Two New York Times Articles On Objects, STUFF & Names

Here are two articles that Annie passed along that in thought you all might enjoy.


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/30/arts/design/history-of-the-world-in-100-objects-from-british-museum.html

Stuff That Defines Us
By CAROL VOGEL
Published: October 28, 2011
“The History of the World in 100 Objects,” from the British Museum, was an intriguing and popular BBC radio series and is now a book that will be available in the United States on Monday.


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/31/arts/design/the-power-or-folly-of-a-products-name.html

The Power, or Folly, of a Product’s Name
By ALICE RAWSTHORN
Published: October 30, 2011
The titles of items like computers, automobiles and apartment complexes are getting more refined and, in some cases, more outlandish as marketers try to impress customers.