Topic: Michigan

The Best of Etsy's Handmade Objects

Look past the handmade trash and you might just find some splendidly designed treasures on Etsy.READ»

Corvette and the Importance of Community

I've been reading an early draft of Carol Sanford's new book on moving beyond corporate responsibility, tentatively titled The Responsible Business. Sanford has spent her career helping organizations understand how to serve all ...READ»

How Nick Kokonas Is Shaking Up Fine Dining

The cofounder of Alinea and Next on reimagining the restaurant experience as entertainment akin to a Broadway show. READ»

Greenforce Initiative Brings Clean Energy Jobs to Community Colleges

Corporations and governmental organizations have poured billions of dollars into clean energy initiatives over the past few years. But with those investments comes a need for qualified green collar workersREAD»

Open Thread: Does AT&T's Network Still Suck?

Luke Wilson may claim AT&T's network covers 97% of all Americans, but with billions invested this year alone, has your service noticeably improved? READ»

Re: June 2010

Creative Flow Finally, a business publication issues a juicy, substantive list of business visionaries and innovators who actually reflect the general population ("The 100 Most Creative People in Business"). I am so sick of ...READ»

Re: May 2010

The Mullen Strategy As a former old-economy New Yorker now living in the refreshingly new-economy Bay Area, I'm often struck by the huge gulf of understanding and opportunity between the two. I'm also constantly inspired by the ...READ»

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IDEO and Steelcase Unveil a School Desk for the Future of Teaching [UPDATED]

The Node chair adapts to the myriad activities that occur in the modern classroom.READ»

Work+Life Fit: First, Moms. Now, Dads...Then, Everyone

You can’t change unless you’re ready.  Ready to recognize the need to change, and ready to make that change happen. The good news is that it looks like we might be ready as a culture to recognize something that’s been true ...READ»

Steelcase Goes DIY With Ecovative Home-Grown Packaging (It's Edible, Too)

Next time a company brags about their sustainable packaging, ask why they aren't growing it themselves. Steelcase, a Michigan-based office furniture company, is doing exactly that as part of a partnership with packaging startup ...READ»

How Everyday Behaviors Can Produce Clean Energy

How to generate energy from sidewalks, roads, railways -- and every breath you take.READ»

Ford MI Followers Learn Ford Profits but Not out of the Woods Yet

Ford MI news bit about Ford Motor Company’s announcement about first quarter gains led to initial share increases, but stocks continue to slip despite profit report. READ»

Redesigning Education: Why Can't We Be in Kindergarten for Life?

The kindergarten classroom's flexible environment supports dynamic teaching and learning--so why don't we use it for grades 1-12?READ»

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Is California the New Detroit? BYD Latest Automaker to Go West

Chinese automaker BYD announced a plan this week to build its North American headquarters in Los Angeles--the latest in a series of moves that are slowly turning California into the new electric vehicle hotspot. BYD, listed as one ...READ»

Ford Syncs With U of M Students for Cloud-Connected Car Apps

In-car apps have been a bit of a buzzword for some time, but Ford is in pedal-to-the-metal mode since launching its Sync technology last month. The system allows for all sorts of four-wheel fun and japes, including voice control. The ...READ»

Today in Most Innovative Companies

News of note from our Most Innovative Companies, including Turner Sports, Ford, and Spotify.READ»

Crib Sheet: Gordon M. Snow, Assistant Director of FBI Cyber Division

This is the only freely-circulating photograph in existence of Gordon M. Snow, the newly-appointed deputy director of the FBI Cyber Division. But then, the FBI is probably marginally more aware of social networking etiquette than ...READ»

White House Retrofit Ramp-Up Program Boosts Local Energy Efficiency Projects

The White House is continuing on its energy efficiency bent with the Retrofit Ramp-Up program, a $452 million cash infusion for U.S. communities to make energy efficient building retrofits accessible to both homeowners and ...READ»

The Young App-rentices: Five App Developers Ages 16 and Under [UPDATE]

Meet four minor App developers with major ideas. All age 16 or younger, they're part of a generation raised with multi-touch and social media, and they're cranking out profitable ideas for new devices and platforms as fast as manufacturers let them.READ»

Current Health Insurance Reform Issues

No sooner had President Obama signed the last piece of the health insurance reform package on March 30 than he hit the road, traveling to a number of states to sell the public on the new health care law of the land. On their Easter/Passover recess break, many members of Congress were engaged in their own READ»

GM Doubles Size of EV Battery Lab

Look no further than GM for evidence that electric vehicles are about to explode in popularity. The auto giant recently invested $8 million to double the size of its automotive battery lab--already the biggest and most advanced ...READ»

God, Guns, Graphics: Pentagram's Michael Bierut on Busted Christian Militia's Branding

What was the militia--now infamous after nine members were just arrested--trying to communicate about itself in its logo?READ»

Amish Made Furniture

Shaker furniture is another name for Amish made furniture. Although the shaker is very particular with style because it was made out of simple elegance, clean straight lines and handcrafted materials, this furniture is typically made from interior which minimalist will surely love.READ»

Designer Hotel Key Cards Say "Open Sesame" With Style

The hotel key card is a branding vehicle, a billboard, and a collectible.READ»

How Ford's Sync Technology Will Turn It Into America's Most Surprising Consumer Electronics Company [Update]

The next generation of Ford's Sync technology will turn its cars into rolling, talking, socially networked, cloud-connected supermachines. Introducing America's most surprising consumer-electronics company.READ»

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