The 2010 Census is a Breeze

The United States Census 2010 is touted as “One of the shortest forms in history–10 questions in 10 minutes.” Actually, even with four people living in my household, it took me less than half that time to complete.
The demographics/data geek in me wishes they’d asked a few more questions. As someone old enough to remember [...]

Scenes from a Street in Chicago

It is a beautiful, sunny day in Chicago. Still cold, but sunny.
So, I walked to lunch at Wishbone. On the way back, my tummy full of black-eyed peas, I snapped these photos on my iPhone in the 800 block of W. Washington.
On my side of the street: an art gallery, with this on display in [...]

Google for Life: Search On

Wow. I missed this spot during the Super Bowl last night, but it’s definitely a favorite. Simple, understated, with no voiceover; this ad for search engine Google manages to evoke the most important, happiest, and possibly scariest events in a person’s life. Watch it more than once and the story comes to life. <sniff>

FLO TV, Not Sure About This

I’ve already seen two FLO TV ads during the Super Bowl, and I loved them both. The one with Jim Nantz is a hoot.
But I’m puzzled … is this an idea whose time came about 20 years ago? I can remember thinking, literally, dozens of times growing up: “If they can make a transistor radio [...]

Satan Responds

Thanks to my colleague, Andy Schultz, who emailed this to me today. I love it.

Dear Pat Robertson,
I know that you know that all press is good press, so I appreciate the shout-out. And you make God look like a big mean bully who kicks people when they are down, so I’m all over that action.
But [...]