Amazing Post it Notes War in Paris Collection (PICS)

In 105 AD, Cai Lun (China, Han Dynasty) constructed paper out of plant fibers. Fragments of what may have led to paper have been found earlier, but Lun is credited with the invention of modern paper. Prior to the invention of paper, the Chinese wrote on bamboo tablets. The tablets were very heavy, and the lighter alternative, silk was too costly for regular use. Early paper was made with Mulberry bark. There are records of paper being used without writing for the preservation of tea and protection of fragile items. Before the introduction of wood pulp in 1843, paper production relied on recycled materials. In 1968, Spencer Silver, 3M chemist, developed a special, pressure-sensitive adhesive. No one cared. Then several years later, Art Fry, a genius, thought of combining this revolutionary adhesive with  paper to create the ultimate hymnal bookmark. (He loved his Jesus.) And thus, in 1977 the Press ‘n Peel was born! Success wasn’t instant. It wasn’t until 1980, when the product hit US shelves as Post-it Notes, that people realized the sticky notes’ value! A year later Canadians and Europeans all over were able to enjoy the many solutions that post-it notes had to offer. The classic canary yellow that was featured on the original notes was actually just scrap paper from another company. You can still buy that color or you can choose from a variety of bold neons or pastels. The post-it note technology led to many other products including: post-it flags, pop up notes, super sticky post-its, post-it easel, and the dynamic duo. They also have recycled post-it notes for those of you interested in being green! Recently, post-it has released an  iphone/ipad app that successfully digitizes the iconic post-it note. It allows users to create note with standard computer text and hand drawn images, etc and share it with friends or even the world. Artists have used post-notes to create art:

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You may not have heard on the news, but there is a war raging in Paris, and it's spreading across Europe as we speak. The weapon of choice: Post-it notes, with a hearty helping of serious creativity.

 

 It all began with video game developer Ubisoft, then the battle quickly caught on between neighboring office buildings, and the rest is history.

Most of the subjects of choice revolve around video games (starting with Mario and friends) and cartoons, though a few brave souls have expanded the selection of characters to include some unexpected faces. All you fashionistas out there ought to appreciate this particular homage to designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, and Sonia Rykiel (below).

 

Other popular characters: Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Tetris, and my personal favorite, Angry Birds.

Though, the pièce de résistance has to be this multi-story masterpiece:

 

 

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‘Make post-it art not war’. That could be slogan of these French workers who are currently fighting an art battle on their office windows, using multicoloured sticky notes. What a cool idea. I wonder what their employers say about the waste of office materials, though. 

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WORLD WATER DAY -2011 (PICS)

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WORLD WATER DAY(2011)   International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.   World Water Day Theme World Water Day 2011 Theme - "Water for Cities" World Water Day 2010 Theme - "Clean Water for a Healthy World" World Water Day Theme 2009 - "Transboundary Waters" World Water Day Theme 2008 - "Sanitation" World Water Day Theme 2007 - "Coping With Water Scarcity" World Water Day Theme 2006 - "Water and Culture" World Water Day Theme 2005 - "Water for Life 2005-2015" World Water Day Theme 2004 - "Water and Disasters" World Water Day Theme 2003 - "Water for Future" World Water Day Theme 2002 - "Water for Development" World Water Day Theme 2001 - "Water for Health" World Water Day Theme 2000 - "Water for the 21st Century" World Water Day Theme 1999 - "Everyone Lives Downstream" World Water Day Theme 1998 - "Groundwater - "The Invisible Resource" World Water Day Theme 1997 - "The World's Water: Is there enough?" World Water Day Theme 1996 - "Water for Thirsty Cities" World Water Day Theme 1995 - "Women and Water" World Water Day Theme 1994 - "Caring for our Water Resources is Everybody's Business"     "Water for cities: responding to the urban challenge" is the slogan of the World Water Day 2011. Due to a UN resolution of 1993 the World Water Day is held annually on 22 March. On this day the importance and the value of our global water resources should be made aware of. The focus of this year's World Water Day are the urban population growth, industrialization, climate change and its impact on water resources, water supply and sanitation. The world water day 2011 approaches this topic by means of science, sports and culture.     "Be water wise- every drop counts" is the slogan for the World Water Day 2011. This new series of visual materials presents how everyone can contribute to save water in the home.                     WORLD WATER DAY SLOGANS Save water, it will save you later! Don't let the water run in the sink, our life's on the brink! Put a stop to the drop! Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink! Don't waste it, just taste it! When you conserve water, you conserve life! Save water! Save Life! Save water…it doesn't grow on trees! Save water, secure the future! Stop the drip to save the drop! Don't be a fool, cover your pool! Rainwater tank, won't break the bank! Saving water can save the world! It's only good until the last drop, than What? Water covers two-thirds of the surface of the Earth, but Fresh water is 0.002% on Earth! Saving water one drop at a time! Save Water…..It's not just a drop in the bucket! Water for the future generations….priceless! Think outside the sink! Read more at funny-fantastic-arts.blogspot.com

 

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Amazing Lightening Photos Collection (PICS)

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Photo by seto_supraenergy One Question that we’re regularly asked about here at Digital Photography School is ‘How do I photograph Lightning?’ Our wonderful forum administrator NaturesPixel has put together a brief how to photograph lightning tutorial in our forums that tackles the question. Also check out our more recent How to Photograph Lightning tutorial.At a little inspiration in your lightning photography you might also enjoy some of these 15 great lightning shots. Don’t forget to subscribe to DPS for more inspirational images like this. Photo by joe holmes Photo by Elsie esq. Photo by http://flickr.com/photos/reutc/278685448/ Photo by Echo9er Photo by YardSale Photo by Leorex Photo by Leorex Photo by pingnews.com Photo by wvs Photo by ChrisStylewalker Photo by darkmatter Photo by Shivayanamahohm Photo by ~Prescott Photo by Roadsidepict Read more at www.digital-photography-school.com

 

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