So, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Warp & Weft Geometriques Collection
3rings8 Feb 2012 | 9:49 amIf your design aesthetic is more linear than organic, more muted bolds than electric brights, more contemporary than oriental, then Warp & Weft’s new Geometriques collection is the perfect resource for you when it comes to beautiful floor covering options. With nine new designs, there are options from intriguing maze-like patterns to pared-down floral designs. Nuevo Rug by Warp & Weft. Geometry Goes Glam Pair Rug by Warp & Weft. The nine designs, Centaurus, Core, Echelon, Labyrinth, Nuevo, Nuevo II, Pair, Stacked and Tsubaki, are all hand-tufted and made from the finest… -
diy project: vintage suitcase charging station
Design*Sponge8 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amI love repurposed vintage, especially when it’s combined with new technology. The sleek, monochromatic look of contemporary gadgets meshes perfectly with the candy colors and rounded shapes of mid-century design, and today we have an awesome project to celebrate this happy marriage: a vintage suitcase charging station by Sara and Stacy of SugarSCOUT. Combining their love of vintage with their penchant for DIY, Sara and Stacy decided to modify a Samsonite to store and charge multiple devices at once, either tucked away in the closed case or displayed out in the open. It’s a… -
Volkswagen’s Think Blue Beetle is Made From 2,805 Pieces of Recycled Trash!
Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World8 Feb 2012 | 4:45 pmRead the rest of Volkswagen’s Think Blue Beetle is Made From 2,805 Pieces of Recycled Trash! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Art, beetle, green materials, green transportation, Haribaabu Natesaan, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai, recycled art, recycled art materials, Recycled Materials, salvaged materials, scrap, Think Blue, Think Blue Campaign, Think Blue Clean Up, volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle -
On the Road » Fair Chairs
Articles Feed - Dwell8 Feb 2012 | 8:34 pmby Diana BuddsWe continue our coverage of the 2012 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair with a selection of especially haute seats. The allure of a well-designed chair is tough to resist and there were plenty of lookers on the show floor to sate . Most featured the attributes we all come to expect from Scandinavian design: blonde wood, hardy textiles, and crisp lines, but a few bucked the mold, featuring looser silhouettes and knitted slipcovers intended to act like garments.
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Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]
8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pmSo, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Harry Potter in 60 seconds [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:49 pmYou resisted the hype for so long, but now, curiosity has gotten the better of you and it’s simply not possible to live another minute without knowing what all the excitement was about. Lucky for you, catching up won’t involve spending a valuable week’s vacation holed up with a ten-pound book in hand thanks to the efforts of Ian Holliday and company. If you like what you see, be sure to follow the YouTube link and give them a hand winning the Virgin Radio Fake Film Festival 2012 contest. It’s what Dumbledore would have wanted. Full story at YouTube via The Mary Sue. -
SYNC: Even in a backwards world, love finds a way [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:20 pmDirected by Alberto Corral and filmed with an iPhone 4 and Steadicam Smoothee, SYNC takes a unique approach to retelling a classic story of love at first sight. Full story at YouTube via PetaPixel. Unique movies. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Every nerd’s worst nightmare: World’s largest dodgeball game [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 6:57 pmIf dodgeball day in gym class left you nursing wounds both physical and psychological during the eternity that is a bad grade school experience, you might not appreciate the efforts of 4,979 people at the University of Alberta trying to set a new world record. On the other hand, if dodgeball marked the high point of your glory days, revel in the chaos… Full story at Vimeo via Official Hype. Games from the good old days. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Text while you walk (safely this time)
8 Feb 2012 | 6:18 pmIf you’re ever twisted your ankle off a curb, bumped a stranger, or walked into a street post while texting—you need this app. ‘Transparent Screen’ for Android allows you to look through your device so you can anticipate any dangerous obstacles in your way while you’re texting on-the-go by harnessing the power of your camera to create the illusion of transparency. Just watch out for your battery life while using the app, as it’ll drain quickly. Full story at GeekOSystem. All the top tech. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Warp & Weft Geometriques Collection
8 Feb 2012 | 9:49 amIf your design aesthetic is more linear than organic, more muted bolds than electric brights, more contemporary than oriental, then Warp & Weft’s new Geometriques collection is the perfect resource for you when it comes to beautiful floor covering options. With nine new designs, there are options from intriguing maze-like patterns to pared-down floral designs. Nuevo Rug by Warp & Weft. Geometry Goes Glam Pair Rug by Warp & Weft. The nine designs, Centaurus, Core, Echelon, Labyrinth, Nuevo, Nuevo II, Pair, Stacked and Tsubaki, are all hand-tufted and made from the finest… -
Wall and Ceiling Efficiency: The Helissa Lights by Zumtobel
8 Feb 2012 | 8:28 amRecessed wall- and ceiling-mounted luminaires can create a dazzling full brightness throughout an interior space that lamps and hanging pendants cannot replicate . For the ultimate in contract quality healthcare lighting that can open up a room, the fresh look of the Helissa lights by Austrian lighting company, Zumtobel come in various shapes and sizes. Helissa D450 light. Manufactured by Zumtobel. Recessed Luminaires - like the Helissa by Zumtobel - Provides Guidance and Safety on Pathways and in Peripheral Areas. “In indoor and outdoor areas, recessed floor and wall-mounted luminaires… -
Elisa Strozyk’s Colored Wooden Rugs
8 Feb 2012 | 7:49 amThe beauty of the Wooden Rug, according to designer Elisa Strozyk, “is its flexibility. It can be rolled up and transported easily… the carpet’s ability to move implements a potential of change.” Looking at Strozyk’s alluring, perception-defying agglomerations of wood pieces on a textile backing, I’d expand on that declaration. For not only are these innovative pieces flexible, they’re unprecedented—beautiful and strange, with the textural and tactile interest of a hand wrought mosaic Colored Wooden Rug. Designed and Manufactured by Elisa Strozyk. Elisa Strozyk’s… -
Reclaimed Sheetmetal Never Looked So Good: Elsie Tables by Nine Stories Furniture
8 Feb 2012 | 7:28 amElsie Low Table and Elsie Side Table are part of a series of pieces designed by Nine Storie Furniture of Brooklyn. The company is going back to its roots, once again using reclaimed automotive sheetmetal to create furniture. The reclaimed material maintains much of the original allure of the American salvage yard—the “textures and colors that only years of sun and rain can create.” Elsie Low Table. Manufactured by Nine Stories Furniture. Tables Crafted from Old Cars The Elsie tables use over 70% of “otherwise wasted material.” Nine Stories Furniture reclaims this scrap and reworks… -
Niagara’s Water-Saving Sava Showerhead
7 Feb 2012 | 9:24 amIn my several attempts at upgrades to an appropriately millennial infrastructure in my kitchen and bathroom, I’ve yet to manage a rain-style showerhead—though I have indulged in this perk at the house of a better-heeled relative. But in all my yearning for said luxuriant showerhead, I never imagined one of them could save water too. That is, until I encountered the Sava Showerhead by Niagara. Sava Showerhead. Manufactured by Niagara. Niagara’s Sava Showerhead is a Seamless Blend of Performance, Luxury, and Sustainability Sava is an attractive Showerhead available in a chrome or white…
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diy project: vintage suitcase charging station
8 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amI love repurposed vintage, especially when it’s combined with new technology. The sleek, monochromatic look of contemporary gadgets meshes perfectly with the candy colors and rounded shapes of mid-century design, and today we have an awesome project to celebrate this happy marriage: a vintage suitcase charging station by Sara and Stacy of SugarSCOUT. Combining their love of vintage with their penchant for DIY, Sara and Stacy decided to modify a Samsonite to store and charge multiple devices at once, either tucked away in the closed case or displayed out in the open. It’s a… -
diy project: hand-stamped valentine kit
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amThe one-week countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun, but I wouldn’t worry too much if you haven’t been preparing. There are tons of elaborate and expensive gifts out there, but you certainly don’t need to shell out a lot of money or time to pull together a sweet, thoughtful valentine. Anna Liesemeyer customized this cardboard picnic set with adorable chevron and arrow stamps that she hand-cut from old erasers. The cost of this project (not including whatever tasty treats you choose to stock inside) is close to zero, and the stamps could be made over a lunch break. The… -
diy best of: map projects
8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amI love maps, and the older the better. I absolutely adore giving reproduction maps from the New York Public Library. It’s seriously my favorite gift for nearly any occasion. Moved to a neighborhood in Brooklyn? A reproduction fire insurance map. Just got married? A map of your honeymoon location. I can come up with plenty of reasons for why maps work for almost any occasion. I also love any project that puts maps to good use. And now that so many of us use our phones, Google or other GPS devices for navigation, there is a plethora of lonely maps just waiting to be put to good crafting… -
cachette
8 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amI love when shops, online or brick-and-mortar, have a regional theme. As much as I love my local designers (and I do), I relish the chance to support small-scale designers in different countries whenever it’s financially possible. When it comes to European designers, I tend to rely on Anne and Kristina for updates because they get to call Paris and Rome home base. And while I will always turn to them for the designers and products I should be watching, I’m excited to have another source for new European design, Cachette. Newly launched, Cachette is an online shop that focuses on… -
a case of the blues (and pinks)
8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amCobalt blue has been sneaking up on me for about a year now. My love of navy blue seems to have won the blue battle, but cobalt is doing a pretty good job of holding down second place. While checking out the new Christian Lacroix collection at Designers Guild (nice, but not my cup of tea), I found myself drowning in a sea of gorgeous blue fabric and wallpaper options. I’m not really up for wallpaper anything these days (taking down the wallpaper in our old rental was a headache) but some of these would be great for lining drawers or other craft projects around the house. I’ve…
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Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
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Volkswagen’s Think Blue Beetle is Made From 2,805 Pieces of Recycled Trash!
8 Feb 2012 | 4:45 pmRead the rest of Volkswagen’s Think Blue Beetle is Made From 2,805 Pieces of Recycled Trash! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Art, beetle, green materials, green transportation, Haribaabu Natesaan, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai, recycled art, recycled art materials, Recycled Materials, salvaged materials, scrap, Think Blue, Think Blue Campaign, Think Blue Clean Up, volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle -
BIG Brings the Love to Times Square With a 10-Foot Tall Pulsing LED Heart Sculpture
8 Feb 2012 | 4:43 pmTimes Square pulses with energy no matter when you’re there, but for the month of February, the center of New York City will be glowing a brilliant pink thanks to a 10-foot tall LED heart sculpture by the Bjarke Ingels Group. Unveiled on February 6, the heart hovers within a cube made of 400 glass rods, and it beats brighter and stronger as more visitors touch the activation pad. More people brings more love and more light, making the sculpture directly relate to the crowds surrounding it. Hit the jump to see more photos! READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags:… -
Colors Tokyo’s Earth Blocks are an Eco-friendly LEGO Alternative
8 Feb 2012 | 4:41 pmLEGO blocks are one of the most enduringly popular toys around. With endless possibilities for reinvention, they challenge minds and cultivate creativity. But as much as we love these colorful little blocks, we have to say that it wouldn’t hurt if they were also a little more eco-friendly. But here comes a sustainable take on the classic block from Japanese firm Colors Tokyo. Fashioned from environmentally friendly materials, the company’s Earth Blocks are an exciting prospect for educating kids on green building. Read the rest of Colors Tokyo’s Earth Blocks are an… -
South Africa’s First Hemp House Goes Greener With a Planted Roof (VIDEO)
8 Feb 2012 | 4:39 pmRead the rest of South Africa’s First Hemp House Goes Greener With a Planted Roof (VIDEO) Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2014 world design capital, Cape Town, carbon sink, eco design, Green Building, green roof, hemp, hempcrete, noordhoek, planted roof, rainwater runoff, South Africa, Sustainable Building, sustainable design, the hemp house, tony burden -
DIY: How to Make Homemade Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies for Your Sweet!
8 Feb 2012 | 4:37 pmRead the rest of DIY: How to Make Homemade Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies for Your Sweet! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: DIY, diy food, diy fortune cookies, do it yourself, fortune cookie diy, homemade fortune cookies, how to fortune cookies, how to make fortune cookies, inhabitat DIY, make fortune cookies, make your own fortune cookies, valentine’s day, valentine’s day cookie recipe, yuka yoneda
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On the Road » Fair Chairs
8 Feb 2012 | 8:34 pmby Diana BuddsWe continue our coverage of the 2012 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair with a selection of especially haute seats. The allure of a well-designed chair is tough to resist and there were plenty of lookers on the show floor to sate . Most featured the attributes we all come to expect from Scandinavian design: blonde wood, hardy textiles, and crisp lines, but a few bucked the mold, featuring looser silhouettes and knitted slipcovers intended to act like garments. -
On the Road » Seven from Stockholm Design Week
7 Feb 2012 | 8:55 pmby Diana BuddsIt's about mid-way through the 2012 Stockholm Design Week and I've been traveling to studios, showrooms, and the show floor of the Furniture and Light Fair to seek out what's new in Scandinavian Design. There were plenty of wonderful things out there—far too many to even begin to think about a comprehensive roundup—but in the following slideshow, I share seven of my favorites in lighting, furniture, textiles, and accessories. -
Hotel Register » Hotel Fasano Boa Vista, Brazil
7 Feb 2012 | 6:53 pmby Jaclyn Sienna IndiaJust a few months ago, Fasano Hotels opened a sprawling property in Sao Paolo, Brazil, that highlights the natural beauty of the area. It's so easily accessible from the city that guests are shocked at how quickly they are transported into what seems like a different world—a world surrounded by lakes, preserved forestry, and stunning gardens that flow seamlessly into the Fasano Boa Vista. The man behind the hotel’s strong structure and bold design is one of Brazil’s most renowned architects, Isay Weinfeld. With this project, his goal was to create a… -
Product Spotlight » Bedrock Images's Forgotten Maps
6 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amby Aaron BrittFor the architecturally inclined—especially those with a mess of wall space—little enlivens the living room like a gigantic map. Though hip apartments the nation over are festooned with graphic prints of Brooklyn neighborhoods, diagrams of the London Underground, and the like, to get a real dose of architectural bravado in your residence, consider one of the massive archival maps from Bedrock Images. Printed on cloth, fine paper, or glossy photographic paper, these images from Rome, New York, Paris, Washington D.C., or Beijing range in size from merely impressive to… -
Hotel Register » The Scandic Grand Central, Stockholm
5 Feb 2012 | 7:34 pmby Diana BuddsGreetings from Sweden! I'm traveling in Stockholm to cover the 2012 Furniture and Light Fair and my home away from home for the next few days is the Grand Central, the flagship of Swedish super hotel brand Scandic that opened in November of 2011. Housed in a building that dates from 1885, the hotel is designed by Koncept Stockholm and is mix of Ace Hotel swank, with a touch of 19th century Viennese luxury, and, of course, Scandinavian chic. The designers call it "a love affair between the grand Vienna-style city palace and street life of Stockholm." It's located just a…
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Rustic Storage Console
8 Feb 2012 | 7:09 amI’ve been looking for a table for my entry for things like mail, keys and other remnants from a long day of work. At the time, I wasn’t able to find anything, so I had something made by a local craftsman for under $300. It’s a nice sturdy piece, but it doesn’t have drawers, and that would definitely keep that area tidier than it is looking now. This piece by WestElm is actually almost exactly the same size, but it has the drawers that I’m now wishing my custom console had. Constructed from solid mango wood, the piece has a nice muted look. -
Review: Ari Marcopoulos Incase Camera Bag
8 Feb 2012 | 6:42 amI’ve finally found the perfect bag for both day-to-day commuting and air travel. Here are a few of the things I love about it: 1. Interior side pocket fits both my MacBook Air & Kindle perfectly. 2. Exterior side pocket allows for easy and secure access to wallet, keys, phone. 3. Comes with a waterproof cover(!) 4. It’s a perfect carry-on sized bag. 5. Side handle makes it easy to pull in and out from under airplane seats 6. Bag interior lined with soft material to keep all your gadgets scratch-free. 7. Configureable interior compartments with velcro dividers–perfect… -
Nic Box
8 Feb 2012 | 4:04 amThe Nic box by Christopher Dela Pole is an elegant way to keep things close by but out of sight. The lacquered aluminum shell alternates nicely with the solid Ash wood drawer. -
I am not a doormat
7 Feb 2012 | 7:22 amBut you are, Sir, and a very good one at that. Designed and made in England by Rebecca Chitty, this 100% Coir mat has a fitting proclamation with pleasing-to-the-eye big block letters. Materials: 100% Coir PVC Backed Mat Dimensions: 70 x 40cm -
Unique Nail File
7 Feb 2012 | 6:20 amNail files aren’t a favorite subject in design, for obvious reasons. They’re throw away items that we wouldn’t give a second thought, or at least they were before this little item. It’s made from natural stone from the Pyrenees Mountains and will never wear out. That’s right, never. There’s three smooth sides for finishing and one coarse side for shaping and filing down. Let’s face it, if you have to file your nails, it’d be nice to do the job with this rather than a flimsy pink thingamajig. Size: 2.75″ L x .375″ W x .375″ H
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8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amTogether the two design companies created prototypes of the pavilion and speed boat, which they debuted—and won a gold medal for—at the Toronto Interior Design Show. -
Global Celebrations for Finn Juhl Centennial
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10 Questions with… Andre Kikoski
7 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amArchitect Andre Kikoski opens up to us about his amazing team, working with the Guggenheim, and choosing the right projects for his firm. -
Top 5 Green Products of the Week
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Stanley Tigerman Exhibit Opens at Graham Foundation
3 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amThe Chicago native gets a retrospective in his hometown.
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Conexant Launches New High-Performance Digital Audio Processor with Integrated ... - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
8 Feb 2012 | 5:53 pmConexant Launches New High-Performance Digital Audio Processor with Integrated EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)The CX20805 is based on the Conexant Audio Processing Engine (CAPE) architecture, which lays the foundation for the company's future audio chip innovations. Historically, audio performance in consumer electronics devices has been sacrificed in a drive and more » -
Mercury Computer Systems Announces Industry's Highest Performing Power ... - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
8 Feb 2012 | 5:52 pmMercury Computer Systems Announces Industry's Highest Performing Power EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)The HCD6210 compute blade provides a sixfold increase in processing capability while maintaining software library compatibility” For the past decade, Mercury has delivered Power Architecture/AltiVec-based products combined with the industry's highest and more » -
Charles R. Stinson Recognized as Master Modern Architect - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
8 Feb 2012 | 5:52 pmCharles R. Stinson Recognized as Master Modern ArchitectEON: Enhanced Online News (press release)MINNEAPOLIS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The modern architecture of internationally-renowned architect Charles R. Stinson, AIA, and his team are featured in a newly released book 21 st Century Homes: Innovative Designs by North America's Leading and more » -
Silver Peak and Storage-IT Solutions to Sponsor directIT Chicago 2012 - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
8 Feb 2012 | 5:07 pmSilver Peak and Storage-IT Solutions to Sponsor directIT Chicago 2012San Francisco Chronicle (press release)CIOsynergy announces Silver Peak an award winner for their Virtual Acceleration Open Architecture (VXOA) and Storage-IT Solutions; a company that exceeds their customer's data needs ranging from: Backup and Recovery, Storage Networking, Storage Systems and more » -
China's Demolition Derby Turns History Into Rubble - NPR
8 Feb 2012 | 3:57 pmChina's Demolition Derby Turns History Into RubbleNPRThe pile of rubble was once the home of the man known as the father of modern Chinese architecture, Liang Sicheng. The Orwellian reason for its demolition? "For maintenance," according to a Xinhua news agency report, citing the developer, and more »
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On the Market: March 2012
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Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos's New York Apartment by Michael S. Smith
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Louise Bourgeois's Graphic Art Goes on Display
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Diane von Furstenberg's Fashionable Manhattan Penthouse
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Loro Piana's New Manhattan Boutique
5 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmThe fashion and interior-design powerhouse opens an elegant flagship to showcase the firm's ready-to-wear collections and home furnishings
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Office Sculptures.
8 Feb 2012 | 12:26 pmTurning household items into mathematical sculptures - see more of them at the homepage of Zachary Abel, a Ph.D. student in the MIT Mathematics department. content by anArchitecture [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.an-architecture.com for content. ]] -
Broken Houses.
6 Feb 2012 | 2:10 pmThe series broken houses by Ofra Lapid is based on photographs of destroyed and neglected houses. However, these buildings were recreated as small, precise scale models and again photographed in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.an-architecture.com for content. ]] -
DIY - Bike Lanes.
29 Jan 2012 | 4:55 amimage (c) Martin Reis Every weekday, on my way to the office, I have to pass a heavy traffic road that lacks in a pedestrian crossing. Wouldn't it be great to get some color and paint a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.an-architecture.com for content. ]] -
365 days of a Bike
19 Jan 2012 | 5:35 amGet a bike. Lock it to a post. Take a pic every day for a year. And this is what happens. Nice experiment by Red Peak Branding. [via swissmiss] content by anArchitecture [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.an-architecture.com for content. ]] -
Morphing Logo - WORKac
15 Jan 2012 | 2:38 amDynamic / morphing logo by Project Projects for the New York city based architectural practice WORKac. The moving shapes playfully reflect the multidisciplinary strategies of the design firm. A grid... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.an-architecture.com for content. ]]
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Aktiv Prefab by Ideabox and IKEA Portland
8 Feb 2012 | 11:25 amIn addition to the Minibox, Oregon-based Ideabox is readying a new prefab in collaboration with IKEA Portland for the Portland Home & Garden Show slotted for February 22-26, 2012. Called “Aktiv,” the home is a new design centered around IKEA products, such as their kitchens, lights, furniture, and other materials. The intent is a cost effective home with great open spaces, soaring vaulted ceilings, and clean modern lines. The exterior features a combination of fiber-cement siding, corrugated metal, and a standing-seam metal roof. The name Aktiv, as you may imagine, is Swedish… -
The New American Home at IBS 2012
7 Feb 2012 | 9:46 pmThis is The New American Home — a project built every year in conjunction with the NAHB’s International Builders’ Show — in Orlando, Florida. The 4,000 square-foot home collected eight green building certifications, including LEED Platinum and NAHB Emerald, and is expected to consume 52% less energy than a standard home of similar size. Plus, a 4.0 kW solar array provides about 18% of annual energy needs. For the record, TNAH received or qualified for NAHB Emerald, LEED-H Platinum, Energy Star, Indoor airPlus, Florida Green Building Coalition Platinum, Florida… -
Reclaimed Art with Old Doors and Lath
6 Feb 2012 | 10:54 pmReader Randall Otulakowski walks around town in Toronto scavenging for gems thrown away by others in the community. He then takes that stuff to his 747 square-foot home and forms it into furniture and art — like the lath pieces here. Randall told me in an email he’s been getting good feedback on his reclaimed art made with hollow core doors and a lath patchwork. I think the feedback is right on; these are rich and full of statement. If you like what Randall’s making, check out 747 Square Feet. Credits: Randall Otulakowski. Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com:FSC… -
WaterSense Bath Rehab on HouseLogic
6 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amToday, part three in a water-wise bathroom project that I’m blogging is live on HouseLogic. If you’re just catching up, I have an old 1958 bathroom that I’m remodeling while incorporating new WaterSense fixtures. The whole process is shared and documented in partnership with HouseLogic; plus, with each article each week, HouseLogic is offering commenters a chance to win $100 (check their rules). In part three, I talk about installing the toilet, vanity, sink, and lighting fixture, and I also share some tips for shopping online for new materials. Needless to say, I had… -
Energy Data at the Click of a Green Button
6 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amThe Green Button initiative, which gives customers access to their energy consumption data, is gathering steam as three California utilities announced in January they are offering the standardized energy use data to more than 10 million customers. The initial announcement by San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and Pacific Gas & Electric was followed by Glendale Power and Water, and Pepco Holdings, Inc., which said it will provide the streamlined data by summer of 2012 as it continues to deploy smart meters in its service area. Green Button is a voluntary program…
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Lifebook: Single Device that Combines Every Gadget
8 Feb 2012 | 10:00 am[ By Delana in Architecture & Design & Gadgets & Geek Art & Technology & Futurism. ] One of the marks of our modern culture is the proliferation of gadgets most of us carry around. From digital cameras to cell phones to tablet computers to laptops to MP3 players, we have our hands full just trying to keep track of all of them. This excellent concept could go a long way toward streamlining our technology while still keeping us as connected as always. (all images via: YankoDesign) One of the problems with having too many different pieces of technology is the fact that… -
Trash Can Art? 28 Garbage Cans That Belong In A Gallery
7 Feb 2012 | 10:00 am[ By Marc in Gadgets & Geek Art & Graffiti & Drawing & Guerilla Action & Art. ] Dump that dirty old trash can into an even larger one, because it’s time to upgrade! Artists are not content to sit on their hands while the world turns into garbage. Their response? Turn the garbage cans into art. (Images via thenewecologist, happytiler, egotvonline, foodbeast) Garbage can modification covers a huge range; from dumpster vehicles to art gallery domes with ecological motives. The real lesson is that nothing in this world has to be boring, not even one of the most mundane… -
18 Award-Winning Tree Houses, Hotels & Schools
6 Feb 2012 | 10:00 am[ By Steph in Architecture & Design & Travel & Places. ] Luxurious and eco-friendly, Blue Forest‘s imaginative and playful tree houses, lodges and educational facilities seem to be designed to bring out every adult’s wide-eyed inner child. Blue Forest has designed many incredible structures that celebrate the warmth, coziness and sustainability of wood, honoring the material itself and of course, its source. Check out these 18 eye-catching, envy-inducing buildings made by the UK-based company. Amberley Castle Blue Forest’s best-known treehouse is located on the… -
Power Houses: Toronto Hydro’s Camouflaged Substations
5 Feb 2012 | 10:00 am[ By Steve in Architecture & Design & History & Factoids & Urbanism. ] Hiding in plain sight to provide energy and light! That’s not Toronto Hydro’s motto but it could be – for the better part of a century, the Canadian utility’s policy was to design hundreds of electrical substations so that they would “blend in” with their surrounding neighborhoods. Though many have been decommissioned, many more remain. Edwardian Electrical Edifices (image via: John FitzGerald) Toronto Hydro was established in 1911, the year in which electrical power from the massive… -
Sea Food: 14 Floating Restaurants Around the World
3 Feb 2012 | 10:00 am[ By Steph in Architecture & Design & Travel & Places. ] From massive illuminated Chinese restaurants to cute little BBQ tables for ten, these 14 floating restaurants make smart use of available space and turn the dining experience into something of an adventure on the sea. Jumbo Floating Restaurant, Hong Kong (images via: wikimedia commons) One of Hong Kong’s biggest attractions, the Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant sites within the city’s Aberdeen Harbour and has hosted the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and John Wayne. Though it began as a relatively humble floating…
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Abu Dhabi International Airport / KPF
8 Feb 2012 | 7:00 pmCourtesy of KPF The new Midfield Terminal Complex at Abu Dhabi International Airport was just approved by the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi. Within master plan, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), the terminal is conceived as a gateway to the city. The design creates large, unimpeded internal zones that will enhance the passenger experience, and can accommodate long‐term adaptability to industry demands. More images and architects’ description after the break. Courtesy of KPF With ground works already commenced on site, a contractor will now be appointed to commence work… -
In Progress: Water Circle / UnSangDong Architects
8 Feb 2012 | 5:30 pmCourtesy of UnSangDong Architects Architects: UnSangDong Architects Location: 555-9 SongSan-li SeolAk-myeon GaPyung Kyeunggi-do, Korea Bldg, Area: 505.00 sqm Gross Floor Area: 637.40 sqm Structure: R.C. Photographs: Courtesy of UnSangDong Architects Courtesy of UnSangDong Architects Silence & movement Most of all, we focused on a robust, simple and tranquil architecture intuitively as we take up the form and space. Another point we considered is a vigorous architecture which evoke water vitality in still emotion. The circular form symbolises pure crystal of living organisms. Circular… -
Park Brow Community Primary School / 2020 Liverpool
8 Feb 2012 | 3:30 pm© Infinite 3D Architects: 2020 Liverpool Location: Broad Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside L32 6QH, England Client: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Structural Engineer: 2020 Liverpool Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: 2020 Liverpool Contractor: Morgan Sindall Completion Date: 2011 Site Area: 47,041 sqm Photographs: Infinite 3D © Infinite 3D Park Brow Community Primary School has recently been completed for Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council as a 2 form primary school for 420 pupils with a 52 place nursery. 2020 Liverpool were appointed as a multidisciplinary team to deliver… -
Is the Field of Architecture Experiencing a “Meltdown” or is it just Evolving?
