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DON'T CALL IT HEALTHY
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| REVAMPING THE WAY KIDS LOOK AT FOOD |
by: Jill Stalowicz
on 5/28/2008 |
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When I had a chance to sit down with one of Chicago's preeminent caterers and chefs, Greg Christian, to talk about his Organic School Project, sure, I came away with a better understanding of the program. But more than that, I realized t...
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AUSTIN'S METROHOUSE
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| BUILDING MODERN – PROFILE 1 |
by: Kelton Spencer
on 5/7/2008 |
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We caught up with Dean Barrera from Austin's Metrohouse to chat about how he's redefining urban housing with his modern, flexible living spaces and use of in...
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PULP ADDICTION
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| SHIN TANAKA'S URBAN INSPIRED PAPER TOYS |
by: Kelton Spencer
on 5/7/2008 |
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Let me preface this by saying there is a subset of culture here that I have little familiarity with and do not fully understand. But, I can tell you the more I looked into it, the more fascinated I became with this artist's work and the ...
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W HOTELS SPRING FLING
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| REWARD YOUR PLANET WHILE REWARDING YOURSELF |
by: Feel More Human
on 5/1/2008 |
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From the hotel chain that brought boutique hotel style to the big box hotel scene, check this out: when you book now for a stay through May 26, 2008, 100 trees will be donated on your behalf through Trees for the Future's ...
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RENEWABLE BICYCLES
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| CRAIG CALFEE'S MISSION IN AFRICA |
by: Feel More Human
on 3/19/2008 |
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Hardwood flooring? Steel-like strength? Grows like a weed? Any of these come to mind when bamboo is mentioned? Maybe. But how about bikes made from bamboo? Probably not in your Top 10. Unless you're Craig Calfee, the man behind Santa Cru...
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HI, WE'RE HERE
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| SMART CARS MAKE THEIR LITTLE DEBUT |
by: Jill Stalowicz
on 3/17/2008 |
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Yes, Smart Cars are here! These tiny vehicles are the antidote to Hummers everywhere with their unapologetic cargo space, two-seater capacity, eco-friendly construction and bubbly, futuristic styling. That's all part of the appeal as Sma...
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JUST THE REMEDY YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
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| CAFE ATTRACTS NEW TEA DRINKERS |
by: Jill Stalowicz
on 3/17/2008 |
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Can Seattle do for tea what it did for coffee? That remains to be seen. But, if Remedy Teas is any indication we wouldn't bet against it. 150 organic teas, a m...
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MODERN DESIGN IN BREW CITY
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| SHOWCASING ART, ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN |
by: Feel More Human
on 3/13/2008 |
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What happened when a city typically not known for modern design, like Milwaukee, unveiled their art museum's new expansion and futuristic-looking renovation back in 2001? It took this gritty, beer-drinking town by storm.
"I ...
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CRESTVIEW DOORS
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| BRINGING MID-CENTURY DOORS BACK TO LIFE |
by: Feel More Human
on 3/13/2008 |
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For all you mid-century modern design lovers out there, you'll fall head over heels for Crestview Doors, an Austin-based company run by husband and wife team, D...
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VOSGES HAUT-CHOCOLAT'S KATRINA MARKOFF
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| 1-ON-1 WITH THE FOUNDER |
by: Jill Stalowicz
on 3/13/2008 |
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I caught up with Katrina Markoff, Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Woman of the Year, as she was returning from a whirlwind trip to scout new retail spaces in LA, host a concierge party in Vegas and attend a trade show in San Diego....
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LAX. ORD. LGA. SFO.
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| TAKING THESE CODES BEYOND THE AIRPORT |
by: Jill Stalowicz
on 3/11/2008 |
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They may not be "pulling down the serious Gs" yet, but George Aye and fiancé Sara Cantor are onto something with Hubwear, a T-shirt company that suppo...
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FUSING PLASTIC BAGS
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| A HOW-TO FOR ALL YOU CRAFTY TYPES |
by: Feel More Human
on 3/10/2008 |
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Do you have a zillion plastic drugstore and grocery bags under your sink, or perhaps smushed into a drawer? Ever wanted a cheap and easy use for them? One that leaves you with an intriguing and useful homemade craft supply? Do you have a...
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WE CHAT UP RICH KELLEMAN FROM RIVET
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| CAREERS IN GREEN |
by: Feel More Human
on 8/28/2007 |
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Consider for a moment the brand of your cell phone. The last time you snickered at a TV ad. The layout and design of the drugstore you were just at this morning. Or the marketing agency that created it all.
It's...
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CABRINI-GREENED
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| THE HUMAN SIDE OF GREEN ARCHITECTURE |
by: Feel More Human
on 8/26/2007 |
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As Chicago’s famed (and failed) Cabrini Green Housing Projects are slowly demolished under wrecking balls, a completely new kind of subsidized housing has risen on the very same block: The Margot and Harold Schiff Residences. It's ...
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A MODEL FOR CHANGE
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| A FEW HOURS AT CHICAGO GREEN TECH |
by: Feel More Human
on 8/25/2007 |
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It may not look like the Toyota Prius of buildings, but it sure is green. And it’s quickly becoming a role model of how any home or business can boast the best in eco-friendly features.
Tucked in Chicago’s Humboldt Pa...
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