Plane not Plain: Random Input in-flight

My plane rides give me the time to indulge in some easy reading fare. The free newspapers handed out and the onboard magazines offer some random input to break up my daily routines. Here are some news bites that caught my attention: From the Wall Street Journal: Pumpkin Pie Wars in Cincinnati, Ohio Usually its David vs. Goliath stories in small towns which have you rooting for the small guy but in Ohio its taking the hi(gh)larity route. Two rivals have started a humorous mock fight over pumpkin pies. This story is appealing as their seems to be no looser. They are using the rivalry to increase sales for both because customers are entertained with the ongoing exchange of banter and pranks as well as the seasonal, well crafed hometown, home cooked, all-american fare. For more, visit the original story online by Caroline Porter, Nov 7, 2012: In Your Face: In Cincinnati, a Pie War Heats Up

From Kaleidoscope - Lot Airlines in-flight magazine Recycling goes to New Heights with Sustainable Design in Focus The on-trend idea of upcycling takes on new dimensions when inspiring designers in this article by Agnieszka Rodowicz, Taste of Luxury feature - The second life of things like those by TING London; Dutch Designer Tejo Remy; and Michelle Brand with her environmental design that utilizes overlooked plastic bottles for inspiration and creative expression.