The Idea Blog

He had already passed from much of the advertising industry's conscience, perhaps, but Hal Riney, who died Monday in San ... » Continue reading "Hal Riney dies"

Eric passed this along from his #1 news source, The Daily Show. He knows I'm a sucker for other interpretations.... » Continue reading "John Hodgman on the recession"

The news that Google searches can now have a second layer (here's a NY Times article on the topic) ... » Continue reading "Google goes deeper"

I remember a tomato sandwich, just sliced tomato, mayo, salt and pepper on white bread. Tomatoes so juicy... When was the ... » Continue reading "I miss a good tomato"

Here's a compelling argument from artist and songwriter Billy Bragg. Seems the Bebo purchase by AOL got ... » Continue reading "Music and copyrights in the digital age - the artist’s POV"

Samantha Power's interview on Monday's Colbert Report was timely and insightful. Yes, she's followed by the "Hillary's a monster" ... » Continue reading "No more ticker tape parades"

We've had problems receiving HBO and also with a faulty set-top box, so for the second time today I'm waiting ... » Continue reading "Will they come today?"

I'm passing this along. It doesn't need commentary from me, just some time. Give Dave Eggers about 25 minutes.... » Continue reading "Once upon a school"

I won't use this space to endorse or even promote a candidate, but in Barack Obama's speech yesterday, his ... » Continue reading "Obama’s speech on race"

I've been listening to more than a bit of Andrew Bird as I drove through the Carolinas this week. ... » Continue reading "Andrew Bird"