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Ridiculous Containers

Unsubscribed — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 09:38:24 GMT

What is your most ridiculous or useless container? Is there such a thing? Horrors...

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looking for good cheap source of cargo containers

Organizizer — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 03:21:59 GMT

we're acquiring more cargo containers for LaunchPad, a new artspace in the heart of spacious Oakland.
can anybody here help?

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Personal Organizer

Libby — Thu, 23 Dec 2004 19:56:30 GMT

Hey Guys, I just started my own business as a professional organizer, so if you need any help with your projects, let me know!
My website is: www.libbyhinkle.com/organizing

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Store Directory

Unsubscribed — Mon, 23 Feb 2004 01:03:03 GMT

Let's list good places to buy containers here --

Box City in Pasadena on East Colorado

Lobocita mentioned a place in East L.A. Can you please relist? thanks.

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Plastic Wheatgrass

Unsubscribed — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 11:08:53 GMT

Does anybody know where I can get little
5 x5 " or thereabouts wood boxes filled with plastic wheat grass?

they used to have them at michael's but it's only a seasonal item and they are not on the website.

i did an internet search but have not found the exact one i am looking for.

anyone know of any good vendors for plastic grass basically that is contained in a box?

many thanks

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coffee mug

lobocita — Mon, 24 May 2004 14:54:57 GMT

my most important vessel is my coffee mug. sadly, I recently dropped my all-time favorite coffee mug, and it shattered. Now I am searching for an exact reproduction... something with the same size, weight, ceramic thickness at the lips, the handle.. coloring is important too. I don't think I can drink my coffee out of a yellow mug.

Alas, I cannot seem to find it. I am like Goldilocks, looking for one that is "Just Right"... Somedays, I am so exasperated by the mug selection at home, that I go out for coffee. That is a sad day when I prefer to drink out of a paper cup than at home, in my pajamas, with a hot steamy mug of home brew...

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New Moderator?

Unsubscribed — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 01:47:54 GMT

Hey would anyone like to moderate this tribe?
I am going to return to work on Friday and won't really have as much time on-line. I would like to leave it in good hands with someone. Lobo? Anyone?

Moderators get to select the main photo and delete threads. Ah, the power!!! It does not take any time really, but I just can't stand having the responsibility knowing i don't have the time anymore.

Thank you!

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slide boxes

lobocita — Sun, 04 Apr 2004 19:13:47 GMT

This link is from a rubberstamping site, but it has some cool packaging products:

I found those neat little slider boxes (like those for boxed matches):

http://www.impressrubberstamps.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Box_slider_small&Category_Code=P

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LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRADEMARK

Unsubscribed — Sun, 23 May 2004 15:55:52 GMT

I, Jennifer Kim, Los Angeles, CA, am announcing that I am in the process of trademarking the name Container Theory, trademarking, copyrighting, and whatever I need to do to own this name legally.

Why? it's a SURPRISE! something to do with a business...

let's all wait in suspense until then.

5/23/04

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Focus Group-Participants Needed

Sunny — Sat, 27 Mar 2004 15:39:27 GMT

Hi, I'm an organizing coach (helps me with my own messie recovery) and am doing market research for a group coaching around getting organized.

I've set up some teleconference calls for this purpose on
Tues - Mar 30 - 8pm CST
Wed - Mar 31 - 11am CST
Wed - Mar 31 - 4pm CST
Wed - Mar 31 - 7pm CST

If interested, please email me at coach@simplyharmonious.com. I will send you back a short pre-call survey, the bridge number, and access code for the call.

I can offer you a free coaching session for your participation.

Thanks very much,
Sunny

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Glassine Envelope

lobocita — Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:29:49 GMT

This is a great container... enclosed, but slightly visible. Little clue to what's inside, but you still have to open the envelope to discover the full contents.

My favorite envelope size is the "booklet" type... a rectangular shaped envelope, with the opening flap on the long side. Square envelopes are also nice. And anything small... little paper envelopes are quite precious.

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Filing

Unsubscribed — Thu, 26 Feb 2004 23:05:46 GMT

I just bought a nifty new 6 portable file container called
the Pendaflex Mobile file. You can hang 6 files lengthwise off a door or fold it up in case to port around your files. The files are removable and colorful. I quite like it. Haven't actually used it yet, but I like looking at it hanging on my office closet. www.pendaflex.com

what are some good ways you organize your files?

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Creative Containerizing

Unsubscribed — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 09:41:58 GMT

I'm in the market for a new kitchen garbage can, however I can't really justify spending $70-150 on one of those pretty stainless steel step on lid ones. Does anybody have one of those? Is it worth it? Do they really cut down on odor?

