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- Feb 13, 12This week, two pods, a wall mounted desk, and some feeders are my big projects. I have had a nice increase in sales after being featured on the Etsy home page, and on Selectism . The wall desk is going to be custom fit out on the inside to accommodate a computer, and a couple of small printers (very small). I'll post more pics of this as I build it.
- Feb 13, 12
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- Feb 06, 12
Daily Walk to School
I haven't posted one in a while, but we are still walking almost every day. We reached our millionth step milestone just before Christmas! (it's about 2km each way to our school).
It was a cold morning, and I have to post this very cool phenomena that occurs here when the temperature fluctuates around the freezing mark. When water logged wood starts to freeze, the water expands as it turns to ice. This ice is then forced out of the pores of the wood, it's only escape route out of the wood. The result is this delicate icy hair that "grows" out of the dead wood. - Feb 03, 12
I love this poster. Things got so much better for most of us as the working classes benefited from all the social improvements that came with the desire to treat them well to prevent them from turning to more socialist or communist political ideologies. Then came the 80's , Reagonomics, Thatcherism and the neoliberal revolution. Now, the bottom of the pyramid is WAY bigger.
- Feb 01, 12
This is a compelling series of audio podcasts from the CBC that look at the chain of events that has resulted in the rise in inequality that has occurred over the last 30 years.
Left Behind, Parts 1 - 3
Over the past 30 years, the benefits of economic growth in Canada, the US and much of the rest of the world, have gone increasingly to the top one percent of the population. For the majority of families, however, incomes have stagnated. This rise in inequality coincided with a sea change in government policy. Beginning in the 1980s, governments in much of the English-speaking world embarked on what has been called the neoliberal revolution - deregulation, privatization and tax cuts, aimed at liberating markets and stimulating the economy. The rising tide was supposed to lift all boats, but it didn't. Jill Eisen explores what happened. Listen to the podcasts after the JUMP - Jan 23, 12
I just noticed that my Dog Pod was featured on Dog Milk. Thank's Dog Milk - and back at you. You were one of the first serious design blogs to feature my work.
Dog Milk - a sub-site of Design Milk. It's the best resource for good dog-centric design. Always clever finds - don't look for bone shaped feeding stations here. - Jan 22, 12
Why are we so bedazzled by electronics? Do you have a smart phone? - then read this. Face it, so much of what we desire is driven by designed obsolescence rather than true innovation. After all, while the information age is driven by the gadgets, it is the content that is important and not the gadget itself.
Think about how much you love your glass screen, no matter who made it. Would you be willing to pay twice as much for it if you knew it was made by middle class Americans, who not only would pay taxes, but would also spend their income directly in our economy?
From the NY Times article, by By CHARLES DUHIGG and KEITH BRADSHERA foreman immediately roused 8,000 workers inside the company’s dormitories, according to the executive. Each employee was given a biscuit and a cup of tea, guided to a workstation and within half an hour started a 12-hour shift fitting glass screens into beveled frames. Within 96 hours, the plant was producing over 10,000 iPhones a day. . . . . “If it’s the pinnacle of capitalism, we should be worried.” JUMP
We should be outraged. - Jan 22, 12I recently discovered Oliberté Shoes from a GOOD article:
http://www.good.is/post/how-oliberte-the-anti-toms-makes-shoes-and-jobs-in-africa/
They make great shoes, and the company is built on a strong ethical foundation. I am sold. I love to support companies that are built upon good ethics, rather than simply maximizing profit.
Then I learned that the founder, Canadian Tal Dehtiar, appeared twice on the show, the Dragon's den. The concept of the show is that aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors, who then decide if they would be willing to invest in their proposal. Here is the segment that Tal Dehtiar appeared in. Like my sister said, it makes me want to strangle Kevin O'Leary.
dragon's den
As consumers, let's give our money to the Tal Dehtiars of the world and stop supporting the likes of Kevin O'Leary. They've almost run their course, but unfortunately, they won't stop until they run everything into the ground. - Jan 16, 12
Another reason to know who makes your stuff. And another reason not to obsessively buy new electronic gadgets. Sure they are cheap, but there is still a high price to pay. Besides, it doesn't matter how you interface with the internet - it's all the same content.
