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Who’s on first: tesla or chrysler?

May 24th, 2013 by PRand

who was first usa automaker to fully repay government loan?

Tags: Autos · Elsewhere · Producer


Tesla pays off its loan.

May 23rd, 2013 by PRand

wired $451.8 million to repay the full loan with interest.

Tags: Autos · Elsewhere · Producer


Twitter reminds all to call our mother.

May 11th, 2013 by PRand

stop the tweets and get on the phone.

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Apple’s osx 10.9 likely won’t be an overhaul.

May 6th, 2013 by PRand

that’s good news and rumor-mill promises neat little goodies.

Tags: Elsewhere · Producer · Retailer


What an urban planner should look like in the internet age.

May 1st, 2013 by PRand

i kept saying, ‘information architect’.

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Apple’s record plunge into debt pool.

May 1st, 2013 by PRand

$17 billion, largest corporate-bond deal in history.

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Sighted in a zoo. Lego animals.

April 30th, 2013 by PRand

95,000-piece polar bear. 30 animals sighted so far.

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Galleries celebrate ellsworth kelly at 90.

April 28th, 2013 by PRand

paintings and sculptures from 1966 to 2009 and adress kelly designed in 1952 while living in france.

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Study: voice-activated texting while driving no safer than typing.

April 23rd, 2013 by PRand

disappointing news.

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Pink floyd album designer storm thorgerson dies.

April 18th, 2013 by PRand

dark side of the moon is iconic.

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The clock. Christian marclay.

April 17th, 2013 by PRand

if you have time and addicted to timepieces here’s a 24-hour-long flick.

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The earliest stop motion animations starring dead bugs.

April 17th, 2013 by PRand

1912 weird, animated, insect-puppet stop motion movies.

Tags: Designer · Elsewhere · Ouch!


Lithium ion batteries overheat in mitsubishi vehicles.

April 6th, 2013 by PRand

lithium ion battery technology takes more heat.

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American bird conservatory declares new bird species: blue, teal, pink and purple peep.

March 28th, 2013 by PRand

scientists have recognized only “yellow” form of peep as a full species.

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Minivan turns 30.

March 27th, 2013 by PRand

minivan’s most iconic feature – the single, sliding door.

Tags: Autos · Elsewhere · Producer


Google reveals some glass winners.

March 27th, 2013 by PRand

some lucky contest winners receiving google glass headsets before product launch.

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NTSB to hold forum on lithium ion batteries in transporation.

March 26th, 2013 by PRand

public forum set for 11 > 12 april 2013.

Tags: Aerospace · Elsewhere · Safety & special needs · Travel


787 dreamliner takes to sky in first flight check.

March 26th, 2013 by PRand

roughly two-hour flight test “went according to plan.

Tags: Aerospace · Elsewhere · Producer · Safety & special needs · Travel


What would happen if oxygen disappeared for five seconds?

March 20th, 2013 by PRand

ever thought about…?

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Lessons from a record-breaking kickstarter campaign.

March 19th, 2013 by PRand

what role does contributor play in it?

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Apple accused of technology theft by lucas-founded company.

March 17th, 2013 by PRand

thx speaker technology used in iphones, ipads and imac products.

Tags: Elsewhere · Ouch! · Producer


Miele’s pop-up london restaurant promises ‘calorie-neutral’ meals.

March 15th, 2013 by PRand

but makes diners exercise first.

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NYC soda ban fizzles.

March 14th, 2013 by PRand

bloomberg gets spanked but kudos for keeping obesity on the table.

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FAA approves 787 test flights to evaluate battery fixes.

March 13th, 2013 by PRand

two dreamliner planes allowed to begin test flights.

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A rare non-sucky infographic on climate change.

March 12th, 2013 by PRand

internet filled with cluttered, over-long, confusing infographics.

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Instagram best practices for brands.

March 11th, 2013 by PRand

one word: presence.

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What’s the future of the new york city pay phone?

March 8th, 2013 by PRand

the shortlisted Ideas in the ‘reinvent payphones’ design challenge

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40 million view oscars. 6 million view kimmel follow-up.

February 26th, 2013 by PRand

‘ted’ macfarlane predictably unpredictable. two thumbs up.

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MoMA PS1 call for ideas to architects & designers.

February 21st, 2013 by PRand

rethink post-sandy rockaway.

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Infographic: china only one part of apple supply chain.

February 20th, 2013 by PRand

748 suppliers. 331 in china out of 600 in asia.

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Crap food no longer the norm at museums.

February 20th, 2013 by PRand

ale steamed mussels, ploughman’s lunch, wild boar and sage bangers and mash and cornish beef and veggie pasties.

