Thursday, March 5, 2009

CUFF LINKS



via NOTCOUTURE
watch movement cuff links > tokens & coins
Taken from watches of the early to mid 20th Century, the gears, levers and jewels reveal the secrets of synchronized precision. Set in sterling and presented in a leather gift box with authenticity card. Please note: Movements vary. Size & layout may be different than those pictured.
materials: sterling silver settings
dimensions: approx 3/4" each

They sell for $130

Willie Smits: A 20-year tale of hope: How we re-grew a rainforest




About this talk

By piecing together a complex ecological puzzle, biologist Willie Smits has found a way to re-grow clearcut rainforest in Borneo, saving local orangutans -- and creating a thrilling blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems.

About Willie Smits

Willie Smits has devoted his life to saving the forest habitat of orangutans, the "thinkers of the jungle." As towns, farms and wars encroach on native forests, Smits works to save what is left. Full bio and more links


via TED