If you think about it for a minute, you would realize that, globally speaking, we are the 1%
From Good:
More than a decade ago, Nike paid a huge price in reputation when it was caught selling sneakers made by children. In the past decade, most of us have come to believe those labor issues have been solved by auditors surveying factories and ensuring that the conditions are such that we can continue to by stuff with wanton abandon, without guilt. . . . But all that only gives us a false sense of comfort. Today, hundreds of millions of workers are still subject to treatment and conditions that would horrify you. JUMP - Dec 14, 11I think she is right. I also think that we need to continue to take matters into our own hands - to "stop feeding the bear that's rampaging through the village" as I love to say. In this way, as individuals, we don't have to wait for change to come from above, but instead to start change from the bottom up.At I time when I'm embarrassed of my country - this young woman, (from Coquitlam) sums up what so many of are thinking.Take 5 minutes out of your day to listen to this address. It's a very simple message, that we need to take to heart.
- Dec 07, 11
- Feb 01, 12
- Feb 01, 12
- Nov 23, 11
- Feb 01, 12
Too dark, wet and miserable. I don't mind rain, or snow, but both together is where I draw the line. See you tomorrow.
- Nov 20, 11Left: All the water in the world (1.4087 billion cubic kilometres of it) including sea water, ice, lakes, rivers, ground water, clouds, etc.Right: All the air in the atmosphere (5140 trillion tonnes of it) gathered into a ball at sea-level density. Shown on the same scale as the Earth.Kind of small amounts, eh? Less than I would have imagined
- Feb 01, 12
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- Walk to School: Sun and SteamSublime and Beautiful. http://t.co/J5GXuCBz
- diy project: sculptural braided extension cords http://t.co/XBDQzRQ7
- Hey design community, how do you justify what you do? Just asking.Feb 15, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- The Myth About Pipeline Jobs and the True Ownership of the Alberta Tar Sands http://t.co/at5aMzNV via @commonsensecdn
- "Tech Gadgets are the New Flowers"More like misery and child labor=new flowers-what a shitty way to express love! Make something insteadFeb 14, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Etsy taste makers edition found me - thanks Mary! http://t.co/d2rTIOPzFeb 13, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Today in the Shop: This week, two pods, a wall mounted desk, and some feeders are my big projects. I have had a... http://t.co/11XnxtcC
- After the Rain: After the rainWhat a beautiful morning to walk to school! I love this time of year - everything... http://t.co/3QbjnXiS
- Marketing@macstation-"Tech Gadgets are the New Flowers"-More like misery and child labor=new flowers-what a shitty way to express your loveFeb 11, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Apple’s Brand Is at Stake as Customers Demand Better Labor Practices http://t.co/vT4On9WB (@GOOD stuff)
- Marketing@macstation-"Tech Gadgets are the New Flowers"-More like misery and child labor=new flowers-what a shitty way to express your loveFeb 10, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Daily Walk to School: Signs of SpringToday on our walk to school, we noticed our first sign that spring is on it... http://t.co/WvtvtqfT
- vurv design: Daily Walk to School. Signs of spring http://t.co/rZGSSDXD
- The supply chain may look like a top-down process, but the end consumer is actually its driving force.? http://t.co/2Ppr4IFW (@GOOD stuff)
- http://t.co/WfrUFLag Antianti - photo illustration
