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Introducing Apple’s Latest Venture: iSpokane

It’s true. Steve Jobs and his appleheads are coming to Spokane – in the form of a new Apple retail + more

Bertrand Russell on Work

From “In Praise of Idleness” (1932): Work is of two kinds: first, altering the position of matter at or near + more

“…we never asked the kids what they wanted.”

For anyone out there who stubbornly refuses to recognize the near-limitless power of branding, I share this story without further + more

We’re All Winners!

According to this infographic, every country in the world is best at, or has the most of, something. Like Senegal + more

Near Rosa Butte, West Plains

Spokane County does a great job maintaining a number of conservation and natural areas; some are even within a few + more

Quote of the Week

From Tom Holt: “Count no man’s life wasted if there is a beautiful, mysterious woman weeping at his funeral.”

What the–?!?

Granted, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I honestly don’t get what this sign, on the corner + more

Bonus Post!

The wailing, rending of garments, and gnashing of teeth continues at length over the dearth of posting of late. I + more

3.5″ Floppy, RIP

Something tells me that approximately 93 percent of those who read this story will be shocked to learn that someone—anyone—is + more

Lowest Prices EVER on Embarrassing Musical Genres

It’s one thing when you see a misplaced comma or apostrophe in a hand-lettered sign. But this cryptic announcement is + more

Proofers of the World, Untie!

Proofreading is one of those under-appreciated skills that people too often dismiss as mere pedantry. But it’s not easy. Evelyn + more

It’s the End of the World as We Know It

I took part in a presentation today, and…I wore a tie. Not exactly blog-worthy news for most folks, granted, but + more

Stop What You’re Doing and Watch This Movie. Right Now.

Finally got around to seeing the 2006 German film The Lives of Others. It’s a beautiful movie—engaging in a way + more

When You Really Have to Watch Your Bottom Line…

Color me dubious, but it appears that a simple font change could save your organization big bucks. But then, if + more

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