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Top 10 trends for mobile in 2013

February 16th, 2013 by PRand

in three little words: this changes everything.

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Underwear retailers calvin klein and h&m vie for your valentine’s day cash.

February 7th, 2013 by PRand

with two very different ways of selling you boxers and two very different leading men.

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US postal service to halt saturday mail.

February 6th, 2013 by PRand

starting 1 august 2013.

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The greening of mardi gras.

February 5th, 2013 by PRand

making epic cavalcade of debauchery a bit greener, starting with the beads.

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Super bowl 2013 ad review: the good, bad, the clydesdales.

February 4th, 2013 by PRand

bud, coke, samsung and tide steal show.

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Designweek entry deadline extended to 21 february.

February 3rd, 2013 by PRand

winners announced 4 june 2013.

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Retail wi-fi an expensive perk.

February 1st, 2013 by PRand

among the most capital intensive and complex projects to tackle this decade.

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Chicago casino is coming and culture must win.

January 28th, 2013 by PRand

chicago theatre critic suggests that architects, designers, chefs can hide the slots.

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London’s tube turns 150.

January 15th, 2013 by PRand

abraham lincoln had just published the emancipation proclamation.

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Songdo, south korea an experimental prototype of the aerotropolis.

January 4th, 2013 by PRand

an urban development concept with the potential to significantly affect the way we travel.

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Design thinking for educators.

January 3rd, 2013 by PRand

download the toolkit and workbook.

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Quentin tarantino’s films as infographics.

December 27th, 2012 by PRand

he stuffs his films with as much as he can.

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LA offers supermarket gift cards to buy back guns.

December 27th, 2012 by PRand

thousands show up.

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damien hirst leaves gagosian gallery after 17 years.

December 15th, 2012 by PRand

london gagosian director said we’ve always supported him but damien has always done things differently.

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The best (and worst) media corrections in 2012.

December 13th, 2012 by PRand

if plagiarism is the depressing part an annual collection of errors and corrections is the highlight.

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House forms caucus to raise federal energy efficiency.

December 13th, 2012 by PRand

there is nearly 3 billion square feet of building space that is owned and operated by the federal government.

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Make mine a mini.

December 10th, 2012 by PRand

well-designed modern era martini.

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truck-sized camera takes 1850s photography methods on the road.

November 28th, 2012 by PRand

truck mobile darkroom features wet plate collodion.

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What happens to coastal areas when sea rises.

November 25th, 2012 by PRand

interactive infographic of many cities.

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Chicago’s urban farm district could be the biggest in the nation.

November 20th, 2012 by PRand

the south side is riddled with vacant lots, poverty, and blight but new plan envisions a thriving urban farm district.

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Wipro beats outs apple, hp as it tops greenpeace’s green gadget guide.

November 20th, 2012 by PRand

guide looks at environmental conditions for electronics manufacturers. hp 2nd, apple 6th.

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What we can learn from california’s attempt to label GMOs.

November 13th, 2012 by PRand

genetically modified food labeling initiative a.k.a. prop 37.

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Pop-up housing for homeless people.

November 12th, 2012 by PRand

proposal to convert disused lock-up garages.

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Retailers (finally) ready for mobile holiday shopping.

November 12th, 2012 by PRand

stores biggest competitor yet: smartphones.

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Beyond obama: green ballot measures that won and lost.

November 7th, 2012 by PRand

beyond obama: green ballot measures that won and lost. california gmo labeling and michigan renewable energy goal lose. via grist [RK]

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iPad mini, surface, other tablets deconstructed.

November 7th, 2012 by PRand

a look at who’s making a hardware profit on tablets and who’s not.

Tags: Elsewhere · Producer


College students show off their robots.

November 6th, 2012 by PRand

hold your bets when blackjack dealer is a robot.

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It’s official, beatles label logo owned by apple.

November 6th, 2012 by PRand

the beatles and steve jobs’ had a long-running dispute over the apple logo.

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The million puppet march: fighting for public broadcasting.

November 4th, 2012 by PRand

sparked by mitt romney’s debate remarks about big bird.

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New yorkers turn to bikes after sandy.

November 2nd, 2012 by PRand

not how they envisioned but rediscovering the joys of biking.

Tags: Elsewhere · Green


How to build a holiday shopping app.

October 31st, 2012 by PRand

while all app-building tools allow non-coders to build mobile apps, many do little more than repackage content from your social media sites.

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Apple announces large-scale reorganization.

October 30th, 2012 by PRand

maps and retail missteps inspire a reorganization.

