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“…Kimbra’s Album Vows Soars on US Debut…”
“…Hamilton singer Kimbra’s plans for US domination have started brilliantly, as she debuted at #3 on the American iTunes album chart and garnered glowing reviews. The album, Vows, was also sitting at #19 on Amazon’s hot new releases list. The … Continue reading
“…Archi-future: 13 Green Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind..” (photos..)
“..As architects continue to envision the utopian cities of the future – one thing is certain: – - innovation means sustainability. In the midst of a global ecological crisis, architects and designers are relentlessly pursuing design strategies that manage to … Continue reading
“…Mobs poised to hit conscious cafes…”
“…A carrotmob – or ‘reverse boycott’ of fair trade cafes is hitting three small businesses this weekend, with hundreds of customers set to arrive at once. Three cafes are steeling themselves for the arrival of a ‘Carrotmob’ of customers this … Continue reading
“…Audi’s Electric pushbike…”
“…Audi recently took ownership of motorbike brand Ducati, but the German car maker isn’t ready to chuck its “four ring” logo on any motorbikes just yet. Instead, it has built an electric pushbike. The electric pedal bike – or “pedelec” … Continue reading
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“…Earth PHOTO: High-Resolution Image From Electro-L Satellite Shows Planet In Single Shot (photo-video..)..”)
“..The amazing zoomable photo and video below – shot by Russian weather satellite Electro-L – - are derived from the the highest resolution images ever taken of Earth…” go to source/story>>> Earth PHOTO: High-Resolution Image From Electro-L Satellite Shows Planet … Continue reading
electric guitars…made in a 3d-printer…
“..They’re shiny, eye-catching and hold a great tune. And a leading academic has described the process involved in producing his state-of-the-art guitars as “the next industrial revolution”. Olaf Diegelmade – a professor based at Massey University’s School of Engineering and … Continue reading
“…Volkswagen Hover Car: Are Flying Cars The Model Of The Future?..” (video..)
“..The days of the hovercraft are upon us. As Google’s self-driving cars prepare to roll out onto the streets of Nevada – - Volkswagen one-ups everyone with its concept design for a hover car. The Volkswagen hover car is a … Continue reading
“…John Peel’s record collection goes online…” (ed:..woo-hoo..!..)
“..From Tuesday, music fans will be able to sift through the late DJ’s vast archive – - as part of an expanding virtual museum..” go to source/story>>> John Peel’s record collection goes online | Music | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Software lets players design own game…” (ed:..this is very cool..!..)
“..Wellington company Instinct Entertainment is bringing computer game creation to the masses with the launch of software this week that lets them make their own online fun. Director Dan Milward said the Gamefroot game creator was completely web-based, so budding … Continue reading
“…How I built my house for £4,000…”
“…The mission: to build an eco-home. The budget: laughable. The secret weapon: straw. Vicki Hill finds out how one man got back to nature – – and how you can build a den the same way..” go to source/story>>> How … Continue reading
“…10 Examples of Literary Nonfiction That Make Facts Compelling…”
“..Even small details matter: – - journalists must be honest about what they see and don’t see. Anything less exhibits a lack of respect for the places and people whose stories they tell – and who they tell them to. … Continue reading
“…Ten more UK galleries join Google Art Project’s virtual tours…”
“…Until now, anyone who aspired to be well versed in the artistic highlights of the world’s great galleries required time money and a penchant for air travel. Soon they will need just a laptop. Google has announced a global expansion … Continue reading
“…How Animals See The World…” (infographic..)
“…Sure, the human eye is an amazing device – but there are some things it can’t do. Consider the capabilities of animal eyesight – - and it might just change your point of view…” go to source/story>>> How Animals See … Continue reading
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“…Unleashing Innovation’ Features Top Entrepreneurs Tackling Global Problems…” (video..)
“…From teeny-tiny sleeping bags ending infant mortality to soccer balls that produce electricity – a new documentary shows how fresh solutions to old problems can change the world. Link TV’s documentary “ViewChange: Unleashing Innovation” highlights the works of top social … Continue reading
“…Sand Flea: Boston Dynamics Releases Video Of Impressive Jumping Robot…”
“…Boston Dynamics, the innovative engineering company behind the land speed record-breaking Cheetah robot – - has revealed yet another one of its amazing robotic creations: – - the Sand Flea…” go to source/story>>> Sand Flea: Boston Dynamics Releases Video Of … Continue reading
tedx-vids online..
“…The Observer’s festival of ideas showed how music, technology, food and science can change everyone’s lives for the better…” go to source/story>>> TEDxObserver 2012 | TEDx | The Guardian.
“..energy to go..”
“…In what was once a Polaroid factory 50 miles south of Boston, a high-tech company is printing sheets of solar cells made of plastic – - trying to create tomorrow’s energy source amid the tumult of today’s energy market. The … Continue reading
“…California Mom Turns Shipping Container Into Home…” video..(ed:..this is very cool..!..)
“…The rent has gotten so damn high for one woman that she’s been forced to live in a box. After being forced to leave her house, Lulu, who lives in California – - found a shipping container in a junk … Continue reading
“…I’m trudging through an earthquake-levelled corner lot in Sydenham on a cold, rainy February day – looking for a horse truck…”
“…All I can see at first is a temporary coffee stand and a pop-up dairy – but then I spot the truck tucked away in a corner by a fence. There is no sign of life from the driver’s side … Continue reading
“…Eagle Cam Returns: New Chicks Coming Soon…”
“…The Decorah Bald Eagle Cam, last year’s runaway internet sensation, is back. Go do whatever you need to for the next few months right now. You might not get much done once the eaglets hatch. Last year, more than 200,000 … Continue reading
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“…Can a folding bike be a thing of beauty?…”
“…Folders tend to be on the practical side. Can the ‘iPhone of the bike world’ change this?..” go to source/story>>> Can a folding bike be a thing of beauty? | Peter Walker | Environment | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Animals Kissing People – And Each Other…” (videos..)
