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The Prof. Yunus James Chau interview on CCTV, the Chinese National TV, gets the social business leader discussing the progress of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the wake of a changing global climate. Yunus, who was in Zurich, Switzerland for the One Young World Summit 2011, explained that the emphasis on HIV/AIDS poverty, hunger and funding had shifted to an emphasis on terrorism.
“The world got into another kind of war, rather than fighting poverty and the diseases, the fight on terrorism—so that derailed the whole effort to achieve those goals,” says Prof. Yunus.
Indeed, as world attention in the 1990s focused heavily on famine and genocides (for example in Rwanda), the new millennium, instead of bringing renewed hope and vigor, as the Millennium Development Goals attempted to do, world attention shifted to the “War on Terror” and now, the global financial crisis.
A new world older, perhaps? Watch the video to see what Prof. Yunus had to say about social business as marginal, poverty reduction, world interconnectedness and technology.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: grameencreativelab and vimeo Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotMobi-Reportabuse is one of many web entrepreneurship ventures that have emerged in Ghana. Akin to how bicycles have transformed transportation in less-industrialized countries, cellphones, too, have literally revolutionized countless countries in the Majority World. Developed by Shadrach K. Amoako, Mobi-Reportabuse is a cellphone service that allows both witnesses and victims themselves to report abuse and domestic violence straight from their mobile device. Users can send images, videos, audio and text content via email, MMS or SMS.
There are numerous benefits to a cellphone reporting service, one of which being the ability for the Ghanian Police Service (DOVVSU) to access factual and concise reports on domestic violence and abuse. Furthermore, Mobi-Reportabuse allows for anonymity, which can be essential when social relationships are tenuous.
Mobi-Reportabuse generates daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports that are divided into categories like gender and type of reporter to allow for readability and accessibility.
While cellphones are omnipresent in Ghana, as GOOD reports in “African Entrepreneurs Are Making Ghana Into a Tech Startup Hub,” there is a lack of mobile services and apps that bear in mind local needs.
“For most people in Africa, the only possibility of accessing the Web is through their mobile phone,” World Wide Web Foundation CEO Steve Bratt told GOOD. “So a web entrepreneur must learn to design services that will work on even the simplest mobile devices.
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It would help to know Danish to be able to appreciate the clarity of Wunderwasser packaging and the message behind it, so it’s best to begin its analysis with a quick translation. Because the name of the product, Wonder Water, is written vertically in a fluid grey typeface, it seems that the brightly colored lines below it are meant to capture most of the attention.
“150 liters of water for charity,” is the big statement on each plastic bottle, rendered in a different neon tint depending on the flavor of the drink. The half liter canteens contain either plain water, carbonated water or carbonated water with lime, offering a selection for every taste and hence a more profitable project.
Transparency is key to the identity design behind the Iskilde beverage, asserting the wholesome intentions of the international undertaking on Wunderwasser packaging, in the form of donated H2O for those who need it most.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: iskilde.dk and thedieline Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotIt’s clear to me that I am not the target consumer for this Bundaberg Five campaign, and that the young man is rather the focus of this advertising effort. Two men in their late 20s or early 30s are each featured in one of these prints, demonstrating quite casually—and unusually—a couple of qualities associated with the distilled sugarcane liquor.
The first pictures a smug-looking guy in a lavishly ornamental bed with two dolphins. The message that accompanies this print reads “Raw like the sashimi of rum.” In the second print a youthful amputee is captured, holding a glass of Bundaberg Rum in his prosthetic hand. “Filtered once for every finger you got,” brings a controversial humor into this character’s condition in the Bundaberg Five campaign by Leo Burnett of Sydney.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: leoburnett.au and adsoftheworld Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotThere is a soft elegance behind Percy and Reed Dry Shampoo packaging that would appeal to those who love style. Featuring illustrations by Caroline Phillips of Smith and Milton, this concept is reminiscent of fashion designers’ preliminary drawings.
Each tube and bottle of the practical beauty product is treated like a page from a stylista’s sketchbook, executed with a hand-rendered quality complete with delicate pencil lines, textures and shading. The impossibly slender and exceptionally coiffed characters present on every label further suit the manner of that type of animation.
All of the attention is on the fabulous hair of these winsome women, addressing the impact that this product can have on limp locks. Percy and Reed Dry Shampoo packaging was conceived for those who care deeply about all aspects of fashion and endeavor to look glamorous at all times.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: behance.net and thedieline Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotGetting food stuck between your teeth is embarrassing and a little gross—even more so when you finally find out about it. These Oral-B Dental Floss ads exaggerate the impact delivered by these leftover morsels by magnifying, personifying and placing them in these people’s presence well after the consumption of their meals.
The two prints by the Publicis advertising agency of New York are targeted predominantly at businesspeople. The first pictures a man in a hotel pool, confronted with an extra large ear of corn that’s wearing a swimsuit. In the second example, a woman waits in an office reception area across from a necktie-wearing piece of meat. These Oral-B Dental Floss ads demonstrate that something so small can too often command an obvious presence, to the affected individual, the one facing him or both.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: publicis-usa and coloribus Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotYou will probably recognize some of the items pictured in Cook It Kitchen Gadgets packaging, and you would be totally right to associate them with products advertised on television. The “As Seen on TV” contraptions have been clustered into one single collection and have been given a fresh new face and brand identity.
