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| 18 December 2008view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Fray Magazine
by Karen Day
Fiction can be fun, but nothing's better than hearing a personal tale that leaves you wishing for more and provides the relieving feeling that you're not the only one who has tried to smuggle a swordfish through customs.
That's why we're happy the San Francisco-based web community Fray has decided to take their stories, usually told online and on the road, and put them in print with "Fray: The Quarterly of True Stories and Original Art". They've just put out their second issue entitled "Geek: True Stories of People Taking Things Too Seriously", after the success of their first issue, "Busted!", which chronicled true stories of people being caught in the act. Contributors range from professionals who have written for magazines like "Wired" and "Playboy" to the average person with a great narrative to tell. The offbeat articles and engaging interviews will keep you amused and the original artwork is a great way to find a new sources of inspiration.
Fray is sold online and in newsstands for $12, but if you subscribe now you'll get the first two issues, two future issues and a Geek pocket protector for $35.
OWIKits: A Bright Way to Teach Solar Power and Robotics to Kids
by Karen Day
Most kids hate science, but that is about to end with OWIKits, which are award winning, educational products that teach the basics of robotics, electronics, and alternative energy to kids.
The kits, which range from beginner to advanced level, are designed to involve, engage and educate, allowing each child to feel a great sense of accomplishment while also learning the basic scientific principles.
Many of the products, which include windmills, cars, airboats, moonwalkers, and so much more, are recommended by Dr. Toy, whose professional guidance on the best in toys and educational products has been trusted since 1995.
Obama Logo Designs
by Lost At E Minor
The Obama campaign was one of the most visually effective in recent history, brilliantly tapping modern marketing concepts and design to get its message across. The deceptively simple logo they chose stemmed from an amalgamation of a lot of different concepts the Obama designers came up with. Logo Design Love just posted all the different looks that weren't used.
Red Cap Cards
by Karen Day
Red Cap Cards, the Beverly Hills-based creator of smartly illustrated letterpress greeting cards, journals, and clothing, has just added Anke Weckmann and Lauren Duarte to their list of collaborators.
Established in 2004 by Hal Mertz and illustrator Carrie Gifford—who also goes by Apple Moshberry—Red Cap Cards have spent the past four years perfecting their collection of whimsical designs, many boasting adorable little stick figures with bulging eyes, amusing animals and free-flowing plants, creating civilized Hieronymus Bosch-like scenarios.
In case you're still looking for last minute gifts, the Red Cap journals incorporate the same style of designs as the greeting cards, but allow for year-long enjoyment. We especially like the witty yet elegant holiday greeting cards, as well as the organic baby onesies.
All of the Red Cap Cards and gifts can be found online, where you can also find a list of retailers near you.
