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Cutting the Cord
Wi-Fi technology is in its infancy. But it's setting off a battle about something old. The phone. Telephone companies are
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 01, 2005
Buyer Prepare ...
Based in Yonkers, New York, Consumer Reports has been sticking up for the rights of consumers since 1936, when they
Posted by denny fraser on May, 04, 2005
Smart Growth
There has been a good deal of talk about the notion of smart growth among those in the planning community,
Posted by denny fraser on Aug, 21, 2004
Not Everyone Counts Sheep
Words are used as invectives, toasts, and tirades. As a type of artistic experiment, Jonathan Harris of Flaming Toast Productions
Posted by denny fraser on Aug, 21, 2004
Nectar Berry Pie
As the summer continues to wane on, one tradition remains intact throughout much of America: the state fair. Usually the
Posted by denny fraser on Aug, 08, 2004
A True Bipartisan Effort
Let's face it, politics is confusing. Sometimes it's difficult to know who to believe, who to listen to and who
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 12, 2004
American Choices
Where do you stand on today's foreign policy issues? Sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, American Choices is
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 12, 2004
Finding the Good Stuff
We're all drowning in information. Open any magazine, turn on any TV or radio station, and you're bombarded by advertising
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 12, 2004
Nico
Pre-Warhol, pre-Velvet Underground. See Nico in her early modeling days before everyone knew her by just her first name. Few
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 12, 2004
By The Slice
It's about pizza. New York-style, that is. If you're a devotee of deep dish, Domino's, or any of that other
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 12, 2004
Reagan a Flip Flopper?
Ronald Reagan a flip flopper? Jimmy Carter seemed to think so. The Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2004 is
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 12, 2004
14th to 42nd
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, thousands of businesses (both small and large) advertised their wares through creative and elaborate
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
The Writing on the Wall
While reviled by public officials and city sanitation workers, graffiti art continues to grow throughout the U.S. Graffiti Archaeology is
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Downing Street Says
By-pass the media filter and add this little known site to your news bookmarks. A collection of civic-minded individuals have
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
What Are Tessellations?
You've probably seen them many times, but never knew what they were called. Of if you've heard the term tessellations,
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Six Billion, and Counting
"We're a company that's been in business 227 years. The United States Army ain't going out of business. You want
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Name That Tune
If you have ever found yourself humming that one-hit wonder Jimmy Soul (who struck radio gold when he released the
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Two Thumbs Up
Well known among serious film buffs, Bright Lights Film Journal is a hybrid of movie analysis, history, and commentary, looking
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
One World Radio
For those looking to expand beyond their local radio programming - take a listen to OneWorldRadio. Funded by the Department
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Let the Games Begin
The city of Athens is looking forward to hosting its first official Olympic Games competition since 1896, and will use
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Stories from a Small Planet
This summer, Frontline turns its lens on the global community and brings a new generation of video journalists to television
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Paintings in the Sky
There are numerous scientific endeavors funded by national governments, many of which have hundreds of persons in their employ. Of
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Where in the World?
Drawing from search engines like Yahoo Maps, MapQuest, or TerraServer, the GeoWeb aims to make all geographically referenced, or georeferenced,
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Telling Stories
Every community has a memory of itself. There are many ways to tell stories about communities and individuals, and new
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
"I Have A Dream"
An impulsive move on the part of one visionary man resulted in a national movement to positively change the lives
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
The Russian Souvenir
Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, and Tchaikovsky. If pressed, most people can easily name a few Russian composers who have left their mark
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Nigeria World
If you've tried to stay current on affairs in Africa, you've probably been frustrated. Despite the fine coverage offered by
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Voices from Europe
With the countless available news resources in the U.S., it's easy to lose perspective how events are perceived in other
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 11, 2004
Where's Raed?
Although he was just just trying to contact a friend, his words were heard around the world. When an anonymous
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 07, 2004
Debt in the City
When Karyn Bosnak found herself $20,000 in debt after "too many BCBG tops, too many lattes, and too many Gucci
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 07, 2004
WeLiveinPublic.com
Who can forget when Josh Harris, the founder of Jupiter Communications, set up 32 cameras and 72 microphones in his
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 07, 2004
I Kiss You!
Everyone fell in love with Mahir Cagri in 1998 for his sweet, exhuberant home page, I Kiss You, a collection
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 07, 2004
Blow Up Your TV
Move over Tom Brokaw, Dan Rather and Peter Jennings. Step aside CNN, MSNBC, and Fox. It's the beginning of the
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 06, 2004
No More Blind Dates
Who said "love is blind"? Proving that a picture really is worth a thousand words, the single most important feature
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 03, 2004
Buyer Beware
Would you spend thousands of dollars to build a store and not provide any customer service? That's exactly what's happening
Posted by denny fraser on Jul, 02, 2004