8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pmButaro Hospital © MASS Design Group Many of you may have probably noticed Scott Timberg’s article “The Architecture Meltdown” (Salon, February 4, 2012) circling the internet. The gloomy article discusses the unknowing future and possible demise of the architectural profession – the “glamour profession of the creative class”. Timberg describes struggling professionals that are either unemployed or working full-time at intern wages within a profession that is largely focused on the 1 percent. There is no doubt that many architects and recent graduates are struggling. Architecture… -
House In The Moscow Region / Sergey Nasedkin
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmCourtesy of Sergey Nasedkin Architects: Sergey Nasedkin Location: Moscow, Russia Completion: 2010 Total area:210 sqm Photographs: Courtesy of Sergey Nasedkin Courtesy of Sergey Nasedkin This rapidly erected country house uses industrial methods of designing and building that are often applied to private housing. The dimension’s multiple ofglued panels in accordance with GOST have allowed for the realization of the project under a key basisin the period less than 4 months. The goals of the design are to placea low-rise housing in a landscape, and to make it invisible as much as…
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ArtSlant - Openings this week
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Yvonne Todd - Centre for Contemporary Photography, Melbourne - February 9th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
27 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pmWall of Seahorsel features one new and one recent series of work by New Zealand-based artist Yvonne Todd. The exhibition focuses and elaborates upon the more experimental strains of the photographer's practice. Included in the exhibition is Todd's 2009 series The Wall of Man, comprised of twelve seemingly banal portraits of 'businessmen' (who are in fact amateur models that Todd recruited through advertising in local circulars). Her signature commercial photography techniques imbue the works with an insidious strangeness—sitters' eyes burn too bright and small faults like missing fingers… -
Derek Michael Besant, Sean Caulfield, Bernd Hildebrandt, Liz Ingram, Shona Macdonald, Royden Mills, Marilene Oliver, Daniela Schlüter, Clint Wilson - McMaster Museum of Art - February 9th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
26 Jan 2012 | 11:16 pmPerceptions of Promise: Biotechnology, Society and Art is an interdisciplinary and collaborative project that brings together a group of internationally recognized artists and social commentators (e.g. philosophers, sociologists, legal scholars, scientists) in order to produce a body of original art work and accompanying essays exploring the complex legal, ethical and social issues associated with advancements made in life science technologies with a particular focus on stem cell research. -
Lui Medina - Silverlens - Slab & 20Square Gallery - February 9th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
26 Jan 2012 | 10:42 pmDrawing inspiration from the concept of limits and an aim to gain an understanding of its nature is what prompted Lui Medina’s latest body of work titled ASCETICS(UNBOUND). In this show, she continues to delve deeper and investigate the metaphysical manifestation of simple objects, just as she has done in her past shows. The exhibition features four pieces tediously crafted by the artist. For this body of work, the UP Fine Arts and Slade School of Art graduate worked with oil and beeswax on gesso panels and genuine gold leaf. She also went the traditional way using a mixture of rabbit skin… -
Rachel Rillo - Silverlens - Slab & 20Square Gallery - February 9th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
26 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pmIn the early 19th c., photography was a way for painters to record still life tableaux, with the intention to paint these later on as realistically as possible. Two centuries later, photorealistic painting is still de rigueur in the Philippines, with photography still taking a backseat to its canvas cousin. Rachel Rillo does something beautiful with paint, and with photography. Taking objects with shapes all too familiar, she paints a coat of white acrylic over them. These painted forms—an erasure of identity or, alternately, a masking of meaning— she photographs repeatedly against a… -
Arthur Szyk - Hillel at UCLA - February 9th 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
23 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pmJustice Illuminated: The Art of Arthur SzykThursday, February 9, 2012Hillel at UCLA4PM • Welcoming Remarks... Todd PresnerProfessor of Germanic Languages and Director,UCLA Center for Jewish StudiesSpeakers:Rabbi Irvin UngarCurator, The Arthur Szyk SocietyDavid MyersChair and Professor of History, UCLAJoanna PodolskaDirector, Marek Edelman Center for Dialogue, Lodz, PolandModerator:Todd Presner (UCLA)5:30PM • Exhibition and ReceptionSzyk’s original illustrations for The Statute of Kalisz,a 13th century royal charter of privileges accorded to Polish Jews,will be displayed at the Feb. 9th…
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Art Slam
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Serve one another humbly in love
2 Feb 2012 | 8:29 pmThis weekend, I am going offline for a few days. It is something I have wanted to do for a while and honestly have thought about doing it for Lent. Funny thing is, I am an interactive marketing manager and I work online A LOT during the day. So much so, I barely turn on the computer when I come home. Home has become that place where I can relax and not feel obligated to increase my Klout score by tweeting like a psycho. I don’t have to read every single status update from the past 16 hours. Instead, I come home and talk with my children about their day and they ask me about mine. I was… -
Eco-Friendly Art Supplies for Kids
16 Jan 2012 | 9:35 amIn 2009, I wrote a post about becoming a more eco-friendly artist and shared the links to some of my favorite sites who are liked minded in my desire to be more environmentally friendly. Instead of doing a rehash of the previous post, because I still like the companies I shared, I decided to do one for children. All of my children enjoy making crafts, drawing and doing art. In my search for amazing products, I came across a few I absolutely love: Glob Natural Paints – My middle child LOVES to paint. Honestly, the girl paints more than I do and we never seem to have enough of it in our… -
Choices I Have Made: Happiness and Doing the Work
15 Jan 2012 | 9:11 amI am a firm believer in happiness being a way of life. At least, it is for me. I did not make resolutions this year. Instead, I set my mind to a few things. First being I was going to be happy. Period. No more false or unrealistic expectations of myself or others. I was going to stay grounded and focus instead on finding the positive in all of my situations. I must say, this has been critical in my happy being off the charts lately. I can honestly say with all the challenges facing me lately, I am happier than I have ever been because I know these are only temporary situations. They have no… -
It’s What Blissdom Means to Me
11 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pmFor me, Blissdom has been a conference where I get a chance to see wonderful friends and make new ones. It is an opportunity to learn something new and return home inspired and filled with so many ideas, I am close to bursting from excitement. It is a chance to relax and experience things I might not normally. It is an opportunity to let some of my favorite brands know how much I love their products and how they enhance my life. Blissdom ’12 will be great this year because I took the time to nurture friendships and get to know people deeper than their twitter handle. That is what I plan… -
Project 333
4 Jan 2012 | 10:07 pmDuring the holidays, I ran across this simplicity project called Project333. Basically, you choose 33 pieces for your wardrobe that you will wear for 3 months. In my quest to simplify my life, I knew I had to give this a try. I am so serious about committing to this, I started a board on Pinterest with all kinds of great ideas. How about you join me? I found one other person in Cincinnati who is going to give it a go.
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Wallpaper* News Feed
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Nicolas Le Moigne at Gallery Libby Sellers, London
8 Feb 2012 | 1:14 pmIf there were a visual equivalent of a double entendre, the work of Nicolas Le Moigne would define it. The Swiss designer goes to incredible lengths to make his designs seem at once greater and less than the sum of their parts. His meticulously crafted cast-off concrete stools for Eternit, for example, have the lowbrow appearance of compacted rubbish. His simple spool table is elevated like art on a podium. Most compelling, perhaps, is his 'Reflecting Ring', the diamond in which faces a mirror that makes it look twice its size and value. Le Moigne's talent for trompe l'oeil… -
Book: The Table of Power 2, by Jacqueline Hassink
6 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmIn 1996 when Jacqueline Hassink first published 'The Table of Power', her photo-essays of the boardrooms of Europe's largest industrial multinationals, she was just 27 and the world was a very different place. It was a landmark project, the first time most of these rooms had ever been seen by the general public. In the spring of 2009, with the world already in the grip of financial crisis, the Dutch-born, New York-based artist decided to take another look at Europe's economic landscape through its boardrooms, and to see how boardroom design, revenue and employee numbers in… -
'The nature of things' at Artists' House, UK
3 Feb 2012 | 11:56 amIt's been just over ten years since London architect Stephen Marshall built Artists' House, the contemporary cottage on the grounds of the New Art Centre in Wiltshire and a modern foil for the grand 1804 mansion and Orangery at Roche Court. Originally conceived as a residence for artists putting in long days in the sculpture park, it was repurposed a few years ago by curator Sarah Griffin for the centre's first design exhibition. This weekend Griffin will launch a second design show, which features work by three Britain-based artists - a juxtapostion of domestic household items with… -
Saatchi Gallery collection at Hyatt Regency London
3 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amWhile hotels often double as platforms for new art, few of them can lay claim to a selection picked from one of the most influential contemporary art galleries today. Settling in until 30 April at London's Hyatt Regency Churchill is 'One Giant Leap' - the first of a series of three exhibitions taking place during 2012 at the hotel, featuring an assortment of works from the Saatchi Gallery collection. Predominantly scattered around the ground-floor lobby and restaurant, the mix of paintings, sculptures and installations - most memorable being a life-sized hippopotamus by Christina Mackie -… -
New Court, Rothschild London HQ, by OMA
2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amTaken in from Wallpaper* HQ, OMA's new home for Rothschild (the practice's first London building) seems the most exciting addition to the 'City-scape' in years. What makes New Court such a winner, perhaps surprisingly, is its restraint in scale and effect. A ten-storey mesh cube with various annexes, topped by a two-storey 'sky pavilion', it displays a lightness of touch that is certainly missing from the Walbrook Building, Foster's still unoccupied heavy-metal blob it overlooks. Nathan Mayer Rothschild first moved to the St Swithin's Lane site, just round the corner from the Bank of England,…
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Cool Hunting
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Almond Water
8 Feb 2012 | 3:45 pmA nutty French refreshment from LA's Victoria's Kitchen A longstanding French tradition, almond water has been produced in small batches by nut lovers around the globe for hundreds of years. Bringing this all-natural treat to the masses is Victoria's Kitchen, a small, family-run company started by husband-and-wife duo David and Deborah Meniane to "honor the importance of family and traditions that are passed on from generation to generation." Loaded with the nutrients found naturally in almonds, the gluten-free beverage still uses Grandma Victoria's original recipe of water, natural almond… -
Vim Beget Jewelry
8 Feb 2012 | 1:36 pmThe one-man machine behind beautifully antiqued hand-woven accessories Seattle-based Vim Beget makes jewelry and accessories with a vaguely antique aesthetic, blurring the barrier between past and present. Each piece of burnished silver is finished with rusted steel, affording it its own unique look and feel—the upshot of hours spent in the hands of sole designer Billy Bartels. Deeply rooted in the process, Bartels believes a hands-on approach makes the the end result worthwhile, and cuts each link separately before hand weaving them into a chain for bracelets and necklaces. "It's a… -
Matthieu Lehanneur
8 Feb 2012 | 11:02 amThe designer's first monograph explores his commitment to scientifically informed creations For his first monograph, Matthieu Lehanneur has opted to express his design standpoint through the medium of his past works. Since his 2001 graduation from the ENSCI-Les Ateliers, he has stunned the community with a decade of innovative production in industrial and interior design. The bound collection from Gestalten looks at Lehanneur's design language with accompanying essays by the MoMA's Paola Antonelli and Ross Lovegrove, in addition to a conversation between Lehanneur and curator Hans Ulrich… -
H.BLOOM for Valentine's Day
8 Feb 2012 | 8:39 amAce your Valentine's Day gift-giving with a helpful info-graphic Advertorial content: With Valentine's Day a week away, people everywhere are nervously approaching flower shops. Most don't know what they want and they may be worried about getting the wrong thing. With this in mind, H.BLOOM brings you a handy info-graphic to help you pick the right bouquet for your beloved. As a special offer for Valentine's Day, the subscription-based flower delivery service is offering the option to buy individual arrangements outside of their regular plans. However, if you're feeling extra romantic, go… -
Heart Part
7 Feb 2012 | 4:14 pmKnife, fork and scoop combine in one biodegradable utensil Share food with a loved one with Heart Part, a cleverly designed eating utensil that opens up into two pieces combining fork, knife and scoop. Recently spotted at the NY International Gift Fair by our friend Alissia Melka-Teichroew of byAMT design studio, the Heart Part appeals to both food and design nerds with its smart use of form and space. As possibly the perfect—or at least the cutest—alternative to wasteful plastic cutlery, the Heart Part is made entirely of biodegradable polystyrene, and the dishwasher-friendly…
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TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends
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Angular Architecture Asylums - The 'Neuropsychiatric Centre Our Lady of Carmen' is Eye-Catching (TrendHunter.com)
8 Feb 2012 | 8:28 pm(TrendHunter.com) The 'Neuropsychiatric Centre Our Lady of Carmen' features a zig-zag shaped roof. The sharp-edged structure is designed by architect Jose Javier Gallardo Ortega of ///g.bang///. This bold architecture piece... -
The Inception of Good Ideas - Steven Johnson Discusses the Natural History of Innovation (TrendHunter.com)
8 Feb 2012 | 8:12 pm(TrendHunter.com) Steven Johnson is the best-selling author of seven books. Johnson's area of focus is broad, ranging from online political campaigns, urban planning and terrorism. His micro-research techniques give him... -
Butterfly Clad Campaigns - The Edun S/S 2012 Advertorial is Artful and Intriguing (TrendHunter.com)
8 Feb 2012 | 7:57 pm(TrendHunter.com) The Edun S/S 2012 ad campaign features an abundance of beautiful butterflies. The artful and avant-garde spread showcases a number of chic and casual styles that include sleek shorts, simplistic tanks... -
Macho Meat Campaigns - McDonald's 'Manly Man Beef' Ads in China Portray Men's Characteristics (TrendHunter.com)
8 Feb 2012 | 7:22 pm(TrendHunter.com) The new set of McDonald's 'Manly Man Beef' ads have launched in China to acknowledge and combat the controversy over its beef being treated with ammonia. The campaign, created by TBWA Shanghai, promotes... -
Gelatinous Anatomy - Make This Valentine's Special with the Gummy Heart (TrendHunter.com)
8 Feb 2012 | 7:07 pm(TrendHunter.com) Let your significant other eat their heart out this Valentines Day with this cherry-flavored gummy heart from online boutique rolostore.com. The jelly confection is modeled after a human heart and offers...
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Toxel.com
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Steel Wire Sculptures
8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 pmGavin Worth makes beautiful and elegant sculptures out of black steel wire. By bending wire into freestanding line drawings, the artist creates unique sculptures that engage viewers by involving them in subtle changes: - When the light in the room shifts, so does the mood of each piece. - Soft breeze might gently move the sculpture. Also check out: [...] -
Electric Camper Car
7 Feb 2012 | 8:00 pmSan Francisco based designer Jay Nelson created electric camper out of plywood, fiberglass, and bicycle parts. Powered by electric motor, the vehicle has a top speed if 20 mph and can drive 10 miles on a single charge. It is equipped with comfortable bed, kitchen, toilet, and integrated storage compartments. Controls are on the steering wheel [...] -
Book of Life
6 Feb 2012 | 8:01 pmBeautiful sculpture created by David Kracov in honor of Rabbi Yossi Raichik, the beloved director of Chabad’s Children of Chernobyl organization. Pages of the book transform into colorful butterflies, each representing thousands of children that were saved from the devastated region of Chernobyl and given new lives. The sculpture was crafted out of metal. For more inspiration, [...] -
Yoga Cats
5 Feb 2012 | 8:00 pmDan Borris, creator of Yoga Dogs, is back with another series of fun and uplifting photo manipulations that will bring a smile to your face. This time, talented artist created wonderful images of adorable cats and kittens in classic yoga poses. [Yoga Cats and Kittens calendar] For more inspiration, check out: Baby Animals and Cats in Wigs -
Rocking Chair Cradle
4 Feb 2012 | 5:48 pmModern rocking chair with integrated baby cradle designed by Ontwerpduo. Brilliant and useful design allows one of the parents to sit in the chair and gently rock the baby to sleep. When the baby outgrows the cradle, it is possible to convert “rockid” into an ordinary rocking chair. Also check out: Bicycle Transforms into a Baby Stroller
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Yanko Design
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A’Design Awards – Your Claim To Fame!
8 Feb 2012 | 5:06 amSteve Jobs said “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, everything else is secondary.” Finding the correct channels to promote our creativity or even get them recognized are very limited. Design Competitions are a good medium, but is recognition from peers and prize money the only push you need? The A’Design Award and Competition fills the void by highlighting, advertising and advocating good design, designers and design oriented companies. They have the knack of grabbing the attention of press, interactive medias, design critics, distributers and buyers for… -
Fingerframes
8 Feb 2012 | 3:43 amFramer Concept Camera is an easy to use digital camera that makes picture-take a less stressful job. Forefingers and thumbs have often been used as an intuitive benchmark for focusing and clicking photos; Chun uses this same principle in making his device more user-centric. We are a photography-inclined generation and innovations that focus on not overwhelming us by simplifying tech advancements are always welcome.Designer: Jeiyong Chun of SADI- Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See… -
Life-Proof Calling
8 Feb 2012 | 2:12 amFor all you know SpareOne may go onto become an iconic phone with its simple approach of being the ideal spare phone that works on a single AA battery. A shelf life of 15 years, simple demeanor and intuitive UI, makes it a coveted gadget to carry on hikes, travels and emergency situations.Rodney explains, “ When we were approached to strategize this spare phone idea, we knew immediately that it has to be simple and “life-proof”. The archetype of a screen was logically used to showcase and glorify this simple but iconic long-lasting AA battery.”Designers: Rodney Loh & Thomas… -
12 Inspirational and Exclusive Interviews on Yanko Design – Scott Wilson
8 Feb 2012 | 12:01 amThere is more to Scott Wilson than being the Kickstarter man. His boyish charm belies his wisdom and learning experiences. Listening to him tell me his story, makes me wonder…just how did he do it! Maybe it’s the Nike influence! A former Global Creative Director at Nike, Wilson has lead design organizations such as IDEO, Thomson Consumer Electronics, Fortune Brands, and Motorola and created some of the most recognized consumer design icons.Without further ado, let’s ‘kickstart’ February with Scott Wilson…If you are looking for the TikTok+LunaTik story, then I am afraid I am going… -
A’Design Award and Competition Roundup
7 Feb 2012 | 1:26 amA wise man once said that design competitions are like insurance for the consumers, as they provide incentive to progress. A fair enough assessment if you ask me, which is why we participate and go through the motions of innovating and progressing. Here is a look at the recent A’Design Award and Competition; a round up of the five best designs we liked.1) Usb Speaker and Mic by Yen LauThe speaker and mic work like a speakerphone and connect to the computer via USB. Whenever a call comes in, simply tell the computer to answer it, and use it as a hands-free device.2) Vanilla by Sahar…
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PicoCool / Popular items
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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Modified By Prindivill
28 Jan 2012 | 6:43 amLamborghini is one of top ranked sports car, not only because of its performance but also its killer look. When it comes to looks, Prindiville Design is master in catching the ideas and bring them into reality. This time Prindiville Design is offering their service to Lamborghini Aventador owners. Well if you’ve some extra money then you can get your Lamborghini Aventador customized, whether its exterior, interior or any technical modification.2 Vote(s) -
Breathtaking Cityscape Paintings by Evgeny Lushpin
28 Jan 2012 | 6:42 amIf these beautiful paintings by Evgeny Lushpin don't make you want to travel the world, nothing will. His use of color and attention to detail create amazing moods in his paintings. If you like these, check out more great work on his portfolio.2 Vote(s) -
PENTAX Optio VS20 With 2X Shutter Buttons
26 Jan 2012 | 2:34 amPENTAX unveils its new mega zoom digital camera featuring 20X stunning mega optical zoom. The PENTAX Optio VS20 is world’s first pocket-size camera to offer two shutter buttons so that photographers can switch the portrait and landscape easily.2 Vote(s) -
Opel Rak E Concept Car
26 Jan 2012 | 2:34 amThis is the result of collaboration of Opel and KIKSA. the Opel Rak E concept car is designed to facilitate two people comfortably. Not only the size of this concept car is main feature but also designers have considered all aspects that are necessary to make an ultimate machine.2 Vote(s) -
Micro Sonic Grenade
26 Jan 2012 | 2:34 amDing Ding! Look what we’ve found. Well I know office going people are not bad but this thing can enlist you in bad boys’ category :D Just kidding ;) It’s a little fun product called Micro Sonic Grenade. Yes Grenade which you throw to anyone else’s desk. it will blast a massive sound of siren at 110-115 decibel that is enough to make someone jump-off from seat.2 Vote(s)
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Arkitip Intel
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Peter Mendelsund
8 Feb 2012 | 9:45 amWonderful new set of covers for the Schocken Books Franz Kafka backlist from designer Peter Mendelsund. “I find eyes, taken in the singular, create intimacy, and in the plural instill paranoia. This seemed a good combo for Kafka- who is so very adept at the portrayal of the individual, as well as the portrayal of the persecution of the individual.” - Peter Mendelsund -
Friends and their wheels / pt.29: Stéphane Quester
5 Feb 2012 | 2:27 pmI share offices and work daily with Stéphane Quester, so it was painful to see the sadness in his eyes last week, when a truck came to pick up his beloved Chrysler Le Baron, to bring it to its final resting place… a junkyard. All hope isn’t lost though, as he’s trying to find the missing parts that could save his car. To be continued… Previous Friends and their wheels: pt.1, pt.2, pt.3, pt.4, pt.5, pt.6, pt.7, pt.7 v2.0, pt.7 v3.0, pt.8, pt.9, pt.10, pt.11, pt.12, pt.13, pt.14, pt.15, pt.16, pt.17, pt.18, pt.19, pt.20, pt. 21, pt. 22, pt.23, pt.24, pt.25, pt.26,… -
Black Crows Skis 2012-2013 at ISPO
5 Feb 2012 | 9:36 amLast week I went to ISPO in Munich, where we had a stand as every year, displaying the 2012-2013 ski collection from Black Crows. Way more models in the range this season, with a new visual direction based on color. No more white, no more black in the designs, just a range of bright shades, enhanced by fluorescent sidewalls. Can’t wait to see them on the slopes… A new display we designed for trade shows and shop windows: And yours truly holding one of the foam seats we have on the stand, in the shape of the Black Crows logo: We also developed a ski for another of my clients,… -
Driven: Range Rover Evoque
5 Feb 2012 | 9:07 amAfter creating an installation in Paris and in Miami for the Range Rover Evoque last year, I still hadn’t driven the car. I made up for it over the christmas break, with a trip from London to Paris, Chamonix, Cervinia, Courmayeur… and back. And I must say that in my 10 years of driving press cars, from Unimogs to Lamborghinis via plain old Renaults, I’ve only considered buying three: the Catheram CSR 260, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and now the Evoque Coupé. Compact, with a look coming straight from the concept car version, comfy, fast and agile, practical, and full of… -
ALL YOU CAN EAT TONIGHT IN HARAJUKU
2 Feb 2012 | 6:19 pmI am in Tokyo for tonight’s Opening reception for my product Collabo with MEI, the Tokyo/Cali based Backpack Company. If you are in the area, by all means visit. I will be doing a Live mural and signing products as well. The tshirts came out amazing and there are a ton of bags……mellow but worth a pop-in…..
