David Roberts's Reel

Orderly Chaos: Gruber Finklestein for !eatherman

Lawrence, Kansas has been under siege from nonstop weather extremes. It's either raining cats and dogs, dumping whole feet of snow, or so blisteringly hot camels are collapsing in the street. No Ultimate Frisbee has been played for weeks. Something must be done! An enterprising group of college roommates decide to hold weatherman Ted Smith accountable for his inability to bring stability to the weather and replace him with a German Hobo by the name of Gruber Finklestein. Creating a grass...

The Ant and the Grasshopper: The Economy Explained

From Aesops Fables we learn of the Ant and the Grasshopper. The diligent and shrewd at is hard at work, making money for his retirement, while the grasshopper plays in the fields; oblivious to the coming winter. When Winter comes the Ant is ready to lecture the Grasshopper on the merits of hardwork and reaping what you sow, when his investment advisor the Dung Beetle arrives. It turns out the Dung Beetle has lost all of the Ants money on bad investments in a rough economy. That said, the Dung...

Global "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" Day - Ballet It Up!

The Pixel Project and Venture Humanity (the non-profit founders of "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®") are proud to jointly present the inaugural Global Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Day for Father's Day 2011 (Sunday 19 June 2011). This event is held in conjunction with The Pixel Project's Celebrity Male Role Model Pixel Reveal campaign and also in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Walk. Global "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Day will help to: - To raise positive awareness about...

"Paint It Purple" 2011 - Do You Like Cupcakes?

The annual "Paint It Purple" campaign raises awareness about Violence Against Women (VAW) by getting a global audience to "paint" the internet purple during the campaign using social media. The campaign also raises funds for The Pixel Project, our partners and participating VAW nonprofits worldwide through cupcake bake sales and "Paint It Purple" parties. "Paint It Purple" was initially created by The Pixel Project to honour Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, starting from 2011, as...

Global "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" Day - Zen in Heels!

The Pixel Project and Venture Humanity (the non-profit founders of "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®") are proud to jointly present the inaugural Global Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Day for Father's Day 2011 (Sunday 19 June 2011). This event is held in conjunction with The Pixel Project's Celebrity Male Role Model Pixel Reveal campaign and also in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Walk. Global "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Day will help to: - To raise positive awareness about...

The Fuller Center for Housing Armenia: A Unique Vacation

The Fuller Center for Housing in Armenia can be the ticket to a vacation you will never forget. See the historical sites of Armenia, eat the local cuisine, and help make the lives of low income Armenians better. Help build a house in Armenia with the Fuller Center for Housing and make memories which will last a lifetime.

Going Coastal: For Whom the Crab Boils...

With Going Coastal, a language neutral comic animation to advise pregnant women and children under the age of 15 to avoid eating fish and crab caught from New York City waters. goingcoastal.org/ theothersideofthetracks.com/

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