“..As the videos below show animals also love kissing – and they’re quick to show their affection. From pets kissing owners – to pets and wild animals kissing each other ..” go to source/story>>> Valentine’s Day: Animals Kissing People And … Continue reading
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“…Tesla Crosses Over With Model X…”
“…Tesla Motors – eager to push electric vehicles ever further into the mainstream – unveiled a practical all-wheel-drive seven-passenger crossover utility at a red-carpet affair befitting a movie premiere. Company CEO Elon Musk – never given to understatement – - … Continue reading
“…Stunning New 3-D Moon Map Made From Lunar Data…”
“…Thanks to a new 3-D map of the moon – - earthbound viewers can see its landscape with a clarity that only Apollo’s astronauts have previously enjoyed…” go to source/story>>> Stunning New 3-D Moon Map Made From Lunar Data | … Continue reading
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“…Riding the Bicycle School Bus…”
“…Have you ever wondered how the exuberant energy of elementary school–aged children might be harnessed and put to good use? It seems the Dutch company De Café Racer has found a way – - with a kid-powered bicycle intended to … Continue reading
“…100 MPG Car for $25,000…”
“…WikiSpeed is building cars obtaining 100 MPG and costing $25,000. They also are fast and have been designed for safety. What follows is an interview with Joe Justice – who is a founder of the organization…” (ed:..the pics of this … Continue reading
“…Bus boss gives his workers an $18 million thank you…”
“… It was a heavy discussion, but Melbourne’s Grenda family had no trouble agreeing what they would do when they sold their bus business:- – hand out A$15 million ($18.2 million) in thank-you bonuses to staff. Based on length of … Continue reading
“…Neil Young to release two new albums with Crazy Horse…”
“…The great contrarian has reunited with his long-term backing band for the first time since 2003..” go to source/story>>> Neil Young to release two new albums with Crazy Horse | Music | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Folding car to hit streets next year…”
“…A tiny revolutionary fold-up car designed in Spain’s Basque country as the answer to urban stress and pollution was unveiled yesterday, before hitting European cities in 2013. The “Hiriko”, the Basque word for “urban”, is an electric two-seater with no … Continue reading
“…A “pavlova western” filmed on a shoestring budget in the South Island will become the first self-funded New Zealand film to be released in United States cinemas…”‘
“…Dunedin director Mike Wallis used the landscapes of Central Otago and the Mackenzie Country as a stand-in for the Wild West for his film, Good for Nothing. The western will be shown at cinemas in three US regions from next … Continue reading
cool vid of baby aardvark taking first steps..and generally mucking about…
(ed:..a very cool tongue…eh..?..) go to source/story>>> Aardvark baby takes its first steps at Antwerpen zoo – video | World news | guardian.co.uk.
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“…The Best American Sign Language Music Videos…”
“…Most mainstream videos feel like little more than an opportunity to watch half-naked women drink champagne atop expensive cars. Gone are the days of “Thriller” and “Take on Me.” Instead, MTV has a show called “I Just Want My Pants … Continue reading
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“…Baby Deer And Kitten Snuggle: Cute/Ridiculous Animal Thing Of The Day..” (video..)
“…Faline the fawn and Boots the kitten are a power combo that even the most well-versed connoisseurs may not have seen before – - and if these two don’t make you say “d’aww” – nothing will…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
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The Year in Review:…January | 2011 | whoar.co.nz…
ed:..over the next twelve days i will take you through the year according to whoar… ..month by month… ..here is january… ..happy scrolling…! ..and of course don’t forget that the archives here at whoar go back to feb ’05… ..so … Continue reading
“…World’s Scariest Roller Coaster?…” (video..)
“…While it’s not the world’s fastest or highest – - this Austrian downhill coaster is nevertheless terrifying – as evidenced by this first-person video of the downhill plunge. The single-pipe alpine coaster located in Mieders, Austria, is reachable only by … Continue reading
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“…Auckland boffins are in the money with an electrifying deal worth about $70 million for technology which allows electric cars to be charged without cables…”
“…A joint-venture firm established by Auckland University has been bought by US firm Qualcomm after inventing the “Inductive Power Technology” device. Cars simply drive over a pad, which transfers electricity to the vehicle. In video demonstrations, the device sends the … Continue reading
“…Murmuration: Chance Encounter Captures Stunning Phenomenon Of Starlings (video..) (ed:..seriously..!..this is very cool..)
“…This is one of the most spectacular animal phenomena known to man. A murmuration, which this is, consists of thousands of tiny starlings (birds) collectively flying and swirling about. The mesmerizing act is typically seen at the beginning of winter, … Continue reading
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“…Motorcycle Runs On Air…”
“…An Australian-designed motorcycle that runs purely on air has just been revealed. The “O2 Pursuit” compressed air-powered motorbike has been designed by RMIT industrial design student Dean Benstead. Instead of a regular petrol powered engine, the O2 Pursuit uses an … Continue reading
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a steam-punk bicycle…in bluff…
“…If you are a regular traveller along the Bluff highway, get ready to see something out of the ordinary – a steam-powered bicycle. Owen Bennett, 57, not only fuels his passion for engineering and mechanics as a career, but as … Continue reading
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“…Baby Chimp Dances Until He’s Dizzy…” (video..)
“…Remember when you were little and you would stretch your arms out and spin until you got dizzy? Apparently that’s not a uniquely human pastime. Meet baby Milou from the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center in Cameroon, Africa. The adorable little … Continue reading
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