Min-Kyu Choi was probably not the first person to notice the disparity between his Macbook Air laptop (thin enough to slide into a manila envelope) and the plug attached to it (so bulky you need a duffel bag). But he was certainly the first to sit down and redesign the plug so that it folds flat. This piece of electrical origami says all you need to know about the power of designers to transform our everyday world.
Company will sell the foldable plug
http://www.madeinmind.co.uk/plug.php
網上見英國Harrods百貨公司剛於6月份推出了MBT跟時裝設計師合作的Cross Over限量版。這一回Fashion得多，且有點藝術味道，這型格才能突出我的氣質嘛! 
順帶一提，網上郵購有很多盜版，這網友教你如何分辨真假MBT
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_6064c14f0100je4o.html
但無論如何個店名幾得意，叫Liger，查Wikipedia，有解: The liger is a hybrid cross between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a tigress (Panthera tigris). 嚴格來說，雄獅與雌虎雜交後的產物叫獅虎獸 (Liger)，雄虎與雌獅雜交後的產物，稱為虎獅獸 (Tigon)，總之是兩隻惡霸一起製造出來的惡惡霸!
MBT 是Masai Barefoot Technology 的縮寫。這個網站有介紹，http://shoes.about.com/od/comfortable_shoes/a/mbt_shoes.htm ，其中一句聽來很吸引，令人有購物衝動，內容如下:
Their (MBT shoes) unique design has supposedly help wearer's tone up, lose weight, and even smooth cellulite, which has garnered the brand a lot of attention as well. (係真唔係呀?)
10 WAYS TO PROTECT JOINTS (information from Arthritis Foundation)
Protecting your joints may help you prevent osteoarthritis (關節炎) and the pain associated with the disease.
1.Maintain your ideal body weight. The more you weigh, the more stress you are putting on your joints, especially your hips, knees, back and feet.
2.Move your body. Exercise protects joints by strengthening the muscles around them. Strong muscles keep your joints from rubbing against one another, wearing down cartilage.
3.Stand up straight. Good posture protects the joints in your neck, back, hips and knees.
4.Use the big joints. When lifting or carrying, use largest and strongest joints and muscles. This will help you avoid injury and strain on your smaller joints.
5.Pace yourself. Alternate periods of heavy activity with periods of rest. Repetitive stress on joints for long periods of time can accelerate the wear and tear that causes OA.
6.Listen to your body. If you are in pain, don't ignore it. Pain after activity or exercise can be an indication that you have overstressed your joints.
7.Don't be static. Changing positions regularly will decrease the stiffness in your muscles and joints.
8.Forget the weekend warrior. Don't engage in activities your body for which your body isn't prepared. Start new activities slowly and safely until you know how your body will react to them. This will reduce the chance of injury.
9.Wear proper safety equipment. Don't leave helmets and wrist pads at home. Make sure you get safety gear that is comfortable and fits appropriately.
10.Ask for help. Don't try to do a job that is too big for you to handle. Get another pair of hands to help out.
http://www.fightarthritispain.org/
http://www.pentagram.com/what-type-are-you/
朋友發這個電郵給我, 緣起是因為她前天看見蘋果日報的消費著數欄目, 大致提到很香港人希望搶先擁有ipad, 但因為來貨緊張, 很多電腦場商都會千方百計抬高ipad的售價, 例如在銷售時左搭右搭無謂的東西, 硬要你連同ipad一併購買。 報章又指, Apple在三大院校(HKU, PolyU, HKDI)內設有i Campus零售商店方便學界購買Apple產品 (iPhone除外) , 想貨實價買到ipad, 可以透過學院內的i Campus代訂。朋友因此想託我代購, 於是昨天, 去了一趟校內的Apple Store, 他們說7月23日的ipad訂貨單已爆滿, 但可以留職員編號及訂購型號, 有貨通知, 每個職員可訂一部。另外，見有iMac及MacBook Pro, 是學界優惠價, 更送iPod Touch, 有點心動!
今屆的康城廣告奬還有香港團隊獲得獎項。你有否在香港街頭看過這個ZOO Record廣告?Sell Indie Bands Music! 意念相當不錯，善用QR Code，帶出Indie Music 是城市的Hidden Sound。 上星期開始跟學生討論畢業習作，我帶的那一組提議推廣QR Codes，為QR Codes做廣告宣傳，這個案例可以做參考。
香港還有很多富創意的廣告，但香港大眾的口味卻被傳媒拖著走，八卦周刊只著眼於廣告中的露肉嫩模，什麼百果園E神﹑花世界沐浴女，惡頂!
其實，香港人的創意視野大有提升的空間，希望年青一代別誤會「荃加福祿壽」等電視節目就是創意。
上圖可以放大，用mouse click一下再zoom，詳述這個創意的內容，至於什麼是QR Code，可看這一篇http://shirchow.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post_1178.html , 你更可以自己編寫QR Code, 都幾好玩吖!
想知多點今屆2010康城廣告獎名單 http://www.canneslions.com/work/
廣告康城獎是緊隨電影康城獎舉行的，能夠親身出席此盛會的創作部高層，都令人羡慕不已，因為食宿開支都是由公司支付，而且拿不到獎也沒壓力，因為跟全世界的廣告高人拗手瓜，拿不到獎是意料之內，拿到獎是額外的bonus。 
欣宜4個月的減肥戰績, 左：今年2月140 lbs ; 右：NOW115 lbs我們都說老徐樣貌依然年青，仿如當年，他說，或者平日接觸的都是年青人，要多理解他們的思想，所以要保持青春，才不會與他們脫節。
教書保青春，很中聽的說話!
這兩張照片拍攝時間相距5年,下面一張是昨天才拍的。
平均每名「打工仔」虧蝕近5,387元，而我虧蝕27654.65元，好一個大輸家， 好想止蝕! 但這個強積金遊戲，比上網買賣股票難得多﹑煩得多，你根本不知道自己實質買什麼，因為那是一籃子的股票，至於保本又是否真的保住所有呢? 要是你下指示給監管你的強積金機構更改組合，又如何，你根本不能夠第一時間看出交投變化，總之一舉動都沒有埋身的感覺，直至你發覺蝕了大錢，才有埋身肉赤之感!
有朋友教書，教了十多廿年，一直享受舊制度下的公積金儲款方式，一入職便開始供款，聽說儲備了不少，她說就像銀行戶口紅簿仔儲蓄，每次查數都不禁心裡笑起來，聽來簡單直接，心生羨慕。
「你不理財，財不理你」這句話很老套，卻又說得很對。自問天生對數字不太敏感，今後要多多幫補這方面不足之相處。
補充資料:
原來，強積金制度在2000年12月開始行，快要十周年了，想知多一點，可到積金局網站看看，不過看了你也可能沒有太多頭緒，還有，宣傳強積金用「積積樂隊，與你譜出未來」這等手法，十分兒嬉。是幾十年前去獅子銀行開個兒童儲蓄戶口的宣傳嗎? 我情願它嚴肅得像個財經宣傳廣告!
王菲今年復出，於10月和 11月在北京及上海各開 5場《王菲 2010巡唱》演唱會，這是個唱海報的造型，據說昨天曝光。
Information from shots:
To celebrate 50 years Dr. Martens asked 10 artists to re-record 10 cult tracks - here Cinematic Orchestra cover Jeff Buckley's Lilac Wine, with graceful visuals provided by Blind. Check out the other nine tracks at 50.drmartens.com.
