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Lessons in Design from the Architects of American Democracy

Image credit: Tony the Misfit / Creative Commons Inscribed on Thomas Jefferson’s tombstone at Monticello are the words: “Here was buried Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia.” Renowned architect and designer Bill McDonough often remarks about the power of this inscription. There is no mention, says Bill, of being the… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Lumigon T1 with ICEpower amplifiers officially unveiled, to arrive ‘by the very end of this year’

Just as promised, Denmark-based Lumigon has finally lifted the curtains over its much hyped T1 Android handset. Specs include an 800MHz Freescale i.MX515 chipset with an optional Qualcomm HSDPA modem, along with a 3.5-inch 480 x 800 capacitive touchscreen LCD, 5 megapixel autofocus camera, A-GPS, Bluetooth and FM radio. What the Scandinavian company’s really selling here, though, is the phone’s multimedia features: not only does it have a FM transmitter , a HDMI dock and Bang & Olufsen’s renowned ICEpower audio amplifiers, but it also doubles up as an “innovative” universal remote control for your various AV devices — pretty unique for an Android device, we’ll give you that. Interestingly, the press release omits any mention of Froyo , so here’s a glimmer of hope that Lumigon will manage to skin whatever the latest version of Android will be in time for the launch — a few lucky outlets will receive the phones “by the very end of this year,” just in time for your Christmas refunds. Oh, and remember the sister handset S1 ? We’re now told that this T9 slider won’t be out until Q3 2011. Sometimes it’s better to take one step at a time, eh? Gallery: Lumigon T1 with Freescale processor unveiled, to arrive ‘by the very end of this year’ Continue reading Lumigon T1 with ICEpower amplifiers officially unveiled, to arrive ‘by the very end of this year’ Lumigon T1 with ICEpower amplifiers officially unveiled, to arrive ‘by the very end of this year’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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"Clean, Green" TATA Tower is a Bleak Vision of the Future, Dominated by Cars

I have seen the future over at Inhabitat and it scares the shit out of me. It’s the proposed TATA tower in Mumbai , a solar and wind powered algae farm that happens to be offices, 930 apartments and parking for 4500 alternate-fuelled little nanos that move up and down the outside of buildings that look like the people farm in the Matrix. It is a future where we never g… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Details Sketchy After NY Football Player Death

The lawyer for the Pace University student who was shot and killed by police last Sunday is now calling for an independent investigation. There are conflicting reports as to exactly what happened before the shooting. (Oct. 21)

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Remote control app for Logitech Revue hits the Android Market

Logitech may have it’s own set of accessories for its Revue Google TV box, but the best peripheral may just be that Android phone you already have, which can be turned into a full-fledged remote control with the Logitech Revue app that’s just hit the Android Market. Like other similar smartphone remote apps, it will give you both a trackpad and a keyboard in addition to the usual remote control buttons, and it’s thankfully free to download. Hit up Android Market to find it right now, or head on past the break if you’d prefer to download it QR code-style. Continue reading Remote control app for Logitech Revue hits the Android Market Remote control app for Logitech Revue hits the Android Market originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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How To Offset Half of All Airline Carbon Emissions With Human Urine (Video)

Our de facto senior humanure correspondent, Sami Grover, has written a number of times on how we’ve both created a huge mess by mixing our excrement with water in sewage systems and Ihow we’re flushing down the toilet an amazingly … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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For a brief time it appeared that some Democrats to proclaimed themselves to be pro-life would stand firm on that principle and stop Obamacare from being enacted unless a specific prohibition against funding abortions was included in the bill.

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PSA: FaceTime beta endangers your Apple ID password and security questions

Worried about local hackers? Like leaving your laptop behind in the coffee shop while you take long, leisurely trips to the bathroom? We wouldn’t be so self-assured. Turns out there’s a gaping security hole in the FaceTime beta , which allows anyone with access to your computer to change your password without knowing it to begin with, as well as peep and edit your security questions and answers. It would be nice if signing out of FaceTime would protect you, but unfortunately the app seems to have a lock-tight memory on your password, so it’s easy for anyone to open the app and sign-in again. Hopefully Apple will fix these holes quickly, and until then we recommend uninstalling FaceTime or choosing your friends very wisely. PSA: FaceTime beta endangers your Apple ID password and security questions originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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Recycled Materials And Clever Use Of Space In BA Home Improvement

Photos: Albano Garcia for Pop Arq . Argentineans are known for making much with little, and this is true in architecture as well. The PH is a local typology of small houses aligned in long and narrow lots, which provides the feeling of a home with some aspects of apartments. These are the places where most young adults live, and they’re usually good examples of making the most out of every inch. This one was reformed by the firm Pop Arq with a gre… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Electronics Recycling Report Card Flunks Nearly All Printer Companies

Photo via Sir Adavis The Electronics TakeBack Coalition has released a new report card grading electronics manufacturers that produce TVs, computers, gaming consoles and printers on their sustainability efforts around recycling. Somewhat similar to Greenpeace’s rankings , the report card shows where manufacturers are succeeding at walking the talk about minimizing the environmental impact of their products — but more often it shows where they’re… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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