BROSNAN, WOODY HARRELSON and SALMA HAYEK. The movie was pretty entertaining but what really kept me glued to the screen was SALMA. If you want to see some great assets then I highly recommend this film.

Weird Al Yankovic

I was watching the comedy network a few days ago and saw WEIRD AL'S live performace of AMISH PARADISE. I laughed all the way to the computer and was able to find his parody of LOSE YOURSELF - COUCH POTATO, which was very impressive. I truly believe this guy is a genius.

Swindle

THIS IS AN AWESOME MAGAZINE FROM SHEPARD FAIREY

Ralph Waldo Emerson

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty. to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."

Virgin

Sadly this is the first time that I've seen the full live performace of LIKE A VIRGIN. The kiss is impressive but if I were MADONNA I would have laid a longer kiss on CHRISTINA instead of BRITNEY.

Steve Jobs

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."

Winner

I hooked up with my buddy JAMES on Saturday evening. We had planned to watch CASINO ROYALE but the movie was sold out so we rented THE BREAK-UP instead. The movie was hilarious and didn’t have a typical Hollywood ending and if you ever get a chance, I recommend checking it out.

After the movie JAMES and I played a game of NHL07. It was another thriller, JAMES took an early 3-0 lead but I came back to win 7-6 in overtime. I’m currently leading the season series 4-2 and for some reason more proud of that than anything else I've accomplished this year.

Heck to be honest that’s the only reason I’m writing about that night - just so I could mention the fact I won!

Bruckheimer & Scott

The last film JERRY BRUCKHEIMER (producer) and TONY SCOTT (director) teamed up the result was ENEMY OF THE STATE, a 1998 slick suspense film. Now eight years later their new film DEJA VU starring DENZEL "don't mess with me" WASHINGTON comes out on November 22. Click HERE to view the offical website and trailer.

Kramer

I just saw the offensive and disturbing video of MICHAEL RICHARDS of SEINFELD fame going postal on two hecklers at the LAUGH FACTORY comedy club in HOLLYWOOD. To view the video click HERE and to read his public apology click HERE.

Figure It Out

Erik

Click HERE to view the impress print work of ERIK VERVROEGEN, creative director of TBWA PARIS I just hope one day my body of work will be half as impressive.

Dirty Look

Names

My sister and I have a hate/hate relationship and she claims it’s because of my huge list of nicknames for her.

For the past twenty plus years she has hated the following names: pudgy, biggs, tubby, chubby checks, TC (triple chin), OW (over weighty). chub chub, big poppa, big fella, big boyy, notorious p.i.g, lil fat and piglet.

Now for some reason she thinks of them as insults while I think of think of them as terms of endearment.

Christopher Reeves

"I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. "

Parody

Now I admit I'm a KANYE WEST fan and I think he's one of the hardest working producers around and right up there with the best of all-time. But even as a fan I can still enjoy this hilarious PARODY by CARLOS MENCIA.

Headcase Design

GREAT POSTER CREATED FOR THE HURRICANE POSTER PROJECT.

Bookmark

If you plan on having a career in marketing or plan on starting a business any time soon then I recommend you read THE LITTLE RED BOOK OF SELLING by JEFFREY GITOMER and GETTING EVERYTHING YOU CAN OUT OF ALL YOU'VE GOT by JAY ABRAHAM.

Jacques Plante

"How would you like a job where when you made a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?"

Punjabi

I've seen some great dancing in my day but this guy takes the cake. I've never seen someone so big dance so poetically and his final move is jaw dropping. Check out this VIDEO.

Theposterlist.com

I LOVE THIS SIMPLE AND CREATIVE POSTER SITE.

Stuck

I was walking by a store the other day when I heard AKON'S hit single SMACK THAT playing and that song has been stuck in my head ever since, heck that’s all I've been humming since I started typing this post.

Helen Keller

"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."

Lemon

I was walking around at CHAPTERS the other day and came across this awesome new magazine called LEMON. It’s produced by the same guys that created GUM. The twice annually published magazine isn't as cleverly packaged as GUM but it is visually stunning and definitely worth a look.

Ivanka Trump

THE DONALD FINALLY MADE SOMETHING I WANT TO BUY.

Magic

Check out this VIDEO of cool majic tricks - personally I love the stuff this guy can do with money. Thanks to JAMES for the link.

