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Saturday, March 20, 2010
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Top Furniture for Geeks
via Chris Pirillo by Chris on 3/1/10
Top Furniture for Geeks is a post from Chris Pirillo
Just a few short years ago, the word Geek still had negative connotations attached to it. Companies didn't really make products designed specifically for those of us who proudly label ourselves as Geeks. Today, though, all of that has changed. It seems that nearly every company now sells products aimed at our Geeky side. You can find everything from shower accessories to jewelry – and everything in between! There are several websites dedicated to selling nothing but Geek items. If you know where to look, you can even find some amazing Geek furnishings for your home!!
Scrabble Furniture
Periodic Table
Nintendo Chair
Captain Kirk Chair
Geek Shower
Geek Door Lock
CD Chair
Book Chair
Pac-Man Shelves
Pac-Man Coffee Table
LEGO Couch
Number Keys Seat
Rubik's Cube Tables
Calculator Chairs
Pirillows!These are just a few of the things that I've come across on my travels across the web. What Geeky furniture have you seen, that I may have missed?
Bit of Fun
Some that I liked:
- At Andrew Jackson's funeral in 1845, his pet parrot had to be removed because it was swearing.
- In the Holocaust between 5.1 and 6 million of Europe's 10 million Jews were killed. An additional 6 million 'unwanted' people were also executed, including more than half of Poland's educated populace.
- On December 20, 1860, South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. See Also : "Force Bill"
- The peace symbol was created in 1958 as a nuclear disarmament symbol by the Direct Action Committee, and was first shown that year at peace marches in England. The symbol is a composite of the semaphore signals N and D, representing nuclear disarmament.
- The White House, in Washington DC, was originally gray, the color of the sandstone it was built out of. After the War of 1812, during which it had been burned by Canadian troops, the outside walls were painted white to hide the smoke stains.
- Until 1965, driving was done on the left-hand side on roads in Sweden. The conversion to right-hand was done on a weekday at 5 p.m. All traffic stopped as people switched sides. This time and day were chosen to prevent accidents where drivers would have gotten up in the morning and been too sleepy to realize 'this' was the day of the changeover. Ndlr: Another source is claiming 5 am ! (see link)
Saturday, March 13, 2010
What Does Fair Trade Certified Mean?
The good human est un site que je visite régulièrement et qui apporte souvent une contribution éclairée à ma réflexion sur "que peut-on faire pour agir au quotidien" dans le cadre de ma démarche pour réduire notre empreinte écologique familiale. Ce n'est pas nouveau mais c'est toujours bon de se le faire répéter.
What Does Fair Trade Certified Mean?
via The Good Human by david on 2/4/10
I am sure you have come across the sign for Fair Trade goods, but do you know what it means? The logo shown below is for marking products that have been Fair Trade Certified. Many people think it is just fair wages for goods created, but it means a lot more than that. The Fair Trade movement promotes standards for fair labor standards, environmentalism, social policy, fair pricing, and community development. The "official" declaration of what Fair Trade is comes from FINE, an informal association of the four main fair trade networks (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, International Fair Trade Association, Network of European Worldshops and European Fair Trade Association):
So how does a product become Fair Trade Certified? The standards are set by FLO International (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations), and a certification body, FLO-CERT, and the system involves independent auditing of producers to ensure the agreed standards are met. Once products meet the standards, they can apply to use the Fair Trade logo.
In the United States, bananas, honey, coffee, oranges, cocoa, cotton, dried and fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, nuts and oil seeds, quinoa, rice, spices, sugar, tea, herbs, and wine can all be found Fair Trade Certified. Overseas, you can also get Fair Trade Certified flowers, cotton, honey, sports balls, and beer. One thing to keep in mind though is that Fair Trade certification does not guarantee that a product was organically grown. Although farmers that are certified are probably more likely to farm organically, there is no guarantee as such.
By buying Fair Trade Certified products, you are helping farmers lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. To be exact, you are helping to encourage the following principles:
What Does Fair Trade Certified Mean?
via The Good Human by david on 2/4/10
I am sure you have come across the sign for Fair Trade goods, but do you know what it means? The logo shown below is for marking products that have been Fair Trade Certified. Many people think it is just fair wages for goods created, but it means a lot more than that. The Fair Trade movement promotes standards for fair labor standards, environmentalism, social policy, fair pricing, and community development. The "official" declaration of what Fair Trade is comes from FINE, an informal association of the four main fair trade networks (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, International Fair Trade Association, Network of European Worldshops and European Fair Trade Association):
Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South. Fair Trade Organizations, backed by consumers, are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.
So how does a product become Fair Trade Certified? The standards are set by FLO International (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations), and a certification body, FLO-CERT, and the system involves independent auditing of producers to ensure the agreed standards are met. Once products meet the standards, they can apply to use the Fair Trade logo.
In the United States, bananas, honey, coffee, oranges, cocoa, cotton, dried and fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, nuts and oil seeds, quinoa, rice, spices, sugar, tea, herbs, and wine can all be found Fair Trade Certified. Overseas, you can also get Fair Trade Certified flowers, cotton, honey, sports balls, and beer. One thing to keep in mind though is that Fair Trade certification does not guarantee that a product was organically grown. Although farmers that are certified are probably more likely to farm organically, there is no guarantee as such.
By buying Fair Trade Certified products, you are helping farmers lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. To be exact, you are helping to encourage the following principles:
Fair price: Democratically organized farmer groups receive a guaranteed minimum floor price and an additional premium for certified organic products. Farmer organizations are also eligible for pre-harvest credit.When you are in the market for any of the products I listed above that can be certified Fair Trade, be sure to try to get them that way. A great place to learn way more about Fair Trade than I could ever possibly put here is the Transfair.org website. They also have a handy-dandy page for finding Fair Trade goods in your area, which I have used to find various products that maybe were not sold in my local store.
Fair labor conditions: Workers on Fair Trade farms enjoy freedom of association, safe working conditions, and living wages. Forced child labor is strictly prohibited.
Direct trade: With Fair Trade, importers purchase from Fair Trade producer groups as directly as possible, eliminating unnecessary middlemen and empowering farmers to develop the business capacity necessary to compete in the global marketplace.
Democratic and transparent organizations: Fair Trade farmers and farm workers decide democratically how to invest Fair Trade revenues.
Community development: Fair Trade farmers and farm workers invest Fair Trade premiums in social and business development projects like scholarship programs, quality improvement trainings, and organic certification.
Environmental sustainability: Harmful agrochemicals and GMOs are strictly prohibited in favor of environmentally sustainable farming methods that protect farmers' health and preserve valuable ecosystems for future generations.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
30 Minimal Logo Designs that Say More with Less
via Web Design Ledger by Henry on 2/25/10
A logo is the visual cornerstone of one's branding. While some logos are complex, often the most memorable ones are those that are simplistic. Instead of relying on detailed graphics and icons, these minimal logos rely on creative typography, simple shapes, and clever negative space to tell the story.
Here is a showcase of 30 minimal logo designs that say more with less.
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