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On the Train, an Author Makes His Own Success – NYTimes.com

On the Train, an Author Makes His Own Success – NYTimes.com. This is one of those great inspirational stories that needs to be watched whenever you’re feeling like there are too many impediments and obstacles along your path to achieving … Continue reading

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Weddings & Celebrations – Fashion & Style – The New York Times

Congratulations to the happy couple and to the state of Iowa for having the courage and decency to recognize the rights of all persons to get married if they so choose. Continue reading

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Hands Across the Sand | A gathering of American citizens opposed to near- and off-shore oil drilling in our waters.

Hands Across the Sand | A gathering of American citizens opposed to near- and off-shore oil drilling in our waters. There is always a moment in our collective history in the USA when we citizens can come together to resolve … Continue reading

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Obama Signs Health Care Overhaul Bill, With a Flourish – NYTimes.com

Obama Signs Health Care Overhaul Bill, With a Flourish – NYTimes.com. A proud, proud day to live in America.

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Coffee Party, With a Taste for Civic Participation, Is Added to the Political Menu – NYTimes.com

Coffee Party, With a Taste for Civic Participation, Is Added to the Political Menu via Coffee Party, With a Taste for Civic Participation, Is Added to the Political Menu – NYTimes.com. Finally, an alternative to the racist, fear mongering rants … Continue reading

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Guest post by Seth Godin: You are not a cog

Guest post by Seth Godin: You are not a cog. Seth Godin’s latest entitled “Linchpin” is out today and will be on my Kindle this evening. This post from Escape from Cubicle Nation, Pamela Slim’s extraordinary blog. A must subscribe … Continue reading

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Before & After’s creative director John McWade’s conversations with subscribers — Before & After | Design Talk

Before & After’s creative director John McWade’s conversations with subscribers — Before & After | Design Talk. An Interesting piece by Design Talk’s John McWade regarding  the new Winter Olympics Logo from a design perspective.

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One in 8 Million – New York Characters in Sound and Images – The New York Times

One in 8 Million – New York Characters in Sound and Images – The New York Times. This is an amazing video piece on a number of levels. The images and production values are haunting. The story articulated by the … Continue reading

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Shine | The Trailers…Need some freelance inspiration see this.

Shine | The Trailers.  This is a very powerful video piece, soon to be a full length feature based upon the real life stories of folks who for a variety of reasons bailed out of jobs in the 9 -5 … Continue reading

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