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July 2
Nick Nolte models h.i.s. jeans for an ad by old-time Minneapolis agency Elenore Moore [via copyranter @ animalNYC]
Nick Nolte models h.i.s. jeans for an ad by old-time Minneapolis agency Elenore Moore [via copyranter @ animalNYC]
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The Google Favicon

So, so late, but whatever…

A few weeks ago, I puzzled about Google’s favicon change. Apparently they actually discussed the redesign process a little and asked for additional design ideas from the public (submissions are no longer being accepted).
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Gawker Was Good This Morning

Rachel Ray: “America’s favorite olive oil distributrix”
I will always readily submit to clever, unexpected use of the ‘-trix’ suffix.

NYC restaurant announces closing using a typography joke
A Tibor Kalman reference and it’s via Coudal too, so, neato
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June 20
Steve Guttenberg has problems
Steve Guttenberg has problems
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Black Diamond Heavies

Things in their favor:

  • They are a two-man blues band
  • But it’s organ and drums
  • The album is produced by Dan Auerbach
  • They’re playing at the 7th St Entry tonight at 9 ($6)
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June 16
As much as I attempt to hate Lars Ulrich, this picture pretty much sums up why Metallica is a great rock band—just four ugly dudes kickin’ out a barrage of blistering metal.
As much as I attempt to hate Lars Ulrich, this picture pretty much sums up why Metallica is a great rock band—just four ugly dudes kickin’ out a barrage of blistering metal.
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June 9
Brand New Roundup

Some recent branding analysis from the Under Consideration family:

Google’s Favicon change—I still want to find out more about that

An ad exec catalogs a typical Friday through brands

Friendly-looking update for a South American bakery

Logo mashups

Fortune holds a mega-logo tournament
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June 8
Urlesque Roundup

Good show this week, Urlesque. Good show.

Download YouTube videos in watchable formats for free

Uncovered: I’ve always wanted to stay at one of these hotels (seriously). Guess what? It’s in Milwaukee.

People Walking Into Glass Doors. I smell a new reality show.

Animal Review—In which snooty species finally get their comeuppance.

Is it my birthday? I believe this gallery was created just for me. (But I also believe the children are our future, so consider that before taking my opinion.)
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June 4
The Black Keys inject Pitchfork.tv with a dose of raw delta silliness
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Rock 'N' Roll At Its Best
Draplin pays tribute to The Man, The Legend, The Beat—Mr. Cobra Necktie himself—with fantastic media finds and points to a revealing, exclusively-‘Mats interview with Paul Westerberg.
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