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Rather than stocking everything a consumer might need at any given time, German Kochhaus — or “Cooking House” — focuses on a set number of meals each day. The store displays a series of packages that include a recipe and just the right quantities of all the necessary ingredients. Launched in September 2010, Kochhaus — which bills itself as “the walk-in recipe book in Berlin” — typically displays some 20 recipes at any one time, each displayed on a table with the associated ingredients. Starters, salads, soups, main...
Great work out there. I’m a bit behind so I’m giving you a double dose of great infographics. Moon Flower – Dimitre Lima creates a beautiful poster of lunar cycles, shaping them organically and a silver-on-silkscreen finish. The Evolution Of Alphabets – Petrogylph – Heirogylph – Syllabic – Alphabet – Just awesome! (via) The Who-Where-Venn of Web Censorship – Evan You’s visualization piece on Internet Censorship is worth a look. Especially for the Venn, depicting the reasons for censorship. Twin it with this...
We’ve had fun with facetious Amazon customer reviews for a number of odd products, like the TSA Security Checkpoint toy, the Three Wolf Moon Shirt, and the Table That Attaches to Your Steering Wheel (which has the world’s greatest customer images). But the granddaddy of all customer-reviewed Amazon products is Tuscan Whole Milk, which we featured back in 2006. One should not be intimidated by Tuscan Whole Milk. Nor should one prejudge, despite the fact that Tuscan is non-vintage and comes in such large containers...
With Smart TV’s, Google TV’s, Apple TV’s and whatever else round the corner, it’s no surprise that its left many questioning whether the era of the desktop computer has finally come to an end. Personally, I’ve fully backed the idea that Smart TV’s are the desktop replacement, that is until I spotted The Bend Desk over on Design Boom. The Bend Desk is a “prototype interactive display that takes the digital workspace from the screen to the desktop by the media computing group at RWTH aachen university. while a typical...
"My spaghetti packaging design stemmed from a project I was set on my degree course, we had to pick one of five difficult objects to package (spaghetti, marbles, an egg, a single rose or custard powder). The reason I chose Spaghetti was because I always find myself wasting spaghetti as I'd always cook too much, so I wanted to address that problem in some way. There are already measuring devices for spaghetti on the market but nothing within the packaging itself, giving the consumer the spaghetti in 6 equal servings...
The festive season is a time when your entire family comes together for the holidays. With a house full of hungry tummies to feed, the kitchen ends up being the hotspot for all to hang out. Here are some ideas to spice up your kitchen and make it feel warm, inviting and elegant. I bet you’re cooking up a handsome feast for all! Trinity Holder by Lisa Hilland Having a bowl full of savories for the munchies is a very good idea. I usually have finger foods, candies and nuts put out so that anyone passing by can easily...
Every year the billions of search terms tapped into Google.com.au paint a picture of what’s been on Aussies’ minds -- and this year we were mad about social media, intrigued by underworld figures, glued to the federal election, and curious which of our favorite celebrities died, divorced, or otherwise landed in the headlines. Today we’re releasing our 2010 Google Zeitgeist results (Zeitgeist means “the spirit of our times”) and you’ll find a reminder of the year that was, plus plenty of fun oddities. (See: Justin...
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Image via University of Cincinnati Scientists at University of Cincinnati have figured out how to use a plain old sheet of paper as a surface for electrowetting, the technology behind e-paper such as used in e-readers and similar devices. It sounds like a dream come true because, as the researchers point out, it reduces device complexity and cost. However, it could be a huge concern since it may very well result in "disposable" one-time-use electronics. University of Cincinnati...
With the economy supposedly getting better and house prices starting to level out, what will $250K get you these days? The global economy is slowly (but surely!) rebuilding itself. In my part of the world (Newfoundland), $250K will buy a one-room shanty on the outskirts of town… and that’s a bargain. If you’re considering becoming a homeowner, why not turn your sights abroad? Here’s where you can get the most bang for your buck. Fernhill, New Zealand USD Price: $250,000 (approx.)Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2...
