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Sweet Facts About Sugar - 1 views
kristoffer myskja: interference machine - 0 views
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"kristoffer myskja: interference machine 'interference machine' by kristoffer myskja, 2009 norwegian artist kristoffer myskja specializes in creating small machines that perform a variety of tasks, including playing the rim of wine glasses. 'interference machine' sits a top a small pedestal and slowly spins in circles, rubbing the top of two glasses to create a high-pitched noise. the machine is made from small brass and other metal components that are powered by a motor. the motor spins the main gears and this triggers the two arms to swing around. each arm is counter-weighted and rubs the glass rim with a soft piece of material. http://www.kristoffermyskja.com 'interference machine' by kristoffer myskja, 2009 'interference machine' by kristoffer myskja, 2009 'interference machine' by kristoffer myskja, 2009 'interference machine' by kristoffer myskja, 2009 'interference machine' by kristoffer myskja, 2009"
Natural Curves: Organic 'Wood Wave' Floating Home Design « Dornob - 1 views
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Natural Curves: Organic ‘Wood Wave’ Floating Home Design if (isPaidRef_jswsa() || isSearchRef_jswsa() || isRef_jswsa('weburbanist.com|webecoist.com|gajitz.com')) {write_jswsa('googbanner');} else if (isRef_jswsa('dornob.com|stumbleupon.com')) {} else if (document.referrer == "") {} else if (isOld_jswsa(jswsaDate,10)) {write_jswsa('googbanner');} else {} Outside and in, from the curved wood cladding to the swooping wooden ceilings, this undulating houseboat design by Robert Oshatz evokes the dynamic movement of the river water on which it floats. The series of intersecting and overlapping organic forms creates a sense of constant movement that is clearly inspired by surrounding waves but likewise reflects the never-still nature of the structure itself. More than just a clever aesthetic trick, however, this repeated form also serves a series of architectural functions, from defining interior volumes to letting in exterior natural light at both ends and along the roof line. The repetitive use of wood both inside and out also enhances the nautical theme of the home, giving residents the abstract sense that they are within a curved sea-faring wooden vessel as much as they are floating inside of a house. Wide-open views of the water are balanced by beautiful but privacy-protecting wood-shingled surfaces on the dock side of the structure.
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Soda Pop « Not Dabbling In Normal - 0 views
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"Ginger Ale Mildly sweet and spicy with a hint of lemon (prepare 3 days prior to drinking) * 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp cream of tartar * 1-1/2 cup sugar * 3 inch portion of ginger club, grated * 1 lemon, juiced and grated for zest * 1 small piece sassafras root (approximately 1/4 tsp) *optional* * 1 Tbsp yeast * 1 gallon water 1. Boil water. Add all ingredients except yeast and let steep for 2 hours. 2. Once water is between room temperature and 100F, add yeast and stir. 3. Cover liquid and let rest for one day. 4. On the next day, strain liquid with cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer. 5. Pour liquid into clean, sterile bottles and close tightly. 6. Store in cool, dark place for two days. 7. Chill to stop fermentation and enjoy over ice! **sassafras contains safrole which has been shown to cause cancer in lab rats when consumed in high doses. You can purchase safrole-free sassafras extract or use the leaves which do not contain safrole if you have concerns."
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The No. 1 Habit of Highly Creative People | Zen Habits - 2 views
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Creativity is a nebulous, murky topic that fascinates me endlessly — how does it work? What habits to creative people do that makes them so successful at creativity? I’ve reflected on my own creative habits, but decided I’d look at the habits that others consider important to their creativity. I picked a handful of creatives, almost at random — there are so many that picking the best would be impossible, so I just picked some that I admire, who came to mind when I thought of the word “creative”. This was going to be a list of their creative habits … but in reviewing their lists, and my own habits, I found one that stood out. And it stands out if you review the habits and quotes from great creative people in history. It’s the Most Important Habit when it comes to creativity. After you read the No. 1 habit, please scroll down and read the No. 2 habit — they might seem contradictory but in my experience, you can’t really hit your creative stride until you find a way to balance both habits. The No. 1 Creativity Habit In a word: solitude.
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Creativity is a nebulous, murky topic that fascinates me endlessly — how does it work? What habits to creative people do that makes them so successful at creativity? I’ve reflected on my own creative habits, but decided I’d look at the habits that others consider important to their creativity. I picked a handful of creatives, almost at random — there are so many that picking the best would be impossible, so I just picked some that I admire, who came to mind when I thought of the word “creative”. This was going to be a list of their creative habits … but in reviewing their lists, and my own habits, I found one that stood out. And it stands out if you review the habits and quotes from great creative people in history. It’s the Most Important Habit when it comes to creativity. After you read the No. 1 habit, please scroll down and read the No. 2 habit — they might seem contradictory but in my experience, you can’t really hit your creative stride until you find a way to balance both habits. The No. 1 Creativity Habit In a word: solitude.
