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NYC PSA: Don’t Drink Yourself Fat

Andy — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:59:19 +0000

Found via Presentation Zen: Visualizing the Consequences of Sugary Drinks

The Man in the Chair: B2B Then and Now

Andy — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:14:41 +0000

Good stuff.

Virginia’s New iPad

Andy — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:11:34 +0000

This is pretty fantastic.

Time Lapse: GTA IV (Awesome Video)

Andy — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:02:30 +0000

Simple concept, great execution.

Gary Vaynerchuk on Twitter’s Monetization

Andy — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:20:55 +0000

If you’ve missed out on all the late ni…

Andy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:47:33 +0000

If you’ve missed out on all the late night television drama, Gawker has been providing some great coverage of what’s been happening on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.

Bon Jovi – "Stand By Me" for the People of Iran

Andy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:59:58 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora have partnered with Iranian superstar Andy Madadian to record a version of “Stand By Me”, dedicated to the people of Iran. The video/song is not meant to be sold. It’s not meant to hit billboard charts. It’s meant to be downloaded, shared, and distributed to the people of Iran as a gesture of support.

I won’t get into a long diatribe about the ongoing turmoil in Iran. There’s enough coverage of that going on from sources that are much more credible/knowledgeable on the subject than I am.

That being said, there are two reasons I’m posting this. First off, I’m a huge fan of Bon Jovi – his music is a cornerstone of my more pleasant childhood memories. Second, I like to draw attention to specific examples of social media / new media being used to support a cause.

Here’s an excerpt from the TV Guide article:

Earlier this week, Bon Jovi and bandmate Richie Sambora recorded a version of Ben E. King’s classic “Stand by Me” with Iranian superstar Andy Madadian. Their mission: to send a message of global solidarity to the people of Iran who are caught in the midst of debate and protest over the country’s recent election.

And here’s the video:

Sources:
Bon Jovi – “Stand by Me” for Iranian People (TV Guide)
Andy and Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora (YouTube)