zaterdag

CHEAP HEATING...


This video shows us an ingenious way to heat a whole room for under 15 cents a day or possibly even cheaper if you find cheaper candles.  It’s simple, here’s what you  need:
  1. Tealight candles
  2. A metal bread pan
  3. Two terracotta pots, one smaller than the other
  4. A lighter/matches to light the candles







RISE & CRUMBLE OF A PAPER CITY

Paper City

delicate animation follows the charming rise and fold of a fragile metropolis.
Paper City grows in one fluid take, with skyscrapers rising from the page – only to crumble, wrinkle and gently crease back into the ground.








NOW SEE THIS MOVIE HERE


woensdag

ETYMOLOGY MAP

 Where does the Orange come from? Of de Sinaasappel? Or the Portakal? Imaginative worldviews...

Three origins, plainly visible in this etymology map.


You will find more maps here. For instance beer and bear.

dinsdag

IN TRANS

Gaming can be fun. Nu kun je frans leren met een app.
Het heet Duolingo en is behoorlijk geniaal. Het is idee is dat je de basis van een taal leert door iedere dag zo’n 5 tot 10 minuten te oefenen. Het werkt als een game. Je vertaalt van en naar de taal die je wilt leren, je zegt zinnetjes na en beantwoordt multiple choice vragen. Bij een fout antwoord verlies je een hartje (leven) en na vier hartjes moet je de les opnieuw beginnen. Heb je alles gehaald, dan verschijnen er nieuwe lessen.
Ik spreek/schrijf en lees twee talen; Nederlands en Engels. Als we in Frankrijk zijn, moet mijn echtgenote het woord doen, of moet ik hopen op iemand die Engels spreekt. Frans leren is een ooitdroom van mij, maar niet eentje waar ik veel moeite voor wil doen. Ik ga niet op les en koop ook geen online cursus. Maar twee keer vijf minuten oefenen per dag, dat lukt wel! En het werkt! Niet alleen is het leuk genoeg om vol te houden, het geeft ook een gevoel van vervulling als ik weer een lesje heb ‘gehaald’.
En het is gratis! Het businessmodel van Duolingo is slim – als oefening is het bedoeling dat we straks commerciële teksten gaan vertalen – maar of dat gaat werken, daar zijn de critici nog niet over uit. Of je er een complete taal mee kunt leren op conversatieniveau betwijfel ik, maar wat het wél doet, is de basis van een taal erin stampen; grammatica en woordjes. Net als vroeger op school eigenlijk, maar dan veel leuker.
Ik ben benieuwd wat er zou gebeuren met de schoolcijfers als kinderen in de klas twee keer tien minuten op de iPad Duolingo mochten ‘spelen’.
De app is er voor Android en iOS en staat ook online. Op dit moment kun je Spaans, Engels, Frans, Duits, Portugees en Italiaans mee leren. Ideaal voor op la toilette!

Kijk hier voor de online versie.

Gevonden op Waanzinnige Plannen in een stuk geschreven door Marcel van Driel 
Hij is schrijver van het boek ‘Waanzinnige Plannen – en hoe ze te realiseren,’ hét boek om van ooitdromen Waanzinnige Plannen te maken met Waanzinnige Resultaten.

zaterdag

ROYAL COMMUTEMENT



You are now enabled to take the royal treatment, en route to Versailles. A service provided by the French Railways SCNF.
Bertrand Gosselin of the French state rail company, says the idea for the trains, which began running in May, came up in a joint meeting between officials from the palace and the rail line that serves it.
"We decided to make something different," Gosselin says. "Why not make something inside the trains to be already in Versailles when you take your train in Paris?"

Train Cars Transformed...

The rail cars are decorated in seven different motifs reflecting different areas of the Palace at Versailles — including the famous Hall of Mirrors, the queen's bedroom, the lavish gardens of Marie Antoinette's estate, the library of Louis XVI, the decor of a royal carriage and the peristyle of the Grand Trianon, which Gosselin notes was a private room where the king could have "some relations with women." [text from this blog]

Here are som more pics...








donderdag

vrijdag

YOUR >TWINKIND< 3D TINY FAMILY

Twinkind / Berlin, makes it possible....

A 3D portait of you, your loved one or your pet.


Here you find the LINK





3D-printed
life-like
photo figurines.

