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File this under “Ideas I Wish I Had Had First”. Brian Joseph Davis has created a Tumblr called “The Composites” that seeks to create sketches of famous literary characters by running their descriptions through police suspect sketching software. Check it out. Above is Judge Holden, from Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian.


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I know you guys are still reeling over how to top the Coudal folks with their awesome Valentine’s video. Here’s a little help. I found these awesome Valentine’s Day graphics on Reddit for you to send along to your significant others. You’re welcome.


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The folks over at Coudal make some killer videos for Field Notes, and this one is no different. In fact, it not only will sell Field Notes, but it will also put all of other creative guys to shame this Valentine’s day. Thanks a lot Coudal. Check it after the jump.


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Not that I have $2,500 lying around for a wall clock, but if I did, I’d buy this one. It’s a wonderful idea and is executed very nicely. If you’re Mitt Romney or the Colbert SuperPAC and are looking to unload some cash on somethin’ rad, pick one up here.


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I could write a whole slew of posts about this subject matter, and maybe I will one day when I’ve got the time, but for now I’ll send you to the Wall Street Journal. They’ve got a great article on the ins and outs of applying for a job at a big organization. Long story short, they are saying you need to tailor your resumé a bit for each employer to help make it through some of the automated resumé filters people are using nowadays. Software motivations aside, this is a good idea either way. You should always tell people who you are and what you’re capable of with a resumé, but more importantly it should hint at why you’re completely suited for the job you’re applying for. Check out the whole article here.


Note Cards

Apparently you've read through all of the note cards. Good work.