Brass Lion steampunk recumbent
31-May-10
via zombiehunters.org
http://steampunkworkshop.com/the-brass-lion-steampunk-recumbent
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Amazing.
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Living Sculptures
31-May-10
via livingwallart.com
“These are fascinating sculptures done by Robert Cannon. He’s got a B.A. with distinction in Architecture, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. He calls the work Terraform Sculpture and uses concrete and mosses with most of his creations. “
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“Your kid is a special human being to you and therefore you should ensure that your kids bedroom designs are also that much special. We all adore our kids and love them very much and it is exactly for the same reason that to make them feel special we should always go for the best things; especially their bedroom because it is their own space. Designing a kids bedroom can be an ultimately fun and enjoyable process. The hardest part of the decision making is to choose what type of theme to opt for, with choices such as boating, castles, football, fairytale and history the choices are literally endless. But have you ever tought at a Jurassic Park themed bedroom ? The bottom jaw of the dinosaur is hinged to reveal a built in toy box, and the murals in the bedroom reflect the dinosaur theme.”
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“Perhaps the most interesting, however, is the completely closed-loop urban food growing system – the Inka Sun Curve. The fish in the tank need oxygenated, clean water. The water from the tank is pumped up through the system and the roots of the plants act as a biofilter to help clean the water. As it drips through the system and back into the tank, it puts more oxygen into the water for the fish.
With aquaponics, the fish poop acts like fertilizer for the plants so the plants naturally get the nutrients they need. While fish naturally produce ammonia which isn’t something plants can use, by putting certain microorganisms into the grow media, the ammonia is turned into nutrients the plants love.”
http://www.livingwallart.com/edible-vertical-gardens/aquaponic-vertical-garde…
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via rentedspaces.com
“Ever think about living in a cramped, windowless room with a wire roof? No, not like a battery cage chicken, more like, a 25-year old Chinese woman named Zhang Qi. Her insanely-tiny apartment is just 21 square-feet!
She’s the first to move into what the developer is calling a “capsule apartment” — and what we’re calling a “claustrophobe discrimination” lawsuit waiting to happen…
In fact, Zhang is the remaining hold out. Built in April, architect Huang Rixin couldn’t find any takers so he opened it up to migrant workers to test out (pictured). One by one they all left. Zhang, who works at an advertising agency, tried it out and decided to stay.
And yes, Zhang’s apartment has a chicken wire-like ceiling for air circulation since there are no windows. The space-deficient tenant says she enjoys living in her capsule apartment in Beijing. Go figure! “
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Floating Gardens
31-May-10
via livingwallart.com
“This unique form of gardening is based off of kokedma. Kokedma is the art of growing plants from moss balls – Koke (Moss) Dama (Ball) – “the poor man’s bonsai”. Robin from Urban Gardens Web (a great site) got in touch with Fedor who put his unique twist on typical kokedma by hanging the plants from ceilings with string. Fedor will hang the plants at eye level and will continually adjust the string as the plant grows as its center of gravity changes.”
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Simple living support group?
28-May-10
I’m planning to go to this YMOYL meeting this Wednesday:
http://financialintegrity.org/index.php?title=Category:Groups_-_United_States:_Pacific_time_zone
Are there any other Simple Living/Voluntary Simplicity meetings y’all would recommend?
Chris
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via gamesradar.com
“Earlier this week we posted some mighty impressive photographs of Tanya “MsTooney” Jordan, a competitive athlete who just won the Ms Fitness California 2010 competition. Jordan is a self-proclaimed geek. For her, videogames and cosplay go hand-in-hand with physical training. As an animator and illustrator, she is proficient in the art of Photoshop and Flash – and she is more than proficient in the exquisite art of kicking ass.”
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Gingery’s Pipe Bending Machine
27-May-10
Bend pipe and make bedframes, chairs, handrails, and just about anything else your twisted imagination can cook up. This easy-to-build and inexpensive machine will bend up to 1″ diameter pipe using hardwood dies. Need something bigger? Scale it up, make the lever arm longer, and buy a gorilla. (Your mother-in-law won’t do. She may be just as ugly, but not as strong…)
Vince will show you how to build this very simple machine that allows you to bend pipe from zero to 180 degrees. And with appropriate dies you can bend solid round rod, flat bar, and square tubing as well. The whole thing is built from 1/4″ x 2″ hot rolled steel strap. Other than a drill press and welder (just a few beads needed) only common handtools are necessary. Get a copy of this inexpensive book and build this inexpensive project. Gee… You could even learn to bend electrical conduit and get rid of those 38 extension cords running all over your shop! Build a rack, and torture your inlaws! The possibilities are endless. Another quality Gingery publication. Get one. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 booklet 48 pages
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