On Art, Technology and Economics
The Arcade opened in Newark, Ohio in 1909. Modeled after innovative European buildings, it became one of Newark, Ohio’s first successful retail emporiums. Later versions became known as shopping malls. At 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2), the Arcade is one-third the size of an average Wal-Mart. The original architecture provides a beautiful setting that attracts shoppers to its businesses.
My colleague Brent and I were on a business trip to Augusta, Maine, and were flying out of Portland.
We had a couple of hours to kill before our flights, and the closest beach was at Reid State Park. It felt rather weird to walk along the beach in a business suit and dress shoes, but the beach was wonderful, and it was a worthwhile side trip.
Reid State Park in Georgetown, Maine has two beautiful sand beaches: Mile and Half Mile Beaches. These beaches are located in the mid-coast region of Maine between the mouths of the Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers. Both beaches are very linear, face southeast into the Gulf of Maine, and receive large surf. This image is from Half Mile Beach.
It was hot that June day as it often is in Texas. It was my first time to San Antonio, a delightful city with an amazing downtown and River Walk.
Not far from the River Walk, of course, is the Alamo. It took a little while for the crowds to clear on that warm day, but eventually I was able to make this image.