Something that would make my mom proud: DateaHotScot.com
Really interesting use for Photoshop: Vintage products used in the 21st century
So, let’s talk a little bit about advertising. Since I started working for an ad agency, I have increasingly looked at other advertising with a bit of a critical eye – learn something, get inspired, scorn something [...]

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Amazing, genius composer you should know: [ Ennio Morricone ]
I suggest: [ Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone ] [ Film Music Vol. 1 ]
Sometimes my work is like a day spent with Laurel & Hardy….let me give you an example. A true, actual account of how we are organized. (If you don’t get my [...]

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I could spend hours and still not understand: Cockney Rhyming Slang
Next time, order Thai food the right way: Talking Menu for Thai
This weekend, molto crap weather in Pavia and most of northern Italy, which was fine because I was able to download the second season episodes of LOST on iTunes and stay safely inside. Addiction. [...]

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Valentine ode: Candy Heart Art by Moira Hahn
Dangerous comedian: Italy minister wants to distribute Muhammed cartoon T-shirts
Well, it’s no secret that I like candy. I even check out various candy blogs to keep updated. How else will I know that Hershey’s came out with a M&M’s competitor, Kissables?
Recently on Slashfood, one of my favorite food [...]

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Who needs comedians with politicians like these:
[Berlusconi compares self to Jesus] [Cheney shoots friend, not bird]
Relaxing to: Traditional Persian music on Radio Darvish
I have to say that I love internet radio. LOVE it. Let me count the ways.
First of all, very little or no commercials or station identification breaks. Second, usually you have [...]

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