An American Eagle for NIKE Soccer (by tsevis)

Happy Flag Day everyone!

On Top of Trains by Thomas Hawk on Flickr.

Tinawag na ngang West Philippiine Sea ang South China Sea. Good start, yes. Mejo tumatapang na Pilipinas. Kaso nung sinabi na pano kung gyerahin na tayo ng China, anung sagot ng mga nasa pwesto? “ANJAN NAMAN ANG AMERIKA.”

EPIC FAIL.

Sorry, pero walang pakealam satin ang Amerika ngayon. Mashado pa silang madaming problema at to tell you honestly, wala pa silang pakinabang sa Pilipinas sa mga panahon na to. So kung wala parin tayong backbone, e pano mo nga ipaglalaban yang walong isla na yan?

White House (by Tom Lohdan)

“Sleepless in Seattle” (by WorldofArun)

Seattle skyline (by WordRidden)

Oliver the Great Dane by gr8dnes on Flickr.

Time-lapse map of every nuclear detonation from 1945 to 1998.

It’s like a scary worldwide game of Simon.

An American Eagle for NIKE Soccer (by tsevis)

A mosaic eagle for Nike and the U.S.Soccer Women National Team in Germany 2011 FIFA World Cup.

Go USWNT!
Go Girls!

Best viewed large.
Attention: Big file. (8192 x 8192 pixels = 27.3” x 27.3” @ 300 ppi)

Alternately you can zoom in to the high res (127 megapixels) file with Microsoft ZoomIt.

This is a vector illustration made with custom developed scripts, hacks and lots of love, using my Mac, Studio Artist, the Adobe Creative Suite and good music.

Many thanks to Amy Meservier and all Nike Portland team.

You can buy the t-shirt here or here and many other online shops. It will be available in more colors soon.

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Nick Verreos Rides in the Macy's Car for the SF 40Th Anniversary Pride Parade

Happy San Francisco Pride!!!SF Pride Macy's Banner

Yes, kiddies, it has come to this: I was FINALLY invited--by Macy's no less--to ride the official Macy's "float" at the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade. Not just any Pride Parade but THE 40Th Anniversary darlings. I just happened to be in San Francisco hosting the Sunglass Hut Grand Opening Event at Macy's Union Square and well, Macy's thought "Let's see if Nick will be our Macy's 'Grand Marshall' ?" Ummm, let me think about it...YES!!! Riding Proud: Nick Verreos atop the convertible BMW Macy's Car, SF Pride 2010

After I was done with my Sunglass Hut Event, I checked into my most comfortable Hotel Vitale room and settled in for the night (after a few cocktails with friends at the Americano, naturally!). Now, onto Sunday kiddies. Rainbow Peace: Nick Verreos strikes a pose, SF Pride 2010

I was so humbled, honored and well, very verklempt, to have been asked to be part of this amazing occasion. As I arrived in my "waiting area", all the Macy's volunteers congregated along with hundreds of other parade attendees who were a part of different organizations and/or floats that were about to take part if this 40Th Anniversary EXTRAVAGANZA. Macy's went "all out" with not one but TWO shiny brand new BMW's from BMW San Francisco. They also had hundreds of black Macy's Pride T-shirts as well as TONS of Macy's rainbow flag hankies (above) that were to be passed out during our parade route. During the wait, I got to enjoy the Gold's Gym Float (above) which waited right next to us the entire time with a group of the most perfectly toned, muscled and buffed bodies this side of the Mississippi (nice!). I was also very happy to see one my oldest and dearest of friends...interior designer Gino Castaño, who stopped by to keep me company (Love him!) (above photo). Finally, around 1PM, we got the word that we could "start" them BMW engines! Macy's Princess: Nick Verreos, atop the Macy's BMW SF Parade car, with Macy's volunteers

I threw on my white Zara jacket over my peach-colored American Apparel deep-V t-shirt, threw on a couple of those fabulous Macy's Pride Hankies, and I was ready! For about an hour, all I could see and hear was "Omg!Nick!!!" or "Oh wait It's Nick from Project Runway!". View From My Car: Market Street San Francisco from my car, SF Pride 2010

So much so that my Macy's client--and driver-- said "I really need to make a t-shirt that says 'OMG-It's Nick!' " It was so AMAZING to ride the 40Th Anniversary SF Pride Parade and get to see all the loving, peaceful, inclusive, and very COLORFUL people out for Sunday's festivities. I cannot say this enough: Riding the SF Pride Parade was one of the most SURREAL experiences of my life!
I'm Taking This To Europe: Nick Verreos eyes his new Bubblegum Pink Samsonite Suitcase

Once we finished the parade, the Macy's clients had a VERY SPECIAL Gift for me: A bright Pink Samsonite Suitcase! You see, last month when I was in San Francisco to host a "Sex And The City 2"-themed party at Macy's Union Square, I was "eyeing" this Barbie-pink suitcase that was in one of the "Sex And The City 2" event displays...well, the clients remembered and so as a "Thank You" for being the Macy's SF Pride "Grand Marshall", they gave it to me, it was waiting for me at the end of the parade! I know: Shut The Front Door!After the parade I had three hours before I would catch my flight back to LA. My SF friends from AGES ago, Jason Fioresi and Carlo Parenti (above), decided to throw me an impromptu "Congrats, Welcome and Happy Pride Sunday" afternoon gathering at their fabulous Bernal Heights pied-de-terre. Nick Buffet: The "SF Pride" Spread at Jason and Carlo's home

As I arrived, there was an entire table set up with White Wine from Spain, cheeses from all over the world, crackers and bread, Caprese Salad, salami, Prosciutto, Garbonzo beans, olives and Banana Peppers, as well as turkey meatballs. Not kidding! Just for me! Well, it was the perfect ending to an unbelievable weekend in San Francisco. I was ready to get back on the freeway and find my way back to SFO and board my return flight back to LA-LA Land. I HEART San Francisco! For More Photos: Click HERE!

Nick Verreos Rides For Macys at the 2010 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade this Sunday!

Nick PrideThis weekend I am SO EXCITED to be flying to San Francisco to host a very special event at the Macy's Union Square for the Grand Opening of the Sunglass Hut on Level 1. I will be there from noon-4Pm (no RSVP necessary, just show up, say "Hi" and buy some sunglasses!). In addition, I just got word from the Macy's SF "bigwigs", that they have invited me to ride on the Macy's car the next day for the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade. Well, of course I said "Done and Done". I spent my junior high to high school years (post Venezuela) in the Bay Area so coming back to San Francisco and being asked to be part of this AMAZING celebration will just make my Greek-Latin arm hairs STAND UP! It is an honor. I have a lot of friends in The City and hope to see them all there waving at me! Now, besides sunscreen, what shall I wear???? Come out to the Parade and see...