For my other garbage cans, I was thinking of buying vintage tins. Garbage cans can be beautiful too!

I also like the idea of using old medicine bottles as vases.

What are your creative containers?

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makeup boxes

lobocita — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 17:57:11 GMT

am i the only one who just loves the boxes that designer cosmetics come in? i keep them around, because they feel so lush, elegant, lavish. i am a fan of bobbi brown cosmetics, and have been known to keep eyeliner boxes, etc. around long after the makeup has been consumed!

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C Philosophy

Unsubscribed — Tue, 17 Feb 2004 16:50:07 GMT

Is an uncontained life worth living? Think about it. ; )

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Please post pictures...

Unsubscribed — Sun, 15 Feb 2004 13:17:19 GMT

... of your favorite containers. Thank you.

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Look -- we have Container Ads!

Unsubscribed — Tue, 17 Feb 2004 17:46:38 GMT

Google has got us. Look to the right. Our very own super specialized container ads. I have yet to click on a tribe ad yet though. Maybe these will be the first.....

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Industry Specific Containers

Unsubscribed — Tue, 17 Feb 2004 16:49:08 GMT

Please describe the containers you use on the job.

As a teacher, we are recycled container whores. A common one would be coffee cans to put markers in for the kiddies.

As a writer, I have contained all my writing in a file cabinet, like an oven. Also, special manuscripts, I will put in their own box. Maybe the nicer the container, the more special the piece is.

: )

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Largest/Smallest

Unsubscribed — Sun, 15 Feb 2004 23:36:36 GMT

Describe the largest and smallest containers you have seen / used. Any government conspiracy theories wrapped around them? What? For example, only 2% of shipping port size containers are searched. There's a tremendous amount of importing and exporting going on of what???? Let's get x-files on this one. :)

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Professional Organizers

Unsubscribed — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:51:16 GMT

Hey, anyone ever shop at Organized Living (at this moment, all tribe thread ads quickly switch, the google engines going....)? I really like that store. I am such a sucker.
They need a frequent buying club or something. Yesterday I spent like $70 there, not too bad, i've done worse. I really don't think you can go wrong with buying a container. They make life so much easier.

Okay, I admit it, I once took a class at the Learning Annex on how to Organize Your Life by the Beverly Hills Organizer. It was surprisingly very good. Changed my life in 3 hours, a life time of skills presented to me in 3 hours. I gained a lot of clarity from that class. When you grow up in clutter like i did, how else you gonna stop the cycle? (swear, that's the only learning annex class i have ever taken!)

I still have other dark container secrets which I shall share later....
- Moderator

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Container Jokes

Unsubscribed — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 17:01:25 GMT

What did the pill box say to the hatbox after their first date (ala jerry maguire)? " You had me when you opened your lid. You contain me. "

Okay, okay, I know that was bad and that many of you will just want to de-friend me at this point. Whatever! I had to do it. If you can improve on that one, please feel free to do it. I am now going to get off of tribe and be irl.

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Self-Contained Classrooms

Unsubscribed — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:40:53 GMT

A self-contained classroom is one in which all subjects are taught in the same room, usually applies to elementary school and continued ed high schools. Basically the kids don't switch classrooms. My teaching credential is good only for self-contained classrooms. I am not allowed on the loose in public education, that would require another credential.
Anyone else's work self contained? : )

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Shipping container architecture.

geo — Sun, 15 Feb 2004 17:10:25 GMT

One thing that has fascinated me lately is the trend of using overseas shipping containers as architectural building blocks. They're cheap, and the infrastructure for shipping them is already in place. It's a great way to create affordable housing.

The guy who owns The Brewery used several containers in his house, right across from the Brewery. It was covered in a recent Dwell magazine.

Here's a few links :

http://www.containerarchitecture.co.nz/
http://container.50megs.com/
http://www.architectureaustralia.com.au/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=200109&article=11&typeon=2

A house is a container for people, their stuff, and their containers.

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Favorite Container?

Unsubscribed — Sun, 15 Feb 2004 13:11:37 GMT

So what's your favorite container? What does it contain? : )

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Welcome to Container Theory

Unsubscribed — Sun, 15 Feb 2004 13:08:07 GMT

In my efforts to create the next most popular tribe under Burning Man and Mac OS X users, I have started Container Theory. I mean, who doesn't love a good container? Let's make this THE universal tribe.
Okay, I know I am totally deluding myself. I hope we can have fun with our love of containers here, from the mini one in your desk to the mongo one hiding contraband in a port.

Best,
Moderator

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