Stories for January 2008

January 19, 2008

Putting in a Good Word

The brain is an incredible organ. Our ability to express complex and meaningful ideas sets us above the rest of the animal kingdom —if you can harness and master it. Without cognitive control humor can turn into fits of hysteria,…


January 13, 2008

Upgrading the DC Metro’s Identity

When DC’s Metro unveiled a new concept car last week this logo identity mysteriously appeared. Local officials first billed DC’s proposed transit system as “America’s” subway when it went to Congress for financial backing. Last week the Washington Metropolitan…


January 8, 2008

The Bloggies

Honor. Prestige. Wealth. These are some of the things that a Bloggie won’t bring you. But that won’t stop the Web from voting, because this is the annual non-profit competition that determines which blogs are the best of the…


January 4, 2008

Selling Your House: Say It in Gingerbread

This 1950s Ranch MUST be seen to be believed! Amenities included. A larger view. With the housing market tanking, home sellers must devise new ways to attract buyers. I’d like to offer this suggestion: do it in gingerbread. When…