the GE Monogram Experience :: An open blog post to GE, my host
9July 6, 2011
When I was invited to travel, all expenses paid, to Louisville Kentucky to take part in an “experience” that would surround your Monogram line of kitchen appliances I did not know what to expect. [ . . . ]
Building Moxie :: The Do-Together … on Holidays (#LetsBlogOff Edition)
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. . . We as Americans sure do observe lots and lots of holidays. And Martha Stewart's there for each and every one. It’s enough to drive a (reputable) blog owner crazy. So far this year, we have celebrated New Years Day, Presidents Day (+ the man MLK), Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, April Fool’s, Easter and Passover, Mothers Day, Memorial Day, Fathers Day and Independence Day, and more if care to do so – 10 major holidays and we are only half way thru the year. Ugghhh. I mean -- as a (reputable) blog owner, I know I should have something up celebrating each. [ . . . ]
American Standard :: The New Product Design Center (And ummm… it’s hard to believe I only use the word "Potty" once)
6July 4, 2011
And the question did come up early, “Is American Standard the oldest plumbing product manufacturer?”
As American Standard grew initially from a partnering of manufacturers . . . so too do they continue to grow, perhaps mirroring that early strategy, by adding elements like Safety Tubs, as well as the luxury lines Jado and Porcher. Gray could not claim the distinction when asked; he believed Porcher was in fact older. . . and well . . . hmmmm. And these additions work not only to expand the heritage, but also very apparently add width to their product array. [ . . . ]
From Canada with Love, Happy 4th — Enjoy These Smoked Lemons :: Arne Salvesen
10July 1, 2011
. . . How could anyone not love the country that invented barbeque? Meat cooked lovingly over charcoal and wood for long periods of time until it falls apart and tastes of smoke and love. I've been a devotee of the art of Southern-style BBQ ... we have to clarify it as "Southern" so as not to have it confused with "grilling" ... for years. I've competed, fed thousands and made many friends doing so. The pig is my Golden God and I worship it whenever I can. [ . . . ]
GE Monogram’s Industry-First No HFC Frig with Convertible Bottom Drawer
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Not only is it the first to offer this kind of flexibility, it is also the first EVER frig being manufactured with zero HFCs. That’s right -- no Hydrofluorocarbons and none of that bad, bad ozone-depleting stuff. As I understand it, this is being accomplished in part by using a refrigerant called R600a to replace the traditional R134a coolant. A change too in the CP Foam process allows the company's Decateur, AL plant to eliminate HFCs all together. Win. Win! [ . . . ]
bourbon, bats & beautifully elegant appliances . . . #gejune along with some meta and . . . #getreadythurs
11June 20, 2011
I know I owe you a post on my most recent trip to New York City and to see American Standard's New Product Design Center. (Here's Part 1.) But today both Barry and I are off to Kentucky -- Louisville to be exact. (Building Moxie's 4th official global summit of sorts.) And while I don't have an exact head count, I know there will be a number of folks there that I recognize at least by name (or by twitter handle). There will be a number of the group too that I spent q-time with at Brizo's Fashion Week. So stoked!