"Sure, Seth can do that, because he has a popular blog." Some people responded to my decision to forgo traditional publishers (not traditional books, btw) by pointing out that I can do that because I have a way of reaching readers electronically. What they missed is that this asset is a choice, not an accident. Does your project depend on a miracle, a bolt of lightning, on being chosen by some arbiter of who will succeed? I think your work is too important for you to depend on a lottery ticket. In some ways, this...
We’re all fascinated with cool slow motion videos of major demolition projects, so, here’s the reverse, a 15 floor Shanghai hotel built in 6 days.Arch Daily [Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
We’ve got all this tech, right? And we use lots and lots of energy to make it all. When we switch to a new phone or drop our laptop, breaking the screen, getting a whole new laptop, we waste via the new energy we’re using creating a whole new set of objects. Instead, what designer Dominic Muren hopes to do is to create an environment where not only are our minds changed on the way we interact with our devices, but the way those devices are able to be fixed and upgraded. Dominic Muren is working on new design methods...
This is the movie of the production of linen - from flower to fiber...(Read...)
The long and illustrious history of moving pictures all started with the zoetrope. Then there was the thaumatrope, the flip book, and my personal favorite, the phenakistoscope. And now we have (drumroll please): The Internet. People have been excited about moving pictures for ages. But achieving a passable animation has never been as easy or required as little talent as it does today. Previously, we made some suggestions for sites where you can get your webcomic on. This week, we’re bringing you five excellent ways...
In the days of cold, hard newsprint, only people who could draw were successful comic strip authors. In some cases, this resulted in comic strips that had very nice pictures, but weren’t all that funny (cough, Blondie). Thankfully, the Internet ( ) has taught us not to accept an inferior form of comic artistry, but a more flexible one. Comic strip enthusiasts who want funny but don’t care about pretty drawing can have their strips, those who want artistry have theirs, and even those with very specific tastes can...
There's something strange about Barnes & Noble's recently unveiled NookColor e-reader--it works as an e-reader, sure, but in many respects it's really just a tablet in disguise. Don't believe us? We've created a handy chart comparing the NookColor, the iPad, and the Dell Streak (a recently released Android-based tablet). There are minor differences in size, battery power, weight, and cost, but for the most part, it's hard to distinguish the NookColor as an e-reader purely by its specs. The one big difference: the...
A boy named Aidan has covered his medical treatment costs by selling hand-drawn monsters on Etsy.
Part 2 of an interview with Todd Becker, of Getting Stronger. Don’t know what this is? Read Part 1 here. (Hint: It’s awesome.) Julien: Todd, welcome back! Since the last section of the interview we published, I’ve gotten comments from Twitter and on the blog where people have said “I’ve been doing exercises for a week already and my vision is better,” or “I just took a cold shower– wow! I’m not stopping that anytime soon.” Since your methods seem to be simple, interesting, and functional for people, can you give...
I follow more than 200 blogs. I am often asked, “How do you do it? That would take me forever!” It would me, too—if I tried to visit all of these blogs daily. But using an RSS Reader, I can stay current by spending less than 30 minutes a day. If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. In this post, I want to show you how to set up Google Reader and then use it to keep up with your favorite blogs. This is not a post for “power users,” though even they might pick up a tip or two. It...
Dear Jesus, How desperately I need to learn to pray. And yet when I am honest, I know that I often do not even want to pray. I am distracted! I am stubborn! I am self-centered! In your mercy, Jesus, bring my “want-er” more in line with my “need-er” so that I can come to want what I need. In your name and for your sake, I pray. Amen.
It’s a question asked in Randy Komisar’s extraordinary book, The Monk and the Riddle: The Education of a Silicon Valley Entrepreneur. Coming from someone in the lifestyle or personal development field, the question might not be so odd. But, that’s not Randy. At least, that’s not his overt M.O. Randy has a long history in Silicon Valley as a tech CEO, virtual CEO shadowing and mentoring start-up teams, a Stanford professor and most recently, a partner at the legendary Sand Hill Road VC firm, Kleiner Perkins Caufield...
The Experimental Life: An Introduction to Michel de Montaigne 225 Comments Written by Tim Ferriss Topics: Practical Philosophy Que sais je? (Photo: BLT) This is a guest post by Ryan Holiday. At age 21, Ryan became Director of Marketing at American Apparel, the largest clothing manufacturer in the United States. He gets more done than five average people combined, and practical philosophies help to make it possible. His previous post, entitled Stoicism 101: A Practical Guide for...
