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Moving on art studios Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:16PMDeveloper/contractor Scott Reed of Reed Realty Advisors says he plans to have studio and rehearsal space ready for occupation on the first floor of the Arkansas Building at Sixth and Main and in an adjoining building on Main in 12 months. Developer/contractor Scott Reed of Reed Realty Advisors says he plans to have studio and rehearsal space ready for occupation on the first floor of the ...
Jeffrey Abelson: Crowdsourcing for the Common Good Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:52PMWhat if there were a way to neuter ideological extremists, and zero out the oversized influence of lobbyists and big money and all the corruption that follows? And do it pretty damn quick.
Reminder: 24 Hours Left To Early Register For GDC Europe 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:13PMWith just a day left until early registration ends on July 20 at Midnight UTC, GDC Europe 2011 organizers have chosen to reveal information on the show's Expo Floor and its gamescom-based Business Lounge, and recap some of the show's most notable lectures and panels. GDC Europe's Expo Floor, located within the Cologne Congress-Centrum Ost, in Cologne, Germany, will once again showcase the most ...
Lincoln Center landmark: Bunin Munroe Center signals new era for Film Society Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:58PMOn June 17, 2011, The Film Society of Lincoln Center , the esteemed nonprofit film organization, introduced the latest addition in the ongoing rebirth of the legendary Manhattan cultural hub that is home to the 42-year-old Society.
Calling all graphic artists: Paul McCartney wants your designs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:11PMGraphic artists around the globe have a shot at global exposure (and more) with Talenthouse's Design for Paul McCartney competition.
When A Welcome Tab Isn’t Enough: Use Custom Facebook Tabs To Give Fans More Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:05PMWhen it comes to custom landing tabs, all the big brands have them, all little businesses want them, but just how effective are they in engaging your Facebook Page’s following?
Trollbäck + Company Designs Keith Olbermann Show Opener for Current TV Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:31PMNew York, New York, July 19, 2011 - New York based creative studio Trollbäck + Company designed the opening title sequence for the highly anticipated nightly commentary show, Countdown with Keith Olbermann.
Fastspot Launches Website for Chrysler Museum of Art Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:15PMBaltimore, MD - Fastspot is proud to announce the launch of a new Website for the Chrysler Museum of...
Palos Heights Public Library Revamps Website Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:00PMThe Palos Heights Public Library launched a new and improved website Monday, July 18th. This new site is meant to enhance the online experience for Library patrons. The Library staff knew they wanted a user-friendly website that was more colorful and contained more graphics, but still had a very professional look and feel. They engaged Barcelona Creative Group, an integrated marketing firm in ...
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What isn't made in Kansas? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:15AMKansas provides the world with flour, planes, beef and amusement rides. Kansas-made products include the brown paperboard used in making toilet paper tubes, refrigerated dough cans and paper party plates.
Respected CSS Showcase Site Features the Design Work of Unleaded Group Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:08AMDenver web design firm the Unleaded Group is proud to be recognized for the design of their new website by the creative design community. (PRWeb July 17, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8647087.htm
Businesses boost creativity in Detroit Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:45PMThe Detroit Creative Corridor Center, with the help of several initiatives, created the Creative Ventures Acceleration Program in which 17 businesses took part to help boost Detroit’s success in the creative sector.
Frank Verlizzo remakes Palm Beach Dramaworks logo, creates show posters Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:40PMPalm Beach Dramaworks has a new look. You can preview it on its website, where a retooled logo and posters for the 2011-12 season are on display.
Erica Anenberg Launches Site Re-design and Exclusive Online Sale Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:18AMErica Anenberg, one of today’s most creative and original jewelry designers, announces online sale to celebrate re-launch of website. (PRWeb July 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/EricaAnenberg/Sale/prweb8644420.htm
Home of the Week: The O'Dells' Homewood dell is a delight Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:26AMOn a hot summer day, the O'Dell home in Homewood, near the Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium, resembles an oasis. Behind a low retaining wall, lush greenery sprouting beneath tall evergreen trees provides a garden that surrounds a visitor with a cool view and a cool, shady spot to seek respite from the heat. Peering through the garden, there is an array of annual flowers, shrubs and herbs in a ...
