Newcity has compiled a list of the most influential people in the Chicago dining scene. Rick Bayless, who has been skewered by his peers for appearing in a Burger King commercial, tops the list. Miae Lim (Mirai Sushi, Ohba) also makes a debut appearance on the list. The Big Heat: Who controls Chicago’s stove? (Newcity)
The Guardian Unlimited‘s panel of critics has come up with a list of the world’s 40 best directors. The list is intriguing. David Lynch tops the list. I suppose the list can claim to be somewhat credible since it doesn’t include Spielberg. However, I am a little dismayed that Michael Moore made the list. I [...]
For those consumers desperately seeking another technology addiction, relief may be in sight. The TiVo television recorder was supposed to free viewers from the prison of living their lives according to the TV schedule. But many users lament that the device has rendered them TiVo-obsessed. “I love my TiVo and get separation anxiety when I [...]
So, just where is your 99 cents going when you buy a song at the iTunes Music Store? Well, it isn’t going to Apple. Steve Jobs tells The Register that most of that money is going to mollify the RIAA and the greedy record labels: Your 99c belong to the RIAA – Steve Jobs (The [...]
Well, it finally happened. Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole will step down from their posts at Gucci. The pair was responsible for bringing Gucci back from the dead several years ago. My guess is that Gucci will flounder again without a big name like Tom Ford. Top Executive and Star Designer to Step Down [...]
