http://www.mapsofwar.com/
VERY COOL FLASH ITEM, 5000 years of history in 90 seconds
“Swarm” Robots

Researchers at the Free University of Brussels have developed a new
type of robot that gather in “swarms” to “move an object too
heavy for them to manage individually.” Video after the jump.
In experiments, six of the cylindrical robots were able to drag an
object across the floor of a room. Working autonomously, they locate
and assemble around the object and either grab hold of it directly or
of another robot nearby, before slowly dragging it towards a target
http://tinyurl.com/vxyez
Indoor Plantwall Puts Bloggers Back in Touch with Nature

Bloggers don't get much sunlight in their day-to-day routine, so this
plant wall is about as close as we'll get to "being outside." Created
by the folks at Green Fortune, the wall can be custom made to fit any
space (including our bloggy sweatshop downtown) and best of all, it
waters and fertilizes itself. That's the kinda brush with nature we
like. – LOUIS RAMIREZ
http://tinyurl.com/y79dmc
diy projector redeux
posted oct 17th 2006 8:44pm by will o'brien
filed under: home entertainment hacks

my latest how-to is up over on engadget - i'm writing up my build of
a hd projector - this one features dvi-d with hdcp support along with
component, vga and on board tuner. this is one of those projects
where you can make all sorts of compromises, but i've gone all out on
the hardware. pro lenses, electronic ballast, 6500k lamp... if you've
been considering building one of these, you should check it out. when
it's done i'll give it a good going over - is the picture quality
worth the effort? peace of mind at using a $50 lamp instead of a $300
one?
http://tinyurl.com/yxssqd
VERY COOL:
Hybrid Solar Lighting
by Alan Parekh @ 5:24 am. Filed under Insane Equipment
http://tinyurl.com/y26l3v
Lifesaver And Lifesaver Plus Seat Belt Cutters.



Both models cut through seat belts, clothes, etc. High impact
plastic. lifesaver measures 4-3/4" x 1-3/4". Stick-on velcro provided
for mounting. Lifesaver Plus is 6-3/4" x 1-1/4". Features combination
0-2 wrench. Surgical stainless steel blade (replaceable).
(its five bucks)
http://tinyurl.com/tpuft

Swedish fire steel.
It is marketed as the Swedish FireSteel and it was developed and
designed by and for the Swedish Department of Defense, who wanted
personnel in the field to be equipped with an easy and reliable fire
starter that would work regardless of weather, altitude and adverse
conditions. The steel and magnesium of the FireSteel gives a very hot
(+3.000°C or +5,400°F) spark that ignites grass, paper, tinder, etc
even though it rains or snows. The spark is so bright it can also be
used as an emergency signal. It is available at several shops, among
them Friluft.se where the FireSteel model above (good for some 12,000
ignitions) is SEK 175:- (USD 22:40) including a tin of Maya Dust
igniting wood. From Light my fire.
4 October 2005
http://tinyurl.com/y3lyqc

Bodum thermo insulated glassware.
Insulated mugs and beakers are smart, but not exactly news. And
besides, they look like the kid's no-spill mugs. Or worse. But here
is a series of glasses (and they are actually glass) from Bodum that
are not only smart, but also good looking. The glasses have double
walls of insulated, heat resistant laboratory grade glass that is
thinner and lighter than ordinary glass. A set of two 12 oz (35 cl)
glasses is USD 19:95 (ca SEK 150:-) at American Bodum. We are
actually getting our jacket on right now, to run down to the NK to
get in line for when the first shipment hits the store. Via Übergizmo.
http://tinyurl.com/vvygh
Solar "Membranes" Cover NJ Shop
October 19, 2006 8:00 AM - Mairi Beautyman, Berlin, Germany

In Elmwood Park, New Jersey, the KTS Machine Shop is reportedly
producing 100 percent of its electrical energy with building-
integrated photovoltaic "membranes." The shop is the guinea pig for
renewable energy firm Open Energy Corporation's first installation of
SolarSave Roofing Membranes since receiving UL approval and Class A
fire rating. To create a 25-kilowatt system, the building uses 56
membranes, which are completely waterproof, UV stabilized, low
maintenance, and hail and wind resistant, says the manufacturer. Even
better: A 20-year warranty covers roof material and energy
performance. The membranes also recently took home the Cool Product
Award from the Pacific Coast Building Show. This is not the first
time this firm has hit our radar: Check out the Suncone, a prototype
solar collector here. ::Open Energy Corporation via ::Officeinsight
http://tinyurl.com/y549lo
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