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Liberty Station Blood Drive Saves 54 Lives!

8/24/2020

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​Pixel Lava has taken over blood drive organizing duties from Anneville Jewelry Lab and I'm super excited to announce that our August blood drive registered 25 appointments and collected 18 pints! It was a big success considering we had just two of the four beds operating due to COVID precautions. Due to the nationwide shut down, blood supplies are at critical levels. If you can't donate, please consider making a financial contribution or volunteering with your local blood bank. If you missed your chance with us, save the date for our next blood drive on October 24th. You can bet it will be a very special Halloween edition! RSVP link coming soon.

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Halloween 2018: The Cabinet of Curiosities

10/27/2018

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The renowned science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke said "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." This month I've blended science, fiction, film lore, myth, legend and popular culture to bring you my  Cabinet of Curiosities. This custom Illustration is stocked with magical objects, rare specimens, ancient artifacts, odd instruments and a sprinkling of balderdash. Over the course of October 2018 I unveiled a new item on Instagram every few days counting down to Halloween - each with a fun trivia question and weekly prizes. 
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Be sure to visit my Instagram feed in the app or just stop by on your computer (no instagram account needed) to see all the fun. Fly over to Instagram!
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Digital Summer Camp 07: Vector vs Bitmap

8/22/2018

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​Vector, raster, bitmap … what they heck are all of those things and do they even matter? In this episode I’ll show you what they are, where we use them and yes…why they do matter when your goal is to quickly use the right image to get the best quality. If you’ve ever been confused about what a vector image is and why your cell phone photo made for a terrible t-shirt image, this episode is for you!

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Aug Newsletter: Digital Summer Camp, Part 2  | Partner Program Raffle 2 | Summer Treat 2

8/8/2018

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​Free 5 Minute Beach Break


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July Newsletter: Digital Summer Camp, Part 1  | Partner Program Raffle | Summer Special Treat

7/1/2018

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You're Invited to Digital Beach Summer Camp!


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Ten May the 4th Star Wars Promos to Power Up Your Social Media

5/1/2018

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Cat Watching "Star Wars"
"Star Wars" ad pulls at your heartstrings
"Star Wars" flashmob
Unreal Engine + $150,000 computer
Chewbacca sings!
Imperial Penguins
"Star Wars" Weather edition
Balancing on a droid playing bagpipes - with a twist!
Iconic "Star Wars" scene ... with cats!
Duel at the world fencing championship
May brings two fun social media promo opportunities- Mother's Day and May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day. Most of you can undoubtedly come up with a creative promo for the ubiquitous Mother's Day whether it's a free dessert for bringing in Mom this month or a moms-only discount coupon. But if you're looking for something more unique and geeky, go for a May the 4th promo. May the 4th is a lispy reference to the Star Wars "May the Force be with you" - a way of saying goodbye and good luck. It's a great way to tap into Star Wars mania and connect emotionally with your audience. Here are 10 great short videos to bring your May 4th social media alive. Don't forget to add the #MayTheFourth hashtag to get your posts seen by as many people as possible! 

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Celebrate International Women's Day with 10 Pioneering Women in Tech

3/8/2018

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10 Pioneering Women in Tech
The face of technology, both past and present, is persistently male from Jobs to Gates to Zuckerberg but behind those leaders are millions of people who contribute critical research advances, put the ideas into production and market, sell and support tech companies and products. To celebrate International Women's Day, I did a bit of research and found a huge list of amazing women from a range of countries and cultures whose work laid the foundation for modern computing, websites and the internet itself. Here's a look at just 10 of my favorite pioneering women in technology.   

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Dad's Wedding in Tuxpan, Vera Cruz! 1-12-18

2/6/2018

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The wedding video is finally ready! Join us as we celebrate the wedding of Monica and Vance. Married on July 28th, 2017, reception on January 12th, 2018. Filmed entirely on location in Tuxpan, Vera Cruz, Mexico by two blondes with iPhones without mics, tripods, lights or any idea of what would happen next. Enjoy!

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Happy Halloween 2017!

10/1/2017

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​It's crawled back from the grave again this year ... Pixel Lava's FRESHLY UPDATED 12th Annual Halloween Countdown Calendar lurking about to bring you a smile and a scream. Grab a shovel and dig around a bit, you'll find an assortment of Halloween goodies assembled over the past many years - new gems and old favorites. More fun than a bucket o' eyeballs, it's tricks, treats, desktop wallpapers, scary sounds, vintage audio, movies, toys, games, fortunes, frights, music, videos and more.
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Happy Holidays 2015 - Looking Forward, Looking Back

12/21/2015

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2015 was a big year for Pixel Lava. In addition to being my tenth year in business I also jumped head first into a huge new endeavor - teaching. Here's a recap and a sneak peek at what's in store for 2016.


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