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towing the line.

towing the line.

This was the scene on South Broad Street last month during an extremely boisterous protest against new, industry-controlling laws.  Check the comments for what a few of our beloved city’s tow-truck drivers had to say about ’em. And here’s a nice, low-quality video of the action and the noise, truly viewed from the thirteenth floor: …

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training day.

training day.

With only a week to go, our office chair hockey team’s first practice is being held tonight, in our beloved North Wing Gallery-turned-practice rink.  Using our office ‘Relate’ chairs by Allsteel, along with our makeshift sticks and pucks, our hope is to get a serious leg-up on the competition! Remember, Ducks fly together!

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gastronomy.

gastronomy.

On a mild winter evening, about a year ago, three of our own set off on a culinary expedition to satiate their happy hour-induced hunger.  Their lager-fueled argument about where to go and what to eat concluded after an absurd suggestion [read: challenge] was put forth to try a “Philly Taco”, whose two main (and …

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chair hockey.

chair hockey.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=201mW9yLtS4] Two weeks from today, a few brave souls from our office will participate in this year’s Aeron Hockey event, sponsored by Herman Miller and Premier Office Solutions. Teams participating in the tournament include: Agoos/Lovera Architects d2 Solutions EwingCole Francis Cauffman Grubb & Ellis Hellyer Berman Lewis Jones Lang LaSalle Meyer Design Newmark Knight Frank …

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in(news)endo.

in(news)endo.

our time to shine.

our time to shine.

Architects, artists, interior, fashion, and graphic designers UNITE!  Philadelphia is abuzz with today’s kickoff of DesignPhiladelphia 2010.  Blogs and social networks have done a fantastic job promoting and if you still haven’t heard of it, crawl out from under your rock and get with the program!  Special events + exhibitions run for the next ten …

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hand drawing isn’t dead yet!

hand drawing isn’t dead yet!

The Faber-Castell 250th Anniversary Box Set: “To mark the occasion of its 250th anniversary which will be celebrated in 2011, Faber-Castell invites all artists and lovers of graphic design tools to discover its arts products in a limited edition anniversary box. Available at colette during the month of October, the box set is limited to …

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getting you ready for that last blast of summer.

getting you ready for that last blast of summer.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8__EwAT8VM] Happy Labor Day!

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a scientific analysis.

a scientific analysis.

Ever wonder just how mixed an 11.5 oz can of unsalted, Planters brand, mixed nuts is? By our investigation: About 360 Peanut halves 75 Almonds 20 Cashews 12 Hazelnuts (Filbert) 10 Brazil Nuts NO PECANS!  We got gypped with this can!

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separated at birth?

separated at birth?
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