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Core77
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IxDA Interaction12: Storytelling in the Emerald Isle
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmTour Guide at the Leprechaun Museum Storytelling is a concept that we are all familiar with, regardless of our background. As designers, it is often utilized as a tool during the design process. In Ireland it has been part of their culture for centuries. During Interaction12, IxDA organizers did a great job of incorporating Irish culture into the conference through different activities and performances at the venue. In between talks, I found myself attending an interactive storytelling experience called "Storytelling a la carte" with professional bard Coilín "The" Oh-Aissiex and Claire… -
The Long Road from Terrorist Attack to Bombproof Trash Cans
8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pmThe nice thing about design school projects is that most are meant to be conceived of and completed within the same semester. In the absence of manufacturing problems and political issues, you're presented with a problem and expected to solve it with design in a matter of months. In the real world, of course, the process of going from problem presentation to design solution can seem interminably long. After the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, cities like New York and London began removing trash cans from certain public spaces. In 2005 London suffered their own terrorist attack on… -
Cooper-Hewitt Brings Design to K-12
8 Feb 2012 | 10:30 amIf you counted design as one of the subjects you were taught at some point between kindergarten and your senior year of high school, consider yourself very lucky. Like most people, I didn't receive a design education until I got to college. But thanks to a generous sponsorship from Target, the Cooper-Hewitt is bringing hands-on design to NYC students in grades K-12. The program gets kids to think about design as an active part of their daily lives, to understand that design is all around them, that their shoes, their binders and their Metro cards have all been designed. There are design… -
World Design Capital Gets Some World Design Capital
8 Feb 2012 | 8:15 amTo celebrate Helsinki's selection as World Design Capital for 2012, the Mint of Finland has launched a commemorative 50-Euro coin made from both gold and silver, seen above. They're also releasing a 5-Euro version, below, made from less-expensive aluminum and bronze. Of course, the face value of the coin doesn't correspond with what it costs; collectors and design geeks will need to pony up 430 Euros for the 50 and 75 Euros for the 5. That's kind of a disheartening metaphor for the affordability of good design. Longtime Core77 readers may remember that we wrote an entry years ago showing you… -
Arkitypo: A 3D History of Typography
8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amLondon-based Johnson Banks is an identity and branding company that delves into print and even 3D work on occasion. Their latest 3D experiment resulted in Arkitypo, a 3D alphabet that tells the history of typography. "Each letterform is different, each in turn interprets its own alphabet." For example, "A" is for Aksidenz Grotesk, a forerunner of Helvetica. It was "part of a family of early sans-serifs called 'grotesques'...for this design a condensed weight is 'fractalized,' turning a grotesque into a thing of beauty." Each letter is methodically researched and many of the resulting forms…
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Paging Dr. A. Willy
1 Feb 2012 | 3:46 pmMethinks the groundhog will not see his shadow, and winter is almost over, because I scored some primo junk this week. Spring junk. My sister Erin (who was BORN on Groundhog Day) and I went to some outdoor markets and shops in Adamstown a couple of weekends ago. It was freezing, and there weren't many dealers in the outside markets, but we were still able to score a few good finds. The light blue Steelcase desk and office chair weren't from Adamstown. A friend tipped me off to those. The same friend who tipped me off to the aqua metal desk that I shared on Facebook last year. Nice friend,… -
My Winter Junk & The Vintage Marketplace
24 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pmI got me some winter junk. Which is never as awesome as spring junk or fall junk. But it is the best I can do, considering that it was mostly dug up from local antique malls, thrift stores and auctions. Not many flea markets or yard sales happening these days. I love that metal Fresh Eggs sign. I "found" it by the side of the road. The sign says "Self-Service", so I helped myself. Yep, a dozen eggs and the sign. Don't worry - I left a dollar in their box. That Amish family can just make another sign. A pair of industrial work stools: A glass kerosene bottle, made by Perfection Stove… -
Pigs, Drips and Whimsies
5 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pmI'm back in hunting mode. Watch out, junk, I am comin' to get you. Last week, I visited a new-ish store in Downingtown, PA called Little Shop of Hoarders. I know - how cute is that name? Among a few other things, I bought this old sign: The letters aren't painted on, they are gold and black transfer decals. I've seen old sets of these sign letters on eBay in the past, but they usually sell for over $200. On Monday, the kids had school but most corporate-dwelling adults (like me) had a holiday. So, Chris and I went to Perkiomenville Flea Market, where we met my sister, Erin, and her husband,… -
fresh gifts | day 35 | not the slanket
23 Dec 2011 | 11:37 amYeah, so....I don't really have a gift idea for this post. I was going to write about The Slanket, but Chris told me that someone already wrote about it once.I really wanted to save this 35th and very last post of my fresh gifts for five weeks series to say thanks to all of the nice people who have read my blog during any point in the past five years. And all of the new people who just started reading, perhaps due to my ridiculous diversion called Vintage Picker Ryan Gosling. Or maybe you started reading because you heard about a giveaway or someone shared a link to my blog on Facebook. -
fresh gifts | day 34 | family interview
21 Dec 2011 | 5:35 pmI asked my family a few questions about their favorite gifts to give and receive.. Here's the transcript, but without the extraneous conversations about how mean Chris' step grandfather ("Papa") was, and how we need more kids in the family to play games with. Which lead to "when are you having another baby"? And "why can't we get a dog for Christmas"? Maybe this whole thing was a bad idea. What is the best gift that you ever gave someone? Chris (Husband): I gave my sister, Sue, a comb when I was ten. And I gave my mom an orange once. Maeve (7 yrs old): I gave Mayson a book at the holiday…
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The Five Most Talked About Movies at Sundance
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Designing for multiple digital devices
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Vimeo Awards
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Ian + Erick = Tungsten
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David Homer exhibition
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Graniph Design Awards 2012
31 Jan 2012 | 4:39 pmDesign is Kinky is happy to be a sponsor of the 2012 Graniph Design Awards. The entries are now open so check the site and get your t-shirt designs in! -
Leif Podhajsky
23 Jan 2012 | 11:28 amAustralian artist/creative director, Leif Podhajsky has some new prints for sale.
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The Rise and Fall of Famous Brands – Why Do They Fail?
8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amWe are living in a world where water is sold with a name, clothes are being marketed with signature signs and food items are being promoted with trademarks. The concept of branding has completely shaped the way people consume commodities. Customers in this day and age prefer status symbols over necessity. This shows the importance of branding and its influence on businesses. It takes years to erect a successful brand identity, but only an instant to destroy it. All the famous brands and corporations have risen to their current status after a lot of painstaking effort. Failure is common… -
We’ve Started Using PunchTab!
6 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amHere’s another one of our attempts to reward you loyal readers for sticking with You The Designer all this time, and this one is a pretty big deal! PunchTab is a loyalty program that lets us reward you for engaging with the blog, whether you visit, browse, comment on, and vote up our posts and more – with points you can use to redeem a reward from us! As some of you may have already seen by clicking on the Rewards ribbon tab hovering on the left side of our pages, we have a 30-day leaderboard tracking the most active readers on the blog. Right… -
Behance Launches Student Show, an Initiative to Support Emerging Designers
1 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amIf you’re a student, here’s an exclusive design community where you can get your work exposure, get feedback from peers as well as world-renowned creative professionals, and even get hired! Behance has launched a new student initiative called the Student Show Gallery, which aims to showcase the world’s next generation of creative talent. Membership is free! As a member, your work may be featured, “appreciated”, followed by fellow creatives, and noticed by recruiters. You’ll also receive updates on student competitions and exclusive discounts from some of… -
30 Examples of Impressive Concept Art
30 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amFor both video games and comic books, concept artists are necessary to create the aesthetically-pleasing visuals that enhance the storyline’s action and drama. From simple pencil sketches to 3D models, detailed character turnarounds to costumes, fantastic vehicles to intricate weapon design, the possibilities are endless. These are some examples of impressive video game and comic book concept art. BATMAN (DC/Rocksteady Studios) View Source View Source View Source ASSASSIN’S CREED (Ubisoft) View Source View Source View Source … -
The Best Looking Beer Cans – a Beer Can Appreciation Day Special
24 Jan 2012 | 7:54 amJanuary 24, 2012 marks the 77th anniversary of the day Gottfried Krueger Brewing Co. first brought canned beers into the market. Though it hasn’t been (and probably never will be) declared an official holiday, more and more people are celebrating Beer Can Appreciation Day to pay tribute to the creation that has changed the experience of buying, keeping and drinking beer, forever. YTD takes part in the Beer Can Appreciation Day celebration with this collection of 35 tasteful beer can designs. Check them out and don’t forget to leave a comment after. Cheers! Hurlimann…
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The Darkest Lord – 25 Spine-Chilling Darth Vader Fan Art
8 Feb 2012 | 5:05 pmAs Star Wars has gone on to become a popular culture phenomenon, much of the credit goes to its characters. Darth Vader, for one, has helped the films achieve massive success. His rise as a Jedi Knight to his fall to the dark side as documented in the six “episodes” of the franchise is not only regarded as one of the most iconic villains in the history of film, but also one of the best characters in cinema. Despite being billed as the main antagonist in the latter trilogy of the series, one of the reasons for the popularity of Darth Vader among people is his depth and complexity. The Dark… -
The best movie posters of 2011
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How to convince your clients of the importance of white space
6 Feb 2012 | 3:31 pmThis is a recurring issue for designers around the globe. No matter if you are a graphic or web designer, you will sooner or later run into a client that finds the layout of your design too “empty”. This is a quite natural reaction for a non-designer. I remember in graphic design school, most students would add more elements in their layouts than needed, or they would make these elements bigger because they were afraid of too much white space. As a designer, you should probably already know that white space helps a lot to create more elegant designs, separate elements better from… -
Featured illustrator: Malika Favre
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Vårdapoteket identity
3 Feb 2012 | 5:08 pmI wish we could see more visual identities like this one. For Vårdapoteket, a swedish pharmacy chain, Stockholm Design Lab created a colorful infography of the human body that serves as the base for the whole branding. The result is a colorful and coherent looking style for the shops and promotion material.
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StyleCrave.com - Passionate about Style
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J Hilburn Launches First Ecommerce Website
6 Feb 2012 | 6:34 amLuxury men’s brand J. Hilburn has debuted its first e-commerce website. Prior to joining the world of luxury menswear online, the three year-old, Dallas-based J. Hilburn’s products were available exclusively through more than 800 personal style advisors nationwide who would meet with customers to take measurements and provide fashion suggestions. On JHilburn.com, new customers can avoid the maddening crowd and calmly/casually design custom shirts online, choosing from more than 300 fine Italian fabrics and matching details like fit, collar, cuff, buttons and more. Visitors can… -
TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph
5 Feb 2012 | 5:39 amOne look at the TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph and it’s easy to tell this watch is going to be pricey. TAG Heuer has introduced the first ever column wheel integrated mechanical chronograph displaying the 1/100th of a second with a striking central hand allowing for easy reading. To me that just sounds expensive. Entirely designed, patented, developed and manufactured in La Chaux-De-Fonds in Switzerland, the luxury watch features two assortments, 62 jewels and 396 components; the case of TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph is 43mm diameter; both crystals are sapphire and covered with safe… -
Bermuda Shorts By Hartford
4 Feb 2012 | 7:01 amWe salute the simple awesomeness of the Bermuda Short, in particular this nice pair from Paris-based designer Hartford. Available in brown or light blue, this particular classic lightweight cotton Bermuda short features five external pockets and a buttoned internal pocket, a button closure, zip fly and belt hooks. Priced at $165, these shorts require only a crisp, white T-shirt and some killer sandals to complete a mostly perfect look for those hot summer days. Mr. Porter (our favorite new site) suggests a Calvin Klein T-shirt and Polo Ralph Lauren sandals. But the beauty of the Bermuda… -
H?Katsukawa, Tokyo Silkprint Collection
3 Feb 2012 | 12:07 pmLuxury shoes always fall on the side of “buy,” but the shopping list would get too lengthy, too fast if we really planned on getting every single pair we saw. However, the H?Katsukawa Tokyo Silkprint Collection might be something that you actually want to track down, budget for, beg for, whatever suits your fancy. Certainly for the dapper man, the Tokyo Silkprint Collection has derbys and oxfords available with an antique-looking finish. Black round laces look superb on the pairs, of course, but so do the skinny light-colored laces shown above–or both. Paying more attention… -
Acronym iPad Bag
2 Feb 2012 | 3:23 pmAcronym’s iPad Bag costs basically as much as an iPad, and when I first saw it, I thought that maybe you got the iPad, and the bag came for free. Wrong, but that could be a cool partnership. The Acronoym Circdiscover iPad Bag has a swivel design that’s so ingenious. You’ll want this if you love your iPad, without a doubt, using it while you’re standing on the street corner, in line, or meandering through the park (but just make sure the area’s clear of iPad bandits). Here’s the thing: this bag, available at Havenshop.ca, is currently sold out. I want it;…
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‘Nepa’ lamps by Giles Godwin-Brown
7 Feb 2012 | 9:30 amThe following is a description from Giles Godwin-Brown: “This is a two-dimensional lamp silhouette that seamlessly transforms into a fully functioning three-dimensional task lamp. Created utilising modern computer-controlled technologies coupled with conventional materials, the Nepa Lamp aspires to be the understated centerpiece to any room. Inspiration was taken from previous classics of the lighting industry combined with my fundamental design principles that require my products to be in their most simple form, whilst always ensuring this does not inhibit their intended function. The… -
‘Head On’ by Cai Guo-Qiang
5 Feb 2012 | 8:48 am‘Head On’ is an installation created by Cai Guo-Qiang for the Guggenheim Museum in Berlin (August 26—October 15, 2006). It features 99 life-sized replicas of wolves and a glass wall. ‘With few wolves scattered in the front gallery, all ninety-nine wolves run, gallop, and jump toward the far end of the exhibition hall, where a wall stands. The bravery of the wolves is met head on by the unyielding wall. As the leading wolves go down, many more follow with force and determination. As those in the front fall and pile up, those behind take up their positions.’ The same… -
‘Blockshelf’ by Amy Hunting
4 Feb 2012 | 8:57 amAwarded with the 2nd prize from Green Furniture Award 2010, ’Blockshelf’ is one of the creations of the young Norwegian designer Amy Hunting. ‘The dogma behind this product is probably quite obvious: what can you do with blocks of wood and cotton rope? Using a knot traditionally used for sailing and fishing ,you can pull the strings and the shelf will disassemble. It can easily be put together again. The wood is collected from a local timber importers waste bin in London and consists of over 20 sorts of untreated wood. This is the first result of the rope and wood… -
Luminarie De Cagna
3 Feb 2012 | 9:14 amLuminarie De Cagna is an Italian family business founded in 1930. Back then on festive occasions the company illuminated buildings and squares with oil and carbide lamps. This was quickly switched to electric lights, and since 2006 only LEDs are used for new projects. The lights are joined to make large curtains of light, which are placed onto buildings or spread out on other objects in the area. In this way, whole streets and even squares are full of light. Starting with oil and carbide lamps, Luminarie De Cagna then switched to electric lights, and started 2006, LEDS. Its latest spectacle… -
‘MischlichtRGB’ by Fabian Nehne and Martin Meier
2 Feb 2012 | 8:43 amThe German and Swiss productdesigners Fabian Nehne and Martin Meier recently finished this pendant light, a consequent translation of the additive colour mixing into an adequate luminaire. Martin Meier is currently working as a seniour designer lead at IDEO Munich, Fabian Nehne is senior designer at Deutsche Telekom. Incoming search terms for the article:best calendar design 2012, visiting card, Estiluz, lighting designer business cards, sun clock for kids, custom pop up business cards, february designed calendar 2012, inspiration visit card
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Everyone's Blog Posts - My Modern Metropolis
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Step into Infinity at Tate Modern, London
8 Feb 2012 | 7:30 pmIf you've ever wanted to step into a room that feels like it goes on into infinity, well, now you can. At Tate Modern in London from February 9 to June 5, 2012, you'll find a space filled with mirrors and small LED lights, which change color. Infinity Mirror Room – Filled with the Brilliance of Life is by famous Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, an 82-year-old woman who has spent most of the last forty years of her life as a voluntary resident in a psychiatric hospital. Telegraph says that soon after "she became a household name, her signature polka dot patterns covering everything from… -
Suspended Fish Sculpture Made of Forks
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmOn any given day, one wouldn't expect to see a giant, luminous fish in the sky, let alone one made of dining utensils. However, entering at Heddon Street in Central London, you'll be able to view just that! The piece known as Cutlery Fish is a woven installation by designer Ian McChesney made of forks. In an attempt to set a marker and draw attention to the fact that this particular street features a multitude of restaurants, the landowner commissioned McChesney's project in collaboration with his public art advisers at Plan Projects. Inspired by the children's book "Swimmy" by Leo Lionni. -
Otherworldly Audio-Sculpture of UFO Sightings
8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmThis highly technical installation by artist Susan Hiller features 400 speakers suspended from the ceiling, simultaneously running audio of different people recounting their extraterrestrial encounters. The exhibited work titled Witness offers an out-of-this world experience. The constructed piece itself resembles a celestial entity, adding to the astronomically alien sensation in the room. I imagine that hearing all of the voices communicate their observance of UFOs and other unearthly occurrences can be a bit overwhelming, as though you've stepped into an episode of The X Files. One may… -
Hong Kong's Infinite Reflections
8 Feb 2012 | 12:05 pmAustralian-born photographer Ward Roberts has a fascination with architecture, finding intrigue in the colors and design. “Architecture has always interested me when traveling to a new location, it's what I tend to focus on first,” he says. In his series Billions, he brings to life the intense chaos of a city by drawing the viewer into the complexity of the urban environment, in this case Hong Kong. Lifting us high above the streets, he creates infinite reflections of light, patterns, and shapes to create a sense of confusion about the space. Interestingly, Roberts is able to portray the… -
Shepard Fairey Goes Big in Dallas
8 Feb 2012 | 12:03 pmShepard Fairey, popular for his 2008 Obama HOPE poster design, is a graphic designer and illustrator originally most well-known amongst graffiti artists. Fairey is famous for creating his Andre the Giant Has a Posse sticker, which was intended to “inspire curiosity and cause the masses to question their relationship with their surroundings.” As people started to, not only react, but also question the meaning of this ambiguous sticker, Fairey began to realize the stronger influences that art has on public spaces. Recently, Dallas Contemporary invited Shepard to promote his skills as a…
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New Urbanism Blog
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What Traffic Engineering and Retail Analysis have in common (or My rules are better than your rules)
8 Feb 2012 | 9:19 amRules are made to be broken, but it’s also true they are good to live by. The good ones can keep us from some of our worst impulses. For example, a good rule of thumb is don’t ever ask someone out on a date by text message. If you care enough to do it, the least you can do is pick up the phone and call.The flip side is that rules can also keep us unnecessarily bound to something artificial and without relevance. We establish rules for ourselves in one context, and then universally apply it to all areas of our life, keeping us locked into a very limited view of the world.I’m… -
Why are we so fat?
14 Jan 2012 | 10:35 amToday’s quick interlude comes from an info graphic at fastcodesign.com. The info and piece focuses mostly on how much money (as a percentage of income) that Americans spend on food relative to other countries. For me, the more interesting information is a comparison of the average caloric intake of Americans vs other countries. You see, we really don’t eat that many more calories on average than Italians, Germans, or others. And yet, we are far more obese.I’ve no doubt that food quality plays a small role in this, as some of the piece argues. But the real truth is quite… -
Resolutions for America – 2012 edition
11 Jan 2012 | 10:24 amNew Year’s resolutions are an annual tradition of mine. Sometime within about 24 hours of January 1st, I like to make that extensive list of my goals for the year ahead, even if the world will be coming to an end this year. I know someone could say this is a silly or arbitrary measure, but I think it’s important to find time to reflect on myself, and ask, “how can I do better?” Or, “what else can I do with my life?” And, since we don’t accomplish what we don’t measure, I generally try to add some level of measurable accountability to these annual goals.When we make such… -
How to Destroy Your City, in 3 Easy Steps
21 Nov 2011 | 7:57 amEXT: A NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER STOREA lively setting: people walking, talking. Store owners chat with customers on the sidewalk.EXT: A NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER STORE20 years later, same location. A lonely street: buildings boarded up or turned into low-rent uses. Few people seen walking around. Generally dismal.It’s a common theme or scene in so many movies. (The movie Back to the Future comes to mind for me) The old neighborhood, once thriving and lively, is now a virtual ghost town. We’re left to think this simply is how life is. The sands of time turn what was once something good into something… -
Saturday interlude: Incubator Retail in Japan
12 Nov 2011 | 2:25 pmA quick interlude between college football games:Today’s Wall Street Journal has a front page article describing one man’s efforts at rebuilding in Japan, following the tsunami earlier this year.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707504577007550569072874.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLETopStoriesWhat struck me more than anything were the images of his temporary store. See below: Now, this isn’t the first time someone has used cargo containers for architecture. In fact, it’s quite the rage these days.
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Visual Realia
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99 Years
6 Feb 2012 | 5:33 pmJuly of 1863 saw heavy fighting and death in Pennsylvania's small town of Gettysburg, and the Devil's Den and Little Round Top areas of the Gettysburg National Military Park were attracting visitors 50 years later when my grandparents, Cora and Curvin, had their photograph taken (seated in the back row) along with friends by a professional photographer from York. The photo was taken in July, four months before their wedding. The photograph was always a favorite family treasure for me, and I always intended to get a similar photograph from the same vantage point. Living less than 30 minutes… -
We Took the Easy Way Out
29 Jan 2012 | 6:45 am"This much is clear to me: If there is a villain in this tragedy, it lies in that investigation and not in Joe Paterno's response.”-Phil Knight If only life were that simple. Watching the reactions to the most recent sexual abuse scandal, this time focusing on Jerry Sandusky and those individuals and organizations around him, made something abundantly clear. When confronted by our failings, we retreat to easy answers and avoid the reality that we don’t want to face the true issues at hand. Our efforts to emote our reponses collectively and individually look to simple ideas that reflect… -
Taste of Science
13 Jan 2012 | 8:21 pmThere are times when science can taste pretty delicious.One of my best decisions was the purchase of a “yogurt maker.” The term is a bit of a misnomer, as it only aids in one stage of the process. Having this kitchen device (Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker) makes the process much more consistent, and ultimately encourages one to make homemade yogurt much more often.Yogurt is a great source of B vitamins, riboflavin, calcium and protein, as well as being a dairy product that can be tolerated by some who may have difficulty digesting lactose. The lactose level is lessened as beneficial bacteria… -
The Next VR Photowalk
8 Jan 2012 | 10:43 amThe next VR Photowalk will be in Columbia, PA on Saturday, May 26th @ 10:00 AM. Free event for all ages, and very family friendly. Stay tuned for more information in the weeks to come! Photo above from the VR Photowalks York event. Tags: photowalkphotographyPennsylvaniaColumbiaLancaster County -
Free Print Contest
29 Dec 2011 | 5:48 pmInterested in a free print? While I like sharing and seeing photographs online, nothing beats having an actual printed photograph that can be held and framed. I’ve done a free print contest several summers in a row, but skipped this summer due to transitioning to this new web site. The holiday season seems like a great time to restart it.• Anyone entering a comment on the Visual Realia site between now and the end of the day on Friday, January 6th (2012) will be entered in the contest. An email address needs to be included as you enter the comment, so I am able to track down the winner.
