Category Archives: USA

The 24 Hour Library Is Coming

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The library system in Norman, Oklahoma has recently introduced a library vending machine that offers library patrons 24 hour access to a selection of books and other media. The machine allows library members to scan a card and choose from … Continue reading →

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Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I was happy to hear the news that the New York Public Library has partnered with the Grammy Museum in L.A. to stage a new multimedia exhibition called “Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles !” . Timed to commemorated the 50th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Mi Casa Es Su Casa

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Behomm is the first home exchange website created specifically for the creative community. Developed by Barcelona-based artists Agust Juste and Eva Calduch, Behomm is an invitation only vacation home exchange for creative types. The site allows two parties to swap … Continue reading →

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Bye-Bye Banksy

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The mysterious street artist Banksy has completed the final piece of his “Better Out Than In” NYC residency. His “inflatable throw-up on the Long Island Expressway” in the Borough of Queens is a simple set of balloons spelling out Banksy. The … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Happy Halloween : via the ever witty webcomic The Gentleman’s Armchair.

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Every Which Way

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

During the past few months, I’ve taken more than a dozen city-specific transportation apps for a spin in half a dozen major metropolitan areas. Invariably I’ve been disappointed by flashy apps that failed to deliver. Sometimes the interface was just … Continue reading →

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Train Trivia

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I’m a huge supporter of public transit systems, and when I travel I always try and make the most of public transport options. But wherever I go the locals seem to have nothing but complaints about their own underground train systems. … Continue reading →

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KAWS born to bend

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve spent quite a bit of time hanging around Philadelphia’s awesome Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art (mainly because my very talented wife went to art school at the historic institution). I never expected to see the eye-popping Born to Bend … Continue reading →

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Haunted Hotels

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

In keeping with this week’s apparent Halloween theme, here’s a peek at Booking.com’s very timely new “Haunted Hotels” ad campaign. Created by advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy (Amsterdam), the creepy ads are cleverly designed to look like classic horror film posters. … Continue reading →

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Adventure is Calling

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If adventure calls, will you answer? Well, Ohio photographer Shane Black answered his call and along the way he created this awesome timelapse video. Black’s epic journey took him through thirty-two American states and thirteen national parks (where most of … Continue reading →

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