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nick 4.0

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So what’s with the nick 4.0? It’s version 4.0 of me. Today I turn 40. The BIG 4-OH. But you know what is funny? I don’t feel “40”. I don’t look “40” (well at least I don’t think I do). Age really is just a number. And I’ve decided that after a pre-midlife crisis, that my life … Read more

Merry Christmas!

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I hope that you have a Merry Christmas!  Here’s a cool link from the folks over at Mental Floss on about the first Christmas Card. Want to give a meaningful gift this Christmas Day? You could always donate to one of my favorite causes and donate to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (I don’t work … Read more

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Today is the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The folks over at Design Observer have a great article about it. Basically, UDHR is the new “Bill of Rights” for anyone, no matter what country they live in, for the 21st Century. Alas, its adoption is at an incredibly … Read more

Hatch Show Print

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I recently had the privilege of traveling to Nashville (a mere 5 hour drive from me) to meetup with some friend from the HOW Design Forum and tour Hatch Show Print. Hatch is one of the oldest Letterpress shops in the US, and they still do things the old-fashioned way. No computers, no layout programs. … Read more