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#UnderTheDoor | Save Paper, Save The Planet via @saatchi_sisomo

"To make people realize that saving the planet starts with them saving paper, we took a standard paper dispenser and made a simple modification with green foil and the silhouette of South America. This allowed us to prove that the survival of the forest is directly connected to what people consume."

Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Copenhagen, Denmark

Creative Director: Simon Wooller

Art Directors / Copywriters: Cliff Kagawa Holm, Silas Jansson Release:

April 2007

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#LuxxuryGoods | These Are The Most Creative And Brilliant Business Cards You'll Ever See (Photos)

"Some may argue that business cards are outdated when it comes to the most common communication tools used today. Nowadays, in the world of business, as long as you have someone's full name, you can find their social media accounts online and connect with them that way." - EliteDaily

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#UnderTheDoor | "I Got Up From A Bus Stop Yesterday and A Woman Was Being Tortured Right Next To Me..." via @Upworthy

"The images below may not be happening in those places, but they are happening now in our world."

  -Rosalyn Warren

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#LuxxuryGoods | Kelty Mach Airpitch Inflatable Tent via @Fancy |

"Don't spend your whole vacation setting up the tent. Keep your family and friends together and happily comfortable with the Kelty Mach Airpitch Inflatable Tent.

Mach 6 has 2 sleep rooms, a central room (floorless), 1 door, integrated full coverage rainfly and the fastest pitch of any 4 person tent.

Taped floor seams.

Internal storage pockets.

Noiseless zipper pulls.

Hanging sleep room.

Enclosed vestibule.

Easily accessible AirPole access.

Double zipper door opens wide for easy access and awning functionality.

Large central screened in area for dining and relaxing.

Double action pump included.

Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.

Cost: $580 via TheFancy

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#UnderTheDoor | How To Navigate The Potentially Awkward Aftermath Of Sex via @EliteDaily

"Sex. The word alone emits passion, intimacy, romanticism and an overpowering sensation. But mostly, it’s full of just plain ‘ole awkwardness.

It has occurred to me that although sex is one of the most natural acts of the human species — or any species really — the aftermath doesn't seem very natural. At all. If you’re in a serious relationship, we get it; you bang for 10 minutes (if that) and go straight to sleep afterward. You don’t fall in this category.

I’m advocating for the lonely-souled individuals trying to find that happy medium with someone they’re either casually dating or seeing (and thrusting). Some necessary points:

1. The No Call Or Text Situation

Not communicating afterward, even if just as friends (who happened to bang), makes sh*t unbearably awkward. As a result, one of the two of you is likely to feel like a bad bang, which leads to self-doubt and it inevitably becomes too much of a hassle to handle and the relationship ends.

Set yourself a reminder if you must to just shoot your bang-pal a text. It doesn't matter what you say, an icebreaker or any sort is fine. But don’t say something like “So, that was amazing. Let’s do it again soon” because you’ll sound like a total amateur and will give the other person way too much credit, which will likely make the next time dreadful.

And once you do communicate don’t psycho-analyze every subsequent gesture like “did she say hey instead of hi, because you know that means she’s a lesbian right?” or “I texted him 3 hours ago, and still no response. I knew I should have gone down on him.”

You don’t have to communicate right after sex, but sometime shortly after is best, like two days max. Things shall progress as they as they will.

2. The Cuddle

Guys, we ladies know that we have our own issues — some of us require tons of attention and validation. Don’t make things harder on yourselves or us. Just spoon or lie there (like a corpse, if you need to) with us for a few minutes after sex and your more likely to secure a subsequent bang. Even if cuddling after sex isn’t your style, it makes women feel a little less used and more desired.

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When you judge someone before knowing them, you do not define them: you define yourself. #wealthandwisdom

Wayne Dyer

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"Lonnie G. Johnson, an engineer who performed award-winning system engineering work for NASA space probes, invented the Super Soaker water gun, one of the world's most popular toys, in the 1980s." #wealthandwisdom

Revive. Black History. 365.

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"After a long career as an actress and singer, #PearlBailey earned a bachelor's degree in theology from Georgetown University in 1985."

Revive. Black History. 365. 

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People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges. #wealthandwisdom

Sara Sabzehzar

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#WealthandWisdom | The 10 Types Of Toxic People That Mentally Strong People Avoid via @EliteDaily 

"Other individuals affect us more than any other factor in the world. They are the most unpredictable, the most mysterious and the most exciting — at least, some are. There are other types of individuals, however. There are those who are more toxic than they are precious. If you want to live the best life possible, you should surround yourself with the best people possible.

More importantly, you will want to avoid all the toxic ones who will make you worse off for knowing them. Mentally strong people understand the importance and influence that human beings have on one another and use this knowledge to their advantage. The mentally strong aren’t flawless and aren’t impervious to all. With enough damage coming from enough sides, even the strongest will fall. The trick is to plan ahead and avoid those that make up the worst of the worst:

1. The Showoffs

Those who feel the need to be showy are always compensating for something and trying to prove their worth to themselves. Unfortunately for them, this is how you know they have little worth. Showing and trying to make other people envious is a waste of time, unless you’re trying to make yourself feel better about yourself at the expense of others. People that do such things are not the kind of people you want to keep around.

2. The Unintelligent

I’m not talking the kind of dumb that can’t be helped; I’m talking about the kind of dumb that is a result of an immense ego, voluntary ignorance and self-righteousness. Most of us know at least one or two people who are completely unintelligent as a result of continually making bad decisions and not learning from their mistakes for their entire lives.

