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Nike's 'Human Chain' television commercial advertisement features Dayna Huor. Directed by Brian Beletic, the spot's ad agency was Wieden + Kennedy in Portland, Oregon.

The Human Chain. Named for victory, Nike takes on perseverance.

by Bob Page on 21 February 2010

Charlie Brooker deconstructs a standard television news broadcast report.

Brooker’s formula for television news reporting.

by Bob Page on 30 January 2010

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