(photos above and below) The House of Marley is showing off its new products for 2012 at this week’s CES in Las Vegas. We particularly like the Bag of Rhythm Portable Sound System & dock for iPod and iPhone.
The Bag of Rhythm system is made with earth-friendly materials including FSC-certified renewable birch wood and durable cotton canvas.
The boombox charges iPods and iPhones when docked and an aux input connects hundreds of other devices via an included cable. The system sports twin 1″ tweeters, twin 4.5″ high-definition woofers and a powerful amplifier that is said to deliver amazing output, crisp detail and deep, powerful bass.
The House of Marley also has updated their website, www.thehouseofmarley.com, to make it more user friendly.
The Bag of Rhythm will retail for $349.99 when it goes on sale in February 2012.
Note: The House of Marley donates five percent (5%) of its annual profits to 1Love.org – an organization dedicated to spreading Bob Marley’s message of unity and peace by lifting up a new generation of “young gongs” to strike the hammer for charities, causes and ideas that can change the world.
Related: more posts on green gadgets from The Alternative Consumer
Working from home is not for everyone; some people prefer it so that they can be closer to their families (in the case of young children) whilst others simply prefer the quietness and the lack of a commute and perhaps a little bit longer in bed. Working from home has both pros and cons, as some people may find themselves lacking the discipline to have a productive days work when they are at home with all of the comforts just a door or two away, not to mention the lack of interaction with other work colleagues.
If you do work from home, there are a number of ways you increase the levels of your productivity and morale, one of which is the choice of your home office furniture. Although this may seem obvious, it is easy to underestimate how much the furniture we use has an effect on our outlook. Here are the three main areas to think about when putting together a home office:
Health
Your health is your first priority so ensuring that your office furniture has good comfort and back support is very important, especially if you consider that you may be sitting in front a computer screen for hours at a time. Investing in a quality, ergonomic chair can help you keep your posture straight and prevent back pain which has great long term value.
Productivity
Another important function of your office furniture is how it can improve and augment your productivity levels. For example, your computer desks and workstations for home should not be there just to hold your files and keyboard but can act as an effective storage solution, saving you the trouble of scooting around the room in a chair which breaks your concentration.
Attractiveness
Last, but certainly not least, your office furniture needs to be attractive. As it is your own working space, you can tailor its appearance to match your personality, whether you like modern and minimalistic or classic oak. The psychological effect of having an attractive room to work in can have a good effect on your overall morale and work attitude.
These are of course just broad outlines into what you will need to think about with your home office; at the end of the day your personal taste, style and requirements may be completely different from the norm. This is your working space, so furnish it in a way that allows you to work at your best.
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