What's in a name? Introducing the new iPad.

Apple has introduced its new computer tablet but the question on many people's minds; were there any women in the room when they vetted the name…ipad?

Mad Tv created this spoof several years ago.

You do the math

Does $2.33 sound "cheaper" to you than the "back of the mouth" sound of $2.22?
Read this article about perceptions in price-making.

"You Are Not a Gadget"

A new book by Jaron Lanier, a pioneer in the development of virtual reality and veteran of Silicon Valley, discusses the downside of being enthralled with the web. He discusses the reality of the "wisdom of the crowd" and the negatives of having all content be free.

http://www.jaronlanier.com/

Design USA: Contemporary Innovation

Exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

2 East 91st Street

New York, NY

through April 4, 2010

"Fashion Takes A Lie-Down

An article from The New York Times (week of Jan. 18, 2010) about reclining models in ads.