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Original, Geeky, and Eco-Friendly Circuit Board Goodies

GeekSugar — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:28:17 PST

There's something especially geeky but beautiful about old circuit boards. Their colorful, intricate designs almost seem too pretty to be trapped inside of a computer. Check out these five products made from recycled circuit boards. They're cute, creative, and eco-friendly.

Circuit Board Clutch Is One Part Geek, One Part Chic

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:33:26 PST

I've already come across a circuit board necklace and a circuit board eyeglasses holder, but this Circuit Board Clutch takes the cake in terms of style, usability, and geeky-flair. Each silver metallic clutch features a circuit board on its front, and inside you are able to store up to nine credit cards and your ID. There are also two extra pockets, with one including a zipper for your change. All this for only $26 - the ultimate geek chic accessory - for you, or for someone else this holiday season.

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A Circuit Board Eyeglasses/ID Holder That Is Such a Geek Treat

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:05:35 PST

I think this creation of geeky goodness, tops my list for ways to reuse old circuit boards. Etsy seller DebbyAremDesigns got really resourceful when piecing together this one of a kind recycled circuit board ID badge/eyeglass holder (which I'm naturally calling a necklace - hee hee). The artist says:

A funky badge holder made from recycled vintage circuit boards, vintage lucite and glass beads from the 1950's as well as recycled colored "bell" telephone wire from the 1950's! I've also taken very old capacitors from the 1940's and repurposed them into additional decorative components.

I just love how every piece is so unique and different - not to mention, the colorful beads and wire which make it all come together so nicely! Now if only I had to wear a badge at work, I'd be one sexy geek! You can purchase one online for $67.

Circuit Board Recycling Reaches Its Greenest Heights

GeekSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:14 PDT

I'm always in for a unique way to recycle and reuse circuit boards, but usually the novelty look of the boards makes for something that's fun-looking, like this necklace, but not objectively cool-looking.

This Circuit Board Pencil Cup, however? Definitely an exception. Check out that color! The neon apple-y green is a refreshing hue that would brighten your whole desk area. And it's green in the other, more important way!

It's so hot it's sold out for now, but similar recycled computer goodies are available from the seller in the meantime.

Circuit Board Necklace Takes a Bite Out of E-Waste

GeekSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:07:23 PDT

Be eco-geek-chic with this recycled printed circuit board necklace. Considering circuit boards account for three percent by weight of the total amount of electronic waste, you are not only getting a geekilicious piece of jewelry, but you're helping the environment as well! Each necklace is totally unique and measures over 1.5 inches wide. Pick one up from ThinkGeek for $20.

Circuitboard Ornament Set: Love or Leave?

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:08:26 PST

Now that you've got a pink Christmas tree covered with digital photo ornaments why not add a Circuitboard Ornament Set into the mix?! So I may be getting out of control with my geeky Christmas theme, but how adorable are these green circuit board ornaments?

I envision them hanging on a white tree with a string of white lights twinkling behind them. The set comes in a cute gift box and includes a tree, bell and a star with each being looped with a silver thread for hanging. Priced at $20 each.

What do you think of them? Love or leave? Let me know below! Thanks for sharing Calamari!

Circuit Board Chic: Where Tech Meets Art

GeekSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:35 PDT

A circuit board may simply be a small, insulated board where interconnected circuits and components are mounted, but it has come to represent something much larger. In fact, circuit boards have been a source of inspiration and a material staple for designers and artists of all sorts since the widespread use of the personal computer.

I like circuit board pieces because they seem to embody the complicated and ongoing workings of a computer, but at the same time seem natural and almost organic because of their subtle, earth colors. While tech inspired art and design isn't for everyone, I've seen a real emergence of circuit board designs that are sophisticated, thoughtful - and dare I say - even geek chic.

The selection seems endless, ranging from larger pieces like the Circuit Board Lamps, which are made from reutilized computer circuit board and are stunning with the light shining through them, simple Circuit Board Luggage Tags to these cute Circuit Board Coasters, which are $19.99 from ThinkGeek.

To see some of my favorite items scroll through the widget below.

5 Fitness Myths That Mess With Results

Prevention — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:31:20 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

By Jenna Bergen, Prevention

With so many people offering advice on weight loss, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. All too often I’ve overheard a hardworking gym-goer sharing a well-meaning but ill-informed tip with another exerciser. And I’m not the only one who’s heard fitness folklore being swapped on the training room floor. I spoke to top experts in the field to find out the common fitness myths they hear from clients. From the pseudo miracles of the "fat-burning" zone to the misguided magic of working out on an empty stomach, these fitness falsehoods should never be followed.

Nine Exercise Moves You're Doing Wrong

Myth No. One: Keep your heart rate in the fat-burning zone

If you've been exercising at 60 to 70 percent of your maximum heart rate in order to shed flab faster, you could be slowing your slim down. "The fat-burning zone is a complete myth," says Wayne Westcott, PhD, Prevention advisory board member and fitness research director at Quincy College. "While it's true that you burn a higher percentage of fat calories when exercising at a moderate pace, you burn fewer calories overall." For instance, if you get on a treadmill and walk at a 3.5 mph pace for 30 minutes, you might burn 250 calories. If you raise the speed to seven miles per hour, you’d burn 500. Bottom line? "It’s much better to go at the faster speed." Prefer the elliptical trainer? Make sure you're not making one of the top 10 elliptical trainer mistakes.

Myth No. Two: Boosting cardio is the best way to bypass a plateau

"The most effective way to lose weight is to include both cardio and weights in your routine," says Jari Love, star of the Get Extremely Ripped: 1000 Hardcore DVD. "One study found that when individuals cycled for 30 minutes a day, they lost three pounds of fat and gained a half pound of muscle in eight weeks. But individuals who cycled for 15 minutes and weight trained for 15 minutes a day lost 10 pounds of fat and gained two pounds of calorie-burning muscle."

Try This Workout to Drop Two Sizes by Summer!

Keep reading! We bust three more myths after the break.

Last Chance! An End-of-Season Workout to Up Your Ski Game

Leta Shy — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:14:27 PST

Even with this mild Winter, we've still seen our fair share of snow in the mountains. And while Spring is just around the corner, late-season storms around the country have given us the gift of fresh powder. If you're planning a snowy mountain weekend anytime soon, here's a circuit workout that works your core, lower body, and balance - courtesy of Erick Northrup, a district fitness manager at Crunch and avid skier - to keep in your workout rotation before you head to the slopes.

Get the workout after the break!

Get Red Carpet Ready With This Circuit Workout From Valerie Waters

Michele Foley — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:25:57 PST

With the Oscars and all its afterparties only days away, celebrity trainer Valerie Waters and her Red Carpet Ready workouts are in high demand! Valerie, who also serves as a fitness expert on the LIVESTRONG.COM advisory board, still managed to find time to create a full-body strength circuit exclusively for us. Start incorporating this workout into your weekly routine, and you'll be able to hit the red carpet in no time!

Keep reading to see the six moves Valerie uses to get clients like Kate Beckinsale, Poppy Montgomery, and Jennifer Garner in shape, and find out which moves are Poppy's favorites when shaping up for a big night out.

Complete this circuit without resting in between exercises. Rest one minute between circuits. Do it three times. What you'll need: resistance band with handles, a set of light weights, and the Valslide.

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