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Why a smaller iPad matters for advertising.

October 24th, 2012 by PRand

the iPad mini is more mobile.

Tags: Elsewhere · Producer


Electric car buying guide.

October 17th, 2012 by nOnnIs

ev’s offer more driving fun.

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Prehistoric cooking utensils.

October 16th, 2012 by PRand

stone age tools for the 21st century.

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Single-cup coffee makers gaining ground.

October 9th, 2012 by PRand

some consumers have expressed dismay over the environmental impact.

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Dorothy’s ruby slippers step out from US for first time for v&a exhibition.

October 4th, 2012 by PRand

lent to show on hollywood costume but has to be home for thanksgiving.

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Why camouflage uniforms aren’t uniform.

October 4th, 2012 by PRand

service rivalries have led to a proliferation of patterns.

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Is TED running out of big ideas?

October 3rd, 2012 by PRand

yes, says its founder, richard saul worman.

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A frank lloyd wright house is embattled.

October 3rd, 2012 by PRand

save the david wright house.

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iPhone 5 modular design makes it easier to swap parts.

October 2nd, 2012 by PRand

meaning that it’s easier for professionals to repair.

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Is curating the new criticism?

September 30th, 2012 by PRand

2 october dcrit lecture with pedro gadanho

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JC penny sneak peek at mini-shops.

September 30th, 2012 by PRand

the centerpiece of the concept is exclusive in-store shops.

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Central park to be safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

September 30th, 2012 by PRand

new signs, road markings and wider pedestrian and bike lanes.

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Apple maps underwater. They wish.

September 27th, 2012 by PRand

google unveils underwater “street views”. google has been mapping world for years.

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Designing the font for the tallest building in the world.

September 17th, 2012 by PRand

the font created for the tower may be spreading to other parts of the fast-developing middle east.

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Frank lloyd wright archives moving to nyc.

September 12th, 2012 by PRand

more than 23,000 drawings | 44,000 photos

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Why the most interesting man in the world does not tweet.

September 6th, 2012 by PRand

our man on the other hand bowls overhand.

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New iphone?

September 5th, 2012 by PRand

invitations sent for 12 sept event in san francisco.

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What’s in a name?

August 29th, 2012 by PRand

wherefore [why] art thou romeo? deny thy father and foreswear thy name.

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A bicycle built for you: chicago’s hand-built bike movement.

August 28th, 2012 by PRand

from rarefied custom racing builds to well-designed commuters.

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Mobile expected to make up 30% of all online sales within 5 years.

August 18th, 2012 by PRand

physical goods accounting for more than half of mobile purchases.

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Herman miller a 50 best usa manufacturer. Industryweek.

August 15th, 2012 by PRand

list based on strong numbers over a three-year period.

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Google acquires frommer’s guidebooks.

August 15th, 2012 by PRand

last year acquired zagat survey > hotels restaurants travel

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Panera cares. Pay what you can.

August 14th, 2012 by PRand

take what you need. leave your fair share.

Tags: Elsewhere · Retailer


In long run, consistency wins out.

August 7th, 2012 by PRand

olympic decathlon champ dan o’brien.

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London 2012 ratings soar. #nbcfail a non-issue.

August 6th, 2012 by PRand

most views since 1976.

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The dying discount department store.

July 24th, 2012 by PRand

e-commerce seems to be hurting down-market while luxury is living large.

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iSpeech develops a Siri for our home.

July 24th, 2012 by PRand

that’s just the beginning.

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Paul klee experienced tunisian ephphanies in 1914.

July 20th, 2012 by PRand

during ‘student trip’ with two other artists.

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target and neiman marcus and 24 designers team up.

July 11th, 2012 by PRand

target gets luxurious. neiman gets youth.

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How things work: data drives zipcars.

July 11th, 2012 by PRand

where to place their cars and which cars in which neighborhoods.

Tags: Elsewhere · Green


Electric vehicles. A traffic update.

July 11th, 2012 by PRand

battery technology charges ahead.

Tags: Elsewhere · Green


Apple mini-pad rumors grow.

July 6th, 2012 by PRand

company is planning a smaller, cheaper version of its tablet.

Tags: Elsewhere · Producer · Retailer


4th of july. declaration of dependence.

July 4th, 2012 by PRand

is this about our stuff or electricity?

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13 stripes, 50 stars, 7 fun facts.

July 2nd, 2012 by PRand

flag facts you can use to amaze your family and friends.

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Online growth means retailers need fewer stores.

June 29th, 2012 by PRand

it’s all about clicks and bricks together.

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