Hello future. Have you ever imagined a true-to-life miniature version of yourself?

We´ve made it possible through state-of-the art 3D scanning and color printing technology. The result is stunningly detailed figurines that you can hold in your hands and observe from any angle.

In other words: custom-made mini twins.
- See more at: http://www.twinkind.com/en/product#scrollTo1

3D-printed
life-like
photo figurines.

Hello future. Have you ever imagined a true-to-life miniature version of yourself?

We´ve made it possible through state-of-the art 3D scanning and color printing technology. The result is stunningly detailed figurines that you can hold in your hands and observe from any angle.

In other words: custom-made mini twins.
- See more at: http://www.twinkind.com/en/product#scrollTo1

3D-printed
life-like
photo figurines.

Hello future. Have you ever imagined a true-to-life miniature version of yourself?

We´ve made it possible through state-of-the art 3D scanning and color printing technology. The result is stunningly detailed figurines that you can hold in your hands and observe from any angle.

In other words: custom-made mini twins.
- See more at: http://www.twinkind.com/en/product#scrollTo1

Shop


TWINKIND
Auguststrasse 35
10119 Berlin
Germany

Opening hours
Mondays – Saturdays: 10.00 - 19.00
(only by appointment)
- See more at: http://www.twinkind.com/en/contact#sthash.QoOJlj5D.dpuf

Shop


TWINKIND
Auguststrasse 35
10119 Berlin
Germany

Opening hours
Mondays – Saturdays: 10.00 - 19.00
(only by appointment)
- See more at: http://www.twinkind.com/en/contact#sthash.QoOJlj5D.dpuf

Shop


TWINKIND
Auguststrasse 35
10119 Berlin
Germany

Opening hours
Mondays – Saturdays: 10.00 - 19.00
(only by appointment)
- See more at: http://www.twinkind.com/en/contact#sthash.QoOJlj5D.dpuf

woensdag

VÖLKERSCHLACHT LEIPZIG REVISITED 1813-2013

 
German television is reporting the battle of the nations, 200 years ago, as if it was happening right now. History made visible. Or not, Leipzig area can be rather foggy this time of year. The Völkerschlacht left teh city of Leipzig in a desolated middle of the gathered armies. It was the great defeat of Napoleon, on his way back from the Russian campaign. Russian scorched earth tactics did their work.
But what a great idea to do this on a day to day / hour to hour basis. Watch the video! Watch the website!


Völkerschlacht überrollt Sachsen - MDR TopNews 

And look for the facebook page: www.facebook.com/1813voelkerschlacht

Info

Ein historischer Streifzug.
 
Profil
In der Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig 1813 besiegten die Verbündeten aus russischen, österreichischen und preußischen Truppen die französische Armee. Etwa eine halbe Million Soldaten standen sich vor den Toren Leipzigs gegenüber, mehr als 100.000 verloren dabei ihr Leben. Eine Vielzahl von Erinnerungsorten in Leipzig und dem Umland zeugen heute davon. Geht mit uns auf Entdeckungsreise!



WEBSITE HERE

dinsdag

GET YOUR QUQUQ READY AND GO GOGO


The mini-motor home out of the box

Simply convert your station wagon into a camper within one minute
The compact camping module QUQUQ is ideal for those who love free and spontaneous travelling, without the need purchasing a motorhome. QUQUQ combines kitchen, bed and storage space in one single box. Simply put QUQUQ in the trunk and the mini-motorhome is ready for the trip. Bon Voyage!




Ingeniously simple

The QUQUQ module is thoughtfully designed and absolutely practical: So the lying surface, including 10 cm strong cold foam mattress, is unfolded in a handle. No assembling of components, no re-arranging in the vehicle. Also the kitchen with 2-flame stove, 20l of freshwater, sink, workspace and storage space are ready to use immediately and accessible at any time. Completely without conversion.


Light, sturdy and compatible

The QUQUQ box is extremely sturdy and light in weight at the same time for easily handling. All used materials such as aluminium, waterproof plywood and stainless steel guarantee long-term functionality. Should you change your vehicle once – no problem: QUQUQ fits in almost all high roof station wagons such as Berlingo, Caddy, Citan, Combo, Doblo, Dokker, Kangoo, NV 200, Partner, Tourneo, Vaneo. 

maandag

THE EARLY ENVIRONMENTS OF JAMES BOND

Sir Ken Adam (born Klaus Hugo Adam; 5 February 1921) is a motion picture production designer most famous for his set designs for the James Bond films of the 1960s and 1970s. He was hired for the first James Bond film, Dr. No, in 1962. 

