While working for the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s office in Timor-Leste, I was asked to put together a virtual library so that all the UN’s publications from Timor-Leste could be accessed online. At the time there was no systematic organization of the UN’s publications in an easy place to find. The virtual library was built … Continue reading UN Virtual Library in Timor-Leste
Month: February 2010
Environment Logo
I was approached by the Environment Unit of the United Nations Development Programme in Timor-Leste to help design a logo for a newsletter that the Unit was producing. The purpose of the newsletter was to highlight current environment initiatives taking place in the country, as well as a way to educate readers about environmental issues … Continue reading Environment Logo
L'amour…
It’s that time of the year again… where love is in the air, chocolates and flowers fly off the shelves of stores, and passion and romance peak…yep, it’s Valentine’s Day (Feb 14). If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, Wikipedia and the History.com website might be able to enlighten you on the Day … Continue reading L'amour…
Going for gold… the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
It’s almost showtime! If you didn’t know the 2010 Winter Olympics will start on Friday, 12 February in Vancouver, Canada. It’s one of the biggest events that has come to the city in a long time, and while there are concerns over urban displacement, indigenous issues and budget/debt after the games, the excitement leading up … Continue reading Going for gold… the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics