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Posted inBlogs

The time Reader writer Kiki Yablon dismantled the logic of the Wall Street Journal

by Aimee Levitt April 10, 2018August 18, 2021

And, in the process, delivered an important lesson about journalism and how to do it.

Richard Garrison, Circular Color Scheme Walmart, May 2 – 8, 2010, Page 1, ‘Rollback’ 2010. In his "Circular Color Schemes and Product Package" series Garrison charts the frequency and function of the colors used in marketing consumer goods to the public.
Posted inArts & Culture

Making art out of the data of everyday life

by Aimee Levitt June 16, 2014August 18, 2021

For followers of a growing self-discovery movement, the quantities in our lives can say a lot about its quality—and be transformed into art.

Posted inBlogs

Open government in Chicago? Rahm’s tech and data chiefs swear it’s coming

by Mick Dumke June 2, 2011August 19, 2021

A Q&A with city of Chicago technology chief John Tolva and data officer Brett Goldstein.

Posted inBlogs

Where almost everyone walks

by Harold Henderson November 15, 2007August 19, 2021

Everyone talks about walkable cities. But who’s actually doing it?

Posted inNews & Politics

Rock by Numbers

by J. Niimi July 8, 2004August 19, 2021

Hyde Park musician Loren Wilson tests a formula for making the critics cream.

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