Aries Spears

If you love spot on impersonations like I do then you really should check out this VIDEO. ARIES SPEARS does an awesome PACINO, DENIRO, STALLON, SNOOP DOGG, AND JAY-Z on DEF JAM COMEDY.

Departed

Yesterday afternoon I saw THE DEPARTED with JAMES. Overall I give the movie four stars. It featured all-star performances from LEONARDO DICAPRIO, JACK NICHOLSON and MATT DAMON. It also had some wicked one-liners and some really great suspense scenes. The film also had a great non-typical Hollywood bang-bang (literally) ending. Check it out in theatres or when it comes out on DVD.

Happy Halloween

Really?

I just came across this quote and don't know who said it "Men are like bank accounts. Without a lot of money they don't generate a lot of interest." My question is whether this statement is true and if so, how come I don't have more women chasing me?

Electricheat.org

Deserved

Now, I'm not a violent person, heck I have a better chance of making a home made video with PARIS HILTON than I do of getting into a street fight. But for the past few days (while at work) I’ve been addicted to this WEBSITE of street fights and beat downs. My personal favorite is this VIDEO - these two guys get what they truly deserve.

Angelina Jolie

"If I think more about death than some other people, it is probably because I love life more than they do."

Tribute

I'll warn you ahead of time, this is a long VIDEO but if your a hardcore fan of SHAKIRA'S hips then you'll enjoy every second of it.

Hitch Hikin'

CHECK OUT THIS NEW CD FROM CANADAIN ARTIST CLASSIFIED.

Creed

Famed UCLA coach JOHN WOODEN'S SEVEN POINT CREED, given to him by his father upon his graduation from grammer school:

1) Be true to yourself.
2) Make each day your masterpiece.
3) Help others.
4) Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.
5) Make friendship a fine art.
6) Build a shelter against a rainy day.
7) Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.

Currently Reading

X-Rated

Check out this VIDEO. It has to be one of the funniest commercials I've seen in a while and I think everybody should have an x-rated body.

Old School

I love this VIDEO of the top ten goals scored during the 96-97 NHL season. My personal favorite is the PAVEL BURE goal.

Stupid

Brooke Shields said this during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign "Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life."

Family Circus

Time

The highest compliment you can give someone is your TIME (undivided attention helps too). Why? Because that is something no one gets back.

This was something my grandfather told me many years ago and for some reason I think its something we (humans) take for granted.

So be flattered if someone gives you a call just to say hi or stops to have a conversation with you on the street because they giving you something they won't ever get back again.

YoRodeo

TO VIEW MORE OF THEIR POSTER CLICK HERE.

Mentor

As an aspiring marketer and communications designer I'm always looking for ideas and insights. I'll be the first to admit that ALEX BOGUSKY of CPB GROUP has shaped my thinking more than anybody and I consider him an out of reach mentor. If your a fan of his, or want to learn more about effective marketing & advertising techniques then check out this video - MAVERICK OF MIAMI.

Lucky Number Slevin

My brother rented this MOVIE over the weekend and I finally got a chance to watch it yesterday. Overall it was really good, the film kept me guessing until the very end and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a brain teaser and has an hour and fifty minutes to kill.

First

MALKIN'S FIRST NHL GOAL - PERSONALLY I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE FAN.

Jay Leno

"Go through your phone book, call people and ask them to drive you to the airport. The ones who will drive you are your true friends. The rest aren't bad people; they're just acquaintances."

Kats

I was walking down the street with my gay (there is a reason I'm mentioning that) friend JOSEPH when we came across a really fat white cat. This is how the conversation went: HERMAN: "Look at the size of that cat." JOSEPH: "That thing is huge." HERMAN: "Do you like cats?" JOSEPH: "No, I don't really care much for pussy." I think I busted a gut laughing after he said that.

Myspace

It took a month longer than it should have but I finally have the LIONZDEN myspace page up and running, feel free to add me as a friend.

Huh

THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE MOST DISTURBING NHL PICS I'VE EVER SEEN.

Banter

Below is my short but pleasant conversation with my friend LISA on the phone yesterday, she was at work and I was at home:

LISA: what are you doing?
HERMAN: I'm about to got to bed.
LISA: you’re so lucky?
HERMAN: well you’re always welcome to join me.
LISA: laughs
HERMAN: you can be lucky too.

Dirrty

Kingdom Come

Its official, JAY-Z is back with a new album dropping November 21st. Check out ROCAFELLA.COM to hear the first single "Show Me What You Got" under Heavy Rotation. Personally I'm not really feeling the track, sorry Hov.