Pure Home offers eclectic selections Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:06AMName of business: Pure Home
Many small cuts lowered cost of C-R project Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:03AMChris Oaks spoke with Cory-Rawson Superintendent Robert Hlasko about his district's building project, which involves adding an elementary wing to the main high school/middle school campus.
Desks in the Hallway: A Texas School Takes Learning Out of the Classroom Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:20PMIn any traditional school, the hallways are empty during class periods. Indeed, if you find any students wandering around without a hall pass, they're in trouble. So I was pretty intrigued to read about the innovation happening in the hallways of Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie, Texas. The school is bringing learning out of the classroom and putting desks and whiteboards into the ...
HexBright Flex – The Hackable LED Flashlight Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:44PMThe HexBright Flex is another innovative product looking for funding via KickStarter. It’s a 500 lumen LED flashlight that is USB rechargeable and USB programmable. The owner of the project asked me to share the background story on this product in hopes that he’d get funded in time. That’s actually already happened, but since the flashlight [...]
ATLANTA BASED COMPETITIVE SPORTS ANALYSIS ANNOUNCES NEW SCOUTPRO WEBSITE Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:13PMATLANTA, GA Competitive Sports Analysis, LLC. CSA, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, announces the launch of a new interactive website for its scoutPRO Fantasy Football predictive analysis software. Recently nominated for the Fantasy Sports Trade Association's Fantasy Sports Rookie of The Year and Most Valuable Fantasy Sports Tool Awards, scoutPRO combines the experience and knowledge of top...
Three Rivers Systems wins gold for overall website design in international 2011 Hermes Creative Award competition Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:00PMSt. Louis July 15, 2011 Three Rivers Systems Inc. announced today the company has won a Gold Hermes Creative Award honoring its recently redesigned website. The international awards competition is for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media work that serves as a benchmark for the industry. Only 19 percent of the more than 4,400...
How To Build Multi-Purpose Landing Pages For Small Budget Advertising Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:25PMFor a long time, I thought utilizing a strong Landing Page Optimization program was only available to large companies with large budgets. The software to create landing pages on the fly by keyword is pricey, and the learning curve is significant.
Feature story: Teacher to the world Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:27AMby Chris Kenrick Can a hedge-fund guy find fame, fortune and fulfillment as a social entrepreneur? Meet Salman Khan of Mountain View, an MIT-trained former hedge-fund analyst who is fast becoming -- somewhat accidentally, as he tells it -- math teacher to the world.
Designs from the heart Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:32AMWhen Milton Glaser came up with the heart thing, it was almost an afterthought. It was 1975 and New York City was dangerous, crimesoaked and distinctly unfriendly so, to boost residents' spirits and attract visitors, the authorities wanted a new tourism campaign — and its first project was the search for a logo or catchphrase.
GDC Europe Reveals Mark Cerny, Age of Empires, Bigpoint Talks Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:48AMGDC Europe has revealed a new batch of lectures for the upcoming August show, featuring industry legend Mark Cerny on the future of the industry, Age of Empires and Titan Quest veteran Brian Sullivan on level design, and Battlestar Galactica Online developer Bigpoint on handling large IP. Taking place Monday through Wednesday, August 15-17, 2011 at the Cologne Congress-Centrum Ost, alongside the ...
Why You Should Experience fmx/08 This Year Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:15AMConsidering the lousy state of the dollar and air travel, I'd think twice about attending any European conference. It comes down to a personal cost-benefit analysis and you must weigh a lot of personal factors. There is one Euro-conference I am going to -- fmx/08, and for good reason.