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Bike Snob NYC
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Hungry for Justice: Meating Your Fate
8 Feb 2012 | 5:43 am(Erik K)Subsequent to the "dropping" of the controversial Alberto Contador "meatgate" verdict on Monday, reactions from the sporting world have been many and varied. Some pundits say Contador's punishment is draconian, others say that disqualification is too good for him, and still others (at least in America) say, "Alberto who? You mean people get paid to ride bikes?" But one man in particular isn't taking this verdict (metaphorically) lying down. Instead, he's (metaphorically) standing tall by (literally) lying down and not eating anything--for justice!That's right, Professor Einstein here… -
Elementary: Outta My Way, Pops!
7 Feb 2012 | 6:29 amThis past weekend, in Brooklyn, I was almost run over by an SUV while standing on the sidewalk.Granted, it was an electric toy SUV much like the one below, but it was still somewhat jarring:What I found most remarkable about the incident was the look that the driver shot at me as I stepped aside. It's a look that is certainly familiar to all American cyclists, and it basically says, "Get out of my way, idiot." When you think about it, it's pretty amazing that by the time an American child is five years old his or her sense of driver entitlement is already fully formed. Between Congress's love… -
Taint Fair: The Mercurial Podium
6 Feb 2012 | 5:40 amIs there such a thing as an objective reality? Sure, there are certain aspects of life that are objective and non-negotiable: we all need air to breathe; we all need water to drink; and we all agree that scallion cream cheese makes a really bad toothpaste. Beyond that though, it's pretty much every person for hermself. ["Hermself" is gender-neutral for "himself" or "herself."]I certainly acknowledge that the reality in which I live is a construct, and indeed I work very hard to maintain that construct. To say I live in a bubble would be inaccurate only because you can actually see out of a… -
BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz!
3 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amLike most cyclists, I am a dork. And like most dorky Americans, in addition to bicycles I also have a soft spot for British humor. (I was one of those people who would describe Monty Python skits in detail as you grinned politely and backed away slowly.) For this reason, I was very pleased to discover via the Twitter a new British humorist by the name of Andrew Grimes, whose recent "Why the bicycle has no place on our city roads" is as fine a piece of absurdist comedy as any I've encountered:This column is a tidy little English garden of Dumbassery, and I can only assume that the newspaper in… -
Facts: Who Needs 'Em?
2 Feb 2012 | 5:45 amFurther to yesterday's post, in which I mentioned Ghost Bikes and ghost bikes, a number of commenters were kind enough to inform me that Ghost Bikes have been around since 1993, while ghost bike memorials began in 2003:I suppose I might have learned this had I spend the requisite four and a half seconds checking dates via a popular search engine, but as I always say, I didn't get into the semi-professional bike blogging racket to "work." So why did I get into it then? Well, for the strange care packages, of course. (The dissemination of misinformation is merely a bonus.) In fact, here's a…
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Bad solder joint on Bosch dishwasher brain board
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Bosch Dishwasher Also Junk, Save Your Money
25 Jan 2012 | 9:42 amLucky for me I know how to solder, and was able to save myself a $250 repair bill when my six year old $1,000 dishwasher suddenly died. Its poor design resulted in a solder joint on the PC controller board coming unsoldered, rendering it useless. Save your money, buy two LGs or whatever for what this junk cost.Edit: Forgot to mention that a very similar Bosch model was recalled due to fires in the controller board. This problem is pretty well documented on the Internet, but Bosch has decided to ignore it. In the case of the fires, they decided that a recall - which presumably involved… -
Update to Subaru story
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Please don't give me a job - I'm the customer!
21 Jul 2010 | 3:29 pmMy car was hit on the military installation where I work. It gets complicated, because the Navy is our landlord and my employer is a tenant. I was so pissed off when I discovered the damage that I just left work. When I got home, I called security. They answered after about ten rings. The emergency number, 3333. The guy said 'happens all the time. Oh, and since you left you'll have to call the Philly Police and take your car to the 2nd District.' Really? Fuck that. I emailed the General. To his credit he wrote wrote right back, but was confused and didn't know 'how he could help.'Long… -
Audi A4 Woes, or avoid this company
10 Jun 2010 | 1:56 pmCeil's 2003 Audi A4 was running like crap. Missing, stumbling, no power. We took it to our local garage, where they recommended replacing all the ignition coils. Old style ignition systems used one coil, shared among all cylinders. This car uses four, one for each cylinder. More to go wrong! About $500 later, she's back in business. Except not. A month later, same problem. She goes back, they are understanding and replace at their expense. It runs fine for a while, then happens again. They refuse to touch the car, can't blame them.We take it to the local 'foreign' car expert. He…
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The Joy of….Cycling.
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amGet your mind out of the gutter…. And put your wheels in it. Airside design has called it quits as a firm, but they are still offering their amazing The Joy of Cycling poster, which is a visual play off the infamous The Joy of Sex book. Finely crafted in that straightforward pen and ink style of the 70’s, coupled with painfully produced halftone photos, the seedy porn-esque feel comes dripping out like your panniers on a rainy day. It’s gross and awesome all in one. Here’s the kicker though, since Airside shut down shop, their site lists them as only having 15 left. -
Turn Pain Into Power: A Rally for Bicycle Safety
8 Feb 2012 | 4:18 am12PM Februrary 10th, UC Santa Cruz (At the beginning of the Great Meadow pathway, near recital hall). Adrian Burgueño’s bicycle advocacy and legacy will continue to live through us and we will be his voice to raise awareness on bicycle safety. Heading home from school after his evening class about one year from today, taking all the safety measures a cyclist can take, riding on an extremely dangerous bike path on campus, his beautiful young life was cut short. He would be 22. There will be a peaceful rally to commemorate Adrian’s passing this week. Let’s all gather to raise… -
Trash Picker Mittens
7 Feb 2012 | 9:52 pmLast week we visited Trash Bags for a shop tour. Here’s a testimonial about their mittens from Cycle Twin Cities: For those of us who choose to keep riding throughout the seasons the challenge of staying warm is a battle that we fight every winter, constantly trying new things to get a leg up on cold weather. This year, local company Trash Bags, has given us a new weapon for our arsenal, the Trash Picker Mitten. Read more. -
Levi’s Commuter Series Minneapolis Launch
7 Feb 2012 | 7:07 amMinneapolis has become a favorite cycling destination of mine—over the years I’ve made a number of friends in town that manage to get me in just enough trouble to keep it interesting, and out of jail. In town for Stupor Bowl XV and whatever I could get myself into, a few emails later and I found myself having dinner at Haute Dish, witnessing beer willing poured all over Gene Oberpriller’s pants while we discussed nanosphere technology and what kind of underwear each preferred. And while this did truly occur and isn’t surprising given the company, there was grown up… -
The Beauteous Bike Lanes of New York City
7 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amInfographics are all the rage right now. They are, if you don’t know, appealing ways to present gobs of information that are often so complex that you would think it impossible to arrange them in an artistic manner. Pop Chart Lab out of Brooklyn specializes in creating infographics posters, all of which can be found here, and they do so to amazing effect. In a more artistic-than-flowchart creation they have showcased the bike lanes of New York City in a print titled The Beauteous Bike Lanes of New York City. The minimalism of detailing only the bike lanes creates a uniquely scattered…
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Bike Noob
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The Mysterious Popping Bar Tape
7 Feb 2012 | 7:17 pmHere’s a weird one: When I went into the garage early Sunday morning, with an idea to get the bike ready for the club ride that I never went on, I discovered this: For some reason unknown to me, the bar end plug had popped off overnight, unraveling the bar tape. When I put the bike away after the last ride, Friday, it was okay. When I was in the garage to get into the car Saturday, it was okay. What happened? I haven’t any idea. I had taped the bars some time ago, probably in early fall, and hadn’t had any trouble with them since. I had even taken a scrub brush to them the… -
The Threshold for Unpleasant
5 Feb 2012 | 8:25 pmOne of our club riders wanted to go shorter than the planned route this morning. I thought that was a good idea, and planned to join her. But she wanted to leave at 8:15, and the B ride would be leaving at 9:15. Except for one thing: No one had posted a B ride for the day. I emailed her that I would wait until the weather improved. We’ve been spoiled over the past two weekends, with decent riding conditions, even in chilly weather. Today was different. We had rain Saturday, rain overnight, and when I went out to pick up my morning paper, it started to rain again. In addition, the wind… -
As Far Right As Practicable
2 Feb 2012 | 7:52 pmIn the last post, I mentioned the often-used rule of bicycling on the road: Ride as far to the right as practicable. But what exactly does that unfamiliar word — “practicable” — mean? Here’s what it’s not: It doesn’t mean ride as far to the right as possible. I can ride in the gutter, an inch from the curb. That’s possible. But it’s not practicable. It doesn’t mean as far to the right as practical. “Practical” is close to practicable, but refers more to something being useful, as in, “Riding to the right is a… -
What Does “Car Back” Mean to You?
31 Jan 2012 | 7:39 pmIt happens every time more than one cyclist is riding on the roads. Sooner or later, one will raise the call, “Car back!” It’s an important warning, because whenever we cyclists tangle with two tons of metal, we’re going to lose — so it’s a good idea to minimize any possibility of car-bike contact. However, I’ve been concerned lately by some behavior I’m seeing on the roads. If cars aren’t around, cyclists tend to ride side-by-side and have rolling conversations. This social aspect of cycling is one of the things that attracts people to… -
Snippets From a B Ride
29 Jan 2012 | 7:40 pmThe emails flew fast and furious last evening. Our usual time to leave for the Sunday club ride is 8:15 a.m., but the forecast called for temps in the 30s at that time. I had planned to go, but wimped out when I saw the prognostication. Looks like a lot of others did, too — including some A riders. We had 13 in all for the B ride this morning at 9. One of the problems we have in Texas is that the weather is rarely that cold when we ride, so most of us don’t have the kinds of warm cycling clothes our Northern brethren have. I was feeling a bit out of place in my red long-sleeve…
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Streetfilms
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¡Viva CicLAvia! (sin subtítulos)
2 Feb 2012 | 9:15 amCon subtítulos aqui. Después del patrocinio de dos Streetfilms de los dos primeros CicLAvias, la versión del festival al aire libre de los Ángeles, basado en el del Ciclovia de Bogotá, el Streetsblog de los Ángeles se encontró con un dilema. ¿Cómo continuar un evento que conjure a mas de cien mil Angelinos en las calles? La respuesta, crear un Streetfilm que fuese mas accesible a la población del hablante español en el sur de California. Viva CicLAvia esta partido en dos. Primero, la narradora Mara Corina Arellano Colin explica la historia e el concepto de la gran fiesta al aire… -
¡Viva CicLAvia!
2 Feb 2012 | 8:21 amWatch here without subtitles. After sponsoring two Streetfilms of the first two CicLAvias, Los Angeles’ version of the open streets festival based on Bogota’s Ciclovia, Los Angeles Streetsblog faced a dilemma: How can we continue to cover the event that draws over a hundred thousand Angelenos to the streets? The Answer: Make a Streetfilm that was accessible to Southern California’s large Spanish-speaking population. ¡Viva CicLAvia! consists of two parts. First, narrator Mara Corina Arellano Colin explains the history and concept of Los Angeles’ amazing open streets party,… -
Streetfilms Visits Medellín, Colombia
27 Jan 2012 | 8:18 amEvery year the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) picks one or two cities deserving of the Sustainable Transport Award. San Francisco and Medellín, Colombia, are this year’s winners. Streetfilms worked with ITDP to document these two cities and we'll be releasing videos on each this spring. But since I just returned from Medellín, I can't help but share a few highlights. I met Carlos Moreno from despacio.org at the airport. Carlos translated and helped coordinate the logistics of this video shoot. We started with a 45-minute cab ride down the mountain to the… -
The “Cities for Cycling” Roadshow Rocks Chicago
25 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am"Cities for Cycling" is a project of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) to document, promote and implement the world’s best bicycle transportation practices in American cities. As part of the Cities for Cycling program, bikeway design experts take their show on the road, using the streets of different U.S. cities as their classroom and the new NACTO design book as their guide. "The NACTO Guide is a really important step for cities to say it is okay to be different then a rural area. We are not better…we are just different and we would like to apply these… -
Gaining Momentum: Youth Bike Summit 2012
24 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pmMore than 275 people from 20 states and three countries came to the second annual Youth Bike Summit over the weekend of January 13. Organized by pioneering NYC community bike shop Recycle-A-Bicycle, the three day conference was a chance for young bike advocates to share strategies and draw inspiration from the keynote speakers, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and Youth Leader Alpha Barry. Said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists: “It’s nice to see a movement grow with events like this… inspiring the next generation of bicycle advocates.”
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CogSnob : : Cycling Reviews, Rides, & Reality
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2012 CogSnob Team Kits
14 Jan 2012 | 11:48 amAs we ring in the new year at CogSnob, we thought it was time to update the CogSnob Team... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com. -
BOA Lace System - Spare Parts Lesson -UPDATE
2 Jan 2012 | 10:33 amBuying-into the BOA lacing system, you must be prepared that the system will break. Do your homework to find the cheapest source for replacement parts. Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com. -
US Pro Cycling Challenge Roster Is Out!
9 Aug 2011 | 8:02 pmBest Lineup For North American Stage Race Confirmed for USA Pro Cycling Challenge Top Cyclists George Hincapie, Christian Vande... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com. -
Reviewed: Strava
31 Jul 2011 | 4:11 pmAh, remember the days before GPS? The ability of being able to view, organize and analyze your ride routes was... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com. -
Ergon HX2 Gloves, Race Tested
28 Jul 2011 | 5:31 pmIt has just been over a month since I received my Ergon HX2 gloves and have managed to put them... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com.
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Gardening Nude Recent Posts
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Wordless Wednesday - My Front Lawn View in February (Will It Ever End?)
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Jungle Segway Tour in Mexico - an Eco-Hula Women Empowerment Eco-Adventure - Part 6
6 Feb 2012 | 5:49 amWant to try a remarkably fun and low carbon way to get around while you are touring on an eco-vacation? Here my team and I were able to zip all over the Grand Palladium White Sands – an awesome eco-resort near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico – using segways. Watch as we learn how to use the segways and explore the region. “G”, our very cool segway guide, had us up and zooming across the beach and jungle paths in no time. The resort hosts amazing views, a saltwater swimming pool, incredible sand, and the best Mai-tai’s in Mexico! While on the tour we saw crocodiles, pink flamingos,… -
Balls of Happiness - Brought To You By Mother Nature!
30 Jan 2012 | 5:26 amLife is filled with moments in time. This photo is one of those moments that I was thinking about on this cold January morning. My team and I had spent a long day filming eco-adventures in Mexico, we awoke at 5 AM to spend the day hiking and snorkeling. Sore-muscle-tired, we were in Akumal Bay considering a margarita and guacamole at the local beach front restaurant, the Lol-Ha, when I looked down and saw this interesting sand sculpture. I like to call it, “Balls of Happiness”. It made me think that we all need to touch nature. Humans find it impossible not to play with nature. We sit… -
Recycle Oil - Save The Environment; Do Not Be A Dumper!
23 Jan 2012 | 5:01 amGround water and ocean water is being contaminated by oil. Change it - recycle oil and make a difference. Most repair facilities, service stations, and quick lubes will accept used oil without charge. Check with your local government for procedures and collection services in your area. It is important to store your used motor oil in a container that will not leak like an old milk jug with a secure cap, for instance, until you can get it to a recycling facility. Oil is poisonous and flammable, so store it away from children and sources of ignition. Do not mix other chemicals like antifreeze… -
You Can Make A Difference For Our Environment
20 Jan 2012 | 10:42 amThis is one of the first videos I ever made. While a few things have changed since I made the video, the premise is the same - YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! It only takes a little effort to help our environment. Please get out there and help! www.shawnacoronado.com
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The Green Skeptic
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Is Global Warming Dead? The Green Skeptic on FOX Business
31 Jan 2012 | 3:27 pmI sat down to do a "lightning round" on environmental issues with Stuart Varney on FOX Business this morning. We talked about global warming, car emissions, and green jobs. According to Stuart, I took two out of three -- although I think it may be more like 3-0 -- and I got the last laugh! Here's the video: Watch the latest video at <a href="http://video.foxbusiness.com">video.foxbusiness.com</a> And in case your browser doesn't support the format, here is a link: The Green Skeptic on FOX Business -
The Future of Biofuels: What's Hot, Hype, and Possible
27 Jan 2012 | 5:55 amRenmatix Super Converter What is the future of BioFuels? From algae to switchgrass and wood waste to sewer grease, many advances in next generation biofuels are being made today. But what is realistic and how do you cut through the hope and hype to get at viable solutions? The US military is one of the largest investors in advanced biofuels development and is in a position to make the market ripe for commercialization on a massive scale. Can it do for biofuels what it did for GPS and the Internet? I'll be moderating an informative and lively dialogue with industry experts, entrepreneurs and… -
Cleanweb Hackathon Focuses on Killer Apps Built in a Day...or Two
23 Jan 2012 | 9:40 amHackers hacking at Cleanweb Hackathon, NYC. What if you put a bunch of developers in the room, gave them access to datasets and APIs and set them loose on the planet's resource problems over a weekend? Well, the folks behind Cleanweb Hackathon did just that on Saturday and Sunday in New York City. The result may just be the start of a revolution in cleanweb solutions. The cleanweb, as defined by the hackathon's organizers, uses information technology, the Internet, and social media to address the issues of energy, transportation, and smart grid. "Information technology is the most powerful… -
Tar Sands, Pipelines and Nukes: The Green Skeptic on FOX Business
20 Jan 2012 | 10:18 amThis morning I sat down with Charles Payne on FOX Business's Varney & Co to talk tar sands, the Keystone XL pipeline, and environmental victories. My opinions shouldn't surprise you if you're a regular reader of The Green Skeptic. Here's the video: Watch the latest video at &lt;a href="http://video.foxbusiness.com"&gt;video.foxbusiness.com&lt;/a&gt; And here is a link in the event that your browser doesn't accept the format: The Green Skeptic on FOX Business -
The Green Skeptic Goes Black to Protest #SOPA and #PIPA
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Ecorazzi
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WATCH: Olivia Munn Wants You to ‘Green Your School’
8 Feb 2012 | 5:12 pmOlivia Munn and DoSomething.org are encouraging kids to join the "Green Your School" challenge, which has big prizes up for grabs. Read More -
Mayim Bialik Talks Veganism and Religion
8 Feb 2012 | 5:06 pmAs an environmentally-conscious Jew, Mayim Bialik recognizes the important role veganism plays in her faith. Read More -
Anne Hathaway’s Engagement Partygoers Enjoy Veggie Burgers
8 Feb 2012 | 4:58 pmThe actress chowed down on vegan burgers and cupcakes along with her fiance, friends and family at her engagement party. Read More -
Stars Help Save Animals with Twitter Challenge
8 Feb 2012 | 4:53 pmCelebrities come together to benefit the welfare of animals through Twitter challenge. Read More -
Kellan Lutz Asks for Donations for PETA Rescue Van
8 Feb 2012 | 4:47 pmThe Twilight star asked his fans to donate to PETA for a new rescue van, part of the Community Animal Project. Read More
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The Alternative Consumer
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recycled sterling silver ring – it’s personal
8 Feb 2012 | 1:36 pmRustic chic. Allison Cecil makes these woodsy, personalized bark rings out of 100% recycled sterling silver. Depending on your ‘crunchy’ quotient they could even serve quite nicely as wedding bands. $104 (one ring) @ themonkeysalwayslook Etsy shop -
HotLips Soda creates another hit
8 Feb 2012 | 7:59 amHotLips is a hot soda pop brand, family-run and located in Portland, Oregon. They’ve been concocting fruit-based batches of refreshing bubbly since 2005 – sourcing locally grown fruit, refining the processing & manufacturing, rolling out new flavors, expanding distribution, and listening to customer’s requests for “less tiny seeds in the strawberry, please.” We recently had the opportunity to test their latest handcrafted flavor, Cranberry – it’s a hit in our book. How do they do it? Fresh batches of Stevens and Yellow River varieties of… -
today’s mixed bag of green news
8 Feb 2012 | 7:03 amOh the irony… Iran Says to Go Green as Oil Sanctions Tighten – reuters Sharks aren’t getting any hungrier – people are just getting in the way… Shark Attack Deaths See Spike in 2011 – livescience Headline of the day… Bahama’s Blue Holes Harbor Strange Lifeforms – enn (video) Company aims to convert solar energy into new fuels and remove greenhouse gas from the atmosphere… Converting Solar Energy into New Fuels -bbc Methane leaks may offset climate benefits of natural gas… Air Sampling Reveals High Emissions From Natural Gas… -
Valentine’s Day Gifts – red hot and green
7 Feb 2012 | 12:02 pmOn a budget, or flying solo these days? Don’t let the commercialization and hype regarding Valentine’s Day ruin your mood – take heart knowing you’re not alone and be sure to treat yourself to a simple indulgence that makes you happy. Light a few candles, pour some essential oil & Epsom salt in the bath and take a relaxing soak; or call a buddy to reminisce and have a few good laughs. Move to your own beat – compile a music mix of all-time faves for your listening pleasure. Got a few bucks to spare? Here are a few fun ways to embrace loved ones, mother earth… -
eco friendly walnut media console – iannone design
7 Feb 2012 | 6:20 amWith designs that bring in the outdoors, Philadelphia-based Iannone Design makes great looking sustainable furniture. Their Waltnut St. Graphic Console provides plenty of space for hiding your cable box and DVR or media storage of any sort – with an adjustable shelf, two compartments and touch release doors. The console is made of kirei board and features a gloss white laminate with walnut veneer. Green attributes: the piece is constructed of FSC and CARB II certified plywood, sustainable kirei board (made from salvaged sorghum stalks) and finished with an FSC certified laminate. The…
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EcoSalon | Conscious Culture and Fashion
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EcoSalon at NYFW: ORGANIC by John Patrick
8 Feb 2012 | 3:21 pmORGANIC by John Patrick gives us his “beautiful vision” of sustainable fashion. To the toe-tapping tunes of The Beatles, designer John Patrick debuted his Fall 2012 ORGANIC collection at a boutique event space in the Garment District for New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Under the heading “A Beautiful Vision,” the show featured a romantic collection inspired by a Julia Margaret Cameron photograph called A Beautiful Vision, Julia Duckworth, taken of Cameron’s niece (and future mother of painter Vanessa Bell and writer Virginia Woolf) in 1872. -
Just 1 Super Bowl Ad Could Give 140,000 People Water for Life
8 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pmReally. With population growth, industrialization and limited resources, access to freshwater has become a crisis. 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water – that’s more than one out of six people. Every 20 seconds a child dies from a water-related illness. Water is such an issue that it is a key component in achieving the United Nation’s Millenium Development Goals. These statistics are hard to grapple with, but for perspective, consider that this past weekend, a 30-second advertising spot during the Super Bowl ran for $3.5 million. According to Water.org, the… -
30 Gorgeous Photos of Winter Snowscapes
8 Feb 2012 | 10:59 amLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow. So far, the winter of 2011-2012 ranks as the fifth-warmest on record. And if temperatures continue to hover around the 40s through February, we’re set to break that record. For some, winter is as full throttle as it always has been. In fact, in some parts of the world, winter is even more hellish than it’s ever been. For those of you craving that white stuff, here’s some pretty reminders of what you could have if you were in the right place. (above) Utah, USA Vail, Colorado Füssen, Germany Nozawa, Japan Wallpack Center, New Jersey,… -
Behind the Label: Levi Strauss’ E-Valuate Program
8 Feb 2012 | 8:49 amGreen jean, baby. In 1873, Levi Strauss & Company invented the first blue jeans, a durable pair of trousers that could hold up to the task of constructing America. The rest is history. Today, Levi’s 501 jeans are the world’s best-selling item of clothing, and the blue jean, whether skinny or bell-bottomed, has been a global fashion staple for as long as most of us can remember. Levi’s commitment to social responsibility has similar historical clout. During the Great Depression, for instance, Levi’s instituted shorter work weeks to prevent the massive lay-offs that were happening… -
10 Ways to Use a Dryer Sheet
8 Feb 2012 | 7:08 amFrom debugging the grill of your car to cleaning pots and pans, there’s more than one way to use a dryer sheet. You’ve probably heard the tip about putting dryer sheets in your vacuum or bottom of the trash can to keep things smelling fresh. You haven’t? Well, it’s true. And here are ten additional ways of fluffing up your abode with downy freshness (we always suggest using non-toxic dryer sheets!) 1. Dusting Use dryer sheets to dust blinds, fans or almost any surface. The anti static properties in the sheets will help repel the dust. They are easy to hold and you…
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Top news for Digg Alternative Energy & Green Newsroom
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Scientists Invent Robot That Powers Itself By Eating Organic Matter, Then Pooping
8 Feb 2012 | 7:43 amScientists working out of the Bristol Robotics Laboratory have invented a robot that powers itself by collecting its own food and water, digests it, then poops out the waste, according to Scientific American. It may sound unconventional, but scientists hope that a new generation of these "ecobots" will not only be self-sustaining, but may even help recycle and reuse food waste. -
5 Amazing Places in the US in Danger of Being Destroyed by Dirty Energy
8 Feb 2012 | 6:54 pmWe've won a temporary reprieve from the Keystone XL Pipeline, but there are still places greatly at risk in the country. -
Chevy Volt Vs. Nissan Leaf: Compare Cars
8 Feb 2012 | 6:40 pmFor now, they're the only two mass-market electric vehicles on the road. So, which one should you buy: the Chevrolet Volt, or the Nissan Leaf? -
Bill Gates exposed for funding research, promotion of spraying geo-engineered 'chemtrails' across globe
8 Feb 2012 | 4:56 pmBill Gates exposed for funding research, promotion of spraying geo-engineered 'chemtrails' across globe -
Membership in Unions Supporting Obama on Keystone Rejection Outnumbers Those Against | Truthout
8 Feb 2012 | 7:13 pmUnions with a substantially larger membership base are supporting the president's environmental caution, despite partisan outcry.