Slump

I signed up for SPORTSNET FANTASY HOCKEY this year and am currently in a slump. I know it’s early but my player picking is really off.

That worries me a bit, but another thing that really concerned me was my lame betting ability. About a year ago I bet on Sportsaction and won, a few days ago I bet and I lost all three games - pathetic I agree.

I really hope the hockey gods start smiling down on me because the last thing I need to hear is JOSEPH bragging about how smart he is.

Zeroskateboards.com

Bookmark

As part of its excellent branding campaign "very funny", TBS powers this hilarious SITE featuring funny ads. I love everything about this site, great content, simple layout and a sophisticated navigational system.

Two Step Twist

You should check out this VIDEO, it showcases psychical evidence that white men should not and can not dance.

Priceless

Road Trip

For the first time in over a year I left the city of VANCOUVER. On October 4th at 7:00 am JAMES and I headed out for a road trip to KELOWNA.

We were both told that it would take five hours to get to there but with JAMES’S driving it only took four hours, and that doesn’t include us getting lost in HOPE and a thirty minute pit stop.

Once we arrived in KELOWNA we went Go-Karting, which we could do in VANCOUVER but because there are so many other things to do we don’t. The karting was fun, despite the both of us crashing, it was quite an adrenaline rush.

Across the street from the karting was a miniature golf course. Since neither of us had done it in a while, we thought it would be fun. JAMES played a solid game while my performance was disgusting. It took me four swings to get the windmill shot and JAMES, the show off that he is, hit a hole in one with his left hand.

The rest of the day was mediocre, besides a really hot “I’m sure those are fake” waitress at EARLS there wasn’t much to get excited about.

But overall I enjoyed the trip, just for the sack of leaving and being away for Vancouver it was worth it. Plus, going on a road trip is something JAMES and I have talked about forever and it was nice to finally do it.

Also, the trip did end on an even better good note for me. When we got back we headed to JAMES’S house and played a few games of NHL ’07. I beat him both times and I have to admit I wasn’t too impressed with his sore loser attitude, but regardless I’m up on my season series 3-2!

Esquire

Just read the great news: ESQUIRE NAMES SCARLETT JOHANSSON THE SEXIST WOMEN ALIVE. Unfortunately I've never watched any of her films but after seeing these PICTURES (I'm digging the hourglass figure) I might take a trip to BLOCKBUSTER tomorrow.

Out Of Town

First the first time in the history of this blog I'm posting outside of Vancouver. I'm writing this post from KELOWNA, BC. Me and my friend JAMES when on a one day road trip. Tune in tonight and I write of the days events, my thoughts and insight into KELOWNA.

Favorite

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has a favorite commercial. While a lot of people tell me that they hate them, many of them have personal favorite that they love watching over an over again. My personal favorite is this JORDAN AD that aired many years ago and I still remember it. It truly captures the essence of the brand and the man and I personally found it very motivating.

Love At First Sight

While walking home from work the other day I was stop by a beautiful blonde female. I noticed she made eye contact with me when I was waiting across the street for the light signal to flash walk and I credited my good looks for her interest in me. As I began to walk towards her I noticed her extending her hand, my heart began to pound in anticipation for "hey handsome here’s my phone number" but instead she handed me a hockey puck with a neat logo and PICKUPHOCKEY.COM printed on it. I can't tell you how disappointed I was, but as a marketer I admire the intelligent branding strategy.

Agent Spade

POPPY MONTGOMERY: ONE OF THE REASONS I WATCH WITHOUT A TRACE.

Oprah Winfrey

"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you I the best place for the next moment. "

Itchy

Since this afternoon I’ve have been suffering from three mosquitoes bites (I should have called in sick to work but I decided to tough it out) and all of them are really itchy. While complaining to a co-worker about this today he told me this joke: What’s the difference between a SURREY GIRL and a mosquito? A mosquito will actually stop sucking after you slap it.

Butt Ugly

THE NEW LOOK SABRES SHOULD GO BACK TO THEIR OLD 90's UNIFORMS.

06/07

While the NHL 06/07 season officially begins in a few weeks, James and I decided to begin our video game season early. Since the game wasn't broadcast on television nor heard on the radio I'll have to give you the exclusive here.

Despite this being the new NHL our first game was scoreless until the third period. I think this had to do with us both not knowing the new commands because there was a lot of awkwardness on that ice.