An intern at Werner Design Werks, graphic designer Carly Wright aimed infuse these plain cardboard boxes with a charming simplicity that would speak to the generation of adolescents and young adults. As such, she illustrated a set of five outlined images, one for every appliance, giving each a playful color and a snappy new name. Chop It, Toast It, Lock It, Spork It and Heat It are marketed as fun and user-friendly objects that will entice amateur chefs into culinary experimentation.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: carlyjwright and thedieline Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotLanvin Petite, the French couture house’s line designed specifically for children, will be launched next month and with it, a collection of chic little Lanvin Petite dolls.
There are four versions of the dolls, each wearing a chic outfit from the Lanvin Petite collection. Retailing for a lofty 250 Euros each, these tiny and fashionable toys were made to help raise money for women with HIV in Africa. They were hand-stitched by HIV-positive women in Swaziland and all proceeds from the dolls will go to the charity Dessine l’espoir, which helps enhance the lives of women diagnosed with the disease.
The dolls, which were made in the spirit of Lanvin’s founder Jeanne Lanvin, will be available at all Lanvin stores as well as boutiques stocking the Lanvin Petite collection.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: dessinelespoir.org and fashion.telegraph Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotYou don’t have to be a fashion insider (or even like fashion all that much) to know that the 60s are back in a big way next season, and the Peter Som Spring 2012 collection was nothing if not a flashback to the days of flower power and mod silhouetes.
The Peter Som Spring 2012 collection showcased bright and punchy floral prints, from oversized roses—in practically every hue, from tangerine to electric blue—to more subtle, but still stand-out, painterly petals. The cuts, elegantly styled after the fashions of the Swingin’ Sixties, comprised boxy silhouettes including a tweed jacket, a day dress and a chic skirt suit. The swimwear was definitely retro, with high-cut briefs and bandeau tops; perfectly accenting the poolside looks were cute, round black sunnies.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: petersom and style Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotI challenge anyone to find an iDevice dock that is bigger and badder than the AeroDream One. The recently unveiled dock stands a towering 11 feet and requires a ladder for use.
The AeroDream One was created by J.M.Jarre, an audio company founded by 70s synth legend Jean Michel Jarre. In addition to its incredible height, the AeroDream One is also bulky, weighing in at 870 pounds. All of that weight is made up of “five drivers including an 18-inch subwoofer, and 10,000 watts of power on tap,” as Dvice writes. Should you desire an 11 foot iDevice dock with enough power to rock the block, be prepared to pay up: The AeroDream One is priced at a cool $562,000. Fortunately, a miniature 43-inch version is available for a more reasonable $1,200.
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For those who prefer using something else other than their fingers to navigate around a touch screen, the Big Big Cursor Stylus will be a great alternative.
Some aren’t really crazy about using their fingers on the touch screen; if you’re the type who wants to keep smudges off the tablet’s surface, the Big Big Cursor Stylus will be the best option out there. The item features a large-scale version of the arrow and pointer normally seen on a computer. With this, you can easily draw or write on the touchscreen without having to worry about scratching the screen with fingernails or smudging it with the fingers. There’s also an integrated magnet, so it can also be used as fridge decor.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: bigbigcursor and gadgetsin Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotThe latest apparel to come out of the Twelve Bar FW 2011 collection are two shirts that are simple, stylish and pay respect to some of hip-hop’s finest.
For the Twelve Bar FW 2011 collection, the brand is adding two new shirts into the mix that pays homage to hip-hop. The first one is called the ‘California Love,’ which is the first of 12 of the Crossword Collector series. The shirt shows off a crossword with several hip-hop names such as Kendrick Lamar, Odd Future and The D.O.C. scribbled into the square. The second shirt draws inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest’s Low End Theory album artwork by incorporating the red, black and green color theme to the brand’s heart logo. Both shirts are available in two different colors.
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: twelvebar and hypebeast Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotWhy shell out your savings for a new smart television when, for a fraction of the price, you can let a Chumby NeTV stream social network updates and the Internet onto your set?
Because technology develops so quickly, it’s difficult to keep up to date while maintaining the stability of your bank account. This tough reality is what makes the Chumby NeTV so valuable. Acting as a middle man between your television set and the cable box, this device pushes your social network, Android apps and even Internet connectivity onto the screen. A smooth interface that includes social updates, emails and your favorite blog is superimposed onto the cable feed and disappears at the touch of a button.
Even the decrepit jumping box my grandparents grew up with is compatible with the Chumby NeTV!
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: engadget and thisismynext Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotA container filled to the brim with explosive fluids is no laughing matter, although the LEGO Head Propane Tank might make you smile upon seeing it.
It may or may not be a coincidence, but it happens that regular propane vats share the same overall design and proportions as LEGO heads. So it makes sense that Instructables user icedvovo has posted a detailed guide on how to precisely modify your fuel tank to look like a loveable inhabitant of LEGO Land. The result is the cute, familiar look of the LEGO Head Propane Tank.
About $20 worth of spray paint and some enamel hobby paint is all that stands between you and your perfect barbecue. Just don’t let your guard down—albeit cute, that thing could blow up at any time!
Tweet Published: Sep 10, 11 • References: instructables and gizmodo Must SeeWTFOMGLoLCuteNerdyHotThe Lisboa Bike is one of the most reasonably designed concept bikes you are likely to come across. Designer Pedro Machado has designed the Lisboa to suit the needs of the modern urban explorer. The Lisboa’s unique design incorporates an electric motor, water tank, and even the yin and yang symbol.
The Lisboa Bike has an electric motor mounted in its front wheel with the battery discreetly melded into the frame. The bike’s water tank is also installed into the frame and keeps riders from having to reach for their water bottles while they’re on the go. The bike has spokeless wheels, with each wheel divided to resemble the two pieces of yin and yang.
The Lisboa Bike is a great design because it puts functionality before flash.
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