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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

InfoGraphic: Evolution of an Adman

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Diego Zambrano, former Ogilvy Art Director, created this spot-on series. Man, I remember back “in the early stages” when you’d list the programs you’re proficient in, “Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator …” on your resumé. So rad.

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Adv: The Simpsons Go Postal

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The USPS is releasing Simpsons stamps on May 7. They’re even letting you vote on your favorite. No, not your favorite character you want to see made into a stamp. Your favorite of these five. “Woo. Hoo.” Go snooze around the USPS Simpsons site. And drop all hopes of licking a Duffman stamp and tasting sweet, beer-y glueness.

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Adv: Petaluma Potholes Filled With KFC

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KFC’s donating $3K to fill potholes in Petaluma; coincidentally known as both the Chicken Capital and the Pothole Capital. But there’s always a rub. This one has 11 herbs and spices: KFC gets to stencil “Re-freshed by KFC” on one of the potholes. Mmmmhot asphalt. Refreshing. (Thanks, Mel!)

Full article on Petaluma360.
Plus, looks like they’re doing it in my sweet-old hometown, Chicago.