Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Mind The Ribbon Trick

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

It seems that every day we hear about a new travel scam or digital threat to worry about when we are away from home. This infographic from the security consulting group Envista Forensics does a good job explaining many common … Continue reading →

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Our Own Champs Elysees

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

This month, Philadelphia is launching a year-long+ celebration of the creation of our own version of the Champs Elysees—the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. While it may never be as grand as Paris’ great boulevard, it is a mile-long artery lined with … Continue reading →

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The Walls Between Us

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Mexican artist Bosco Sodi is preparing to create his first art installation in New York City, at Washington Square Park. Titled Muro, the installation will be built from 1,600 removable clay timbers, fired at Sodi’s studio in Oaxaca, Mexico, forming a … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Color Is Autumn

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

It may not technically be Autumn for three more weeks, however it’s never too soon to start thinking about where and when to view colorful Fall foliage. If you follow this link, it will guide you to an excellent interactive … Continue reading →

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Montreal : 18 Nuances De Gai

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Artist Claude Cormier created an amazing polychromatic canopy covering one kilometer of  Montreal’s central pedestrian street Boulevard Sainte-Catherine for the ongoing Aires Libres Festival. The rainbow installation celebrates the city’s LGBT community, the 10th anniversary of the festival, and the … Continue reading →

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More Water Under The Bridge

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Everybody Loves Miniature Golf

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

The always amusing UK-based American artist Doug Fishbone continues to spread joy while tackling weighty issues. His ever popular installation Leisure Land Golf, which premiered at the 2015 Venice Biennale, is now showing at the York Gallery in York. The fully-playable show … Continue reading →

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Life of a library book

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Economy vs Business Class

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

The UK travel search web site Just The Flight figured out how much a flyer would have to spend on snacks and refreshments to make up the difference between economy and business class airfare. NB: 1 £ =  $1.29

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It’s Water Under The Bridge

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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