Locastro headed to All-American Soap Box Derby Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:34AMAuburn native Marisa Locastro is headed to Akron, Ohio, on Saturday, but it’s not just some typical family vacation.
Public Awareness Program Coordinator Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:17PMAbout ENV Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) was established in 2000 as Vietnam’s first non-governmental organization focused on conservation of nature and the environment.
Creative Community Donates Design and Web Expertise to Help Safe Haven Family Shelter Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:13PMFor Immediate ReleaseContacts:Media queries: Amy Hall615 327-7999ahallseigenthaler.com Design-A-Thon organizer queries: Jessica Murray312 869-9579JessicaRMurraygmail.comNashville, Tenn. July 15, 2011 Safe Haven Family Shelter, a 27-year-old non-profit agency, is getting a redesign with the creative genius of more than 30 design professional volunteers.In an effort to keep...
Magazine lists Salt Lake City, Provo among country’s worst dressed Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:30PMMagazine lists Salt Lake City, Provo among country’s worst dressed By Vince Horiuchi The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 14, 2011 04:19PM MDT With all due respect to Brigham Young, maybe this isn’t the place — for fashion. Please don’t tell Joan Rivers, but Salt Lake City and Provo are considered among the worst-dressed cities in America, according to GQ magazine, that monthly compendium of hip ...
Low Fashion: H&M Has a Pollution Problem Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:35PMGreenpeace yesterday released the results of year-long investigation into the manufacturing practices of a suite of international clothing brands. The report , which ties the brands to two Chinese factories that dump toxic chemicals into the country’s Yangtze and Pearl rivers, calls out Nike, Adidas, Puma, Converse, Calvin Klein, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lacoste, and H&M. It's that last one made me ...
The Design Center by JELD-WEN Awards 10,000 Home Makeover Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:43PMWesterville, OH The Grand Opening of The Design Center's newest showroom, just north of Columbus in Westerville, announced the winners of its 10,000 Home Window Door Makeover. Long-time Westerville residents Nancy Charles surname withheld on winner request have lived in a small two-story home since 1979, raising a family and later caring for both sets of their parents. Needless to say home...
National Data Center Service Provider, CoreLink Data Centers, to Sponsor Illinois Technology Association TechWeek Event Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:19PMMT. PROSPECT, Ill., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National data center service provider, CoreLink Data Centers, LLC ( http://www.corelink.com ) announced today it is a sponsor of the upcoming Illinois Technology Association (ITA) TechWeek event to be held July 22-29, 2011 in Chicago, IL. TechWeek will bring together 10,000 people to explore a four-day innovation ...
InVision: UX Prototyping Made Easy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:47PMThis one is close to my heart. I built many an interactive prototype in my day and it usually consisted of opening Adobe Flash and then scheduling a considerable block of time for completion. To be clear, I am not a “Flash Hater”. I know Adobe has tried to accommodate both designers and developers with its authoring environment, but it is still a deep platform…it’s not for the faint of heart. In ...
Niagara's Do It! listings for the week of July 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:06PMART: A MANO LIBERA GALLERY: Alexander Rasmussen and Kathy McBride. Exhibit runs on weekends to Aug. 27. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays: 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. www.amanoliberagallery.com 150 Ontario St.[...]
Ovation Announces National Dance Competition "So You Think Your School Can Dance" Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:36AMDuring Dance/USA's 2011 Annual Conference taking place now through Saturday in Chicago, conference co-sponsor Ovation, the only network devoted to arts culture, announced that it will launch a national dance competition on August 1. Â "So You Think Your School Can Dance" offers dance schools and ensembles with students ages 13 and up a chance to win a scholarship and national television exposure ...
Show Off Your Crafty Side With the DIY iPhone Case Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:14AMOne really nice thing about being an iPhone owner is that the third-party accessories market is so enormous that one is never at a loss for accessory options. However, there is a trend in phone cases in general to lean towards the sleek and industrial or luxurious, often leaving those whose tastes tend toward the [...]
