Tag Archive for 'smiles'

Validation Update!

iman published on May 26, 2009 in zeitgeist. 3 Comments Tags: , , .

Good Evening SuperForest!

I hope you had a lovely Tuesday. I just read the funniest thing on Yahoo:

Four states adopt ‘no-smiles’ policy for driver’s licenses

My initial reaction–as I’m sure yours was– was: what?!?!
Like most Yahoo headings, it was so shocking/interesting that I just had to click.
Apparently the DMV has created a software meant to stop people from creating fake IDs that bases itself off of face recognition which requires neutral faces. Smiles tend to ruin the results of the face recognition program and thus, they have been banned.

I was immediately reminded of my all time favorite short film: Validation, which I posted up on SuperForest back in January. I figured this little bit of news called for a renewed spotlight on this wonderful film about smiling. Its a bit long, but very very worth it. Enjoy!



For a SuperForest style “You are GREAT! You are AMAZING!” validation card, check out the original post.

The DMV may tell you not to smile within their facilities, but my friends, in the world beyond that building “Do it anyway”

Keep smiling,
-iman

100 Ways To Make The World A Better Place: #99 Say Happy Birthday In A New Way

april published on May 17, 2009 in zeitgeist. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

This series will comprise a list of 100 cool – sometimes quirky – achievable things you can do to help make the world a better place. And if you think that sounds like a daunting endeavour, remember that every tree began with one small seed. That’s right … be the seed.

Some people fear getting older. They even hide away on these special occasions in fear of the attention garnered by their escalating number. Here’s an idea thought up by my co-workers and I. Instead of wishing your friend/colleague a “happy 28th birthday!”, try “Congratulations on your 28th revolution of the sun! You’ve travelled around the fiery sphere a whole 28 times now! You rock!”.

sungirl

Pic thanks to allnaturalme.com

I hope it earns you a smile.

Have a Lovely Weekend!

jackson published on April 4, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Here’s a great picture of SuperForesters Will and Claire demonstrating the SuperForest way.
Bicycles, peace, togetherness, natty fedoras, and big ol’ smiles.

What more could you hope for?

Love to All,

Have a safe and excellent weekend!

Team SF