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Rupert’s Wall Street Journal Now Channeling Zap Comix
We always get a kick out of subliminal editorializing in news articles thru the use of photos. And in this case Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal really has set a new (low) standard in their coverage of the recent Governors Conference. It appears to me that the WSJ editorial staff selected this picture of California Gov. … Continue reading
A Modest Prediction: “What’s Next After Google Street View?”
Last week it was reported that Google is now working on something called Store View. …they took pictures of the inside of the store, every 6 feet, in all directions. They also took pictures of products. Google Store View will allow people to … click on the door to enter it, all on Google Maps. Then … Continue reading
Health Care Debate Is Not A Pretty Picture, Yet
One problem with our continuing health care debate is a lack of pretty graphs to explain complicated issues. Where is Ross Perot when you need him? Say what you want about the European model of heath care, but you have to concede that they are way ahead of us when it comes to pretty pictures. Take this … Continue reading
Onion Video: Politically Incorrect But Environmentally Sensitive
It’s now been a week since Valentine’s Day, which is a reasonable ‘cooling off’ period. So I shouldn’t get in trouble with the Valentine Police over this item. This breaking news story from The Onion News Network is hysterical. Make sure to listen to the words, since the images are a tad distracting. The subject is … Continue reading
There Should Be A Term For Corporate Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude is a kind of personal term. It’s what you feel when someone like Eliot Spitzer stumbles. But how do I feel when an entire industry gets what it deserves? Today the UK Guardian reported that, Vodafone boss Vittorio Colao has warned mobile phone executives about Google’s growing power in the online advertising and search market, … Continue reading
My Financial Valentines
Of course Leslie is my Real Valentine. But in the world of Runner-Ups, I have to nominate my favorites. Even though it’s Don’t Ask and Don’t Tell, I can’t hold back, my Guys are Ben and Hank. After reading “On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System” by … Continue reading
Countdown To Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is Leslie’s favorite day of the year, so it’s also my favorite day of the year. Absolutely. I heart Valentine’s Day. Last night we watched “New York, I Love You”, which I can recommend for The Big Day. The especially good news for you procrastinators is that the film can be streamed instantly from Netflix, … Continue reading
Room With A View, And Then Some
Whenever I check into a hotel I play “Pretend”. I imagine that the hotel’s owners and employees are all on my team, and we are working together to ensure that I experience a great room and a wonderful ‘stay’ experience. Of course this fits the common definition of insanity, where you do the same thing over and … Continue reading
Have Your PhD With Fries And A Coke, All On Us
The Chinese seem not inclined to clown around with the value of the renminbi. Meanwhile the administration is trying to apply pressure on them to revalue their currency, “which President Obama says is kept at an artificially low level to give China an unfair advantage in selling its exports”. From the NY Times, A senior … Continue reading
Since Cheaper Is Better, I’ve Up-Sized My Jeans
I know, or at least I’ve been told, that women’s clothing can have sizes that are fungible. The more expensive the dress, the smaller the size printed on the label. I was under the impression that when it came to men’s clothing, we played by the rules. My bad. A few days ago I was in … Continue reading
There Are Good Designs, And Not-So-Good Designs
The advertising industry has come up with a good idea, at the right time. The fact that it came about as a result of pressure from regulators takes away a few points, but it’s still a good idea. Trying to ward off regulators, the advertising industry has agreed on a standard icon — a little … Continue reading
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- Jumping into Spring
- The Art of Using Natures Bounty to Dye Cloth
- A Shibori Stitched and Felted Wrap
- Faux Fur, Vogue and Verve
- The Perfect Dance, Part 2
- The Perfect Dance
- The Vest That Mysteriously Turned Into A Purse
- Vintage Kimono Baby Booties
- Zipper, Keys, and a Linen Belt Buckle
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