Find out what's next in the world of direct-to-consumer marketing at Ad Age Next: D-to-C event on September 9th in NYC.

via Ad Age.

This recipe for Hatch green chile cornbread is adapted from a recipe from Luby's and features bacon grease and a crispy exterior.

Industry publication Ad Age reports on recession fears, Gary Vee publicly shaming an intern, and William Shatner starring in a cryptocurrency ad. via Ad Age

Colossal shares a look at "Cats: Photographs 1942–2018," a book of photographer Walter Chandoha's work that spans his 75+ year career.

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The Bagel Bar is opening in Burlington, MA on Cambridge Street, with a soft opening on February 2 and official opening on February 4. via Boston Restaurant Talk

This project uses EL wire and 3D printing to create a replica of a neon sign. via Hackaday

This issue of Cool Tools recommends resources and products including early-access font website Future Fonts, Google Maps Terrain view, and the Gottman Card Decks app. via Cool Tools.

Valet Magazine recommends three highly-rated bath towels available on Amazon, ranging in price from $27.94 to $42.52 for a set of four.

via Valet

Preserved lemons are the end goal of a maker's journey, as Uri Tuchman creates a video about making them while first building all the necessary utensils.

This article features 3D-printed bookshelf brackets designed using topology optimization software to minimize material use. via Hackaday

This blog post explores how Birkenstocks unexpectedly became popular footwear for men, attributing the shift to Phoebe Philo's influence and the shoes' practicality. via Die, Workwear!