Earth Hour

With the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights for one hour as part of a global vote, Earth Hour/Vote Earth is a global call to action to stand up and take control of our planet.

Started in Sidney in 2007, when over 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour, this year over 74 countries have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH.

Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you're from but what planet you're from and this is what makes this movement an excellent idea.

http://www.earthhour.org

Apple iPod shuffle

Small, very small at 1.8" x 0.3" thin characterizes the latest iPod shuffle from Apple. Another winner from a company that is as fastidious about the smallest design details and minimalism as it is to delivering the best and easiest to use computers and devices.

Who would had thought some twenty years ago that some day we'd be able to carry a thousand songs in a device smaller than a lighter?

The shuffle is devoid of buttons and completely controlled by a switch in the earbud cord. Smart deisgn and a preview of what's to come from Cupertino's best computer company.

http://www.apple.com

Cirque du Soleil | Guy Laliberté

In 1984 and before Guy Laliberté re-invented the category, circuses were modeled on the premise that animals, star performers and more than one show taking place simultaneously were necessary. Mr. Laliberté changed all that with the invention of the Cirque Noveau, where much like Broadway shows, each performance has a story line and a musical score. Cirque du Soleil has become extremely successful without using animals or resorting to dangerous acrobatics.

Today, Guy Laliberté controls a company with revenues exceeding $600 million annually, but that still produces fresh shows for for a worldwide audience in over forty countries.

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com

Cal-Pep, Barcelona

Located in Les Olles square of the old district in Barcelona, in what was once was a disco, is Cal-Pep, a tapas bar usually crowded with those seeking uncomplicated, satisfying food.

What has made this restaurant famous is Pep's obsession with serving the freshest seafood dishes in a light, simple way and paired with equally good wines.

Sit at the bar and meet from politicians to tourists, all with their stories and some of the stories you'll often hear is about the first time they visited and why they are back--tapas, fresh seafood tapas creatively and perfectly prepared.

http://www.calpep.com

Hermes Leather Agenda

In today's fast-paced world of instant messaging, it's hard to conceive anyone would use pen and paper to write down their notes. The Hermes agenda is impeccably made of leather and one simple silver snap closure to keep our thoughts from flying off into the wind. We love this agenda because of its simplicity--down to the plain notepad insert. All we need is our thoughts, a quiet place and a good pen to bring out our inner poet.

http://www.hermes.com