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Rick Santorum, Gay Poet ?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Rick Santorum is backpedalling as fast as he can from his campaign slogan featured on the new website for his Presidential exploratory committee, “Fighting to Make America America again,” after it was pointed out to him that it was from … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Why So Random (again)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Aakash Nihalani is not Banksy

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

hat-tip to Seth Carmichael, publisher of tasj magazine for this post: Aakash Nihalani is fast becoming recognized as one of the US’s most striking emerging installation artists. Celebrated for his ephemeral modifications of the urban landscape throughout the US and … Continue reading →

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…Maps and Letterpress too…

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

“Chartis Graphein” typographic world map by Nancy McCabe of designahoy in Chicago.

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Replacing Borders, That’s Easy

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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The Laughing Point

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

If you haven’t been hooked yet by the hilarious new website, Malcolm Gladwell Book Generator, you must give it a try. When you visit the website, just click on “generate new bestseller” and a new title will be generated. Here … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Travel

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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OK, One More Dutch Library & That’s It

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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Random Friday

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

The Fine Brothers spoil 50 novels in just 4 minutes (really). Post-apocalyptic bookstore browsing: In the distant future, a bottle is found deep inside the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Its contents unlock the secret of what happened to three men … Continue reading →

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After Only 900 Years…

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

  After only 900 years, Venice has licensed its first female gondolier.Giorgia Boscolo, 24, passed her final exams last Friday and her name has now been added to the official list of those allowed to practice the age-old profession in the lagoon … Continue reading →

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