Category Archives: USA

Defend Your Freedom To Read

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Held during the last week of September each year, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and raises awareness about the ongoing threats of censorship in the United States. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community—readers, authors, … Continue reading →

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Craft Endures

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

If you have followed the career of travel show host/celebrity chef/author and raconteur Anthony Bourdain, you won’t be surprised to hear that he has collaborated with the makers of Balvenie single malt whisky to create a series of short films … Continue reading →

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Word on the Street

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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New York Slice

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Who You Calling A Soft Egg (NSFW)

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

If you are easily offended by salty language, please do not watch this video. But if you’re up for a good laugh, enjoy. One benefit of international travel is not understanding when you’re being insulted by a local. Although, I … Continue reading →

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Gimme an everything, hold the schmear

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Those of us who were fortunate enough to be raised on authentic New York bagels (Google it) understand why artist Hanna Liden is celebrating the doughy gems with her pop-up sculpture project entitled “Everything”. For the next month, the Swedish … Continue reading →

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Postcards

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Manila-based illustrator Mark Dingo is a huge fan of Wes Anderson films. As an homage to the quirky director, he has created a marvelous collection of postcards that celebrate the locales—both real and fictional—in Anderson’s movies. Mark also has designed … Continue reading →

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Manhattan: A Cynic’s Subway Map

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Go take a hike

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Summer may be winding down in the Northern Hemisphere, but there’s still time to get out there and take a hike, spend some time outside, and even pitch a tent. The very cool website Hipcamp —the Airbnb for campers—offers a … Continue reading →

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Micrographia

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Los Angeles-based artist Charlotte Price created this engaging short film for the renowned Huntington Library in San Marino, California. Here’s what she had to say about the project: As a filmmaker, I spend many hours examining the world through a … Continue reading →

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