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5.19.2008 >> Wind
posted by Scott TheisenTexas oil billionaire places largest wind-turbine order ever. Sign of things to come? Pickens has also been acquiring underground water rights for a few years. Following the smart money might not be a bad idea.
http://www.metaefficient.com/renewable-power/worlds-largest-wind-turbine-order-2-billion.ht
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5.16.2008 >> First Data Rebranding
posted by Steven P. RyanHey guys, check out the flurry of conversation on the new First Data logo—that we may or may not have done ;)
http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/a_new_angle_on_data....
It's nice to see the input—both supporting and c
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5.14.2008 >> Fake money?
posted by Scott TheisenThis is a penny. Or is it?
Because copper is a limited resource, and the dollar is not, the price of copper has gone through the roof. Even though a "copper" penny only contains a little bit of copper, it costs 1.26 pennies to make one. 25% more than the penny will buy! <
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5.10.2008 >> From Miami to LA
posted by Steven P. RyanSo, just back from a much needed—but far too brief—respite in Miami. Actually, I was up in Sunny Isles which is approximately 14 miles North of South Beach. If one is looking to hide somewhere in the world, Sunny Isles is as good a place as any—especially the Aqualina Hotel
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5.5.2008 >> Herron Web site launches
posted by Tiffany FarrissPalantir is pleased to announce the launch of the Herron School of Art & Design at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. This project was a collaboration with our frequent partners Studio Blue.
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5.1.2008 >> RE:MEMBER .Issue 39
posted by REMEMBERWELCOME
Welcome to the May issue of Re:Member!
Spring is in the air! The sky is bluer, the grass is greener and best
of all—the weather is warmer. And what better way for AIGA Chicago to
celebrate than with our Business of Design II event which highlights
the successful t-shirt business of Threadless. This event is only a
week away and space is limited. So register now to save your place! <................
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4.17.2008 >> Howard Finster
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4.14.2008 >> Light Reading
posted by Scott TheisenRecently finished late-night reading.
Good book for anyone interested in the cyclical nature of human desire and supply and demand. Men risked their lives for the most prized and expensive spice in the world. The story is also timely, for the historical repetition of aspiring governments when they battle for someone else's property. <
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4.14.2008 >> New Postings from Nigel Dennis (aka, Electricheat.org)
posted by Steven P. RyanCheck out Nigel Dennis's site http://www.electricheat.org. He updated his site late in '07. Some nice new work since he spoke at Fresh Talent last year.
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4.14.2008 >> Speaking engagement
posted by Steven P. RyanSo, it looks like I will be speaking at the IPA Conference at the Westin in Chicago on Tuesday April 22. If any of you are planning to be there, I apologize in advance. This will only be the second time I've spoken in public—and as this is primarily a technical conference it should be pretty entertaining.