But by some fluke I was able to score the lone goal of the game and won 1-0. It was a proud moment and seeing the look of shock and disappointment on JAMES face made my afternoon.

Unfortunately I should have called it a day but we decided to play two more games. Both games he won, the second was close at 6-4 but the third game he creamed me 4-0. My biggest concern was when I picked VANCOUVER for our second game and LOUNGO let in six goals on seventeen shoots - I hope this isn't an indication of things to come this season.

I do have to give credit to JAMES for playing with an injured finger. He played through the pain and won the last two games. Kudos to you my big white friend, kudos to you.

Brand Herman

Farewell

While walking to work today with umbrella in hand it finally dawned on me that summer is over. No more sun, no more long days, no more wearing shorts that show off my fine legs, and worst of all no more girls in shorts and tank tops.

So as I say farewell to the warm weather and begin to prepare for the next few months of Vancouver wetness I say thank you to LULULEMON for creating butt hugging pants that females can wear all year round.

Training Camp

Ever since JAMES called to tell me he bought the new NHL '07 video game I have been undergoing a vigorous training regime for our opening game, date to be announced.

The training has been purely physical as I begin the day with finger stretches, knuckle cracking and squats (got to keep my ass lean for all that sitting).

I had a rough season last year, began with a lot of promise and close games but not a lot of W's. I hope this season will be different because I have a victory dance I've been dieing to perform.

LOL

Pillow Fight

I can't believe I didn't come up with this idea. In Toronto some genius named Stacey created the PILLOW FIGHT LEAGUE. I wish the events were televised - get on it SPORTSNET, I don't care to watch billiards or poker, I want to see girls beating each other with pillows.

Teaser

ChangeThis.com

This site has become one of my favorite sources for information. Created by SETH GODIN this website has contributors ranging form TOM PETERS to MALCOM GLADWELL. Personally I really enjoyed this manifesto by MARK CUBAN - it recounts his pre-billionaire days.

Reunion

On Wednesday night I got together with my long time friends from high school. It was the first time in about three years that MIKE, JAMES and I hooked up and hung out.

I really enjoyed the evening. It started off well with me beating JAMES in a game of NHL ’06. We played a few more games but the outcome isn’t important. I won the first game and that’s all I remember.

After MIKE arrived we headed out to SHARKS CLUB for dinner. The food was okay (I’ve had better chicken wings), the waitress was horrible and the bill almost gave me a heart attack - $63.00 for nachos, chicken wings and chicken strips with fries! It was highway robbery tell you.

The best part of the evening was when we headed to the local high school to shoot some hoops. We talked about old times - the good old days, back when we were teenagers and not tax paying citizens.

It was nice to reminisce, to poke fun at each other (me being on the receiving end most of the time) and just hanging out.

My mom asked me the next day what we did and I told her nothing. Which is true to an extent, but I’m sure when I’m an old man who can’t remember where he left his teeth I think back to that night, as the night I was in good company.

Moderndog.com

Tag

I really love this site by TAG - the body spray. I think their campaign, “consider yourself warned" is genius. Heck, I like it so much that I may go out and buy a can. I'll keep you posted on the number of women that tackle me on the street; I may have to purchase a helmet.

Old School Dialogue

I was watching a re-run of MARRIED WITH CHILDREN and a line really made me laugh. The setting is a high school reunion and Peggy Bundy, whose maiden name is Wanker, is approached by an old buddy who greets her with "Peggy, is that you Peggy, Peggy Wanker don't bother to thank her. "

This got me thinking about a nickname for myself. I wish a girl would come up to me at my high school reunion and say "Herman, Herman is that you, Herman Mahal who goes all night long." Oh that would be so cool - I would be a living legend.

Coming Soon

THANKS AGIAN TO JAMES FOR THE HEADS UP. I LOVE THE COVER.

Any Given Sunday

On Wednesday I decided to visit my local BLOCKBUSTER and rent a few movies. I don't know why but I picked two football films, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY and FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. Both were pretty good, not excellent but they held my attention and the football scenes were very authentic. But if I were to recommend one film it would have to be ANY GIVEN SUNDAY. I watched the movie with my buddy MIKE and both agreed it was really slick, the performances of AL PACINO and JAIME FOXX, and it had some of the most comical touchdown celebrations I've ever seen.

Tiger Swings

THIS IS REALLY COOL - VIA JAMES. CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW