Have you had the flu this year? If you haven't, don't. Our own Brad Warthen, who is allergic to flu shots (and is therefore dependent on the rest of y'all to get them, to increase herd immunity). He was completely out of action for a week and a half last... read more →
Jan
22
Jan
18
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Jan
16
Chip Oglesby has set up a special Rally page to the memory of his fellow social media guru Rick Stilwell (better known to many as @RickCaffeinated), where folks can leave words of tribute, and also make contributions to help out his family. Chip said that last time he looked, there... read more →
Jan
16
This, "Letters of Note," is a pretty cool site that first came to our attention several days ago. The letter in question was one that a 16-year-old Sidney Poitier wrote to FDR asking him for a $100 loan to help him get back home to Nassau. He promised to pay... read more →
Dec
20
Three years ago, the staff of ADCO had our annual Christmas party at Hobby Lobby. After refreshments, each us was given a canvas and paints, and challenged to create something for the walls of our offices. We were encouraged to paint in the style of Mark Rothko, and most of... read more →
Dec
03
Today, Richland Library proudly rolled out its new name, identity, theme and look, all showcasing the creative and strategic strengths of ADCO. "Welcome! My name is Melanie Huggins, and I am the executive director of the Richland Library," said, well, Melanie Huggins. She had to pause for cheers to die... read more →
Nov
21
The trend continues, as those who write or speak about Columbia start out with a nod to our Famously Hot meme. The latest manifestation of this is the op-ed piece in The State today by longtime local radio host Keven Cohen, which is essentially a love letter to his adopted... read more →
Nov
01
Here's information from our local Red Cross on how to step up and help those struck by the "Storm of the Century": Dear Brad, Superstorm Sandy has forced the cancellation of approximately 325 American Red Cross blood drives, resulting in a shortfall of nearly 11,000 units of blood and platelets so far.... read more →
Oct
30
When USC Dean of Mass Communications and Information Studies Charles Bierbauer had to cancel at the last minute, the organizers of a local presidential election forum turned to one of ADCO's own to fill in: Brad Warthen moderates a bipartisan panel debate on the hot issues of this year’s presidential... read more →
Oct
24
Looks like the markets were seriously underwhelmed by Apple's news yesterday: SAN JOSE, Calif. — Steve Jobs once mocked tablets with small screens, saying they would need to come with sandpaper so people could sand down their fingertips to use them. But that didn’t stop his company from shrinking the... read more →