July 2009
12 posts
Watch“The brief was simple: to build a house to retire to in order to grow food, entertain and enjoy the East Anglia landscape.” Found on WallPaper via http://www.twitter.com/friedchickpea.
$70 zombie movie hits the big screen →
A zombie movie made using a camcorder for less then the price of a DVD box set is set to be distributed in cinemas across the UK. “Colin,” made by budding British director, Marc Price, will now get its own DVD as well as hitting the big screen in time for Halloween alongside Hollywood blockbusters like “Zombieland.” Found on CNN by Ocean.
Students Build a Car the Blind Can Drive →
“Virginia Tech undergrads packed an all-terrain buggy with technology lifted from the university’s DARPA Urban Challenge entry to create a car the blind can drive. The semi-autonomous vehicle uses a laser range finder, voice software and other sensory technology, and it worked flawlessly when blind drivers took the wheel on a closed course.” Found on Wired’s Blog Autopia.
Catching satellites on ham radio →
“The satellites AO-51, SO-50, and AO-27 orbit the Earth acting as repeaters. Repeaters are automated relay stations that allow hams to send signals over a greater distance using low-power hand held transceivers. The satellites allow hams to relay messages from Earth to space and back to other hams somewhere on the planet.” Found via Make.
Camouflage House in Japan →
“Finally, a greenhouse which can also accommodate people: the Camouflage House. ” Found on Trendir via Re-nest.
Refractions in the Plastic Pulse →
Weekly mixes available via Itunes or via streaming. Lots of new music, some aggregated by mood.
STS-127 Launch Blog →
The launch blog for NASA’s Space Shuttle Endeavor launch and mission.