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March’s 8
Inspiration – I recently read Chris Ayres’ War Reporting for Cowards. It’s an overview of Ayres’ career–from journalism school to an aborted stint embedded in Iraq at the beginning of the invasion. It’s entertaining, but it also compares the mindset of aspiring journalists to that of war correspondents and explains how both personality types were [...]
Everyone Can Publish!
This is a post about paying for text online. This is just one, kind of fantastical, idea. In general, I like free content the way it is now. I just want better UIs.
Now…let’s start with this video:
Yes, the tablet looks amazing, but I’m more excited about the fact that Time Inc. made this video. I’ve [...]
A Flood Of Emo Music
Topic One:
Aquarium Drunkard has posted 8 tracks of a 1967 Beach Boys rehearsal. Listen to the version of God Only Knows. It’s awesome, but pretty emo.
Topic Two:
The last two music magazines that came to gabebullard.com headquarters featured profiles on Kid Cudi, who had a mild hit with “Day N Nite” from the “Kid Named Cudi” [...]
June’s 8
Listening – The Age Of Persuasion is a CBC radio show about advertising. It’s a 27 minute lecture on advertising history and theory delivered by Terry O’Reilly to your computer every week (if you search for the unofficial podcast).
Added Responsibility – I bought a Honda Fit. It’s my first car purchase and my first new [...]
February’s 8
1. Luck – My power didn’t go out during the ice storms. Surprising, since it was out for a while (seven to nine days, I don’t remember) in September when Hurricane Ike came through.
2. Concern – The ice storms did devastate western Kentucky, where I was born.
3. Fond Memory – The Webster Bowling League starts [...]
Seven Stories You Need To Be Reading
While most magazines are turning into mail-order fluff surrounded by ads, Esquire reminds us they weren’t always that way. They’ve posted their seven best stories online. Each piece is an excellent example of nonfiction writing and available unabridged for free at the link above. They’re so good you’ll never read this site again.