- in case you're not already outraged enough about the huge income gap in the US (and Canada): Left Behind http://t.co/qfypqjks
- The Daily Walk to School: Daily Walk to SchoolI haven't posted one in a while, but we are still walking almost e... http://t.co/PIvoU5hM
- Thanks @HipSubscription for noticing my work! http://t.co/kwJzAkzN
- vurv design: The Daily Walk to School http://t.co/bIVLNrWl
- Wallmart's Christy Walton could pull ALL of their employees above the poverty line by taking a 20% pay cut - talk about greedy!Feb 04, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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ShopSmall raised feeder, choice of 6 veneers - 130.00 (USD)TWO FEEDER SET 1 quart Wenge veneer - 229.00 (USD)Small wall mounted corner cupboard - 499.00 (USD)Sale: the best wall mounted pet feeder - 359.00 (USD)Douglas fir XL Raised Feeder - 290.00 (USD)Small Dog Pod - cherry dog bed - 599.00 (USD)2 quart raised feeder set for large dogs - SALE - 240.00 (USD)set of 6 bamboo veneer birch-ply coasters - 30.00 (USD)XL single maple feeder - 180.00 (USD)Two Feeder Set Raised bamboo single feeder for large dogs - 299.00 (USD)Douglas fir veneer bent-ply double feeder for small dogs - 130.00 (USD)bamboo veneer bent-ply double feeder for small dogs - 130.00 (USD)Walnut veneer bent-ply double feeder for cats - 130.00 (USD)TWO FEEDER SET 1 pint walnut veneer - 199.00 (USD)Bamboo, Jatoba, and Fern Frond coffee table - 850.00 (USD)
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Posts
- Dec 08, 11
- Aug 28, 11
The Sheepdogs - Let it All Show - reminds me of my clock radio from the 70's
- May 17, 11
- May 06, 11
trained as an opera singer - this song has stuck in my head since I heard it a week ago.
- Apr 21, 11
I'm always a sucker for smart minimal bands. And a slow build
- Feb 16, 11
Patrick Watson – Where The Wild Things Are a moody song for a rainy day
- Dec 19, 10
The Russian Futurists - Hoeing Weeds Sowing Seeds - a nice dose of optimism.
- Nov 14, 10
the burning hell opened for dan mangan last week - Quirky, smart, funny - great dancer.
- Oct 12, 10
Going to see Angus and Julia Stone tonight in Vancouver at the Venue. Should be a good show
- Aug 27, 10
The Hundredth Time - Gigi - a nice ensemble, love the 60's mellow pop sound
- Aug 17, 10
- Aug 10, 10
Kathryn Calder is great. I loved her in Immaculate machine, I love her solo work. Video - much more brains than budget
- Aug 02, 10
said the whale - curse of the currents - B.C. boys singing about Georgia Straight - Happy BC day
- Jul 31, 10
The beauties - fashion blues - like the groove
- Jul 24, 10
can't get enough born ruffians right now - plus old mcdonalds farm!
- Jul 21, 10
Elliott Brood - oh, alberta - I couldn't find this on Canada Day - maybe next year
- Jul 19, 10
The Weakerthans – Our Retired Explorer (Dines With Michel Foucault in Paris, 1961)
- Jul 19, 10
Born Ruffians - Blood the sun and the water - as if David Byrne were young today.
- Jul 14, 10
Off beat video featuring gladiators outfitted in old-bike-part-armor. Brilliant idea, pleasantly incongruous with the song.
- Jul 13, 10
these guys just kicked off a tour by bike with Hannah Georgas. Redefines the term 'cycle touring"
- Jul 12, 10
- Jul 08, 10
a little banjo. Biking in the snow - a nice image in this heat!
- Jul 08, 10
I always think of the east coast when I hear this song.
- Jul 05, 10
Our first real day of summer today - the rain finally stopped and the sun came out. a fun summer song
- Jul 04, 10
I'm also a sucker for a good build up. Starts out with just voice and base, then - a little unexpected piano. My daughters love these two.
- Jul 04, 10
who would think a band called Rural Alberta Advantage would sound like this? I'm a sucker for a good duet.
- Jul 04, 10
smart, minimal. Nowhere to hide.
