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Category Archives: Blog
The Big Picture
. The Big Picture is a great blog to follow from Boston.com. It simply captures the news in pictures and usually does a stunning job at it. The one above is from this collection welcoming the year of the ox.
Don Draper in effect
. New Heineken Ad… Reeks of Don Draper…
The Feltron Annual Report
More than anything else, we’re defined by our actions and designer Nicholas Fletron’s actions are captured, in detail, within his personal 2008 annual report. The idea is fresh and the design is smart and clean, but most impressive is the … Continue reading
Communication, Transparency and Participation
. Changes has come to whitehouse.gov, including a blog on the front page. Here’s a taste of what’s new: Communication — Americans are eager for information about the state of the economy, national security and a host of other issues. … Continue reading
A New Consumerism
. As the global economy searches for rock bottom, 2009 is shaping up to be a year of serious consumer soul-searching. Consumerism has been under the microscope over the past few months, and rightly so. A dangerous complacency within our … Continue reading
Taking Chance
. My best friend Fred produces movies. His latest “Taking Chance” airs on HBO on February 21st @8pm. Check the preview:
Staying web relevant
. Rex serves up his take on the 30 Most Notable Blogs of the Year, which is essentially a guide to staying relevant in today’s online world. Read it and I guarantee you’ll find something new to indulge in. Equally … Continue reading
The year in pictures
NYT gives us their take on the images that defined 2008. Some choice pics: This last photo was part of a project featuring double exposures taken in NYC. Really stunning stuff, see more here.
2008 Buzzwords
NYT Week In Review came out with the buzzwords for 2008. Some were predictably related to the election circus, while others were new terms that shed light on some of the nuances of society. Ones I found interesting: Recessionista: A … Continue reading
NYTimes Conversations
So The Tribute Co. (owners of the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun) has gone bankrupt. And the blogosphere is a twitter with stories of ‘the death of the newspaper‘. I then heard the scary news that the New York … Continue reading
Quarter Pounder
I expect cool things from Japan but not from McDonald’s. Apparently the Quarter Pounder were only availbe in select Japanese McDonald’s due to the types of grills needed to cook them. But with this scarcity brought a cult following to … Continue reading