Dr. Strangelove's War Room

In 1964 he designed the famous war room set for Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove. He turned down the opportunity to work on Kubrick's next project 2001: A Space Odyssey after he found out that Kubrick had been working with NASA for a year on space exploration, and that would put him at a disadvantage in developing his art. This enabled Adam to make his name with his innovative, semi-futuristic sets for the James Bond films such as Dr. No (1962),  

Dr. No sketch by Ken Adam

Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967) and Diamonds Are Forever (1971). 

Thunderball

The supertanker set for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) was the largest sound stage in the world at the time it was built. His last Bond film was Moonraker (1979). 

The Spy Who Loved me

Moonraker
A good YouTube on Sir Ken


GIMME A GUMMO OFFICE


Cupboards and tables and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite flings

Marktplaats and second hand poodles
Doorknobs and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Kringloop that sell the moon and weird things
These are a few of my favorite flings

Girls in black dresses, white masks against splashes
  Paint that stays on their nose and eyelashes
Black from what melts into things
These are a few of their favorite flings

Then there's spraypaint
And the guys sing
When I'm feeling had
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel bad


Watch that film now
And be amazed

I M _ KLAUS BAUMGÄRTNER

   

KLAUS

  

BAUMGÄRTNER 

 

 

 PAST AWAY... AT A TOO YOUNG AGE...

 

 

LUCKELY WE HAVE 

            

                    HIS STUDENTS,

WHO WILL CARRY ON 

HIS THOUGHTS

zondag

STICKY-TAPE PERSPECTIVES

Multidisciplinary artist Damien Gilley creates sculptural installations



Multidisciplinary artist Damien Gilley creates sculptural installations that quickly redefine space through the use of optical illusions. By combining math with various materials including paint, masking tape, drywall, vinyl, wood, and foam core, he finds all kinds of ways to alter his viewers' perceptions of reality. The installations, which feature fake walls extending out from real walls, tape drawings, and imaginary hallways emerging off of flat surfaces, are Gilley's attempt to "reconfigure the built environment to provide alternative viewing experiences that complicate rational space."




 
The Oregon-based artist doesn't limit himself to four enclosed walls. He finds ways to travel beyond the limitations of architecture and he invites his viewers to come along for the visually intriguing experience. Each of Gilley's constructed walls are purposefully placed to react naturally with the existing interior and, from a distance, it's quite difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion. All of his deceptive, incomprehensible spaces are simply mind-blowing!
 

All to be found on mymodernmet.com LINK

maandag

WE''RE ALL IN A MESH








The book of Mesh


It's a book. A book about an idea you feel a long time coming. What to do with CD's you have in your house? Load them in... After that? Sell, give them away! New music? Buy it on the web. But do I really still want it all? Mmm, no, I'ld say. Books? Same thing. So, as a matter of fact, I'm trying to say farewell to a lot of things. Things as in worldly possesions.
Well Lisa Gansky knows all about it and has written it down. Mesh, it's called.
   




Amazon says: A simple, powerful idea that's reinventing the way smart, adaptive companies do business.


Most businesses follow the same basic formula: create a product or service, sell it, and collect money. What Lisa Gansky calls "Mesh" businesses throw this model out the window. Instead, these companies use social media, wireless networks, and data crunched from every available source to provide people with goods and services at the exact moment they need them, without the burden and expense of owning them outright. The Mesh gives companies a better understanding of what customers really want.

Already, hundreds of successful Mesh companies are redefining how we interact with the people, goods, and services in our lives. These businesses are easier to start and spreading like wildfire, from bike sharing and home exchanges to peer-to-peer lending, energy cooperatives, and open source design. Consider:

• ZipCar profits from streamlined car sharing
• Kickstarter connects artists with funding from enthusiastic supporters
• Music Gym makes finding a recording studio as easy as joining a gym

The Mesh reveals the next wave of information-enabled commerce, showing readers how to plug in and profit.

SeeSSee Lisa on TED