Category Archives: USA

Comedians In Cars Getting Books

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

In this season’s finale to Jerry Seinfeld’s fantastic web series Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, he and the inimitable Stephen Colbert not only get coffee—at the Bluestone Coffee Co. in Montclair, N.J.— they also pop in at Watchung Booksellers to … Continue reading →

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If you do it right, it will last forever

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The late design icon Massimo Vignelli, who died last year, will always be remembered for his visually powerful and timeless graphic art. To honor his memory, the Spanish design studio Husmee Estudio Graphique asked a diverse group of international graphic … Continue reading →

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Art Against Abuse

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Years before it was called “street art”, Dan Witz was painting images of colorful humming birds on walls in New York City. In more recent years, the renowned artist has been working with PETA to raise awareness about the plight … Continue reading →

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Have a happy 4th (under adult supervision)

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

“Boom shakalacka boom” Sly Stone

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Speed Reading

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Those of us who absolutely must have something to read at all times are always on the hunt for quick reads for short trips and long waits. This infographic, created by Ebook Friendly, suggests 24 choices for 1 hour reads. … Continue reading →

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Airbnb has heart

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

With more than 1.2 million accommodation listings in more than 34,000 cities worldwide, and a $24 billion valuation, Airbnb may seem like any other corporate juggernaut crushing the competition and disregarding community needs. But the online rental service seems to … Continue reading →

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Travel Reading

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

While I might quibble with the specific book choices, I love the concept of this infographic from Fly Abu Dhabi. I always try and find good reads on my travel destinations before a trip. Travel guidebooks are great for history … Continue reading →

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Art in Rotation

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

New York City-based painter Andrea Bergart has been transforming s fleet of Brooklyn cement mixer trucks into rolling art works for the past three years. Inspired by everything from World War I naval camouflage patterns to African kente cloth, Bergart … Continue reading →

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Library Inside Out

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

This week the New York Public Library opened its always popular summer outdoor reading room on the Fifth Avenue plaza near 40th street in the heart of Manhattan. “The outdoor Reading Room 2015: Read Everywhere!” is open daily 10AM to … Continue reading →

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But How’s The WiFi

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

With all of the time that travelers are forced to spend in airports these days, free and fast wifi has become even more important. The website Rotten WiFi has compiled crowd sourced speed test data on more than 130 airports … Continue reading →

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