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greenUPGRADER
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An Upcycled Valentine: Plantable Pansy in a Newspaper Pot!
8 Feb 2012 | 11:25 amWhat is black, white and read (or red) all over? This sweet and earthy Valentine! Using my PotMaker and a new batch of pansies, I rolled 3.5" x 10" strips of newspaper to form the pots and popped a singular, cheerful viola inside each one. A few scraps of lace, ribbon and a sticker embellish this gift. There is no glue involved, just twisting and tying! Pansies are perfect cool-weather flowers with their velvety, heart-shaped petals. When Valentine's day is over, your sweetie can transplant the flower; recycle, compost, or even reuse the newspaper; and reuse the embellishments on her next… -
Craft Recycled: Upcycled Lamp from a Wire Waste Basket
8 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amFor folks who are into cross-stitch or weaving, the texture of a wire waste basket begs to be fancied up with stitched or woven fiber, and Poppytalk did an awesome job transforming a wire waste basket into a lamp! They used strips of fabric, but you could also use yarn or grouped strands of embroidery thread - this is a great project for busting that fiber stash. You can check out the full instructions on how to do it over on Poppytalk! The folks at Poppytalk used a new waste basket, but you can hunt at thrift stores for a second hand one to make this an upcycled project! The trick is… -
10 Awesome Wine Cork Craft Projects
6 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amIf you know me, you know I like a glass of red wine on a chilly winter evening. After quite a few chilly winter evenings, though, what I have is a big bowl full of wine corks. Don't judge. Let's get crafty instead! There are companies that will take your corks back to recycle them, and if you're not feeling crafty that's a great way to make sure your wine corks don't end up in the landfill, but before recycling, they get shipped to some central location, and you have to consider the carbon footprint that comes with all of that transportation. With a little crafty love, you can transform your… -
Make Your Printer Ink Last Longer
3 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amIf you're trying to live a greener lifestyle, chances are you avoid printing at all costs. Between the energy, the paper, and the ink, printing is not the most eco-friendly thing you can do. Sometimes, though, there are things we have to print out. Maybe it's paperwork for our taxes or something for work where an electronic document just won't do the trick. If you do have to print, stretching your resources is a great way to green up that process. You probably already know to print on both sides of your paper or maybe you even fish junk mail out of the bin and print on the back of that. But… -
Craft Reycled: Vintage Book Page Heart Garland
1 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amIf you're a regular around here, you know that I love a handmade holiday, and Valentine's Day is no exception! I'm loving this sweet heart garland that I ran across on Pinterest. The Pinterest user who shared this photo didn't include instructions or a link to where you can buy your own, but this would be super simple to make yourself! Here's how. Materials Scrap paper. You can use book pages, junk mail, or any other scrap paper that you like! Scissors Stapler Embroidery thread and a needle Twine Ribbon Directions Cut out 3 strips of paper that are 1/2" wide in varying lengths. Try 9", 10"…
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Buildings & Facilities
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Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard, Version 5: Feb. 2012
7 Feb 2012 | 2:03 pmThe latest edition of the ranking of IT companies' efforts to reduce their own energy use and advocate for clean energy policies finds Google and Cisco in the top spots. -
Greenpeace Puts Google, Cisco, Fujitsu at Top of Green IT Rankings
7 Feb 2012 | 1:03 pmThe fifth version of the advocacy group's Cool IT Leaderboard ranks global computing giants on their efforts to embrace renewable energy as well as push for global clean energy policies. -
What Companies Can Learn From Cities on Climate Change
7 Feb 2012 | 4:45 amCynthia Rosenzweig, a world-renowned urban climate change expert, explains what businesses and cities can do to help each other prepare for the threats posed by the warming planet. -
How Can Business Leaders Accept the Challenges of the New Energy Era?
6 Feb 2012 | 4:45 amA relatlively large number of business leaders are shifting their firms to be ready for the new energy economy, but important questions remain, including how to measure success and how to convince others to join in the quest. -
Using the Arts to Inspire a Sustainable Generation
5 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amThe co-founder of Artists for Humanity talks about training in the arts, and all it entails in terms of community, responsibility and hard work, helps to set them up as future leaders of a more sustainable world.
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GoodGuide Blog
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What Makes “Good” Chocolate?
8 Feb 2012 | 5:25 pmValentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s pretty hard to resist the temptation of chocolate, whether you receive it as a gift or enjoy it as an indulgence for yourself. In fact, over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased for this holiday. We may view it as a sinful sweet treat, but is all chocolate bad for you? Chocolate actually starts off across the globe, since cacao trees grow best in countries with tropical climate like West Africa, Central and South America, and parts of Asia. This is where chocolate can leave a bad taste. There are many labor issues with harvesting… -
Rumblings Of A Retail Revolution
3 Feb 2012 | 3:04 pmThe retail industry has the largest energy bills and the second largest amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the commercial sector of the U.S economy, according to the EPA. If retailers made even small adjustments to their practices, wouldn’t this have a profound impact on the welfare of our environment? In an attempt to give an extra push in the right direction, the Retail Industry Leader’s Association (RILA) released the first ever Retail Sustainability Report earlier this week. Businesses can now see how their sustainability efforts stack up, and generate new ideas based off… -
The Folly of Faux Meat
2 Feb 2012 | 9:20 amThere are lots of reasons to make more of your meals meatless. The primary reason is the significant body of public health research indicates diets high in meat and animal products (specifically red meat) are associated with higher rates of chronic disease. However, “going meatless” to be healthier is getting more complicated. In a simple world, being vegetarian means replacing fleshy foods with more fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Some people don’t take this route with vegetarianism though, and instead opt to replace meat with “meat substitutes,” a growing… -
January Good News Roundup
31 Jan 2012 | 3:57 pmGoodGuide kicked 2012 off to a great, healthy start and we are confident it is indicative of even better things to come. The media has been predicting that the rise of the sustainable shopper will be a major trend this year and we couldn’t agree more. Additionally, a multitude of publications including the New York Times predicted that with smart phone apps such as GoodGuide, the need for marketing terms and certifications on packages will become obsolete. Check our media highlights from the month of January: New York Times “Deciphering 2 Embedded Signs of Our… -
A Healthy Game Plan
30 Jan 2012 | 4:31 pmSuper Bowl Sunday might be the second largest day of food consumption (aside from Thanksgiving), but that doesn’t mean you have to throw your health game plan out the window. Armed with the GoodGuide app on your smartphone, you can easily tackle the super market without any fumbles. So how are we watching the Super Bowl here at GoodGuide? More pizza and chicken wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day. It’s fine to splurge, but go the extra yard by making your own so you can control the cheese, toppings and grease. You can make your own snacks also. By preparing…
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INHABITAT
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Volkswagen’s Think Blue Beetle is Made From 2,805 Pieces of Recycled Trash!
8 Feb 2012 | 4:45 pmRead the rest of Volkswagen’s Think Blue Beetle is Made From 2,805 Pieces of Recycled Trash! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Art, beetle, green materials, green transportation, Haribaabu Natesaan, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai, recycled art, recycled art materials, Recycled Materials, salvaged materials, scrap, Think Blue, Think Blue Campaign, Think Blue Clean Up, volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle -
BIG Brings the Love to Times Square With a 10-Foot Tall Pulsing LED Heart Sculpture
8 Feb 2012 | 4:43 pmTimes Square pulses with energy no matter when you’re there, but for the month of February, the center of New York City will be glowing a brilliant pink thanks to a 10-foot tall LED heart sculpture by the Bjarke Ingels Group. Unveiled on February 6, the heart hovers within a cube made of 400 glass rods, and it beats brighter and stronger as more visitors touch the activation pad. More people brings more love and more light, making the sculpture directly relate to the crowds surrounding it. Hit the jump to see more photos! READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags:… -
Colors Tokyo’s Earth Blocks are an Eco-friendly LEGO Alternative
8 Feb 2012 | 4:41 pmLEGO blocks are one of the most enduringly popular toys around. With endless possibilities for reinvention, they challenge minds and cultivate creativity. But as much as we love these colorful little blocks, we have to say that it wouldn’t hurt if they were also a little more eco-friendly. But here comes a sustainable take on the classic block from Japanese firm Colors Tokyo. Fashioned from environmentally friendly materials, the company’s Earth Blocks are an exciting prospect for educating kids on green building. Read the rest of Colors Tokyo’s Earth Blocks are an… -
South Africa’s First Hemp House Goes Greener With a Planted Roof (VIDEO)
8 Feb 2012 | 4:39 pmRead the rest of South Africa’s First Hemp House Goes Greener With a Planted Roof (VIDEO) Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2014 world design capital, Cape Town, carbon sink, eco design, Green Building, green roof, hemp, hempcrete, noordhoek, planted roof, rainwater runoff, South Africa, Sustainable Building, sustainable design, the hemp house, tony burden -
DIY: How to Make Homemade Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies for Your Sweet!
8 Feb 2012 | 4:37 pmRead the rest of DIY: How to Make Homemade Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies for Your Sweet! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: DIY, diy food, diy fortune cookies, do it yourself, fortune cookie diy, homemade fortune cookies, how to fortune cookies, how to make fortune cookies, inhabitat DIY, make fortune cookies, make your own fortune cookies, valentine’s day, valentine’s day cookie recipe, yuka yoneda
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GreenMonk: the blog
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Tendril courting developers for its cloud-delivered energy app platform
26 Jan 2012 | 11:26 amGreen Carrot energy usage app Last August Tendril, a US-based energy platform company, announced that they were opening their API’s and launching an energy application developer program. The idea is to allow developers to build on Tendril’s cloud platform and to deploy the developed applications on Tendril’s Tendril Connect cloud platform. For developers this is an opportunity to develop applications addressing the energy challenge and have them deployed in a ready-made marketplace of up-to 70 million addressable households. Similar to the Apple App store, Tendril offers… -
Is Cloud Computing Green?
9 Jan 2012 | 4:35 amI gave the keynote address at the Digital Trends 2011 event organised by HePIS and CEPIS in Athens recently. My talk was on Cloud Computing’s Green Potential and in my presentation, I claimed that Cloud Computing is NOT Green. I started the talk by explaining what Cloud Computing is and the many advantages it can bring to companies. However, because none of the Cloud providers are publishing energy figures around Cloud computing, we can’t say whether or not Cloud computing is energy efficient. I went on to point out that even if Cloud is energy efficient (and we have no proof that… -
Don’t forget – where your cloud apps are hosted helps determine their carbon footprint
20 Dec 2011 | 8:44 amBack in July of this year (2011), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), in conjunction with Verdantix, released a report titled Cloud Computing – The IT Solution for the 21st Century [PDF warning] which erroneously claims Cloud Computing is Green. Shortly after it was released, I wrote a long post outlining exactly where the report was flawed. I also contacted the CDP directly outlining my concerns to them and pointing them to the blog post. Then, a couple of weeks back, when preparing my slides for my Cloud Computing’s Green Potential talk for the Cepis and Hepis Green IT… -
Facebook hires Google’s former Green Energy Czar Bill Weihl, and increases its commitment to renewables
19 Dec 2011 | 10:42 amGoogle has had an impressive record in renewable energy. They invested over $850m dollars in renewable energy projects to do with geothermal, solar and wind energy. They entered into 20 year power purchase agreements with wind farm producers guaranteeing to buy their energy at an agreed price for twenty years giving the wind farms an income stream with which to approach investors about further investment and giving Google certainty about the price of their energy for the next twenty years – a definite win-win. Google also set up RE < C – an ambitious research project looking at… -
GreenMonk TV talks flywheel UPS’s with Active Power
16 Dec 2011 | 6:02 amI attended the 2011 DataCenterDynamics Converged conference in London recently and at it I chatted to a number of people in the data center industry about where the industry is going. One of these was Active Power‘s Graham Evans. Active Power make flywheel UPS’s so we talked about the technology behind these and how they are now becoming a more mainstream option for data centers. Tom Raftery: Hi everyone, welcome to GreenMonk TV, we are at the DCD Converge Conference in London and with me I have Graham Evans from Active Power. Graham you guys, you make the spinning UPSs. Graham…
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Awake at the Wheel
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From Festive to Feedstock, San Franciscans “Treecycle”
13 Jan 2012 | 5:24 pmIn many American cities, nothing quite marks the end of the holiday season (or the beginning of the New Year) like gutters strewn with discarded Christmas trees. But for the past 25 years, the city of San Francisco has been … Continue reading → -
Propel Fuels Partners with Econation Green Transportation Service in California
6 Jan 2012 | 9:45 amJust in time for the New Year, Propel is making new friends in the fleet world, including our latest fleet customer, Econation – a global ground transportation company that exclusively employs the use of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in its … Continue reading → -
2012 VW Passat TDI ranks #1 for fuel economy over hybrids
18 Nov 2011 | 2:40 pmConsumers don’t often consider full-size options when on the hunt for fuel efficient vehicles; however, there is a new class of roomy sedans boasting better fuel economy than previous generations. Motor Trend put three of these super efficient sedans in a … Continue reading → -
Major Commercial Airlines Launch Biofuels Flights
7 Nov 2011 | 11:28 amTwo commercial airlines are taking biofuels to the skies, and with a bit of competition in the air, biofuels for aviation are becoming a reality. Just this morning, United Airlines launched the first commercial US flight operated by biofuels. Powered … Continue reading → -
Propel’s gone mobile!
3 Nov 2011 | 3:39 pmWe are happy to announce the launch of Propel Mobile. Visit propelfuels.com from your smart phone to get started. The new Propel Fuels mobile site has everything you need to find and fill with Propel renewable fuels. In addition to … Continue reading →
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EcoGeek
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Solar Panel Startup Achieves Amazing 33.9% Efficiency
7 Feb 2012 | 12:12 pmSemprius, a startup company manufacturing tiny concentrated solar cells that forgo any cooling systems has achieved a truly amazing leap in solar cell efficiency. The company was able to hit 33.9 percent efficiency with their solar panel, the first time a commercially-viable solar technology has passed the one-third mark. Semprius's solar cells use gallium arsenide, rather than silicon, which is able to absorb sunlight and dissipate heat far better. The solar panel that scored this major efficiency record is made up of hundreds of these tiny cells that are about the width of a pen-drawn line. -
Wireless EV Charging Could Be Embedded in Highways
6 Feb 2012 | 12:56 pmStanford University researchers are working on a wireless EV charging technology that could eventually lead to highways that automatically charge vehicles as they drive over them. Such a technology could lead to a basically infinite range for EVs. The wireless power transfer that the scientists are working on uses magnetic resonance coupling. Two copper coils are placed a few feet apart and tuned to resonate at the same frequency. One coil is connected to an electric current that generates a magnetic field that causes the other coil to resonate. This process leads to an electric current being… -
Nissan Builds Energy-Efficient Car Transport Ship
2 Feb 2012 | 6:12 amNissan has unveiled a new energy-efficient cargo ship for carrying its cars around the world. The Nichioh Maru features solar panels for powering the ships LED lighting system, a low-friction coating on the hull and an electronically-controlled diesel engine that optimizes fuel consumption. Compared to a conventional car carrier of its size, the Nichioh Maru will save 1,400 tons of fuel and prevent the emission of 4,200 tons of CO2 each year. The Nichioh Maru is the first Japanese cargo ship to be outfitted with solar panels. The ship's deck is covered by 281 panels for powering the LED… -
Warmer Temperatures Will Slash Wheat Yields
31 Jan 2012 | 11:29 amRising temperatures around the world are affecting many food crops and according to a new study done by a Stanford University scientist, wheat will be particularly vulnerable. David Lobell looked at nine years-worth of images captured by the MODIS Earth-observation satellite to analyze the growing season of wheat in the Ganges plain of India. What he found was that in the years with higher average temperatures, the wheat fields turned brown earlier meaning that they were no longer growing. Previous studies have predicted that wheat yields would fall by about 30 percent by 2050 in places… -
NASA Releases Updated Video Showing Warming Temperatures Since 1880
31 Jan 2012 | 6:06 amLast year was the ninth warmest year on record (since 1880). Global average surface temperatures has continually risen since 1950, when the average global temperature was 0.92 degrees F (0.51 C) cooler than in 2011. An updated video compiled by NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies illustrates this warming trend in colorful detail. Red in the video represents temperatures higher than the average during the 1950 - 1981 baseline period while blue represents temperatures lower than that average. While 2011 was the ninth warmest year, 2010 was the warmest year on record. The difference in…
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Sustainablog
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Global Water Resources: Where We Get It & What We Do With It (Infographic)
8 Feb 2012 | 11:43 amI’ve got the plumber coming over today for a small job, and it occurred to me that we’ll probably have to turn off the water supply for a short time. That always freaks me out a little, because I realize quickly how dependent we are on that water coming into the house… shoot, they shut down schools for the day if they water’s out. Now, imagine having it turned off for a week… or having your town or city’s water supply interrupted for that long. That’s really scary. And yet we still use the stuff as if it’ll never run out. Where do we get our… -
Hix Island House: Puerto Rico Eco Lodge Combines Style and Sustainability
8 Feb 2012 | 8:40 amThe tourism department for Puerto Rico claims that the ex-military base for the US turned tourist destination Vieques offers visitors a eco-island experience. They may claim this status as a whole; however, we had to search pretty diligently to find anything authentically eco friendly. Our diligence paid off with a visit to the muy verde Hix Island House. Our timing couldn’t have been better as the hillside eco resort recently opened a new additional called Casa Solaris. We see many lodges called “eco lodges,” but Hix Island House offers a true and tranquil eco-villa experience. -
5 Reasons We Should be Concerned about Fracking (Film)
7 Feb 2012 | 8:55 amWe all know that the affordability, efficiency, and sustainability of cleaner, greener energy will be a major challenge for this century. Some have called natural gas a better and cleaner energy source; yet, even if we set aside this hot air, the process of extracting the gas (called hydraulic fracturing or fracking) proves problematic for both environmentalists as well as those in proximity to the wells. This article will cover five major problems with fracking; it is based on two SnagFilms from the After the Goldrushseries (which are embedded below). 1. Water Pollution The fracking process… -
Practicing Mindfulness and Living Sustainably
6 Feb 2012 | 9:07 amWorking to create a sustainable world hasn’t been easy. One reason for this is that people are highly capable of knowing something but acting as if they didn’t. It is epitomized by the attitude, “I know I should, but I don’t.” We know we should eat local, bike more, etc. etc., but so few of us actually live up to what we know. In Buddhism, there is a huge emphasis on the different between knowing something intellectually and having the kind of understanding that leads to insight and transformation. Once we have that insight, we are changed by it and there is no… -
Learn About Living Off The Grid as a Homesteading Intern
6 Feb 2012 | 8:05 amWant to learn what it is really like living off the grid in a solar and wind-powered straw bale house? Want to try your hand at organic gardening and building a sauna with natural materials? This summer, you can have your chance at life off-grid at Gooseberry Farm in northeast Missouri, a family homestead demonstrating the modern low impact lifestyle! Gooseberry Farm of Red Earth Farms, a collective of off-the-grid homesteads in rural Missouri, is accepting intern requests for the 2012 season. This is a great opportunity for the budding homesteader to get his/her hands dirty in a functional…
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MattCha's Blog
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DAVIDsTEA Korean Sejak: The First Big Tea Chain To Sell Korean Tea
6 Feb 2012 | 2:12 pmThere are both good and bad things about a large tea chain offering Korean tea. The bad is that these big tea chains often don't store tea appropriately so the tea becomes somewhat stale. They also often stock the cheapest tea and sell it using descriptions that often misrepresent the tea. If someone who has never tried Korean tea is first exposed to this improperly stored tea that is of less quality, they may feel that all Korean tea is not so good. On the other hand the good things about big tea chains selling Korean tea is that it exposes a wider audience to Korean tea. This is likely to… -
Hankook Tea Introduction and 2011 Hankook "Gamnong" Ujeon Korean Green Tea
3 Feb 2012 | 3:40 pmHankook is one of the oldest tea companies in Korea and have been producing tea since the 1950s. They are famously known as the first Korean tea company to set up shop in the West when they opened their store in Los Angeles years ago. Hankook Tea has a strong presence in Korea and their teas can be found in upscale department stores such as Lotte Department Store. They are quite popular in their hometown of Gwangju, Korea's sixth largest city.Currently they own four tea gardens in the southwest of the peninsula in South Jolla Province. Had once heard a Korean teamaster refer to these areas… -
2005 Douji Purple Yi Sheng
1 Feb 2012 | 9:22 amHalf of a 10g sample pack of this much talked about tea arrived from generous Dr. Hobbes a while ago. One had tried much of the 2006 and 2007 Douji cakes years back when they were fresh but still have not experienced the famous 2005 cakes. So, quite naturally, was excited to finally try this sample. The Pacific Northwest got a dumping of snow a few weeks ago, rare for Victoria. Thought it a perfect time to cuddle up to the fire and spend some quality time with a pot of this tea.The dry leaves smell of strong raisin-tobacco with a slight underlying pungency. These leaves are rinsed with hot… -
2010 Woonsang "Gaya Cha" Semi Wild Korean Yellow Tea
29 Jan 2012 | 9:47 pmThis Korean balhyocha is a unique one. It's name "Gaya Cha" is in reference to the one of the legends of how tea first arrived in Korea. As the story goes, a princess from India brought a tea plant that she had acquired in Southern China and offered it to the King of the Gaya Kingdom (for the other possible ways tea made its way to Korea see here, here, and here). This yellow tea from Woonsang underwent fermentation for 2-3 years before release and is a unique spin on the more typical Korean balhyocha out there.CoreaColor kindly gifted a box of this Woonsang balhyocha, the only… -
Fire, Water, & the Art of Charcoal: Part 3- The Cultural Charcoal Traditions of Korea
26 Jan 2012 | 9:36 pmHistorically, Korea's use of charcoal for heating the water for tea was similar to its neighbour China. Small portable braziers were often used with small pieces of charcoal that were fanned. This was done outside as the quality of charcoal wasn't as refined as it is today. This method of preparing charcoal must have been practiced until sometime quite recent as it is pictured in the paintings of the late Joseon Dynasty. Throughout history, perhaps through the exchange of technologies with neighboring Japanese, Korea refined its charcoal making. Kilns were set up to primarily supply high…
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Tea Obsession
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Palos Verdes Sunday
7 Feb 2012 | 7:33 pmSunday walk by the shore cliff of Palos Verdes. An afternoon of sunshine, breeze, peace, rainbow, whale watch, painters, and a good mood to match. Just want to share my sky with you~ :) -
Bag + Tea not = Delicious Tea
3 Feb 2012 | 8:55 pmOk, this moment I feel like a geek~ Took me 3 hours to put this together, I am so darn proud for a second. :P -
Articles that might be useful
3 Feb 2012 | 10:12 amSince 2006, tea obsession has marked baby steps of my tea journey through the years. There are some useful info and some not. It's time to sort them out and select a few that I feel useful. This is a rather large tasks for me, so updates will be made continuously in several categories: Phoenix Dan Cong, brewing tips, equipments, understanding of tea beyond leaves.To start with, information relates to Phoenix - Feng Huang Dan Cong… -
New teas arrive today!
