Category Archives: How-To

Baltasar Gracian, Droppin’ Wisdom

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Baltasar Gracian (1601-1658) was a Jesuit priest with a reputation as a preacher although, as his Wikipedia page states, “some of his oratorical displays, such as reading a letter sent from Hell from the pulpit, were frowned upon by his … Continue reading →

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Danforth, Prince of Blood Moon

Posted on August 8, 2008 by

This Q&A with the president of Blood Moon Productions just might be the most satisfying interview ever published. And not only because of his motto: Be brave, sin boldly, and try to have fun marketing your product. It doesn’t say … Continue reading →

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I Am Not a Number! Claire Wolfe

Posted on June 17, 2008 by

It’s so easy, and so much fun, to write about things you don’t like: to sling insults, sneer, be snide, and all those other sn and sl words. People who like to do this have even ruined the perfectly good … Continue reading →

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What Would Jakob Do?

Posted on June 17, 2008 by

There are mouse pads with that question written on them, to keep it eternally before the eyes and in the consciousness of web designers. Who is this Jakob anyway, and why should they want to follow his example? Jakob Nielsen … Continue reading →

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