Mini USA Challenges Porsche – Wins on Publicity Front…

You may have seen the full page ads where the Mini is calling out Porsche.  Part of a campaign developed by Mini’s agency’s Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, there is an extensive Facebook component (www.facebook.com/MINIUSA) which includes a very funny video where the Mini U.S. president Jim McDowell throws down… more »

Vintage Smartphone Decision Chart

Decision chart from 2009. Things haven’t changed much in a year.

Watts Up? Edison’s Classic Bulb Trendy in NY

A story in The New York Times pointed out how the classic, Thomas Edison light bulb (filament style) is making a come back: “The filament light is now so ubiquitous that it has prompted a backlash among those who deem it overexposed – a badge of retro cool that is… more »

Blackhawks & that Catchy Tune

Watching the Stanley Cup hockey playoffs and finals on HD is always a treat. You feel like you’ve got front row seats (on the glass without paying the exorbitant price). Got to watch a lot of the Chicago Blackhawks as they eliminated the San Jose Sharks as they blasted their… more »

The Babe: A Teaching Moment…

Love this shot that accompanied an article about Babe Ruth that appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle.  According to his granddaughter, Babe Ruth always had time for children. This photograph is from Nov. 29, 1924.