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"Creativity is a nebulous, murky topic that fascinates me endlessly - how does it work? What habits to creative people do that makes them so successful at creativity? I've reflected on my own creative habits, but decided I'd look at the habits that others consider important to their creativity. I picked a handful of creatives, almost at random - there are so many that picking the best would be impossible, so I just picked some that I admire, who came to mind when I thought of the word "creative". This was going to be a list of their creative habits … but in reviewing their lists, and my own habits, I found one that stood out. And it stands out if you review the habits and quotes from great creative people in history. It's the Most Important Habit when it comes to creativity. After you read the No. 1 habit, please scroll down and read the No. 2 habit - they might seem contradictory but in my experience, you can't really hit your creative stride until you find a way to balance both habits. The No. 1 Creativity Habit In a word: solitude."
Illustrated Look At What Motivates Us - 7 views
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Illustrated Look At What Motivates Us
May 20, 2010 by JRivera | 2 commentsBeing a worker and manager in the technology industry, this charmingly illustrated video by Dan Pink really hit home on understanding motivation and “Drive” in the modern workplace.
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Airplane! is a Remake of an Old Fifties Flick - 0 views
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If you’ve ever wondered where Jim Abrahams and David Zucker came up with those hilarious jokes in Airplane!, the answer isn’t strictly their warped minds. Many of the scenes set up for the gags were directly cribbed from 1957’s Zero Hour! It’s a movie about an ex fighter pilot named Stryker, who… well, see for yourself.
And I’d always thought it was a spoof of the Airport movies. Of course, the writers did have warped minds, and saw this classic movie, replete with so many unfunny-yet- ripe-for-the-funny lines, as a perfect structure for the brilliant comedy it ultimately became.
Bizarre Websites On Which You Can Kill Time With Style - Smashing Magazine - 0 views
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Bizarre Websites On Which You Can Kill Time With StyleBy Julia MayMay 25th, 2010Design42 Comments AdvertisementModern Web-building technologies allow designers to realize their most daring and creative ideas. Enhanced interactivity and a remarkable visual appearance can be achieved by means of such tools as Flash, JavaScript and Papervision3D, to name just a few. These strengths usually impress and entertain visitors and thus are often used for conceptual artistic presentations and promotional campaigns.In this post, you’ll find a collection of amusing websites that, by combining unconventional (and sometimes bizarre) ideas and clever JavaScript and Flash effects, will entice you to play on them for an embarrassing long time.[Offtopic: By the way, did you know that Smashing Magazine has a mobile version? Try it out if you have an iPhone, Blackberry or another capable device.]
Let's Go Grocery Shopping at a Chinese Wal-Mart! | Offbeat Earth - 0 views
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"Let's Go Grocery Shopping at a Chinese Wal-Mart! 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Loading ... 欢迎光临沃尔码! With the rising popularity of Coffee, Western music, Buicks, and dozens of Wal-Marts opening around China, America just might be catching up in the culture war. Now the land of the Dragon can enjoy marginal quality products at awesome prices too! Fortunately, the products they sell are just slightly different than the ones we get over here. Like tasty, tasty alligator: tn3"
Buh-Bye Twine. - 10 views
The LOST Blog: Images of the Future that Never Was - 0 views
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Images of the Future that Never Was The website Paleofuture.com offers a fascinating look at what past eras predicted for our future --and how wrong it was. There are plenty of charming images of flying machines, lunar colonies, and refrigerators of the future:
Haptic Technology Merges with 3D Modelling for Protoypes - 0 views
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Industrial design modelling, used to make prototypes of home appliances or mock-ups of car parts, could soon make the leap from the world of plaster, plastic and sticky tape into the digital domain thanks to an augmented reality design system developed in Europe. function google_ad_request_done(google_ads) { if (google_ads.length < 1 ) return; document.write("< google_ads.length; ++i) { document.write(" google_ad_client = "pub-8430344808469242"; google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.azom.com/images/spacer.gif"; google_ad_channel = "8293186506"; google_ad_output = "js"; google_max_num_ads = 6; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_color_line = "330000"; google_feedback = 'on'; The system, developed by a team of researchers from six EU countries, merges touch-sensitive haptic technology with 3D digital modelling and computer-aided design (CAD) to allow professional designers to feel and shape their creations physically and virtually. Implemented commercially, the system promises to save companies time and money, raise designers' productivity and improve the quality of new products.
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"Haptics is far from a mature technology, and this project was one of the first to build a haptic system for industrial designers," Bordegoni notes. The multimodal and multisensory SATIN system consists of two FCS-HapticMASTER devices, in essence robotic arms more commonly used for remote welding or dental surgery, which position and rotate a robotic spline, an electronic version of the flexible strip of material, typically wood or metal, long used by designers to draw curves. Fitted with actuators and sensors, the spline automatically twists and bends to the shape of a digital representation of the product uploaded by the designer into the system.