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What's the {e} house chalkboard? It's our blank slate, where we post important messages, share cool thoughts, trade new ideas and have creative fun. Stop by often for our anecdotes on growing the agency as well as our thoughts and ideas on marketing, design, business and culture. Really, our chalkboard is like any chalkboard you'd find in a home, except this one has no limits.

Finding Pura Vida


May 2nd, 2008 by Chris - No Comments

Whether you are into surfing, independent films, or just supporting a good cause, we have the perfect night out for you. Pura Vida is best explained in their own words as described on their website.

“The Pura Vida No Pro began 5 years ago when Steve Sanchez, Founder of the non profit group Hearts of Stone, was planning a surf trip to Costa Rica with his crew of buddies. Wanting to give something back, Steve decided to seek out a group of challenged Tico children and introduce them to the sport of surfing. That simple act of kindness was the first step in what has become an annual event that benefits orphaned children and volunteer surfers alike.”

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Crocs Stepping in the Right Direction


May 2nd, 2008 by Aaron - Comments Off

Crocs new program, SoulsUnited makes new Crocs out of old chopped up Crocs. Crocs intends to donate 2 million pairs globally next year.

Green Homes for the Masses


May 2nd, 2008 by Bob - Comments Off

David Wax and his partner Ben Uyeda of FreeGreen are making green home designs free to everyone.

Rank Checker is a free (and private) Firefox extension for checking your website’s ranking.

Interesting look at how information design is used in politics by the media.

Social Networking is Becoming Location-Based


May 1st, 2008 by Bob - Comments Off

Brightkite is a location-based social network that enables people to take their online profiles with them into the real-world and make real-world friends.