2 Feb 2012 | 7:26 pmToday is tea day! The little "bite" size tea cookie is the most innovative tea product in recent history. Asians can handle loose leaf teas especially broken leaves rather well, perhaps we aren't as fussy with spitting out the leaves while others find it absurd to show such ill manner particularly in public. :P Well, that's one of the reasons why tea bag is invented right?! There is a need for improvement, then ought to be an innovation to meet the demand. Today we are much more conscious about our health, what we eat and drink become the first and most important issue in our lives today. -
Orchid in bloom
26 Jan 2012 | 9:24 pmFlower is a must have decor for the Chinese New Year. Visiting the flower market after new year's eve dinner is also a popular activity. In the southern part of China, flowers are plenty even in the winter, chrysanthemum, peony, peach flower, plum flower, orchids, kumquats are the most popular. This yellow dandrobrium is one of the favorite orchids I have. It is the first rebloom in 3 years and bloomed on Monday, the first day in Chinese calendar!Charcoal was burning in stove, spring water is boiling in Shao Diao - clay kettle, my mother and I drank some Zhi Lan Xiang and Cha Wang - King of…
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Teatrekker's Blog
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Mindful Tea Drinking as Food for Thought
8 Feb 2012 | 6:09 pmAn interesting article by Jeff Gordinier appeared in today’s Dining & Wine section of the New York Times. It is titled: Mindful Eating as Food for Thought. It presents the benefits of mindful eating – that is, eating slowly ( not hoovering in the chow ) while paying attention to the food on your plate. Without the distraction of watching television or being connected to various electonica while eating. For those who gobble their food in order to move on to the next thing, this notion may come as a surprise. Mindful eating is about focusing on the qualities and attributes of… -
Meeting the Dragons in Japan
3 Feb 2012 | 8:20 amOn our last visit to Japan in 2010 we arrived the week of spring school break. The weather was glorious but our carefully devised plan to visit the top temples in Kyoto was thwarted by hoards of happy ( albeit sometimes bored ) school children engulfing each place. Parking lots were jammed with buses, and viewing (and moving about the temple gardens in general) was difficult due to the crowds. Since Kyoto has hundreds of temples and shrines to visit, we quickly shifted gears and headed off to visit a temple that has a significant history involving tea and the development of tea drinking… -
Chinese Year of the Dragon
25 Jan 2012 | 9:35 am2012 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon. In Chinese mythology, dragons ( long ) are the largest supernatural creatures, embodying strength and authority. It is said that Chinese dragons are comprised of the features of other creatures: head of an ox; eyes of a prawn; ears of the elephant; mouth of the donkey; horns of a deer; whiskers of man; body of the snake; skin of a fish; feet of the Phoenix bird. Nine Dragons, Chen Rong, Chinese, first half of the 13thC, Southern Song dynasty, dated 1244, ink and color on paper. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In the West the dragon is considered evil and… -
Our Korean teas are on SALE
19 Jan 2012 | 2:50 pmJANUARY SALE ON OUR KOREAN TEA! Our heat-sealed, foil packets of Sejak and Jungjak were packed in Korea and have been stored by us in a cool environment. They are in perfect condition and all are drinking well. Our supply of these teas is dwindling. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience these delicious teas at very low prices – the next harvest of tea will not be available until late June 2012. Please visit our website to view our selection or to place an order: http://www.teatrekker.com/shop/green/other-regions/korea/ -
Protected Origin Status Granted to Darjeeling Tea
10 Jan 2012 | 3:55 pmIn October 2011 Darjeeling tea was granted Protected Origin Status by the European Commission on behalf of the Tea Board of India, the Darjeeling Tea Association and all of the tea growers in Darjeeling, India. Due to the unique and complex combination of agroclimatic conditions (terroir) Darjeeling tea has a distinctive and naturally-occurring quality and flavor which is recognized by tea lovers around the world. The combination of factors give Darjeeling teas qualities that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere. Essentially, and briefly, this protection, which will ease in over a period of…
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CoffeeGeek.com
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Baratza Maestro Plus, Matthew Plett
8 Feb 2012 | 7:19 pmBottom Line: Great grinder that to my tastes works for espresso.Read review... -
Starbucks Coffee Makers - All, J M
7 Feb 2012 | 10:57 pmBottom Line: Dont use it on a counter that stains, and definitley be prepared for the cup to leap out of your cars cupholder into your lap.Read review... -
Francis! Francis! X1, Josh Alwitt
6 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmBottom Line: Great coffee and easy to use, but unreliable machine makes it not worth the troubleRead review... -
Aerobie Aeropress, Sam Decock
4 Feb 2012 | 4:29 pmBottom Line: While not the prettiest brewing apparatus, the Aeropress is a flexible brewing device that has the potential to create world class coffee.Read review... -
Ascaso iMini Grinder, Kunal D'souza
4 Feb 2012 | 10:12 amBottom Line: A great value and impressive grind quality bundled in a small attractive package.Read review...
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SFBayStyle
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Nouveau Ensemble: de Young & Gaultier
6 Feb 2012 | 9:58 amSave the Date: March 24, "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk" opens at the de Young Museum, featuring 140 ensembles representing 35 years of couture and ready-to-wear collections. It's this year's Bay Area fashionista's exhibit not to miss. A special preview event, La Grande Fete, will take place the evening of the 23rd. “Gaultier catapulted on to the fashion scene with his unconventional approach that drew inspiration from television, film, music, and street culture. For the last four decades he has remained a catalyst for… -
There and Back Again
5 Feb 2012 | 9:42 pmWe took a hiatus for a year, but several of the writers from SFBayStyle missed contributing here, so look for some new content in the coming days and weeks, along with some freshening up of the site design. - The SFBayStyle team -
SFBayStyle's Next Chapter
21 Feb 2011 | 5:04 pmSFBayStyle has now been online for nearly four years. We actively published articles for 3.5 years, the summer of 2007 through the end of 2010. We've had a wonderful time working on it, and each of us who have been involved since the beginning and along the way have followed our own paths as well. As fate would have it, we have all become so busy with our other projects that we don't currently have the ability to keep posting at SFBayStyle.com as often as before. Therefore, after much deliberation and discussion, we are taking a hiatus. But don't fret - we're not really going… -
The Secret Lives of Dresses: Book Launch
4 Feb 2011 | 4:02 pmLocal author and blogger Erin McKean invites one and all to join her on Thursday, February 10 at the San Francisco vintage clothing store Ver Unica to launch her very first book - The Secret Lives of Dresses (inspired by her blog, www.dressaday.com/). The Secret Lives of Dresses tells the story of Dora, a 20-something college student who decides to put her life on hold to run her ailing grandmother's vintage clothing store. But is her life really on hold or perhaps taking an exciting new turn? Come on out, dress in vintage (or not), meet Erin and pick… -
Mr. Rick's Martini Club New Year Gala
14 Dec 2010 | 4:00 amSome of us prefer to avoid the revelries of New Year's Eve while others of us soak it up and beg for more. To please one and all, Mr. Rick’s Martini Club announces its annual New Year Gala, set for Saturday January 8th, 2011 at the Lake Merritt Hotel Terrace Room Restaurant in Oakland. A sophisticated affair, Mr. Rick’s New Year Gala celebrates not just the promise of the current year but the glories of past decades. Attendees dress in formal attire from the 30s to the 50s and dance to the tunes of the Mood Swing Orchestra. The recently renovated Lake Merritt Hotel…
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YouLookFab
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Full Skirt Alert
8 Feb 2012 | 1:54 amI love bouncy full skirts that are on or just over the knee because they make a great change to a sleek pencil skirt. The way full skirts move and swoosh as you stride is a comforting as well as comfortable feeling. I also think they look elegant, dressed either up and down. Although I am all for happy full skirts, they have their drawbacks: It’s a LOT of skirt and there is no way of getting around that no matter how well it drapes. There is drama and volume all at once, especially when it’s in a loud happy pattern. The voluminous aspect can make you feel larger than your true… -
Buttoned Up: Yay or Nay
7 Feb 2012 | 1:51 amI’m talking about buttoning up soft drapey blouses and more rigid button down shirts all the way to the top of the neckline as seen in these photos. I LOVE this look and vote with a big fat yay. To my eye the effect is modern and cool. I’ve been wearing this look with both blouses and shirts since the ’80s and often pop the collar as well as buttoning right up to the top. Recently, I like to wear my shirts and blouses buttoned up more frequently because I can skip accessories like scarves and necklaces, and still look interesting. And although I wear my scarves and pearl… -
Fab Find: Jolt Cropped Colored Denim Jacket
6 Feb 2012 | 1:50 pmCropped jackets like this style by Jolt look particularly good with dresses and skirts of any length because the proportion lengthens the leg line. They add a cheeky edge that is both relaxed and interesting. I was impressed with the quality of the $58 jacket. It’s fably cropped, which is a tall order these days. It’s length will work exceptionally well on petites. It runs quite small because it’s junior sizing, so you might need to size up. AffiliatesThis post contains links that generate commissions for YLF. Related posts:Spring’s cropped trapeze jacket How to Create… -
Identifying the Frump Factor
6 Feb 2012 | 2:47 amI can identify a frumpy look when I see it, but I find it hard to articulate what frumpy means. So I thought I would take a bash at isolating the aspects of a person’s style that are particularly susceptible to frump. Fit: Clothes that are too large can look frumpy. Unstructured clothing can look frumpy. Length: Skirts and dresses that are too long, regular length trousers that are too short, and leg shortening capris can look frumpy. Hair: I find this element the hardest to explain, yet it probably is the strongest contributor to an overall frump factor. An outdated hairstyle can… -
Book Nook: The Trench Factor
3 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pmDo you notice how fictional characters dress? Or do you tune out when you get to the descriptions? As a little girl I was fascinated by what people in books were wearing. I read those passages over and over again. The pupils at St Clare’s boarding school played exciting sounding sports like lacrosse in cute outfits, and their school uniform didn’t look a bit like mine. How utterly fab. I’m slightly less obsessed as an adult, but I still pay attention. From the comical spandex getups of bounty hunter Stephanie Plum to the red habits and white “wings” in The…
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NOTCouture
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A round-up of tasteful yet ethical underwear...
8 Feb 2012 | 1:57 pmA round-up of tasteful yet ethical underwear for men. (Want more? See NOTCouture) -
Subtle geometric lace knit. Made with super...
8 Feb 2012 | 11:57 amSubtle geometric lace knit. Made with super soft baby alpaca and bamboo yarn, this shawl feels as luxurious as it looks (Want more? See NOTCouture) -
LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Bella Luxx! Super...
7 Feb 2012 | 7:54 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE me some Bella Luxx! Super luxurious, soft fabrics :) (Want more? See NOTCouture) -
The nuanced and polished Lace-Up Boots from...
7 Feb 2012 | 5:54 pmThe nuanced and polished Lace-Up Boots from A.P.C. are 100% calfskin suede which only adds to the aforementioned description of the latest offering from the Parisian collective. (Want more? See NOTCouture) -
The Spring/Summer 2012 campaign for Lanvin...
6 Feb 2012 | 6:54 amThe Spring/Summer 2012 campaign for Lanvin takes place at an exotic dinner party photographed by Steven Meisel. (Want more? See NOTCouture)
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Wallpaper* News Feed
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Nicolas Le Moigne at Gallery Libby Sellers, London
8 Feb 2012 | 1:14 pmIf there were a visual equivalent of a double entendre, the work of Nicolas Le Moigne would define it. The Swiss designer goes to incredible lengths to make his designs seem at once greater and less than the sum of their parts. His meticulously crafted cast-off concrete stools for Eternit, for example, have the lowbrow appearance of compacted rubbish. His simple spool table is elevated like art on a podium. Most compelling, perhaps, is his 'Reflecting Ring', the diamond in which faces a mirror that makes it look twice its size and value. Le Moigne's talent for trompe l'oeil… -
Book: The Table of Power 2, by Jacqueline Hassink
6 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmIn 1996 when Jacqueline Hassink first published 'The Table of Power', her photo-essays of the boardrooms of Europe's largest industrial multinationals, she was just 27 and the world was a very different place. It was a landmark project, the first time most of these rooms had ever been seen by the general public. In the spring of 2009, with the world already in the grip of financial crisis, the Dutch-born, New York-based artist decided to take another look at Europe's economic landscape through its boardrooms, and to see how boardroom design, revenue and employee numbers in… -
'The nature of things' at Artists' House, UK
3 Feb 2012 | 11:56 amIt's been just over ten years since London architect Stephen Marshall built Artists' House, the contemporary cottage on the grounds of the New Art Centre in Wiltshire and a modern foil for the grand 1804 mansion and Orangery at Roche Court. Originally conceived as a residence for artists putting in long days in the sculpture park, it was repurposed a few years ago by curator Sarah Griffin for the centre's first design exhibition. This weekend Griffin will launch a second design show, which features work by three Britain-based artists - a juxtapostion of domestic household items with… -
Saatchi Gallery collection at Hyatt Regency London
3 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amWhile hotels often double as platforms for new art, few of them can lay claim to a selection picked from one of the most influential contemporary art galleries today. Settling in until 30 April at London's Hyatt Regency Churchill is 'One Giant Leap' - the first of a series of three exhibitions taking place during 2012 at the hotel, featuring an assortment of works from the Saatchi Gallery collection. Predominantly scattered around the ground-floor lobby and restaurant, the mix of paintings, sculptures and installations - most memorable being a life-sized hippopotamus by Christina Mackie -… -
New Court, Rothschild London HQ, by OMA
2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amTaken in from Wallpaper* HQ, OMA's new home for Rothschild (the practice's first London building) seems the most exciting addition to the 'City-scape' in years. What makes New Court such a winner, perhaps surprisingly, is its restraint in scale and effect. A ten-storey mesh cube with various annexes, topped by a two-storey 'sky pavilion', it displays a lightness of touch that is certainly missing from the Walbrook Building, Foster's still unoccupied heavy-metal blob it overlooks. Nathan Mayer Rothschild first moved to the St Swithin's Lane site, just round the corner from the Bank of England,…
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ManChic
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Urban Winter Style: Help For Latecomers
3 Feb 2012 | 7:58 amThere are a lot of people who have still failed to master the urban trend during the winter. As a style that never seems to die or even grow tired, it's worth addressing this fashion and mastering it as winter leaves, because the urban look is something you can continue to wear through the early days of spring and combine with other clothes as the year goes on. Wearing a sweater underneath a jacket is one of the key trends observed by the fashion bods at the Guardian, and the best thing is that they can be hugely varied in style yet still effortlessly work with outerwear to provide a… -
A Turn to History at Men’s Fashion Week in Milan
24 Jan 2012 | 11:56 amErmenegildo Zegna Men’s Fashion Week, held annually in Milan, has now drawn it a close. Its conclusion most concretely means that we have an idea of what high-end products to expect next winter, and furthermore that the attention of the fashion world can now turn to the upcoming spring and summer shows. But what can the Milan show tells us about the state of men’s fashion in general? What were the major trends on display? If there is one main takeaway from Milan, it is that men’s fashion is solidly and undeniably looking backwards – taking its cue and inspiration from the styles and… -
Reasons Why More Conservative Looks May Make A Resurgence in 2012
14 Jan 2012 | 9:31 pmAfter a few years during which more cutting-edge, outlandish, and provocative fashion styles sat at the heart of popular trends, it may seem as a surprise to hear that a conservative men’s look may amount to an actual trend in the coming year. Mens clothes shops, industry analysts, and other commentators have returned again and again to the idea of a conservative resurgence in 2012. This resurgence would mean tapered suits and a more button-down demeanor. It would bring subdued leather shoes and neatly-pressed slacks. It would, simply put, bring a classical and traditional look back to the… -
Sunglasses 2012
5 Jan 2012 | 3:12 pmComfort, fit and durability rank high with men when it comes to choosing their eyeglasses. While men are concerned with style, they won't forsake comfort and fit just to look good. Men have their own tastes, but it may be a wife, girlfriend or significant other who will influence the final style or color of the frame. But we should not forget about the style, so that is why we are putting out there a few of our favorite new trends of Mens Sunglasses , ... How about some Dolce & Gabbana - Acetate Aviator Sunglasses as shown bellow. -
Grooming Tips for Men for The Holiday Season
12 Dec 2011 | 12:05 amThis holiday season, men want to look their best. Whether spending the holiday with that special someone, meeting the girlfriends parents for the first time, or taking family home for the holidays, men want to be confident that their appearance won't be what everyone remembers after New Years. Here are a few grooming tips to help men look their best. Get a Haircut While this may sound simplistic, a basic haircut can improve a man's overall look dramatically. However, depending on where you live you may want to have the barber not take as much off the top to help keep your head warm. Also,…
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Boardistan
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Bruce Irons Surfs Teahupoo Blindfolded
8 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amBruce Irons did a test run at Teahupoo wearing a blindfold. Why? We’re not sure. Now, for his next trick we’d like to see him do it blindfolded with one arm tied behind his back. [Link: Stab Mag] -
Hyperbole And The Supernatural T.Rice Show
8 Feb 2012 | 9:21 amThe one bar that the Supernatural event at Baldface February 4, 2012 set higher than any other was for hyperbole. What looked like an insanely cool freeride snowboarding contest became the greatest snowboarding event ever and a “game-changer” that completely rearranges everything we know about snowboarding competition when left in the hands of a squadron [...] -
Chip Wilson: Most Successful Shop Owner Ever
8 Feb 2012 | 8:01 amWestbeach Snowboard Shop and outerwear founder Chip Wilson (who is much more famous for founding Lululemon Athletica) has been named Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year by the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business, according to a story in the Times Colonist. “Chip Wilson exemplifies the values of a visionary entrepreneur,” Peter Gustavson, founder and [...] -
Billabong’s Derek O’Neill Hanging In There
8 Feb 2012 | 7:40 amThe Sydney Morning Herald is quoting “sources close” to Billabong as saying that CEO Derek O’Neill will be “removed as CEO” soon thanks to “declining sales and rising debt,” but officially the company is denying that. Billabong last night moved to quash rumors that embattled chief executive Derek O’Neill would soon be dumped by the [...] -
WWSRA NorCal Demo At Alpine Meadows
7 Feb 2012 | 3:28 pmThe annual snow buying cycle is well underway and with it comes the nationwide on-snow demo tours. The Western Winter Sports Reps Association holds two separate events in California (in addition to their Northwest demo)—the Nor Cal demo was held at Alpine Meadows on Monday and Tuesday, February 6 and 7, 2012 and will end [...]
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Hypebeast
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STARK: Videojacking – Ni**as in Paris
8 Feb 2012 | 8:53 pmWhile the world awaits the official video for “Ni**as in Paris” from “The Throne,” digital culture magazine STARK released their visuals for the popular track, or what they have coined a “videojacking.” The clip follows a group of graffiti artists as they make their way through the streets and metro of Paris, tagging the city with key lyrics from the song. Above all, the video is a creative and well made interpretation, and should be enough to hold us over till the official visual treatment is released shortly. Read more at Hypebeast.com -
PHENOMENON 2012 Spring/Summer Leather Moccasin
8 Feb 2012 | 8:37 pmThis new release from Japanese brand PHENOMENON for 2012 spring/summer arrives via a leather moccasin footwear option. Several colorways are available in the moccasin, which features two-tone colorways and added traction on a traditional style resembling a boat shoe. This low profile shoe offers a classic silhouette blended with contemporary and eye-catching colorways. Now Available for ¥11,400 JPY (approximately $571 USD). Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com -
2012 Harley Davidson Softail Slim
8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pmHarley Davidson has produced a slimmed-down version of the classic Softail for the new year. First introduced in the 1980s, Softails pioneered shock absorbtion to the rear suspension for a smoother, less bumpy ride. This 2012 lightweight bobber features a powerful air-cooled HD Twin Cam 103B engine with electronic fuel injection, 98.7 ft-lb of torque and a fuel economy of 42 mpg. Authentically styled with a cat-eye console, “Hollywood” handlebars, a slim rear profile, low-slung solo saddle and half-moon foot boards, the bike boasts a Six-Speed Cruise Drive transmission and… -
Streetsnaps: Yasiin Bey @ Vans OTW Launch Party Berlin
8 Feb 2012 | 2:39 pmLocation: Vans OTW Launch Party, Berlin Photography: Ravi Sidhu/Hypebeast Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com -
METAPHORE x Archive & Style 2012 Hunter Tote Bag
8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmKnown for their vintage and heritage-inspired designs, Aoyama’s Archive & Style have linked up with Daisuke Kawaguchi and METAPHORE for a special edition version of the Japanese brand’s Hunter Tote Bag from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Retaining the overall shape, Italian leather and signature cotton netting of the original, Archive & Style’s Masahiko Sakata has finished off the blue canvas piece by applying deadstock 1930s British linen to the bottom of the tote, giving each a unique and one-of-a-kind look. The limited collaboration will be available at…
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Vintage Indie
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Organic & Whole Living Pregnancy: More Business of Being Born Released for 99cents!
8 Feb 2012 | 11:56 amI've mentioned The Business of Being Born here before and today I'm happy to announce the release of More Business... -
Organic & Whole Living Pregnancy: Bella Band Review
7 Feb 2012 | 5:17 amI'll be the first to tell anyone, that this pregnancy has been nothing like my first two. Everything is completely... -
The Daily Swank: jerseyicecreamco
6 Feb 2012 | 5:23 amOrdinary items become gorgeous when they're vintage. Vintage school items melt my heart. Shop all of these beautiful goodies at... -
Handmade Crush: naneHandmade
3 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amI couldn't help but to show you these. These are the fun creations of naneHandmade or nadia Cyprus, Europe. Seriously,...
