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Achieving inbox zero

A friend asked me to explain how I personally maintained "inbox zero". Hopefully a couple of these tips are helpful. :-)

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The problem with AdSense

Contemplating how online advertising may adapt, given the problems with AdSense and demise of traditional media.

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Oh my alma mater!

Discussion surrounding the new Emily Carr University logo.

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The story behind smashlabsucks.com

Some thought we were being little dinks, or that we were fools to not trademark. Others thought it was funny. Here's the story...

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Cucumber cake

“This cake isn’t for you and it’s not art. I’m paying you well for your services; do what I’m telling you to.”

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The future of the web is small

Pondering the kind of models that might liberate us to do what we enjoy most.

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Smash Lab Sucks

The Discovery Channel poached our name and turned it to poo. So, we're having fun at their expense. Drop on by! ;-)

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Random observations - Part 4

More little notes relating to running a creative shop and startup, and a few other things...

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How to keep bloggers from hating you

I’ve called PR firms out for bad practices, but today, I thought I’d share tips on how to build links with bloggers.

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Why your web startup will fail

"No one is looking at you. No one is listening to you. (You don’t believe me, but I’m right.)"

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How to save Detroit

Autonomous business units, brands that mean something, and putting some skin in the game...

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Have a story to share?

Not much to it--just a simple site for noting posts of interest. I think of it as "digg for those in advertising and design".

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Applying agile principles to communication design

Talking about the things we've done to make our process run more smoothly.

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Twitter is going to die

Lots of people saying things, but very few actual conversations going on. (And I'm just as bad.)

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Christmas gifts for geeks

Since last year's list gained so much interest, we thought we'd do it again. Some neat stuff, but I'll probably get socks anyways.

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Funny ads

I like these. It would be great if you added some that you liked as well. :-)

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Best Wordpress Plugins

One of our fellows started this list of WP Plugins. Take a look, and perhaps add some of your faves!

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Gimme some ugly!

Sites like QBN generally highlight the best design out there. Today, Devin took us somewhere else... The horror! The horror!

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Two bytes are better than one

I love this topic, but perhaps that shows my age. I still remember being awestruck by the TRS-80! Feel the love in these old ads.

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Stefan's favorite monsters

Recently we asked Stefan Bucher of 344design to share his monsters with the MakeFive Community. Vote for your favorite five!

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