3. The Leeches

Growing up, we’ve all had or been that friend who was always a bit broke and always happy to take a handout. When our friends are at a difficult point in their lives, there’s no reason not to help them out or to offer to pay for a few rounds of their drinks so they come out and have fun with the rest of the group. The problem is when the person seems comfortable in the position and is making little to no effort of improving their financial situation." - Paul Hudson

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#UnderTheDoor | Garage Magazine Editor-In-Chief Dasha Zhukova Sits On A 'Black Woman' Chair In Shocking Editorial via @HuffPost

"Claire Sulmers, the editor of FashionBombDaily.com, alerted us to the unfortunate feature and calls the image an example of "white dominance and superiority, articulated in a seemingly serene yet overtly degrading way."

We couldn't agree more. Although the chair also comes in "white woman," we can't help but be filled with anger and frustration over the onslaught of negative imagery, constant disregard and unabashed bigotry that continues to plague the fashion industry.

Extremely disappointed in Miroslava Duma and Buro247 for posting this nonsense, especially on a day like today. smh. http://t.co/oTYxYDJ7Hk

— Nikia (@chitown_fashion) January 20, 2014

Even in the grim, tasteless world of fashion photography, this revolting racist image- pub’d on MLK Day!- stands out: http://t.co/CkSiqVfQZM

— Alex von Tunzelmann (@alexvtunzelmann) January 20, 2014

From Bethann Hardison's crusade to end racism on the runway to our attempt to educate society over and over and over again about the nonsense that is Blackface -- the stories of racially insensitive absurdity are never ending.

Sulmers goes on to point out that the chair appears to be inspired by a collection designed by British pop artist Allen Jones in 1969. Yet this specific use of a black woman's figure strikes a deeper cord. "The art and fashion industries are the few bastions of society where blatant racism and ignorance are given the greenlight in the name of creativity," Sulmers writes.

Well it certainly seems that way, and this Buro 24/7 editorial is just another layer of icing on the cake..." -Julee Wilson

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Borderline racist undertones or simply a form of self-expression?

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#LuxxuryGoods | The “Have A Nice Day” Mug via The @Fancy |

For the ones seemingly fluent in sarcasm, here’s the perfect way to showcase how charming you are. 

Please allow 3-7 days for delivery.

Cost: $11 via TheFancy

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#WealthandWisdom | 3 Things That Will Make Your Day Perfect - Even When Things Go Wrong via @Addicted2Success 

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Ever wonder if you will ever have a near perfect day? Something or someone always spoils it right?

Well You can. By following these 3 ‘things,’ you will have that perfect day.

Yes, even if things go wrong.

1. Wake up in quiet time

Meditation – Anyone can meditate and you don’t have to be a Zen master to begin either, sitting up in a comfortable position, close your eyes relax your body, be as still as you can, take 3 deep breaths and proceed with the following:

Give gratitude by thinking of 5 to 10 things you are grateful for.

Ask for guidance by thinking about you day ahead and ask the Universe for guidance, Protection and strength.

Send love to people that have upset you – forgive 2 people that have done you wrong in the past week and ask them to forgive you too.

The start to your day determines the rest of it so make a conscious decision to start off the day in a positive way, so the rest of the day will be perfect.

2. Be present as much as you can throughout your day

This will eliminate stress and worry because you will be focusing on the present moment not things that have happened in the past or future problems you think may occur. When you are present there is only ‘now’ and in that moment you may experience calmness, a sense of clarity and positive vibes.

Studies have revealed that being present and in the moment leads to well-being, whereas if you are constantly moving thoughts from the past and to the future, this can lead to states of unhappiness.

How to be present:

Breathe

Focus on all that is around you – use your senses, listening to nature, the weather, birds singing and feeling your skin against you clothing are you working? Pay attention to the immediate task in front of you.

Breathe….

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” ~ Buddha

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#IndustryFresh | Obama: Marijuana No More Dangerous Than Alcohol via @HuffPost

"With a majority of Americans now in favor marijuana legalization, President Barack Obama is now saying weed is no more dangerous to individuals’ health than alcohol.

In an interview with the New Yorker’s David Remnick published Sunday, Obama said while he believes marijuana is “not very healthy,” the drug isn’t as harmful as some insist.

“As has been well documented, I smoked pot as a kid, and I view it as a bad habit and a vice, not very different from the cigarettes that I smoked as a young person up through a big chunk of my adult life. I don’t think it is more dangerous than alcohol,” Obama told Remnick.

When asked if he believes marijuana is less harmful than alcohol, Obama said it is less damaging “in terms of its impact on the individual consumer.”

"It’s not something I encourage, and I’ve told my daughters I think it’s a bad idea, a waste of time, not very healthy," he added.”

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#UnderTheDoor | American Apparel Mannequins Now Sporting Full Bush via @Gothamist

(Photo: Michele Barber-Perry)

"As the NY Times noted in their piece last year regarding the return of pubic hair, “For centuries of artistic tradition, the absence of pubic hair was merely an illusion. Renaissance artists depicted the female pelvis in smoothed stone or oil-painted shadow.” And now, Brave Artist Dov Charney is taking that taboo on with his latest window display… or maybe he just needed a new way to “sexualize” young women. UNISEX PUBES MADE IN AMERICA $49.99!”

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When a woman shares her body, her hearts involved…no matter what comes from her mouth next.

Anonymous

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#LuxxuryLeisure | Tonight! Fridays at @TheSayersClub w/ @JSCOPPAPresents

21+

Hip-Hop / R&B

8PM - Front Room Bar / Restaurant Opens for Food & Drink 10PM - Main Room Doors 12AM - Show

1645 Wilcox Avenue.

Los Angeles, CA

See you tonight Kings and Queens!

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