Monthly Archives: June 2010

Heroin Stamps

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Elliott and Peter went to the White Box Gallery today to look at The Heroin Stamp Project, an exhibit of discarded heroin bags that reveal branding and marketing trends in the street-level drug trade. Upon these small packets are crudely … Continue reading →

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Phear’s Photo Phriday

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

This photo was submitted by Roy Pearson.

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Tastemakers Love Cats

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

The formula was simple:  a picture of a cat + quirky misspelled caption = web millionz. I’m not sure the success of the site I Can Haz Cheeseburger could have been anticipated. But there is no denying the charm of … Continue reading →

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Phear’s Photo Phriday

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

Photo Phriday has begun. This photo was submitted by Peter Pentz.

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Nostalgic for New Clothes

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Great article in the NYT about fashion harkening back to a “simpler time.” If marketers are trying to woo us with a faux ease, then our wallets graciously accept. We agree to be a bit more carefree, a bit more … Continue reading →

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The Collect presents Alberta Cross

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Alberta Cross joins the list of impressive artists to share their time and their music at the Collect. Band frontman Petter Ericson Stakee and keyboardist Alec Higgins had a great time at the Collect.  They played some standards together (Check out … Continue reading →

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Brands Buy Street Cred When They Break New Artists

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

AdAge recently posted a story about how big brands aren’t spending big bucks on big names anymore, but rather scouting ‘up and coming’ talent, and breaking new artists. Smart move! The benefits that a brands get from breaking new artists … Continue reading →

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Has ABC ‘LOST’ its edge?

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

On May 23rd, 2010 the last episode of ‘LOST’ aired. What will we do without our Jack Shephard fix? Since 2004, ‘LOST’ has received a lot of praise and acclaim as being one of the most original shows on TV. … Continue reading →

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