Category Archives: USA

Goes Well With Beer

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Dogfish Head is one of our best regional craft brewing companies. Now the microbrewery’s founder Sam Calagione has branched out in an entirely unexpected direction. The former college English major turned brewer has launched a print magazine called Pallet. The … Continue reading →

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Agree to Disagree

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The University of Southern California’s Rossier Graduate School of education created this “Best Books of the 21st Century” infographic. I’ve got some personal quibbles with the selections. What do you think ?

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Big Apple Tips

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Since moving to the Big Apple, illustrator Nathan Pyle has been sharing his growing insider knowledge of NYC cultural norms and quirks with his ongoing NYC Basic Tips & Etiquette project and book. Pyle’s insightful tips cover everything from taxis, … Continue reading →

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Catch the Holiday Train

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Since 1999, the Canadian Pacific Railway has celebrated the holidays with a special decorated train that visits communities around Canada and the United States. The 1,000 foot long, 14 car train is decorated with hundreds of thousands of multicolor LED … Continue reading →

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What to take to a bookstore

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Back in 2010, New Jersey author Jenny Milchman started the Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day. Over the years, the project has grown from just 80 U.S. bookstores to more than 700 participating in the event worldwide. So on … Continue reading →

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Forget the NY subway, take a hike

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Healthcare company Treated.com calculated how many calories that you could burn by avoiding the subway in New York City. The handy map and chart show how to get some exercise in while saving the time that you’d waste waiting for … Continue reading →

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The Real Thanksgiving Story

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

This recently released film by French artist JR could not be more timely. The short film simply titled Ellis stars Robert De Niro and was written by Eric Roth. Ellis follows a young immigrant’s experience in search of a new … Continue reading →

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Don’t Volunteer (I mean it)

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Coast to Coast

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Brooklyn-based designer Tom Harman took a three day train journey from New York City to San Francisco this September. Along the way, he took short videos using his iPhone. He edited the footage into a compelling under five minute video. … Continue reading →

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A NSFW Tour of NYC

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Comedian Greg Benson may be from Texas, but he effing loves New York City. His highly condensed, expletive-laden tour of the city hits just enough of the highlights to feel his love for the Big Apple. If you can handle the language, … Continue reading →

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