Monthly Archives: November 2008

Trying to redefine browsing the web

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Ray

Image source: Amazon Windowshop Am I the only person who missed this? This month Amazon launch Windowshop Beta, a CoverFlow-ish interface for shopping. This flash based interface allows you to search new selections, which are added each Tuesday. Browsing is … Continue reading →

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The Value of Print

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Ray

On November 6, I didn’t run out to buy a paper. I thought about it for a second. I decided that I have more than enough stuff and because newspapers aren’t archival. Because they are designed to be disposable, newsprint … Continue reading →

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Recollection of Designs Past

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Ray

Last Halloween, Jenna at Whismy and Spice, posted about trying to get her daughters into watching the Charlie Brown Halloween Special, “The Great Pumpkin” to no avail.  I definitely remember watching them on CBS a few decades ago. Imprinted along … Continue reading →

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The Intersection Between Couture and Legos

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Ray

My friend Alex sent me this link to this recent JC de Castelbajac video, which reconsiders his recent runway show as LEGOs.  JCDC is known for incorporating popular culture imagary into his couture, but this is taking the concept into … Continue reading →

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NY Times Speical Edition parody

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Ray

Walking out of the C/E Spring Street stop, I got a “free NY Times” from a guy passing them out to riders leaving the station. I sort of knew something was up because it was a lot thinner than normal. … Continue reading →

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Totally Late Post On A Post-Election Reflections

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Ray

On November 5th, I noted an important turning point in my media, among all the celebration of electing Barack Obama. I didn’t watch any of the TV coverage on election night. I just had a few websites open to track … Continue reading →

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