Here’s a cool presentation I found.
All these logos were developed by one design firm.
Each logo is captioned, but the YouTube logo covers them up.

I agree with the observation made on Creative Review blog. “The work stands out for its enduring modernity, its simplicity and confidence - clean, strong lines and not a swooshy line or [...]

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Nine Republican presidential hopefuls debated yesterday. Here is a transcript (46 page PDF) if you care to read.
Since the debate took place (live) in the middle of the afternoon, and I couldn’t find any radio station airing it, I figured out a way to watch/listen on my computer here at work. I found a website [...]

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Most HD Radios start at $200. Of course they are name brands like Bose and Boston Acoustic with wood cabinets and fancy speakers. This little unit looks cheep and is probably 99% plastic. BUT the price is nice. I’m tempted to get one and check out this Hybrid Digital Radio stuff. Hummm…

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These new seasonings from Weber are great!
I tried the “Smoky Mesquite” on some stakes and pork chops this afternoon. Very nice. An easy way to ad big flavor fast! I can’t wait to try the other varieties.

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I got this really cool Wireless Rain Center with Self-Emptying Rain Bucket.
Features:

Self-Emptying Rain Bucket
Total Rainfall
Past 1, 24 Hour Rainfall
Rainfall History Graph
Rain Alarm

Specifications:

Rainfall measuring:
tipping bucket, 0.0105″/tip
Rainfall accuracy: +/- 0.02″ (+/-3%)
Rainfall range: 0.01″ to 199.99″ (total)
Transmission range: Up to 80 Feet
Transmission frequency: 433.92 MHz
Power Requirements:
Receiver: 2 “AAA” Alkaline batteries
Wireless sensor: 2 “AA” Alkaline batteries

Only thing is, it [...]

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Last night, Sharon and I enjoyed a live performance of Phil Keaggy.
Even though he lives in Nashville, this is the first concert we have had the chance to attend. It was Sharon’s first time seeing him live, and hopefully it won’t be our last.
He truly is an amazing guitarist. As you can see in the [...]

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My loyal readership obviously knows by now, but the casual visitor to this blog may not realize that I have been on vacation.
My family and I enjoy tent camping, eating outside from a Coleman stove, and sitting around a campfire while eating S’mores. The drawbacks that we have experienced while camping include our boys not [...]

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Weber’s Charcoal Grilling: The art of cooking with live fire
Weber is coming out with a new cookbook just for charcoal grilling enthusiasts, like me! A while back weber asked me to take part in a survey. They wanted to get my thoughts on several ideas for a new book cover. Since I enjoy grilling and [...]

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The following is an article from my local paper. I’m looking to start a discussion here. Give me your thoughts. This could be interesting if Darrell plays Devil’s Advocate as usual.
Some question why governments
start meetings with prayer
By SCOTT BRODEN
sbroden@dnj.com
— Scott Broden, 278-5158
Rutherford County Commissioners will pause for a scheduled prayer Thursday before voting on settling [...]

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