A commenter over at bradwarthen.com brings to our attention this helpful test for blog commenters, courtesy of one John Scalzi, who has blogged since 1998 — which is sort of like having written books before Gutenberg. Before leaving a comment, one is urged to consider the following: 1. Do I actually... read more →
Sep
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Aug
28
I couldn't. That is to say, I only got 6 out of 10 right on this quiz from Ad Age. In the hypercompetitive world of cable channels, it's more important than at any other time in television history for each number on the virtual dial to set itself apart, and... read more →
Aug
27
One day the end of last week, a client asked, "Are y'all the ones who did 'Famously Hot'?" Well, yes, as it happens -- we are. And we continue to be gratified at the community's continuing embrace of the meme. Did you, by any chance, attend the first Famously Hot... read more →
Aug
27
Soon, Columbians who head across the Blossom Street bridge will be welcomed by an attractive brick sign, and by attractive young women in jogging costume. Or so we are led to gather, from the artist's rendering. Here's hoping we are not disappointed by the actuality. Friendly competitor Clare Morris, who... read more →
Jul
24
Today, we answer the question of, "What's that thing coming out of that hole in the ground next to the Carolina Coliseum?" That was the subject of Hildy Teegen's talk Monday to the Columbia Rotary Club. It's the new Moore School of Business, of which Dr. Teegen is the dean.... read more →
Jul
24
The above sign, spotted today at Al Amir on Main St. -- a regular ADCO haunt -- put us in mind of "The Avengers." SPOILER ALERT! OK, not really, because it reveals nothing about the plot, although it will ruin a tiny little fun surprise. It's just one of those... read more →
Jun
29
This morning on Twitter, The Washington Post whined that "Today is going to be very hot in D.C." I followed the link. You know what they think is "very hot?" They were expecting it to be between 97 and 102. (OK, actually it turned out to be 104 there; but... read more →
Jun
26
Check out the latest in the U.S. Airways magazine: Columbia, South Carolina, has proclaimed itself the “New Southern Hot Spot” — bold words for a place that’s little more than 100 miles from Charleston. No doubt, Columbia is a venerable Southern city, the state capital no less, with a winning... read more →
Jun
25
The need is always great in the Midlands, but at the moment it's more urgent than usual: Columbia, SC (June 25, 2012) – The American Red Cross blood... read more →
Jun
07
He may not yet have his footprints in cement at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, but ADCO's own Aaron Griswold does have a foothold in the Internet Movie Database. That's because he appeared as "Munitions Team Leader" -- with 14th billing in the credits -- in The Asylum's "American Warships." Not all... read more →
