Monthly Archives: March 2013

Hometown TV

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Wherever I travel, I am constantly surprised by the popularity (and inescapable reach) of American television shows. But there often seems to be confusion about the actual geographic settings for American TV shows. Well, graphic artist James Chapman has created … Continue reading →

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It’s Just That Easy

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Based on some sound advice from author and screenwriter John August, Ryan Rivard developed this straightforward little infographic to help struggling writers complete that book or screenplay scene. (see below) If you’d like to learn more, you can check-out author … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Mountain Lake

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

World Press Award-winng British photographer Geoff Tompkinson is lucky enough to reside for part of each year along the shore of Austria’s “perfect mountain lake” Hallstatt. If you’ve been fortunate enough to visit this UNESCO World Heritage site, or if you … Continue reading →

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Will It Still be a Lonely Planet

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve purchased a travel guidebook during the last forty years, chances are that you bought a title from the venerable Lonely Planet series. Many dedicated Lonely Planet users are not aware, however, that the LP founders Tony and Maureen … Continue reading →

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Spend A Penny

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Whether you call it the lavatory, WC, bathroom, servicio or toilet, you probably would never consider having a meal there. Well, London’s new Attendant Cafe may help transcend any aversion to eating in a public restroom. Openned on February 18th, … Continue reading →

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Spanning the Globe for a Starbucks

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

It turns out that travel may be the perfect way to put a dent in that out of control Starbucks habit. According to this Wall Street Journal infographic (see below), that grande latte you can’t live with out will set … Continue reading →

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After A Decade of Waiting

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

After a ten-year, nearly €400 million renovation, Amsterdam‘s fantastic Rijksmuseum finally reopens next month on April 13th. For visitors who have been disappoint (some of us multiple times) by the glacially slow refurbishment, it comes not a moment too soon. With … Continue reading →

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Drift Across America

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

This wonderful short video, titled “Drift”, is the work of Philadelphia-based cinematographer and documentary filmmaker Tim Sessler. The film is the result of a boring trip by air from San Francisco to Philadelphia. The match-up of Sessler’s black and white, … Continue reading →

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We Heart Boring Machines

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If you have ever tried to negotiate the frustrating trip from Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport via public transportation, this enormous public works project currently under construction in New York City will interest you. When it’s completed in about five … Continue reading →

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For The Record Books

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

What if some of the world’s best-selling record albums had been books instead ? Well, British designer and art director Christophe Gowans has that covered in his brilliant series entitled “The Record Books”. Here are a few choice examples, but … Continue reading →

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