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April 24, 2015
Famous Logos Look Better Lettered By Hand
Burger King has never looked so classy.
In the age of Adobe Illustrator, a sincere, hand-lettered sign or logo is a rare artifact of the past.
Haunting Photos Of Abandoned Factories Chart Industrialization's Demise
Dramatic shots of disused factories around the world reveal an economic force on the wane.
Korean photographer Taewon Jang grew up intimately familiar with the world of industrialization. His father spent 36 years working for a cement factory, during which time Taewon witnessed the industry's evolution first hand—including the loss of factories and the jobs it provided. "Many of the basic industries that were considered important in the 20th century are now being abandoned due to rapid changes in industrial exploitation," he told Co.Design "I have been trying to document these changes."
Free App Friday: 5 Tools That Will Spark Your Creativity
Jot down your thoughts, write without distractions, share a virtual whiteboard, and more.
It'd be great to be able to go from zero to maximum creativity at the drop of a hat. Most of us, however, need to ramp up quite a bit. Whether you're looking for a little shot of inspiration or you've got a great idea that you don't want to get away, these apps can help.
What NOT to Do When You Work For a Jerk
Sometimes the key to dealing with a bad boss is remembering what you shouldn't do when you're under fire.
At some point, every working person has to deal with it: having a jerk for a boss. Whether it's the micromanager who continually targets his minions when something isn't being done exactly to specifications or the moody, know-it-all who lashes out in unprofessional ways, most of us can point to a time in our careers when we were forced to swallow a huge slice of humble pie in exchange for a paycheck.
Will Gawker Employees' Decision To Organize Make Unions Cool Again?
Freelancers Union founder on what Gawker's editorial employees' recent announcement means for the next generation of labor organization.
For a while now, I've been sensing a surge of support for the idea of unions, even as the national media, elected officials, and even many workers have conducted a decades-long death watch of the labor movement. While traditional unions have, indeed, been declining in membership, the media has largely missed the rise of alternative labor structures and a newfound interest in unions among millennials.
The Secrets To Being Creative On A Deadline
An Emmy award-winning comedy writer, a podcast producer, and a former Twitter executive share how they master creativity on tight deadlines.
Deadlines are an unavoidable part of any kind of work. But the pressures of meeting deadlines can be even more intense when you are in the business of being creative. How do you make sure that the ever elusive muse is there when you need it most?
Growing Pains: Can Seattle Become A Marijuana Tourism Mecca?
When recreational cannabis consumption was legalized last year, pot tourists began streaming into Seattle. That's when things got sticky.
When Washington state legalized recreational marijuana use last July, Seattle's tourism industry saw a new opportunity. Could Seattle become a hub for pot tourism, with eager visitors piling into local hotels and Airbnbs for an opportunity to try some of that famous Pacific Northwest weed? The answer, in a word: yes. But not without a struggle.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About The Billion-Dollar Legal Weed Biz?
Everything you need to know about legal pot, without having to smoke it.
The legal marijuana market is expected to reach $8.2 billion by 2018, and entrepreneurs and investors are rushing to get an early slice of the industry. Take our quiz below to learn more about the booming business of weed. Then, check out the rest of our #RebrandingPot coverage here.
April 23, 2015
Some Of The Best YouTube Moments From The Last 10 Years
What did we do before we could watch cute animal videos?
YouTube just turned 10, and we wanted to relive some of the greatest moments. From David after the dentist to double rainbow guy to Antoine Dodson, here are some of the classic videos that we all watched over and over.
Today in Tabs: There Were Many Hilarious Things Under His Hat
Crack open an ice cold Pepsi and enjoy today's tabs!
if u think the internet is mean now let me tell you about 2008
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