Organized crime is behind the trade in illegal timber in the rainforests.
The illegal logging industry has become very attractive to criminal organizations over the past ten years. Up to 90 per cent of tropical deforestation can be attributed to organized crime, which controls up to 30 per cent of the global timber trade, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program.
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Skallops are simple devices that turn playing cards into an artistic adventure.
Skallops are laser-cut clips that attach to regular playing cards in dozens of ways, letting you build anything that you can imagine. The Skallops themselves are cut out of the highest-quality, sanded and finished birch plywood.
Skallops turn playing cards into an art form.
Skallops are one of the featured exhibitors at the DaVinci Inventor Showcase, which takes place on Oct 13, 2012 at the Denver Merchandise Mart. This is your chance to check out the all the cool Skallop creations and a wild variety of other amazing innovations!
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Scare unwanted animals away with the Goose Guardian.
Goose Guardian is a wildlife deterrent that utilizes a patent-pending image-based object recognition system to detect the presence of specific species and triggers a hazing device to scare the animals away. Applications in development for the object recognition system include a deer/elk detector for highway traffic safety and a bed exit detector to reduce the risk of patient falls resulting in injury.
iPhone 4 with JaTiKi Mount Part “A” (shown in anodized Blue)
The JaTiKi Mount is an innovative, first of its kind, multi-purpose mounting system for the iPhone 4/4s/5 and any other personal electronic device. By incorporating powerful rare earth magnets, 1/4-20 threaded holes, and other CNC machined features into a two-disc mounting system, we have completely eliminated the need to wrap or add unnecessary bulk to the phone itself (like a case). If a phone never falls does it still need protection? We are not saying you will never drop your phone, but chances are drastically diminished with the JaTiKi Mount. Without a case on your phone, the JaTiKi delivers a high level of functionality while staying true to the aesthetics and function of devices such as the iPhone.
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Quote of the Day: “Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town.” – George Carlin
Recently, creator Jordan Bundy took a moment answer some questions about the telegram, photography today and preserving your memories …
The World’s Greatest Backpack: Bowerbags
A BowerBag is a messenger bag that transforms into a backpack if you need more space, and then into a saddle bag if you don’t want to carry anything at all. You can just strap it to your bike or motorcycle and carry everything from an I-pod to an elephant!. Bowerbags are a 3 way configurable backpack that feature a new springless snap-on clasp.
Bowerbags are one of the featured exhibitors at the DaVinci Inventor Showcase, which takes place on Oct 13, 2012 at the Denver Merchandise Mart. This is your chance to check out what Bowerbags and many other amazing innovations are all about.
Recently, creator Jamie Bowerman took a moment answer some questions about the backpack and courier bag industry, Kickstarter and incorporating his name into the product …
22.4 million households, or 19 percent, had college debt in 2010.
College enrollment is growing but student debt has stretched to a record number of U.S. households — nearly 1 in 5 — with the biggest burdens falling on the young and poor.
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One day, in the near future everyone who wants one is going to have a drone. The price of these unmanned aerial vehicles is plummeting from two sides. On the one hand, you’ve got the toys like the $70 iHelicopter you control with an iPhone. This little guy even has two plastic missiles you can fire! (Videos)
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New government nutrition standards went into effect this year in a bid to combat childhood obesity.
School lunches for the first time this year are required to be healthier but they are getting some push back from students and teachers across the USA who say they are still hungry after eating the noon meal.
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Card friendly fun in the sun at the beach with the Wind Proof Beach Card Table.
Just as it sounds, the Windproof Beach Card Table is a card table designed for playing cards at that is portable lightweight and durable.
The Windproof Beach Card Table is one of the featured exhibitors at the DaVinci Inventor Showcase, which takes place on Oct 13, 2012 at the Denver Merchandise Mart. This is your chance to experience Dash and many other amazing innovations.
Recently, inventor Sean McElduff took a moment answer some questions about sand, cards and portability…
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By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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