Draplin's 50 Point Plan
Graphic designer Aaron James Draplin shares his 50 Point Plan at Portland's Creative Mornings lecture.
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Don't Stop Me Now Comic
Pablo Stanley's Freddy Mercury comic Mr. Fahrenheit played to Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now."
The Avengers '78
Only villains as menacing as KISS could unite the power of The Avengers for the first time ever in 1978.
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Thrive Market
Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
Presented by Thrive Market.
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Rocket Money App
Most budgets fail for a simple reason: people are making decisions without a clear picture of where their money is actually going. Rocket Money aims to solve that problem by consolidating accounts, spending activity, recurring bills, and subscriptions into a single dashboard that turns financial guesswork into actionable insight. The platform automatically categorizes transactions, highlights spending trends, and helps users build realistic budgets that adapt to everyday life, whether managing a household, splitting costs with roommates, or tracking personal expenses. Its standout feature remains subscription management, surfacing forgotten recurring charges and allowing users to cancel unwanted services directly through the app. Combined with real-time alerts for unusual spending, upcoming bills, and budget progress, Rocket Money feels less like a spreadsheet replacement and more like a financial control center designed to help users spend more intentionally and keep more of what they earn.
Presented by Rocket Money.
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The Great American Playground
The place where records are set and legends are made since the 1900s. The Downshift travels to the land of speed racing, the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Lonely Boy Spoons Cover
Watch our new best friend Deb 'Spoons' Perry rocking out to her cover of The Black Keys' "Lonely Boy" and feeding some kangaroos.
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Lawless Trailer
Luckily for Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy playing a bootlegging gangster is enough to get us to see John Hillcoat's prohibition flick. Also starring Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Guy Pearce and Gary Oldman. In theaters August 31, 2012.
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Hairmax Ultima 12 LaserComb
The HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb is a drug-free, FDA-cleared device that uses low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote regrowth. In just 8 minutes per session, three times a week, it's built for ease of use while delivering fuller, denser results over time. Clinical studies suggest LLLT devices like this can improve hair thickness when used consistently.
Presented by Hairmax.
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Lasting Brilliance Forever Roses
Fresh flowers rarely last as long as the occasion they celebrate. Lasting Brilliance offers a more permanent alternative with real blooms preserved to maintain their color, softness, and shape for up to three years, all without water or maintenance. Each arrangement is designed to function as home decor rather than a fleeting centerpiece, bringing lasting color to coffee tables, kitchens, entryways, and guest rooms. The collection is especially well suited for summer entertaining, whether as a thoughtful hostess or housewarming gift, a post-weekend thank-you, or an effortless seasonal refresh. Founded by a new mom looking for an alternative to constantly replacing wilted bouquets, the women-owned brand transforms fresh flowers into enduring arrangements that arrive ready to display and continue making an impression long after the gathering ends. Enjoy 15% off with code JULYFIRST.
Presented by Lasting Brilliance.
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World's First Asteroid Mining Company
Seattle-based company Planetary Resources plans to expand the Earth's resources by targeting resource-rich asteroids and mining them for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals. Backed by Google's Larry Page, Eric Schmidt and director James Cameron, the company is looking to start prospecting near-Earth asteroids in 2013.
The Art Of The Title Sequence
It's the creators of title sequences' job to make sure you're sucked in from the very first second of a TV show or film. PBS Arts: Off Book sits down with the designers behind the sequences of Seven, Blue Valentine, and Mad Men to find out the secret behind their art.
