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Inside Etsy Ever wonder what it’s like to be a designer at Etsy? Get the scoop on how these in-house designers thrive within the walls of one the industry’s top creative hubs. HOW magazine It’s like stepping into the whimsical world of a children’s storybook: A towering owl sculpture—known around here as Mr. Grit—is fashioned from cardboard and stands guard in the hall. Exposed duct work is wrapped in yards and yards of colorful, knitted yarns, creating a kaleidoscopic patchwork overhead. Intricately stitched quilts line one wall, announcing that you are in fact standing within the walls of the one and only craft mecca—Etsy. (Click to read full article.)

Transform Your Life in Only 5 Days! New York Times bestselling author and psychologist shares 5-day action plan Press release written for Have a New You by Friday For those who wish they could change their life for the better, Dr. Kevin Leman comes to the rescue with his new book Have a New You by Friday: How to Accept Yourself, Boost Your Confidence & Change Your Life in 5 Days. Dr. Leman is an internationally-known psychologist, humorist and New York Times bestselling author who has helped millions discover how to have more fulfilling lives and successful relationships. His trusted advice has appeared on Oprah, The View, Good Morning America and FOX & Friends. (Click to read full article.)

Physics in the Fast Lane The John E. Edwards Accelerator Lab is the pride of the physics department Ohio Today magazine Built into a hillside along University Terrace, the boxy, two-story brick building is obscured from view by a fringe of trees. Thousands of students and faculty pass by the structure every day without even realizing it's there. But despite its inconspicuous presence, the John E. Edwards Accelerator Lab has a celebrity all its own, luring the likes of Harvard and MIT scientists to the pride of Ohio University's physics department... (Click to read full article.)

Now and Then History repeats itself triumphantly at this ad agency as it revamps with retro wares. HOW magazine By Carmen Sechrist “I’m a history nut,” he says. Steven Grasse is the founder and CEO of Gyro Worldwide Advertising, and just by simply taking a step into the agency’s Philadelphia office space, you can tell he isn’t kidding. Down every hall, on nearly every wall is some unexpected (and often offbeat) artifact from a bygone era. (Click to read full article.)

De-Stress Your Space There’s more to decor than meets the eye. We went to the pros for tips on how to make your space a tranquil retreat—and the tools you need to pull it off. Health.com Picture it: A place that makes you smile as soon as you enter. Stress melts away, and you’re overcome with a sense of comfort. Reality check: It’s your own house. Believe it or not, it’s possible, and there’s a whole science fueling this quest to make home sweet home happen. (Click to read full article.)

Pomeroy: A Real Life Memory Lane A look at the surprisingly striking flavors that set apart this small town in rural Ohio. Southeast Ohio magazine Shady courtyard grottos are tucked between buildings emblazoned with overgrown window boxes and swanky wrought iron balconies that overlook the river as it laps alongside Main Street. It seems like this striking enclave would be set in the upper crust of someplace like Manhattan or Notting Hill—not in the foothills of Appalachia. But that's exactly what the residents of the 200-year-old village of Pomeroy relish about the haven they call home. (Click to read full article.)

Eat Your Heart Out Best of Show for HOW magazine’s 2006 International Design Awards HOW magazine All great cooks have secret recipes that, with the right pinches and dashes and unexpected seasonings, transform the boring into the zesty and scrumptious. The same is true for annual reports, which can turn out bland and hard to stomach. But Croatian firm Bruketa & Žinic was able to cook up a design delicacy with its project "Feed Me," which brought this year's judges back for seconds. (Click to read full article.)