The Made in America brand once embodied ruggedness and a kind of strait-laced patriotism, but recently it has morphed into a symbol of artisanal design and environmental sustainability. American manufacturing has a new artisanal image--and a new ad agency from the creative team of Crispin Porter + Bogusky. manufacturing. The U.S. Germany 3. MORE >>

It just took time away from my doing things on the Internet—like creating clans in Quake II or starting a Web design nonprofit. The next morning, on the train back to Virginia, hung over, somewhere in the middle of Connecticut, I get a call from Paul. Here's how he did it. He told his story to Christine Lagorio. That sucked. MORE >>

human beings are neurologically ill-designed to be modern Americans. It was not designed, at least originally, for an environment of extreme abundance.We credit: Marion Siegel Yes, cultural. because when school funding gets cut, arts get squeezed and libraries close, our whole culture suffers. It's not just corporate executives. MORE >>

Founders, engineers, and designers have wrested control of Ultimate Frisbee from jocks and made it their own. About 15 entrepreneurs, engineers, and interactive designers got together Thursday evening to network. got in the game to explore. This meeting was not held in a bar, cafe, or co-working space. happily agreed. Quora won.) MORE >>

Gilman Gear Measuring first downs and more To measure first downs during this game, which the Saints lost, 31 to 21, chain crews used 10-yard chains made by Gilman Gear of Gilman, Connecticut. Entrepreneurial companies will be working in the background when the Superbowl kicks off at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in February. MORE >>