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Catchy and clever food truck names

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

Listed in alphabetical order with my favorite names shown in bold. Additional suggestions are welcome, as  long as they are (or were) real food trucks. While some of these food trucks no longer may be open, the names are still great. … Continue reading →

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Birthplace geography of iconic pop/soda/cola brands

Posted on September 12, 2016 by

The following list identifies well-known soft drink brands (pops, sodas, and colas) from across much of North America. The criteria for inclusion in the list includes: Founded a minimum of 40 years ago – Vernor’s leading the way at 150 … Continue reading →

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Classic car nameplates/hood ornaments

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

Took these photos (and many others) of classic car nameplates and hood ornaments over the past holiday weekend during the National Cherry Festival Classic Car Show. Enjoy!

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Monikers/nicknames for high-tech hubs – UPDATED

Posted on June 5, 2016 by

We’ve all heard of Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle, but what about lesser know high-tech hubs? Here are the monikers and nicknames found thus far – additions and corrections are always welcome. Aerospace Valley – Toulouse, France Automation Alley … Continue reading →

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Can a city’s name harm its future?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

The subject of this post could be considered by some to be quite controversial. Most, if not all cities take great pride in their name and the history surrounding it. But, are there times when the name takes on such … Continue reading →

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Urban design without fake plastic signs

Posted on September 15, 2015 by

In many communities across the country, commercial signage seems to be employed in a manner that appears more appropriate in Las Vegas, Times Square, or in this Radiohead video for the song Fake Plastic Trees, rather than on businesses fronting Main Street. … Continue reading →

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What’s your choice for New Zealand’s new flag

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

And then there were four. Here are the four finalists for New Zealand’s new flag. Personally, of these I prefer the top left, which essentially retains the colors and the Southern Cross star system from the New Zealand’s current flag … Continue reading →

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