Category Archives: USA

Better Airline Food (really)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Hat-tip to Nikos Loukas for this post from the very entertaining and informative site InFlightFeed. There’s a new and potentially exciting trend in airline meals. A growing number of air carriers are offering a new “pre-order premium meal option” for … Continue reading →

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Where are the ebook readers ?

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

This fascinating infographic on ebook reading habits is from Hip Type, a small company that collects detailed data and demographics for authors with a plugin for ebook publishers. For the infographic, Hip Type examined the “DNA” of a successful book, … Continue reading →

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The Textbook Solution

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

With a new school year on the horizon, college and university students the world over are searching for affordable solutions to the dreaded textbook buying spree. This helpful infographic explores innovative ways to bring down the exorbitant cost of textbook … Continue reading →

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MoMA Unadulterated

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Audio Tour Hack is a playful band of artists and communication professionals who collaborate with museums, galleries and businesses to create interactive and entertaining content. Their most recent project, MoMA Unadulterated, enlisted a gaggle of 3 to 10 year old … Continue reading →

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Time Travel NYC

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Brian D. Butler
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Life’s a Beach

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Shooting from open helicopters, Hollywood-based photographer Gray Malin has been documenting beaches around the globe, from Miami Beach to Rio and from Europe to Australia. Seen from above, a crowded beach or hotel pool becomes a blank canvas that allows … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the eBook

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

I continue to be intrigued by clever, fact-filled infographics. So, here’s a well-researched one that explores the comparative details of the world’s main English language ebook markets. Who knew that there were more than 400 million ebook capable devices in … Continue reading →

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Not Just for New Yorkers

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Way back in 2010, when The New Yorker released its first iPad app, Jason Schwartzman was the pitchman. For the brand new, updated version of the new iPhone app, and it’s Jon Hamm and Lena Dunham  doing the honors. The … Continue reading →

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I Never Met David Rakoff

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

I never met David Rakoff, but like so many other readers and NPR listeners I felt that I knew him. And, like so many fans of the author and humorist I was deeply grieved by the sad news that he … Continue reading →

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A Book Too Far

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Irish novelist John Banville has been contracted to write a new novel about Raymond Chandler‘s iconic private detective, Philip Marlowe. Henry Holt will publish the book in 2013 under Banville’s pen name, Benjamin Black. Banville promises to create a “slightly surreal, … Continue reading →

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