Brand New discusses the recent change to the Xerox Logo which takes a classic brand and turns it into some 3D garbage reminiscent of 2001. Why? “The Internet, sponsorships, all kinds of 3D icons — none of that existed when Xerox adopted its old logo… and you can do animation with a symbol that youContinue reading “Xerox logo redesign”
Author Archives: Cameron Marlow
January heat wave
It’s going to be a scorcher today in NYC, by early-January terms. The estimated highs in Central Park are ranging from 65 to 70 degrees, which means a high likelihood of breaking the daily record (65 degrees, set in 1998), and close to the January record (72 degrees, set on January 7, 2007). In aContinue reading “January heat wave”
Richard Hamming: “You and your research”
In 1986, Richard Hamming gave a talk at the Naval Postgraduate school entitled “You and your research” relating his experience working with some of the best scientists of the last century. It’s a must-read for anyone who does research for a living, and probably applies to just about any line of work. A few ofContinue reading “Richard Hamming: “You and your research””
Feud with Jelly Donut
You may remember a strange incident between a famous rapper and a giant donut that I wrote about a while back. It turns out that Jelly Donut has been immortalized in history on Lady Sovereign’s Wikipedia page. Respect to the J.D.
An exceptionally simple theory of everything
Clive Thompson provides a nice backstory to the Physics paper most likely to become a movie if it’s true: An exceptionally simple theory of everything” by Garrett Lisi, a 39-year-old surfer/physicist affiliated with no university. The Wikipedia page provides a nice explanation of the paper, its reception by the physics community, and a pretty visualizationContinue reading “An exceptionally simple theory of everything”
My favorite cocktails in Manhattan
Over the past year I have had some amazing cocktails. As I head into Health Month, I’d like to reflect on some of the cocktails I’ve had over the past year in Manhattan which are probably among the best drinks I’ve had in my life. Eastside Cocktail (gin, cucumber, mint, lime juice, and simple syrup)Continue reading “My favorite cocktails in Manhattan”
Radiohead – Scotch Mist
On New Years Eve Radiohead released a 52 minute live performance of On Rainbows titled Scotch Mist. It features some poetry as well as imagery selected by the band (Current is also playing it on the teevee). Yet another move that makes me think Radiohead totally gets the web. I hope they sell a billionContinue reading “Radiohead – Scotch Mist”
My year in travel, 2007
In the webloggian tradition, my year in cities and towns for 2007: New York, NY Carmel Valley, CA San Francisco, CA Ithaca, NY Dublin, Ireland Barcelona, Spain Washington, DC Arcata, CA Greenport, NY Laguna Beach, CA Las Cruces, NM Rincón, Puerto Rico One or more nights spent in each place, with italics denoting places IContinue reading “My year in travel, 2007”
Great Lincoln beard contest of Aught-Eight
Grow a beard like Lincoln’s by his birthday (February 12th) and be the envy of your block. N.b., Lincoln looked like a pedophile without his mustacheless beard.
Epic paper airplane flight
What happens when you throw a paper airplane out of the 30th floor of a building? It could nose dive into someone’s head and kill them, or it could sail gracefully for minutes in front of the splendor of the Brooklyn Bridge. This video reminds me of the plastic bag video from American Beauty, onlyContinue reading “Epic paper airplane flight”
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