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MarketingVox News & Trends
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Closing Bell: Facebook updates IPO | iPad 3 components | Windows 8
8 Feb 2012 | 2:35 pmFinance: Facebook updates its IPO filing to confirm its special relationship with Zynga. Mobile Computing: Why carriers hate the iPhone. iPad 3 component suggests larger battery, new LCD. Apple, Google move to tackle app store issues. Productivity: Windows 8 Consumer Preview due February 29: why it's not called beta.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marketingvox/rss/~4/h0I2f3UZx34" height="1" width="1"/> -
Another Sign That Facebook Is Moving to Mobile
8 Feb 2012 | 11:15 amWith rumors that Facebook is about to launch a mobile ad offering swirling, the industry is scouring the landscape for signs that, yes, indeed, Facebook is moving in this direction. It got such as sign with news of an agreement with Bango for "payment services." (via All Facebook). The agreement with Bango calls for [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marketingvox/rss/~4/OjD5Ijg59zA" height="1" width="1"/> -
The Push to Kill QR Codes Continues
8 Feb 2012 | 11:03 amSwiss image recognition startup Kooaba has relaunched its flagship app so no QR code is required. The redesigned app offers more possibilities for users, The Next Web notes. Previously, users would take a photo of a newspaper page and be taken to the online version. "Now, a partnership with outdoor agency APG [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marketingvox/rss/~4/Zp1uG7mPmBU" height="1" width="1"/> -
Wolfram|Alpha Highlights Growing Popularity of Voice Search
8 Feb 2012 | 10:48 amWolfram|Alpha has launched a new search service for which users have to pay. The price is minimal, at $5 per month, however it represents a major shift from the current search business model, which of course is free. The product Wolfram|Alpha is rolling out, its Pro version, is best suited for mathematical or [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marketingvox/rss/~4/GKENwvOhGjA" height="1" width="1"/> -
Questions Emerge about Pinterest's Linking Tactics
8 Feb 2012 | 8:43 amPinterest may be facing user backlash in the wake of the news that the company has been quietly making money off of its customer base. Josh Davis at LLSocial.com uncovered the when a pin is posted to the site and it links to an ecommerce site with an affiliate program, Pinterest modifies the link [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/marketingvox/rss/~4/OFbaRRVxYKY" height="1" width="1"/>
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advertising/design goodness - advertising and design blog
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Medicus Health Insurance
8 Feb 2012 | 2:04 am“Medical assistance for travellers.” Agency: TBWA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Chief Creative Officers: Juan Cruz Bazterrica, Guillermo Castañeda Copywriter: Emilio Pastore Art Director: Cecilia Astengo Photographer: Blumencweig-Benitez Fotografia -
Beijing Sports Radio
7 Feb 2012 | 2:08 amAgency: Ogilvy & Mather, Hong Kong Executive Creative Directors: Simon Handford, Sandy Chan Creative Director: Alvin Lim Art Directors: Alvin Lim, Sonny Tjahjadi, Jason Pan, Hubert Yeung Associate CD / Copywriter: Richard Sorensen Retoucher: A Thousand Eyes -
Amnesty International
6 Feb 2012 | 2:36 am“We’re celebrating 50 years of fighting against violence, torture and executions.” Agency: TBWA, Berlin, Germany Chief Creative Officer: Kurt Georg Dieckert, Stefan Schmidt Copywriter: Bahador Pakravesh Art Director: Behnaz Pakravesh Illustrator: Dinoso.de, Dino So, Axel Mewes -
Axe Anarchy
3 Feb 2012 | 3:25 am“New Axe Anarchy for him + for her. Unleash the chaos.” Agency: BBH, London, UK Creative Director: Dominic Goldman, David Kolbusz Creatives: Daniel Schaefer, Szymon Rose -
Lürzer’s Archive
2 Feb 2012 | 1:49 amAgency: DDB, New York, USA Chief Creative Officer: Matt Eastwood Creative Director: Menno Kluin Copywriters: Aron Fried, Mike Sullivan Art Directors: Carlos Wigle, Ben Wallis Illustrator: Ben Wallis Designer: Juan Carlos Pagan
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MarketingProfs How-To Articles
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Four Keyword Research Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
6 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amIf you are serious about the words "sales," "profit," and "conversions," you must master keyword research. Learn four common pitfalls marketers make when selecting keywords--and how to avoid them. Read the full article at MarketingProfs -
The Inside Scoop on Using Twitter Lists for Profit and Sanity
3 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amThe dirty secret of Twitter is that as helpful as it can be, it's also a time sink. Learn how properly using and cleaning up your Twitter lists can help you save time--and generate leads for your business. Read the full article at MarketingProfs -
10 Hot Tips (and a Promo Campaign Planner) for Seasonal Sale Success
2 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amCustomers today expect more deals and offers during holiday seasons, so it's important to create seasonal campaigns to increase revenues. Here are 10 tips--and a campaign planner--to help you achieve seasonal sale success. Read the full article at MarketingProfs -
Five Tips for Implementing a Successful QR Code Campaign
1 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amQR codes can be inexpensive to implement and can provide you a measureable return on investment--if you use them correctly. Learn five invaluable tips for implementing an effective QR code campaign. Read the full article at MarketingProfs -
Four Easy Tactics for Becoming a Must-Follow Account on Twitter
31 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amTwitter is a powerful channel that can help you connect with customers, promote products, and create brand awareness. Learn four tactics for making your Twitter account a social media heavyweight in your industry. Read the full article at MarketingProfs
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Social Business Advisor: Social CRM and Enterprise 2.0
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Do Organizations Need a Chief Collaboration Officer?
8 Feb 2012 | 4:06 pmMore organizations are starting to deploy new collaborative tools and strategies as a core part of their business evolution to connect and engage employees. It’s becoming increasingly difficult (especially at large companies) to oversee these initiatives as typically there isn’t a role devoted to collaboration. Usually collaboration falls on the shoulders of employees with an existing full plate of things that need to get done (such as the CIO). So is it about time for organizations to create the role of the CCO (chief collaboration officer)? In 2010 Morten Hansen and Scott… -
Implementing Enterprise 2.0 at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Pt 4: Financial Impact, Future Changes, and Lessons Learned
6 Feb 2012 | 12:08 amThis is the fourth and final post in a series of posts on how the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (The Foundation), is implementing emergent collaboration strategies and technologies within its organization. You can read part 1 on Business Drivers, part 2 on Organizational and Culture shifts, and part 3 on Technology Adoption and Operational Impact. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs. The Foundation, currently working in 17… -
Implementing Enterprise 2.0 at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Pt 3: Technology Adoption and Operational Impact
3 Feb 2012 | 12:08 amThis is the third in a series of posts on how the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (The Foundation), is implementing emergent collaboration strategies and technologies within its organization. You can read part 1 on Business Drivers and part 2 on organizational and culture shifts. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs. The Foundation, currently working in 17 countries, was founded in 1988 and experienced significant growth… -
Implementing Enterprise 2.0 at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Pt 2: Culture and Organizational Structure Shifts
1 Feb 2012 | 12:08 amThe first part of this case study on the Glaser Foundation discussing business can be found here. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs. The Foundation, currently working in 17 countries, was founded in 1988 and experienced significant growth in the last five years, with its employee base increasing from 200 employees in 2006 to over 1,500 in 2011. This was due in part to increased funding from new global health initiatives, such as the… -
Implementing Enterprise 2.0 at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Pt 1: Business Drivers
30 Jan 2012 | 12:08 amThis is the first in a series of posts on how the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (The Foundation), is implementing emergent collaboration strategies and technologies within its organization. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs. The Foundation, currently working in 17 countries, was founded in 1988 and experienced significant growth in the last five years, with its employee base increasing from 200 employees in 2006 to over…
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GoMediaZine
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FOUNDFONT™ and the Art of Typographic Archaeology
2 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amFOUNDFONT™ tutorial Andy Hayes here from Hucklebuck Design Studio. The subject for this tutorial will revolve around a pet project of mine called FOUNDFONT™. Foundfont™ is dedicated to typographic archaeology as well as the use of found typography within design. It’s about extracting unique type for specific design needs or creating complete type sets based on found examples. FOUNDFONT™ offers typefaces but also hopes to inspire designers to do their own digging. In this tutorial we’ll talk about what makes a good FOUNDFONT™ source and the steps to creating your own usable… -
Find my Font
1 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amWhat is Find My Font? Find My Font is a software created by Softonium Development. As its name suggests it, its purpose is to help the user identify fonts. Has this ever happened to you? You are given some printed text or logo and want to reproduce it. The font seems familiar but you can’t recall its name. You start going through the fonts on your computer but after several minutes you realize this is hopeless. Introducing ‘Find my Font’. A software application that runs on your computer and finds the fonts of a given bitmap image. No more wasted time looking for the… -
The January 2012 Go Media Flickr pool showcase
27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amSnow everywhere! It’s January 2012, it’s cold and there’s snow everywhere. Who needs another excuse to stay home with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and browse through inspiration? Not me. Also, yes, there wasn’t any December 2011 showcase. This won’t happen in 2012, promise. The showcase The January 2012 Go Media Flickr pool showcase is a post from: GoMediaZine Go Media is a creative agency based in Cleveland, Ohio. Besides the GoMediaZine, we also work for clients and sell stock artwork and design files on the Arsenal. -
Daily Inspiration: Patience
25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amGo Media president Bill Beachy sits down to give you some daily inspiration and advice. Bill shares his years of experience building Go Media into the company it is today. Topics in this video series include Getting Started, Happiness, Humility, Patience, Flow, Focus, Productivity, Business Systems, Courage, Eating Well, Obstacles, and Creativity. For more information about Bill Beachy, check out his bio on gomedia.us. Bill is currently accepting opportunities to speak at your event, university, or business. View all episodes of Daily Inspiration here Sponsored by Prooflab The Daily… -
Custom Sticker Giveaway by Sticker Mule
23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amToday is giveaway day! Hello Zine readers! We’ve got an awesome giveaway today for $100 in free custom stickers, from Sticker Mule. If you’re a designer, the folks at Sticker Mule are good people to know. They make awesome die cut stickers, in any shape and size. And their ordering system is really simple. Just upload your artwork and they’ll take care of the rest. They’ll make your artwork print ready for free, and provide a free online proof with every order. Here are some examples of what you could win: Here are some shots of their other products: How to enter?
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Remarkablogger
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How to Script and Record Audio for a Screencast
2 Feb 2012 | 1:05 pmImage from BigStock Photo. This is the 3rd part in a series on Screencasting. Check out the previous post in the series: How to plan a Screencast or start at the beginning: How to Create Professional-Quality Screencasts. Scripting for Screencasts Nobody wants to sound like an idiot when they make a recording. You want to sound like you know what you’re doing. It’s really easy to make mistakes and commit all manner of presentational sins when you try to make a screencast with no script. What do I mean by scripting? Do I mean you actually write a script? Everything you’re… -
WTF is Smart YouTube Plugin?
1 Feb 2012 | 1:43 pmIn this latest “WTF” video (I’ll try to do one of these at least once a week) I’m showing you a nifty WordPress plugin that anyone who puts YouTube videos on their blog will want to have: Smart YouTube Plugin. (Can’t see the video? Click here.) Why is thing so cool? Well, from my viewpoint it’s amazing, because it gives me everything I want in video embedding: fast & lazy and with very specific settings and features. Here’s the thing: WordPress lets you just throw a YouTube URL into a post (right in the Visual tab, no pasting of <iframe>… -
How to Install WordPress Plugins
30 Jan 2012 | 11:42 amThis video will show you how to install WordPress plugins into your self-hosted WordPress site. There are two ways to do this: search and install from within WordPress itself, or find a plugin out on the web and download it. I’ll show you how to do both in this video. This may seem simple and you may even already know how to do it, but do you also know what to look for in a plugin? What are the signs of a good plugin? You may pick up some good tips from this video. But I don’t stop there. You’ll learn how to manage plugins, too: Activate & deactivate plugins Delete… -
What WordPress Plugins I Use and Why
27 Jan 2012 | 10:47 amPlugins are, in my opinion, the big reason why WordPress has become the juggernaut success story of content management systems. Plugins let you extend and enhance the functionality of your self-hosted WordPress-powered website. Anything from a simple contact form to full blown e-commerce functionality can be added to your WordPress site with plugins. But because there are so many plugins, the question of which ones to use comes up for every WordPress site owner. There are often many plugins all trying to do the same thing. Some plugins cost money while most are free. The choice can be… -
How to Plan a Screencast
26 Jan 2012 | 3:45 amIf you want to have a professional-quality successful screencast video, you do not simply hit the record button on your screencasting software and go. Unless, of course, you want to look like a total idiot. But if you want to look like a confident pro, a bit of planning is in order. Planning a screencast is easy when you simply ask the right questions, which I’ve conveniently listed for you below. Don’t say I never did nothin’ for ya. Questions to Ask Before Before Creating a Screencast So You Don’t Look Like a Total Idiot What specific task or series of tasks do you…
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Being Peter Kim
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Is social media free?
2 Feb 2012 | 12:22 amIn 2002, I was having a budget conversation with my CFO. I was general manager of the online store and we were discussing my requests for FTEs, technology upgrades, and marketing spend. The CFO asked me, "this is an online store...why do we need to spend any more money...doesn't it run itself?" (I'm 99% sure he wasn't joking.) This week, news has been circulating that FMCG company Procter & Gamble will eliminate 1,600 jobs and shift more budget into digital media. The headline over at Business Insider is a bit more incendiary: "P&G To Lay Off 1,600 After Discovering It's Free To…
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Seth's Blog
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How do they know you're not a flake?
8 Feb 2012 | 2:43 amBefore your link gets clicked or your proposal gets read, a busy person is going to triage it to find out if it's even worth glancing at. Since everyone is now connected, the new permeability has created a deluge of noise, and just about everyone worth contacting is taking defensive measures. Do I know this person? Did someone I trust send them over? Where does she work? (Ideo? the FDA? The New York Times?) Has she won an award? Is she famous? Are there typos and is the design sloppy? Are they pestering me? Do I already follow this person online? Does music play when I visit the website? Will… -
Horizontal marketing isn't a new idea
7 Feb 2012 | 2:09 amBut it is the new reality for just about every organization. Vertical marketing means the marketer (the one with money) is in charge. Vertical marketing starts at the top and involves running ads, sending out direct mail and pushing hype through the media. Your money, your plans, your control. It might not work, but generally the worst outcome is that you will be ignored and need to spend more money. Horizonal marketing, on the other hand, means creating a remarkable product and story and setting it up to spread from person to person. It's out of your control, because all the interactions are… -
Who is your customer?
6 Feb 2012 | 2:26 amRule one: You can build a business on the foundation of great customer service. Rule two: The only way to do great customer service is to treat different customers differently. The question: Who is your customer? It's not obvious. Zappos is a classic customer service company, and their customer is the person who buys the shoes. Nike, on the other hand, doesn't care very much at all about the people who buy the shoes, or even the retailers. They care about the athletes (often famous) that wear the shoes, sometimes for money. They name buildings after these athletes, court them, erect… -
In search of a timid trapeze artist
5 Feb 2012 | 2:01 amGood luck with that, there aren't any. If you hesitate when leaping from rope to another, you're not going to last very long. And this is at the heart of what makes innovation work in organizations, why industries die, and how painful it is to try to maintain the status quo while also participating in a revolution. Gather up as much speed as you can, find a path and let go. You can't get to the next rope if you're still holding on to this one. -
Will energy consumption stay private?
4 Feb 2012 | 11:45 amIt's clear that the consumption of energy has external effects that impact more than just the person who is paying for it. Geopolitical, health and economic issues come to the neighbors and nearby citizens of entities that are using a lot of power. It was always straightforward to see who was burning a lot of wood or drove a huge car. It's easy to see when a company has a huge smokestake belching carbon. What happens when sensors make it easy to see how efficient a machine is, how much of a resource is being consumed and how much exhaust is being spewed? What happens when Google maps shows…
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Ogilvy Blog Aggregator
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Pinterest Hits 11 Million UMVs (and 8 Tips for Brands)
8 Feb 2012 | 9:02 amIn case you haven’t heard, last night TechCrunch announced that Pinterest hit 11.7 million UMVs, becoming the fastest standalone site ever to surpass 10 million monthly uniques. This presents a huge opportunity for brands, as you might have already read about here. The #1 driver of consumer purchases is word of mouth recommendations from friends, and Pinterest holds the power to drive authentic “word of eye” recommendations in a way that is changing the landscape of social commerce. How? The landing page for Pinterest is an endless visual stream of subtle product… -
Just another typical creative / strategic review…
8 Feb 2012 | 8:24 amJust another typical creative / strategic review… -
There is only one way to make an infographic about tattoos.
8 Feb 2012 | 8:18 amThere is only one way to make an infographic about tattoos. -
Genius… no really. How do you get into MIT? Here’s...
8 Feb 2012 | 8:15 amGenius… no really. How do you get into MIT? Here’s one way to get on their consideration list. Put your admissions package in a tube, fastens it to a balloon, and sends it 91,000 feet into near-space, of course. -
Captcha – Timeforaneyeexam?
8 Feb 2012 | 4:32 am[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Everybody encounters them from tine to time: Captchas. To detect whether the user is a human or a computer. Captchas are usually difficult to read. But some captchas are really hard to read…
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Marketing & Strategy Innovation Blog
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So You Want To Be Customer-Centric? (video)
7 Feb 2012 | 7:32 amI spend a large part of my professional life telling companies that if they truly take their customer's interests to heart, these customers will reward them with their business, their recommendations and their support. But even though I preach this gospel, I have to admit that I never really understood the impact of super-promoters until I experienced it around my book "So You Want to Be Customer-Centric?". read more -
The Next 80% (manuscript)
7 Feb 2012 | 3:22 amThe following text is the manuscript to my presentation The next 80%. read more -
Research Claims that 25% of Tweets Are Not Worth Reading. So What?
6 Feb 2012 | 2:01 pmAccording to research from a team at Carnegie Mellon University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Georgia Institute of Technology, we think that 25% of tweets are not worth reading. The study found that, when asked to rate tweets by people they follow, only 36% of tweets were marked favourably, 25% were marked less favourably and the balance (39%) received no strong feeling either way. read more -
Brand Experience Brief: Steak ‘n Shake Signature
6 Feb 2012 | 12:11 pm(Here’s my latest “brand experience brief” — insights and analysis of new and interesting restaurant and retail concepts.) read more -
Why Facebook Will Do Search and Why Google Needs Social
5 Feb 2012 | 10:12 amMark Zuckerberg posted a picture of himself in front of his computer, and an eagle-eyed blogger noticed that his version of Facebook sports a larger-than-usual search box. An unintended leak or not, Facebook competing in search is only a matter of time just as, in retrospect, it was inevitable that Google would integrate social elements deeper into its main product. read more
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Ogilvy PR 360 Digital Influence Blog
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Pinterest Hits 11 Million UMVs (and 8 Tips for Brands)
8 Feb 2012 | 9:02 amIn case you haven’t heard, last night TechCrunch announced that Pinterest hit 11.7 million UMVs, becoming the fastest standalone site ever to surpass 10 million monthly uniques. This presents a huge opportunity for brands, as you might have already read about here. The #1 driver of consumer purchases is word of mouth recommendations from friends, and Pinterest holds the power to drive authentic “word of eye” recommendations in a way that is changing the landscape of social commerce. How? The landing page for Pinterest is an endless visual stream of subtle product… -
Retailers: Take Social a Step Further
6 Feb 2012 | 10:22 pmAs retailers find their feet in social marketing, it would be interesting to know why they started down the road in the first place. All too often the answer is, “Because my customers expect me to be on Facebook.” Often “So I can push promotions” tops the list. But isn’t it great when the answer is, “I wanted to learn more about a few of my biggest fans, and leverage their influence to generate repeat visits at end of the purchase funnel?” This we don’t hear often. Social-savvy retailers understand that their platforms aren’t just another… -
Preparing for the Social Media Bowl
5 Feb 2012 | 1:57 pmWe’ve been watching social media chatter around the “big game” intensify over the past week – especially if you live in Indianapolis. But since Volkswagen first teased its teaser ad with the barking dogs (and garnered over 11 million views along with way), the ad community has slowly followed suit and rolled out their wares. Consumers that wanted to gain clout (and Klout) passed it along as quickly as possible. But will two weeks of conversation or two minutes of 1.5 million tweets (like those amassed around Tim Tebow’s heroics this season) sway opinion, increase favorability or… -
Sh*t We Say: Lessons from a Long-Tailed Meme – Part 2
31 Jan 2012 | 8:58 am(Part 2? Yeah, check out Part 1.) In case you missed it, Ron Paul supporters, ASU students, and VFX artists were among those that joined the fray since my last post. The variations continue to proliferate further down the tail, satirizing - and entertaining - more niche audiences. What does this add up to? Segmentation. While I easily enjoy Sh*t ASU Students Say even though I’m not a Sun Devil - and haven’t even been to the campus - the video resonates better with those who were. Beyond that, the video’s arc is more relatable to students who enrolled in the past 5-10 years… -
The Updated Ogilvy Social Media Engagement Code
29 Jan 2012 | 10:23 amFirst of all, this isn’t new. We have had a social media-related ethics code in place since 2005. At that time, it was the Blogger Outreach Code of Ethics. It helped us decide what was ‘best-practice’ and what wasn’t. These are our ethics not something handed down through culture or a governing body. We simply believed that social media’s true power was grounded in trust — trust between bloggers and their readers; between brands and their followers; between marketers and customers. The updated code covers more contemporary circumstances. Facebook for one.
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EndGame PR’s Steve Mullen on WRVA Radio
2 Feb 2012 | 5:53 pmAnother media opportunity popped up for EndGame PR’s Steve Mullen this week. This time he was interviewed by WRVA Radio’s Jay Hart about the impact of the Facebook IPO on everyday Facebook users. Clips from the interview were used during several newscasts. Here’s a taste… No tags for this post. -
EndGame PR’s Steve Mullen on NBC12
28 Jan 2012 | 1:12 pmIf you watched the NBC12 (WWBT in Richmond, VA) news at 11pm on Friday, January 27 or the station’s morning show on Saturday the 28th, you may have seen me talking about social media privacy with Yvette Yeon. If you didn’t, here’s the video … after a commercial message: No tags for this post. -
Can Google+ Become Your “Default” Social Media Outlet?
22 Sep 2011 | 9:12 amI’ve been participating in an interesting discussion on Facebook this morning about the future of Facebook, and it led me to this blog post. The discussion centered around a question posed by Jeff Kraus. He wondered, and I quote, “How many brands are rethinking the priority they place on their FB presence given the unpredictable nature of the platform these days?” The overwhelming opinion from those who chimed in was that right now brands and businesses have nothing to fear, because while Facebook has made a lot of changes that have ticked off its user base, the growth… -
Facebook Creeping Toward Google+
15 Sep 2011 | 10:59 amFacebook made an announcement this week that once again shifts the ever-evolving service. The subscribe button added by the social media service allows you to subscribe to public updates posted by anyone on the site — even if they’re not your Facebook “friend”. This move is being widely reported as making Facebook more like Twitter. I think those who are reporting that are missing something — this new feature makes Facebook more like Google+. On Google’s new social media service, you can add anyone to a circle, which adds their public updates to your… -
Apparently You Need to Meet Me
10 Aug 2011 | 5:41 pmA big “thanks” to Work It, Richmond, a website and newsletter produced by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. This week they included me in a feature called “People You Need to Meet”. The feature is an interview about me and EndGame PR. You can check it at this link: People You Need to Meet: Steve Mullen. No tags for this post.