Simply Bespoke Furniture True Style and Craftsmanship Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:13AMA great piece of furniture can really enhance a room and a tasteful collection of it can complete a stylish home with panache; however, much mass-produced furniture which is made quickly and cheaply is inevitably of inferior quality, and this can easily spoil the aesthetic of a space. Simply Bespoke Furniture http://simplybespokefurniture.com constantly strives to ...
On Tap community calendar Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:38AMGOING EVENTS: STORIES & SNACKS Gently Used Books of Douglassville offers a free "Stories & Snacks" time for preschoolers twice each Wednesday - first at 10 a.m., and again at 2 p.m. Children and parents will enjoy about 30 minutes of well read stories and a
Meiling takes Train to San Fernando Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:08AMMeiling’s new collection, to be launched tomorrow at the Carlton Savannah, Cascade, at 7.30 pm, is entitled Last Train to San Fernando and is inspired through Johnny Duncan’s 1957 song with the theme of travel—as always with Meiling’s modern twist.
Robert Half International Announces Schedule for Second-Quarter Earnings Results and Conference Call Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:02PMRobert Half International Inc. today announced it expects to release second-quarter 2011 earnings results on Wednesday, July 20, at approximately 4 p.m. EDT. Robert Half International management will conduct a conference call at 5 p.m.
Kids! Design new Naperville Public Library Card Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:59PMNext November the Naperville Public Library will unveil a new library card designed by a Naperville student. That’s right, the library is asking all students who are entering first through fifth grades to help us design a new kids Library card.“We have a lot of very talented young artists in Naperville,” says Carla Nolidis, Nichols library circulation supervisor and card contest coordinator. “I ...
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage Taps Brownstein Group as Agency of Record Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:25PMPHILADELPHIA -- Berkadia Commercial Mortgage has hired Brownstein Group to define a new brand for the company and develop a national marketing strategy and creative campaign to establish its image in the marketplace.
Adobe and Sony create contest to put Air apps on Android tablets Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:59PMNormally, we don't cover contests, but this Air App Challenge from Sony and Adobe does deserve some special attention. Why? Well, for one, Air hasn't exactly taken off quite like the Flash makers had hoped -- especially in the mobile space. And two, that new S2 tablet is going to need some apps that are designed to take advantage of its dual screens. The $200,000 in cash prizes will be awarded ...
Our Town Grant, from Fayetteville perspective Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:14AMThe press release from the University of Arkansas on the Our Town grant for a creative community in downtown Little Rock adds a bit more information: Partners include the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Little Rock Downtown Partnership and Reed Realty Advisors. Reed Realty is Scott Reed , developer of a jazz club set to open in ...
Gainesville marketing and web design agency wins regional awards Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:09AMGAINESVILLE– The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Atlanta chapter and the International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA) recently honored Red Clay Interactive.
Summer Music Theater Conservatory to present double feature Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:30PMSummer Music Theater Conservatory members SUMMIT — The Continuo Arts Foundation began its intensive three-week Summer Musical Theater Conservatory this week. This year’s conservatory will present a double feature: “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin” on July 23 with a...
Mark McKinnon: America's Creative Artists Are the Ultimate Entrepreneurs: Let's Give Them a Hand Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:15AMAmerica glories in its tradition of the self-made individual. Political candidates compete to be a friend to entrepreneurs, and policymakers design laws to back the innovator in the garage. But what about the band in the garage?
Zutano Unveils Vibrant Web Boutique Showcasing Design and Lifestyle Inspired by Babies -- Zutano.com Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:06AMCABOT, VT--(Marketwire - Jul 12, 2011) - Zutano, the Vermont-based designer of children's clothing, accessories and home products, has unveiled a dynamic e-commerce website dedicated to the whimsy, brilliance and beauty of babies that showcases its comprehensive line of products, from the cornerstone whimsical baby clothing to accessories, plush toys, socks, shoes, bedding and home products.