Author Archives: Ray
Saul Bass left a footprint in Chelsea
I was walking in Chelsea last Sunday, and approached one of Verizon’s buildings. I wondered if there where any remnants of Saul Bass‘ classic Ma Bell logo. His design was the last in the evolution of the Bell System’s logo, … Continue reading
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A Rap about the Economist… need I say more?
Thanks to Frank who sent me this link to the Chicago rap group, Psikotic, who wrote a rap about the Economist, with lines like “the magazine that tells the world how it should be, cream of the crop since 1843.” … Continue reading
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Sort of back… and a reading from Ed Lin
Image source: amazon.com Blog is back, still not exactly right, but at least, the layout isn’t the default. I went to hear Ed Lin read his new novel “This is a Bust” at the Asia Society. I got stuck at … Continue reading
This blog is under repair, in the meanwhile, check out Facebook Lexicon
It’s been quiet here, because my word press account got hacked, so I’ve been archiving, researching and upgrading. Cross your fingers, folks. Update: It just hosed my theme. I’m super depressed… While you are waiting, check out Facebook Lexicon, which … Continue reading
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I, Hipster Posit #1: “I am not a hipster.”
Image source: lunchstudio Where to begin, let’s just clarify, that I’m a hipster. Just look at the picture of me above the text (perhaps the first one of me on this blog.) Shaved head + cardigan sweater + having lunch … Continue reading
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Follow up Friday.
On a rainy Friday, here are some follow up tidbits to some previous posts that have been collecting in my mental Inbox. I think it’s a good practice to follow up on posts. In both blogging, even more importantly traditional … Continue reading
Posted in computation, design, google, information
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Follow up on Subscription Content: Barron’s
Image source: Barron’s Online One more note on subscription content. Last week I had the fortune of hearing some editors at Barron’s magazine speak, including managing editor, Richard Rescigno. He noted that Barron’s main selling point is that they provide … Continue reading
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A little logo goodness for the weekend.
Image source: Talent imitates, genius steals Faris at Talent imitates, genius steals wrote up a great post on the Fed Ex logo, which has been one of my all time favorites for years. I’m sure we’ll familiar with it, but … Continue reading
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Ingredients for a comeback: Carly Simon
Image source: Wikipedia This is going to be slightly off topic, so you’ve been warned. Carly Simon seems to be bubbling up into pop culture consciousness, even without being included on a Quentin Tarantino/ Wes Anderson film soundtrack. Her controversial … Continue reading
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Why I subscribe to the Economist, even if I get stressed out when it arrives early.
Image source: Economist.com Coming from home last Thursday, I sorted through my mail to find my copy of the Economist, one day early from its usual Friday delivery. Of course, last week’s copy has barely been opened, and now the … Continue reading
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