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Mobile Company O2 Breaches Privacy of Data Roaming Users
25 Jan 2012 | 3:50 amTelefonica owned UK mobile operator O2 was this morning caught in a storm when a user discovered that his phone number was being sent to websites he visited when roaming through O2′s network. System Administrator Lewis Peckover discovered the data and privacy breach when building a site and wanting to know the information that was being sent and possibly collected while browsing on a mobile network. After alerting O2 yesterday 24 January at 15.12 through Twitter it took the mobile operator nearly four hours to ask @lewispeckover for a screenshot. This request followed a previous… -
LOCOG Restricts Volunteer Social Media Use
9 Jan 2012 | 8:46 amThe London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) last week released their social media guidelines for their 70,000 volunteers, in which they ban individuals from posting pictures or release details of athletes, VIPs and dignitaries in backstage areas at this summer’s 2012 Olympic games. In the hope of keeping a tight-lid on the London 2012 brand and messaging organisers have made the outrageous statement that social media will be managed by its communication team. Such level of control is going to be nearly impossible given the number of individuals that will be operating… -
PR and Wikipedia: Working Towards a Transparent Relationship
7 Jan 2012 | 5:17 amStorm clouds have been gathering over the UK public relations industry after a couple of its top agencies were caught editing Wikipedia pages on behalf of their clients. Last month Bell Pottinger was outted in a sting by The Independent and the Bureau for Investigative Journalism, whose journalists posed as businessmen from Uzbekistan. This month PR agency Portland Communications tried to edit out Stella Artois from the Wikipedia page for Wife-beater – the UK urban description of this beer brand. The issue at hand was not that they tried to edit Wikipedia pages for clients, more… -
PR Agency Portland Communications Other Wikipedia Edits
4 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pmLess that a month after the Bell Pottinger gets caught boasting about using ‘dark arts’ and ‘having a team that could sort Wikipedia,’ it appears that another agency has been outed. Rival public relations agency Portland Communications has been caught by West Brom MP Tom Watson for trying to edit out the name of Stella Artois, a brand owned by Portland client inBev, from the Wikipedia description page for Wife-beater. Watson rightly suggests in Portland Communications Wikipedia discussion page that agencies list their clients in their own Wikipedia entries so to… -
Social Media in 2011 – A Review
30 Dec 2011 | 5:22 amThis time last year I made a series of predictions about social media and public relations. I suggested that while 2010 was a year of discovery, the past 2011 was going to be about sharing and engaging. About communities being empowered by the knowledge they will have pooled together. I highlighted from my perspective the challenges and opportunities that Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will pose for companies and individuals. The impact that social networking has had on events during the past year has truly been beyond what anybody could have expected. While 2010 was about Wikileaks,…
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Verizon and Redbox Team Up to Offer Streaming Service
8 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amVerizon has entered into a deal with Coinstar, the company that owns Redbox, to offer a subscription-based video streaming service, similar to those offered by Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. The vision behind this joint venture is moving in the opposite direction of the plans Netflix introduced to separate its streaming and rent-by-mail DVD services. Instead, Version and Coinstar hope to tightly integrate Redbox kiosks with the streaming service. Scott Di Valerio, interim president of Redbox and CFO of Coinstar explained that the DVD kiosks would be part of the new subscription but did not… -
New Photo Viewer Benefits Facebook and Marketers
8 Feb 2012 | 9:06 amIf Facebook’s sponsored “stories” were not annoying enough, now you can occasionally see them in the new Facebook photo viewer. The new feature mimics a photo viweing experience that is alarming similar with the photo viewing experience in Google+, but adds a bit of green for Facebook, in that that it features sponsored links. Users who open images in Facebook may also see "Sponsored Stories" featured under the name of the photo owner and comments. Claims that Facebook has tweaked its photos feature to make it easier for users to view images are overrated. With its… -
Utah Firm Starts 2012 8 Clients Richer
8 Feb 2012 | 8:20 amIn news from Snapp Corner PR, the Utah firm announced today having stared off the year the right way by adding eight new clients. Accoding to the press from the company, their new client roster includes; Aribex, eFileCabinet, FranklinCovey, ManagementPlus, MultiLing, Real Property Management, Veracity Solutions and Wavelink. Also in the company news, this April Snapp Conner will celebrate their 5th year in business. Their press release however, leaves a bit to be desired where listing the benefits of using the firm. This particular press document is as much focused on their ability to get… -
Three Types of People You Should Never Employ
8 Feb 2012 | 4:37 amChoosing a new employee is never easy. The most important asset at any company is the people that work there. Hire the right people, and your company will prosper. Pick the wrong people, and the workplace will become a place full of tension and negativity. How can you tell which people will be a good match for your company, and which to avoid? Well, the following personality types are bad for any company. Next time you’re interviewing a prospective employee, watch out for these signs: The Victim Victims see every business crisis as a reason to complain about how hard things are… -
A Last Appeal for China Billionaire Tycoon Wu Ying
8 Feb 2012 | 2:45 amIn China news, Wu Ying, the billionaire tycoon who was once one of China’s wealthiest women, has all but exhausted her death sentence appeals. The 31 year old sits on death row after having been sentenced for a Ponzi type scheme. According to the news, Wu Ying lost her last review of her capital sentence last month when a local court reviewed her case. Now, presiding judge Shen Ziming of the High People’s Courts of East China ponders her fate there in Zhenjiang Provence. Wu Ying was found guilty of illegally raising some $120 plus million dollars (770 million yuan) with the…
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Lessons in book cover design from 2011′s best promo ebooks, Pt. 2
6 Feb 2012 | 3:31 amWriting and publishing success begins with front covers that attract the reader’s eye, engage reader interest, and contribute to the author’s personal brand. The front cover of Danny Iny’s 241-page Engagement from Scratch!is an excellent addition to my ongoing series of design lessons from the front covers of 2011′s best promotional ebooks. In fact, it was one of the ebooks that sparked the series. (You can read Part 1 here.) Front covers set the stage The front cover of Danny Iny’s Engagement From Scratch! is its “openness” and apparent simplicity. -
20 Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book – free mind map
2 Feb 2012 | 10:35 amBefore you write a book to build your personal brand, get a free copy of my 20 Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book mind map. The 20 questions address the fundamental Publishing Success issues that must be answered as early as possible in order to avoid disappointment and wasted time. Authors can immediately use the mind map as a planning tool after downloading the free MindManager format map at Mindjet’s Maps for Thatsite. 20 Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book includes instructions for using the map as a framework for answering questions using MindManager’s online,… -
How to Own Your Niche
31 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pmStephanie Chandler’s latest book, Own Your Niche, is a credible and useful 1-stop source of information, details, & examples for Internet marketing success. There’s a lot to like in Own Your Niche, subtitled, Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority In Your Field and Promote Your Service-based Business, including: Just enough information. When you know your topic inside and out, like Stephanie, having built and promoted several successful online businesses, it’s easy to write an encyclopedia–when all readers really want is a fresh perspective and… -
Free mind map of visual thinking resources
27 Jan 2012 | 5:29 pmDownload a free mind map of visual thinking resources tracing sketching, recent mind mapping innovations, and several current bestselling business books. Get a fresh perspective on using sketching and mind mapping to solve complex business and writing problems like choosing book titles, creating a table of contents, & preparing book marketing plans. The map includes links to examples and reviews. Visual Thinking Resources traces the origins of today’s growing interest in mind mapping and its popularity on mobile devices and the popularity of using simple sketches to solve complex… -
Free coaching call to discuss obstacles to writing a book
25 Jan 2012 | 3:54 pmJoin a teleseminar call addressing the question, “What’s keeping you from writing a book?” during a Published & Profitable’s free book coaching call. When asked what’s keeping them from writing and publishing a brand-building book, most people mention one, or more, of the following: I’m not creative enough. I don’t know what to write about. I don’t have the time. I’m not a good enough writer. I don’t know where to begin. And, there may be others! But, are these really the reason more books aren’t written? Or, are there other factors at work?
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Add A Contingency Fee To Your Writing Proposals
8 Feb 2012 | 9:15 amWhen a freelance writer creates a proposal to write for a client they spell out the project and set a price. That fee is probably based on some combination of the amount of time the writer expects to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
How Can I Re-Use Articles I’ve Sold Once?
7 Feb 2012 | 10:27 amHi Anne, I’m a freelance writer for an online food magazine. I choose my own subjects to write about, provide my own photos. I do get paid for my writing but have never signed a contract. I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Writing & Editing Look Easy On The Computer
6 Feb 2012 | 8:55 amI learned to type on a manual typewriter when I was in 7th grade! I don’t really remember why I took the class; it might have been a requirement I needed before I could write for the school... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Is Corporate Ghostwriting for Trade Publications Right for You? A Guest Post
3 Feb 2012 | 8:45 amA guest post by Cathy Miller who blogs at MillerCathy.com and SimplyStatedBusiness.com. She’s also become a good friend through first our online relationship which has been enhanced by lunch... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
9 Elements Of A Great Writing Proposal
2 Feb 2012 | 9:43 amIf you’re writing you’re writing a query letter to a magazine or book publisher, you probably will only be accepting or working with a proposal or contract that they write and send you.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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my third xs bobber
7 Feb 2012 | 11:31 pmPete – I bought the frame from Projex engineering, long and low…and biult the bike in my garage, took about three and a half months, from start to finnish. I rebored it to 770cc, wont do that again. I cant kick the fucker over. I know that the compression is supposed to be the same [...]-------------------- Support the site SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS -
WWII Military Theme XS650
7 Feb 2012 | 12:09 amEd – The inspiration for this project came surprisingly from a Bloomingdales catalog with a vintage World War 2 motorcycle on the cover. Something about the look really appealed to me. After doing some research on the military motorcycles from that era & realistically evaluating my riding environment, I decided I wanted a modern interpretation [...]-------------------- Support the site SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS -
Jack Daniels Bike
6 Feb 2012 | 11:59 pmJerry – Well here she is the Jack Daniels bike ready for the show. Hope you like her man is she fast. Jerry Luke 2011/11/1981-xs-650-jack-daniles -------------------- Support the site SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS-------------------- Support the site SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS -
1977 880ccm XS-Chopper “THE BONESHAKER”
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DO IT YOURSELF XS650 HARDTAIL KIT – The ARDTAIL!
6 Feb 2012 | 2:23 pmJon ardcorechoppers – Introducing the latest product from Ardcore Choppers for the garage builder. The ARDTAIL! After YEARS of getting requests for a DIY hardtail with the killer lines and quality we are known for here it is. We have listened to the issues the average home builder has with the installation of other kits [...]-------------------- Support the site SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS
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About.com Architecture
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Happy Birthday, John Ruskin
8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amBorn on February 8, 1819, John Ruskin was a rebel and a romantic. After traveling through Europe, he wrote books that reawakened interest in medieval Gothic architecture. He also disdained ...Read Full Post -
Black in the USA
6 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amLeaders like Barack Obama are household words, but few people know the names of the many Black architects and designers who helped build the United States. Only about 60 ...Read Full Post -
Super Bowl Stadium, 2012
5 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amDon't be fooled by the red brick facade of this year's Super Bowl Stadium. Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana was designed to harmonize with older architecture, but the design ...Read Full Post -
Architecture Updates: Jan 28 - Feb 4, 2012
4 Feb 2012 | 12:30 amA special thanks to our readers for responding to questions we've been pondering, and for sending photos! New From Our Readers: What's the best American city for exploring architecture? What are the world's most wonderful buildings? What qualities make a great architect? A Cape Cod With No Dormers Fixing Up a Bungalow New and Updated Pages: Oheka Castle on Long Island, New York Martin Luther King Center in Atlanta, Georgia 12 Great Black American Architects A Chalet Bungalow Facebook | Twitter -
Happy Birthday, Alvar Aalto
3 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amFebruary 3 is the birthday of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Born at the cusp of Modernism in 1893, Aalto became famous for both his buildings and his furniture designs. Aalto's ...Read Full Post
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How to dismantle your door: A Man Escaped (1956)
5 Feb 2012 | 7:19 pm[Image: From A Man Escaped (1956), courtesy of the Criterion Collection].Breaking Out and Breaking In: A Distributed Film Fest of Prison Breaks and Bank Heists—co-sponsored by BLDGBLOG, Filmmaker Magazine, and Studio-X NYC—continued last week with Robert Bresson's A Man Escaped (1956). Spoilers ahead!Bresson's film tells the story of Fontaine—a French prisoner held by Nazis in a prison in occupied Lyon—and it operates through the "close scrutiny of salient details," in Roger Ebert's words. Fontaine himself becomes an avid student of the prison interior, always looking askance for… -
Making Planning Popular
5 Feb 2012 | 6:19 pm[Image: Making Planning Popular on display at the RCA in London].For those of you near London, you have one more day to see David Knight's Making Planning Popular on display in a group show called GRIST at the Royal College of Art. I'm a huge fan of Knight's work—an ongoing research project on the strange terrains both encouraged and required by local planning ordinances—and he's thus become a regular referent here on the blog. [Image: The manifesto from Making Planning Popular].Specifically, Making Planning Popular "aims to encourage greater popular knowledge of how the built environment… -
Object Cancers
5 Feb 2012 | 5:09 pmThere was a lot of talk last week about the emergence of "physibles," or downloadable data sets hosted on the Pirate Bay that would allow (potentially copyrighted) objects to be reproduced at home by 3D printers. The idea is that we won't just share music files or movie torrents, but actual physical objects; I could thus print an IKEA table or a Quistgaard peppermill at home, without ever purchasing an original object.[Image: A printer known as the Replicator].Bruce Sterling wrote about just such a scenario in his 2008 novella Kiosk, suggesting that a new "poetry of commerce" would arise in… -
Landscape Architecture for Machines
5 Feb 2012 | 3:30 pmOne of the more interesting sub-conversations at last fall's Art + Environment Conference at the Nevada Museum of Art revolved around the question of whether or not the future of landscape architecture would be for humans at all—and not for autonomous or semi-autonomous machine systems that will have their own optical, textural, and haptic needs from the design of built space. As highway signage networks are adapted to assist with orienting driverless cars, for instance, we will see continent-spanning pieces of infrastructure designed not for human aesthetic needs but so that they more… -
A Prison Camp is for Escaping: Grand Illusion (1937)
31 Jan 2012 | 6:28 pm[Image: Posters for Grand Illusion, currently out of print from the Criterion Collection].For the first film in Breaking Out and Breaking In a distributed film fest—where you watch the films at home and return here to discuss them online—co-sponsored by BLDGBLOG, Filmmaker Magazine, and Studio-X NYC, we watched Jean Renoir's Grand Illusion (1937), recently described as one of the 100 best films of world cinema (Seven Samurai, if you're curious, was #1).I will limit myself to discussing Grand Illusion solely from the perspective of this film fest of prison breaks and bank heists (which…
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Afternoon Links: How To Make Grocery Shopping More Sanitary
8 Feb 2012 | 12:30 pm• How to have more insights. (HuffPost Fitness) • Heart healthy foods for every meal. (fitsugar) • Emotional intelligence not just for romance. (YourTango) • Breakfast ideas with lots of nutrients. (The Stir) • How much to Americans spend on Valentine’s day? (HuffPost Women) • Make grocery shopping more sanitary. (YouBeauty) • The buzz on modern collaborative consumption. (Organic Authority) • Beauty obsessions from Anne-Marie van Dijk. (Well + Good) Post from: Blisstree -
Ellen Stands Against One Million Moms; Gains Millions Of Fans (Including Us)
8 Feb 2012 | 10:56 amLast week, we wrote about some very disturbing people, One Million Moms, who were attacking our beloved Ellen DeGeneres for being openly gay and saying she was not appropriate to be the new spokesperson for JC Penney because of this. No one attacks our Ellen and gets away with it! And thankfully, she feels the same way. In today’s show, she addresses these “haters” in her usual funny yet direct way that just made us love her even more. Because who really cares if she’s gay? She’s just someone who makes us happier and healthier. On today’s show, Ellen read… -
College Makes Morning-After Pill Too Easy To Get; Available In Vending Machine Now
8 Feb 2012 | 8:01 amAmidst the concerns about selling the “morning-after pill”, Plan B, over the counter (including Obama not wanting his daughters to have access to it, there is another controversy brewing. This time, it’s over a Pennsylvania college that is making the emergency contraceptive available in vending machines. It’s a potentially dangerous move with some serious health risks. Apparently, students at Shippensburg University can get the Plan B One Step emergency contraceptive by sliding $25 into a vending machine alongside condoms, pregnancy tests and decongestants. Yes,… -
Morning Links: Health Benefits Of A Massage
8 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am• Beauty obsessions from Anne-Marie van Dijk. (Well + Good) • Ingredients hiding in plain sight. (Organic Authority) • Buying unhealthy treats is more expensive. (YouBeauty) • Reasons you’re not having more sex. (HuffPost Women) • How airplane seats could be bad for your health. (The Stir) • Emotional intelligence not just for romance. (YourTango) • Foods to help ease an upset stomach. (fitsugar) • Health benefits of a massage. (HuffPost Fitness) Post from: Blisstree -
Afternoon Links: The Saltiest Foods To Watch Out For
7 Feb 2012 | 12:32 pm• Uncovering food label traps. (HuffPost Fitness) • The top saltiest foods. (fitsugar) • How to master being on top. (The Stir) • Better ways to show intimacy. (YourTango) • Where were the Super Bowl ads for women? (Huffpost Women) • Which famous movie couple are you? (YouBeauty) • How to perfect the pressed salad. (Organic Authority) • Share the love of acupuncture. (Well + Good) Post from: Blisstree
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Edificio Caxias, Copacabana
8 Feb 2012 | 2:40 amI was lucky to get a quick look inside the foyer of Edificio Caxias when I was wondering around Copacabana.See my prints and t-shirts at www.redbubble.com/people/dct66 and tees and other giftware at www.zazzle.com/davidt66*. -
Water Trough, Yenda
6 Feb 2012 | 1:17 amIt is perhaps fitting that Yenda, a small town in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA), has a concrete water trough just off the central park area. The inscription readsDonated byAnnis & George BillsAustralia~~~ UPDATE ~~~Robin Grow has provided a link explaining who Annis & George Bills were. In part it reads ...George Bills died 14 Dec 1927 and his wife, Annis died on the 20 Jun 1910. After providing some personal bequests, his will directed the income from the residue of his estate to be used to provide troughs for horses, and for the purpose of preventing cruelty, and… -
Dreamland, Margate
4 Feb 2012 | 6:11 pmThe Dreamland cinema was opened on 22 March 1935. It was designed by architects, J R Leathart, W R Granger and J B Iles.It survived as a single auditorium cinema until 1973 when the balcony was converted into twin cinemas and the stalls area converted into a bingo hall.My photo dates from 2001 when the cinemas and bingo hall were still open. Both cinemas and the bingo closed in 2007. References:Art Deco Super-Cinemas of Margate, Margate Museum Fact Sheet No. 5Lost Bingo Halls - Dreamland Bingo Margate, Playing Bingo UK websiteSee my prints and t-shirts at www.redbubble.com/people/dct66 and… -
Old Toronto Stock Exchange
2 Feb 2012 | 6:38 pmHere are some cropped photos of Charles Comfort's frieze on the façade of the old Toronto Stock Exchange building (Samuel Maw, 1937). It is now used as the Design Exchange but whoever decided to put the ornamental lamp posts right in front of the frieze perhaps should go back to design school.Reference:Art Deco Architecture in Toronto, by Tim MorawetzSee my prints and t-shirts at www.redbubble.com/people/dct66 and tees and other giftware at www.zazzle.com/davidt66*. -
From New York to Fish Creek Exhibition
1 Feb 2012 | 2:42 amI received a call from the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Monday afternoon saying that they had had a cancellation and could I hang my From New York to Fish Creek exhibition any earlier ... like this week!'Of course', I said. What an opportunity!So after two very busy days (and nights) I now have an exhibition. The captions aren't done yet but they'll be up as soon as I can get them done.I'm pleased with how it looks so far and I had quite a few interested viewers and favourable comments as the frames went up.From New York to Fish CreekWest Gippsland Arts Centre, WarragulOpen Weekdays 9am -…
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8 Feb 2012 | 10:11 amTumblr has really taking off as a great go-to platform that allows users to easily share their content online and we decided to finally open a Tumblr account for Freshome. So if you have a Tumblr account and love Freshome : Follow us on Tumblr. You're reading Have a Tumblr account? Follow Freshome on Tumblr! originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ -
Revamped Lakefront Residence Defined by Unique Details
8 Feb 2012 | 8:58 amTransforming a 1960′s split-level building into a fascinating contemporary residence resulted in a beautiful combination of old flare and new sophistication. Moore Architects managed to create a stunning collection of spaces gathered in a home named Lakefront Residence. As described by the architects, this home is organized according to the owner’s needs while taking into account the existing building: “Saving the bones of the front to back split-level, the architects sought to use this basic organization to an advantage: exploiting the street side / water side split personality… -
Picturesque Getaway on Mustique Private Island: Yemanja Resort
8 Feb 2012 | 5:36 amReady for some holiday vibes? The soothing Yemanja resort is nestled high on a beautiful hill, overlooking the Macaroni Beach on Mustique island, in St Vincent and the Grenadines. It consists of a main villa, a three-bedroom cottage and bunk houses for children. According to the official resort description, the main 5 bedroom residence is filled with an eclectic collection of Brazilian and African artworks and charming ethnic pieces which contribute to the authenticity of its design. The building revolves around a Mexican “palapa”, with an alluring palm fringe and a lovely… -
Creating a Happy, Healthy & Harmonious Home Using Feng Shui Interior Design
8 Feb 2012 | 4:27 amAs many of you will be aware, Feng Shui is the study and analysis of the interaction between people, buildings and the environment, and can be used to enhance our quality of life. According to Feng Shui experts, the atmosphere, or chi, of a building and its close surroundings have an influence upon our life patterns and outcomes. By getting the Feng Shui in our homes right, we are able to create a supportive environment that can help us to succeed and flourish in our homes and work spaces. But how exactly does Feng Shui work and what is the best way to go about creating a happy, healthy and… -
Simply Luxurious AE House Defined By Open Spaces
8 Feb 2012 | 3:24 amA spectacular open plan residence named the AE House was constructed in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City. Placed on a 8,611 square feet property, the modern house rises up three levels in order to offer its inhabitants all the necessary room to live a modern, comfortable life. The architects who worked on this project – twentyfourseven – describe the site’s challenges and solutions they came up with: “The proposal of the project changes this interaction by displacing a thick volume to the back of the site while a thin volume is pulled forward, creating by such an…
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Led by light
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PRP’s Sharp Project
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The Urban Ballet of Preston Bus Station
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South Bank Cinemagraph
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Unboring Advertising: Ikea’s Surprisingly Stylish Catalog Art
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm[ Filed under More & in the Installation Art category ] If you are lucky enough to live within shopping distance of an Ikea, you probably wait anxiously for every new catalog. The Swedish brand takes as much care with the layouts in their wish books as they do with the modern designs of their products. These Ikea catalog shots from photographer Carl Kleiner are almost more art than product photography. As one of the company’s previous slogans said, this is “unböring.” After carefully arranging the sets of dinnerware and kitchen accessories on tabletops, Kleiner… -
Cozy French Cave Home Carved From Centuries-Old Quarry
8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 am[ Filed under Green Homes & in the Architecture category ] There aren’t many people who can say their homes have been 100 million years in the making. Retired teacher Henri Grevellec makes his home in an idyllic, previously-abandoned limestone quarry in the Saumur region of France. The limestone deposit, created more than 100 million years ago, was once quarried extensively for rock used to build homes in France and England. Hundreds of years ago, quarry workers decided to make their homes in the caves created by their digging, called troglodytes. When Grevellec purchased the land… -
Modified Cutting Board Facilitates Mess-Free Food Transfer
7 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm[ Filed under Kitchenware & in the Furnishings category ] One of the messiest parts of cooking, depending on the dish, can be the slicing and gathering of raw ingredients for making salads or adding selectively to a pan. While the curved sides of normal cutting boards are handy in many ways, they can make it a pain to move food from one surface to another – plus, depending on how much stuff you have cut, you may lose a lot when trying to tilt the board. Hence the obviously-titled Transfer by DesignSpray, a German group that simply sliced a plate-shaped half-circle from the top of a… -
150 Square Feet: Modern, Modest & Cozy Finnish Cottage
7 Feb 2012 | 8:00 am[ Filed under Prefab & in the Architecture category ] More like a living room than a home away from home, this Finnish cottage was designed to supplement and provide relief from the everyday living space of a family living a few miles away in Helsinki. The result is a little relaxing, sitting or sleeping, area with a bit of lofted storage for the inevitable stuff you want to get out of your way and a kitchen area for light cooking (convertible to a homework area for the kids) – no need for a shower, though, with home close at hand. The entire structure is set up off the ground and… -
Force Feeding: Seesaw Table Only Seats Dinners for Two
6 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm[ Filed under Tables & Stands & in the Furniture category ] Want to eat alone? Well, too bad – this is not designed to let you do that. If there is a line in design between facilitating and forcing users, well, this certainly crosses it. Created by dutch design student Marleen Jansen, there is just no getting around dual dining – if someone stands up to leave, the other person has to as well … or drops to the ground if they fail to follow. Perhaps, like the original seesaws for children, there is a lesson in all of this about being polite, but etiquette aside, it…
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What Traffic Engineering and Retail Analysis have in common (or My rules are better than your rules)
8 Feb 2012 | 9:19 amRules are made to be broken, but it’s also true they are good to live by. The good ones can keep us from some of our worst impulses. For example, a good rule of thumb is don’t ever ask someone out on a date by text message. If you care enough to do it, the least you can do is pick up the phone and call.The flip side is that rules can also keep us unnecessarily bound to something artificial and without relevance. We establish rules for ourselves in one context, and then universally apply it to all areas of our life, keeping us locked into a very limited view of the world.I’m… -
Why are we so fat?
14 Jan 2012 | 10:35 amToday’s quick interlude comes from an info graphic at fastcodesign.com. The info and piece focuses mostly on how much money (as a percentage of income) that Americans spend on food relative to other countries. For me, the more interesting information is a comparison of the average caloric intake of Americans vs other countries. You see, we really don’t eat that many more calories on average than Italians, Germans, or others. And yet, we are far more obese.I’ve no doubt that food quality plays a small role in this, as some of the piece argues. But the real truth is quite… -
Resolutions for America – 2012 edition
11 Jan 2012 | 10:24 amNew Year’s resolutions are an annual tradition of mine. Sometime within about 24 hours of January 1st, I like to make that extensive list of my goals for the year ahead, even if the world will be coming to an end this year. I know someone could say this is a silly or arbitrary measure, but I think it’s important to find time to reflect on myself, and ask, “how can I do better?” Or, “what else can I do with my life?” And, since we don’t accomplish what we don’t measure, I generally try to add some level of measurable accountability to these annual goals.When we make such… -
How to Destroy Your City, in 3 Easy Steps
21 Nov 2011 | 7:57 amEXT: A NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER STOREA lively setting: people walking, talking. Store owners chat with customers on the sidewalk.EXT: A NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER STORE20 years later, same location. A lonely street: buildings boarded up or turned into low-rent uses. Few people seen walking around. Generally dismal.It’s a common theme or scene in so many movies. (The movie Back to the Future comes to mind for me) The old neighborhood, once thriving and lively, is now a virtual ghost town. We’re left to think this simply is how life is. The sands of time turn what was once something good into something… -
Saturday interlude: Incubator Retail in Japan
12 Nov 2011 | 2:25 pmA quick interlude between college football games:Today’s Wall Street Journal has a front page article describing one man’s efforts at rebuilding in Japan, following the tsunami earlier this year.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707504577007550569072874.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLETopStoriesWhat struck me more than anything were the images of his temporary store. See below: Now, this isn’t the first time someone has used cargo containers for architecture. In fact, it’s quite the rage these days.
