Category Archives: Tech

London Walkabout

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Many years ago, on my second or third visit to London it finally dawned on me that it was often much quicker to walk to some locations than to take the Underground. Now Transport for London has finally created the … Continue reading →

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Call Me Ishmael

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

I rarely endorse Kickstarter projects, but Call Me Ishmael is a worthy literary project that deserves attention. Honored by the National Book Foundation with the Innovations in Reading Prize, Call Me Ishmael has already surpassed its modest Kickstarter goal. Inspired … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Had A Star Gate

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

A few weeks back, Parc de la Ciutadella in the heart of Barcelona was the site of a temporary star gate. Located in a repurposed DC 9 jet aircraft, the Portal estel-lar was a brilliant sound and light show that … Continue reading →

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Terms and Conditions

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

New York City-based artist and graphic novelist Robert Sikoryak has solved the dilemma that every iTunes user faces: how to slog through the deadly boring legal terms and conditions of use. He has created a comic book-style exploration of the … Continue reading →

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Just Call it MOFAD

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

As you might predict, New York City’s first museum dedicated to food and drink is located in Brooklyn. Launched last week in a converted garage—of course—the Museum of Food and Drink has big plans for its visitors. By 2019, MOFAD … Continue reading →

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Exploding Pumpkins

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Happy Halloween

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Testing the Low Line

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

I’m a big fan of New York City’s High Line park—and who isn’t. So, I was happy to hear that the test lab for the city’s proposed Low Line Underground Park has opened. For the next five months, visitors can … Continue reading →

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Airport Common Sense

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Once upon a time I loved to hangout at airports. I drove travel companions batty by always trying to get to the airport early. I would even volunteer to pick-up friends and family members when they flew. Now, like everyone … Continue reading →

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Another reason to visit Grenoble

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Residents and visitors in beautiful Grenoble, France will never be at a loss for reading material thanks to a new project sponsored by the city government and local publisher Short Edition. Clever little orange and black terminals that dispense short … Continue reading →

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Digital Graffiti

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The brilliant Brazilian street art duo known as VJ Soave describe their work as “digital graffiti”. The peripatetic pair travel the globe unleashing whimsy and spreading joy from specially equipped tricycles that they call Suaveciclo. Illuminating buildings, sidewalks and streets, … Continue reading →

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