Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Lotus Effect


Micro and nano structures create a surface with high superhydrophobicity. Once again nature has all the answers.. now that we are moving atoms we will be looking for models, luckily for us they are everywhere to be found.

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Rules of Engagement


@megleason developed these 4 simple rules to keep us safe in UTAH on the big mountains

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Friday, February 20, 2009

Oops I tweeted from the airplane


Lovely sunrise over Chicago. Now to Denver
 
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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Transforming Oil Rigs into Oceanic ECO resorts

via inhabitat.com

Great Idea. Harness Wind and Sun for food, energy & fun. Will they be for the ultra rich? Will micro communities form on these platforms with their own schools and businesses? They could make their own laws out in international waters. Another perk: plenty of cold water to cool their data centers.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Lack of Vision or innocent mistake?


"What use could this company make of an electrical toy?"

William Orton, president of Western Union, when given an offer to buy the patent for the telephone for $100,000.

thanks fredwilson.vc

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