Brad Warthen had an interesting conversation with his readers on his blog, so we thought we'd share... Here's something for us all to ponder in these days when journalism is more and more about emotion... On the night of the shootings in Newtown, Conn., a woman named Aline Marie attended... read more →
Jan
29
Jan
24
Maybe. If you're young and inexperienced and your resume simply doesn't have much on it to brag about. Then again, maybe not. Wall Street and HR types are divided over whether an intern candidate should have sent this cover letter, which the recipient described to colleagues thusly: "This might be... read more →
Jan
24
Wesley Donehue's political tech outfit, which has helped campaigns across the country, is making a change, it announced today: Top SC political internet firm rebrands as Push Digital Columbia, SC – January 24, 2013 – Wesley Donehue, founder and CEO of leading political tech firm Donehue Direct, announced today the... read more →
Jan
22
Our headline was the text that accompanied the above photo, which we ran across on Facebook. It seems to have originated with Marymount Manhattan College's Department of Theatre Arts.
Jan
22
While we're on the subject of personal health, take a look at this exciting new weapon in the battle for longevity. One of the partners at ADCO, whose name we are withholding in order to preserve his dignity, did what men who have reached their prime should do -- went... read more →
Jan
22
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
18
Actually, you know what?... read more →
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 →