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Issue 68 - 01 | Rework: A Better, Easier Way To Succeed In Business By Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson Published March 3, 2010 6:00 p.m. "In the real world, you canʼt have over a dozen employees spread out across eight different cities over two continents. In the real world, you canʼt attract millions of customers without any salespeople or advertising. In the real world, you canʼt reveal your formula for success to the rest of the world. But weʼve done all those things and prospered. The real...
Issue 6 | How To Be Creative By Hugh MacLeod Published Oct. 19, 2004 6:00 p.m. MacLeod, an advertising executive and popular blogger with a flair for the creative, gives his 26 tried-and-true tips for being truly creative. Each point illustrated by a cartoon drawn by the author himself. If you've ever felt the draw to do something creative but just haven't been able to pull it together, you'll love this manifesto. Download | 20 Comments and 96 Reactions About Hugh MacLeod...
Issue 8 | The Bootstrapper's Bible By Seth Godin Published Nov. 16, 2004 3:00 p.m. Available to you once again! There's never been a better time to start a business with no money. This manifesto will show you how. Download | 24 Comments and 92 Reactions About Seth Godin | Seth Godin is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and agent of change. Godin is author of multiple books that have been bestsellers around the world and changed the way people think about marketing...
About Seth Godin | Seth Godin is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and agent of change. Godin is author of multiple books that have been bestsellers around the world and changed the way people think about marketing, change and work. His newest book is Linchpin. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/ Manifestos by this author Brainwashed: Seven Ways to Reinvent Yourself Jan. 13, 2010 - By: Seth Godin “Years ago, when you were about four years old, the system...
Imagine what would happen if you were speeding on a highway, and trying to read a traffic sign that contains too much information, would you be able to read the information exactly? Compare if you were just seeing a place name, a mileage, or an arrow-sign, which one would be more effective for you? Well, that’s just a simple instance. Simply due to the unclear information given, anyone who sees and reads it could miss the important message on it. Data visualization to overcome this has been used worldwide for many...
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Scientific Speed Reading: How to Read 300% Faster in 20 Minutes 323 Comments Written by Tim Ferriss Topics: Mental Performance (Photo: Dustin Diaz) How much more could you get done if you completed all of your required reading in 1/3 or 1/5 the time? Increasing reading speed is a process of controlling fine motor movement—period. This post is a condensed overview of principles I taught to undergraduates at Princeton University in 1998 at a seminar called the “PX Project”. The...
What creates great men? What made Ted Williams the greatest hitter in the history of baseball? Why made Shakespeare one of history’s greatest writers? How did Carnegie become one of history’s greatest businessmen? The typical answer that most people give is that greatness is born. Nature blesses a few great men with some sort of innate gift that allows them to excel at what they do – Shakespeare entered the world with a peerless writing talent, and Williams was born to swing a bat. Under this view, you’re either...
Jonathan Edwards, from Miscellanies #139: I am convinced that there are many things in religion and the Scriptures that are made difficult on purpose to try men, and to exercise their faith and scrutiny, and to hinder the proud and self-sufficient. John Piper addresses this same issue, speaking particularly about difficulties we encounter in Scripture, in his sermon, "Why God Inspired Hard Texts." He says God has given us hard texts to prompt at least four things, which seem to match well with Edwards' thoughts...
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, over the years, if I regretted going to law school. The answer is no. It taught me how to analyze scenarios, options and organize thoughts and deal with tremendous amounts of stress. What it didn’t teach me a whole lot about, though, was the actual practice of being a lawyer. I’ve heard a similar theme from many MBAs. Truth is, the great value in most MBA and JD programs can be boiled down to 5 to 10 talks, presentations, classes and conversations that changed the...
(Photo: digitalbob8) How do you explain the colossal healthy lifestyle divide between the healthy haves and have-nots? How have the healthy elite become so, and why does everyone else lag far behind? Why is healthy living so simple and easy to a few, and to others so complex and challenging? These aren’t rhetorical questions. There is an answer – one that will, should you allow it, forever alter your health and change your life for the better. I know what you’re thinking – genetics, money, connections. All wrong...