Category Archives: The Real World

What it is, not what it should be.

2016 Bosch Parade

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Michael Farver

Every June, since 2010, the waters of ’s-Hertogenbosch (the Netherlands) provide the venue for the Bosch Parade, a wondrous armada of vessels and objects inspired by the work and ideas of Medieval painter Jheronimus Bosch. Artists from all disciplines (art, … Continue reading →

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National Moment of Silence – I’m Mute

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Michael Farver
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Mobile Web Site Or “There’s An App For That?”

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Michael Farver

Ah, decisions, decisions. With the desktops of the world gathering dust and everyone practicing “better living through smartphones,” finding the right tools to successfully “define yourself ” online is tricky. The cool folks @ MDG Advertising put together a neat … Continue reading →

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Bottlehood – Recycled Bottles To Glassware

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Michael Farver

This is absolutely brilliant: BottleHood’s recycled glassware is made from wine, beer, liquor and soda bottles recycled from restaurants, bars, homes and events in the community. The repurposed tumblers, juice glasses, vases, pendant beads and light fixtures are all eco-friendly products. via Bottlehood … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Rules “Public Domain” Not Permanent – Congress Can Re-Copyright Works

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Michael Farver

(via engadget) If you’ve been enjoying the fireworks over PIPA and SOPA these past weeks, get ready for more intellectual property ugliness. … Read More >>

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Wear A Wi-Fi Hotspot: Cutting-Edge Cufflinks

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Michael Farver

via Mashable! Did you ever wish that Wi-Fi hotspots (you know, those pesky access points that appear to be everywhere until you actually need to use one of them) would just, well, “grow on sleeves?” Well now a set of cufflinks … Continue reading →

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You Finally Have A Google Plus Business Page… Now What?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Michael Farver

via The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com My friend John Haydon is a social media rock star and probably one of the most knowledgable and visionary “experts” out there when it comes to social media for nonprofit organizations. You can find him at … Continue reading →

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