Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

A bridge to…

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Thanks to Wilson Dizard for the post idea.                                                                    

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Will You Be Part of TS2AS ?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Times Square in the heart of New York City is renowned around the world for its over-the-top public advertising. It’s an urban wonderland of kinetic billboards, enormous video screens and non-stop tickers. But one 22 year-old design student from the … Continue reading →

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The Last Man in Europe

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Some of our most important classic novels were nearly released with very different titles. Would they have been as successful with the original choices? George Orwell’s editor at Secker Warburg didn’t think that the title The Last Man in Europe … Continue reading →

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Travel by Gingerbread

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Lucasfilm’s 2010 company Christmas card

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Do You Over-decorate ?

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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Nostalgia NYC Style

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

The Museum of the City of New York has placed a noteworthy selection of old NYC photographs from its enormous collection on its website. On the home page, click on the “Collections Portal” box for a trip back in time. … Continue reading →

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Street Art…Chernobyl Style

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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We Never Forget

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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Hottest Tourist Destination for 2011

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Planning your next vacation trip? having trouble deciding where to go? How about visiting the site of the world’s worst civilian nuclear disaster? Beginning early Spring 2011, the area surrounding the ruined Chernobyl nuclear power plant and nearby towns and … Continue reading →

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