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A new rap music video for a Toyota minivan by director Jody Hill, from Saatchi & Saatchi. Actors Rachael Drummond and Brian Huskey.

Minivans stake hip new claim to awesomeness.

by Bob Page on 16 May 2010

Hummer stretch limo at Times Square in New York City.

On Hummers and the need for stupidity.

by Bob Page on 17 April 2010

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

Post image for Vancouver 2010: One week away.

Vancouver 2010: One week away.

by Bob Page on 4 February 2010

Post image for News media tell the American story, 2009.

News media tell the American story, 2009.

by Bob Page on 2 January 2010

Smartphones make people act on information units of 25 words or less.

You’ve got 25 words. Go.

by Bob Page on 8 December 2009

Genevieve Bell, an anthropologist at Intel.

Anthropologist Genevieve Bell on 12 ways women use technology differently than men.

by Bob Page on 4 December 2009

Why the iPhone needs competition.

by Bob Page on 23 November 2009

Scholar Susan Shirk says modern China combines fragility and strength.

Scholar Susan Shirk: modern China combines a powerful profile with a fragile core.

by Yuan Elle Wang on 23 November 2009

Mary Kay China headquarters in Shanghai; interior design by Gensler.

Mary Kay: Why red China likes pink Chevys.

by Bob Page on 21 November 2009

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