An interesting article came to my attention today about the Big Triangle. For those who don’t know the Big Triangle is a concept that Scott McCloud explains in his book Understanding Comics. I highly advise reading the book. The link below is the translated post of the original. Here he surmises on the usefulness of this categorizing system for games…
What Steps Do You Take to Drive Less May 26, 2011 07:30 This week , we discussed biking to work and other things you can do to drive less and save more What steps do you take to drive less Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Vehicles Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 2 Comment RSS Comments I work from home , ride my bike to do local errands and only drive when it's absolutely necessary . Vena Jensen May 26. 2011 16:19 Walk to work , that if your work place is a few metres away Taking public transport like a bus
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Lovely Apartment Refurbishment to Create Larger Space with Warmth Atmosphere by archinspire Sponsored : Links This lovely apartment had refurbished to take advantage of the Sydney harbor view . All rooms that are facing the harbor create in open plan design with large glass panel . The interesting room design is the living area with the balcony . The living area and balcony separate with large bi-folding doors . The bi-folding
The resulting horror that ignites when you discover your prized leather sofa has a scratch or hole in it can be overwhelming. All that money saved up and spent on the sofa has now gone down the drain? Right? … Wrong! Relax, sit down and read through this article to discover the various ways you [...]
One of the most beautiful but oft forgotten ways to add colourful light to an interior is through the use of decorative stained glass windows. A couple of aptly placed panels will completely transform a setting and make the room come alive with the particular design theme of the window. Whether it’s a window in [...]
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Buddhism is an increasingly popular philosophy in the United States and as more and more people take up meditation and awareness practice, the need for Buddhist inspired décor rises. The range of accessories incorporating imagery from this Eastern religion is vast and growing by the week. One of these accessories includes a room divider and [...]
For husbands across the nation, the humble coffee table is where the wife and her friends congregate to gossip about the latest trends in fashion, cuisine and Ethel’s ghastly curtains from over the road. For women, an oak coffee table is center stage in a furniture arrangement that can either break or make a living [...]
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Unique and Innovative Modern Café for Both Children and Parents by archinspire Sponsored : Links Located in Aoyama , a modern café with unique and innovative concept , a café for both children and their parents designed and executed very well by Nendo a Japanese designer . Design to accommodate child-parent , although the meals completely different , with its pale blue-and-gray color scheme , this café just look as a wonderland
Remember that rather battered and tatty table in the basement? Think it could look good in the living room if only it was half decent? Well, consider this. A simple refinishing can make that table or any other wooden furniture piece look as good as it did when it first entered the home. Refinishing it [...]
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Copper as a material for the home is one you either love or hate. Some households adore copper accent pieces such as vases, canisters and candlesticks which adorn the mantel. In older days, copper was actually seen as a positive symbol of wealth and status and this indeed caries through to the modern day somewhat. [...], It's Time to ACT Drive Less , Save More May 24, 2011 12:31 For someone who works in the Vehicle Technologies Program , I actually don't spend that much time in my automobile . I usually get around using a combination of public transit , my bike , and my own two feet . But I'm an exception . In the U.S . the vehicle miles travelled per person is actually twice as high as it is in Western Europe and three times higher than in Japan . However , alternatives to using your car have a wealth of benefits . In addition to reducing petroleum consumption , they can lower greenhouse gas emissions , improve air quality , decrease stress , and bring communities together . Fortunately , there are a variety of ways to minimize the distance you drive that can also save time and . money With May beingDrive Less , Save More Bike to Work or Anywhere for Fuel Savings May 23, 2011 16:45 I realized over the weekend that I missed National Bike to Work Day on Friday and Bike to Work Week all last week so I didn't get a chance to remind all of you blog readers to bike to work if you can Even if you missed the national event , do some searching to see if your city has its own Bike to Work Day coming up a quick search revealed that San Francisco already had their day on May 12, while here in Denver it will be held on June 22, so the dates of the local events seem to vary around the . country But it's still National Bike Month , and of course , you don't need a formal event to hop on your bike for your commute . The weather is warming up , and even if recent storms around the country have
You’ve decided to completely re-do your child’s bedroom. This might be due to a variety of reasons including the arrival of a new baby, the inclusion of a new step-child to the family or because the old room was just looking stale and boring. Whatever the reasons, the following list highlights ten of the best [...]
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Table runners are table accessories which are used to add color, texture and a layer of protection to dining room tables. Most are narrow in width and long in length, thus providing a cover for the middle section and not the entire table surface area. They come in a variety of materials but probably the [...]
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Quilts have for centuries been wonderful decorative accessories for the home interior. They’re not only aesthetically pleasing but also very functional when it comes to needing an extra layer on a bed in winter. More lightweight quilts can be used in a similar fashion to throw blankets, cushion covers or wall tapestries. A good quality [...]
For older people, the prospect of shower time can become a daunting experience. What was once a pleasurable and routine task now becomes a worrisome strain that leaves them exhausted and in the worst case scenario, badly injured. For family members, the worry over the safety of a parent or grandparent can be stressful as [...]
Kitchen cabinet ideas like painting, designing, refacing or refinishing are a great way to renovate your kitchen without having to go through a tedious task of replacing them with a new set of cabinets. Give your creativity a kick start by using a combination of the following kitchen cabinet ideas to bring about a whole new look for your dream kitchen. Continue reading →Bike to Work or Anywhere for Fuel Savings How Would You Use a Smart Meter to Manage Your Energy Use May 19, 2011 07:30 On Monday , Andrea told you about smart meters and how they can help you monitor your home's energy . usage How would you use a smart meter to manage your energy use Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Smart Grid Smart Meters Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 4 Comment RSS Comments Actually , I would like to know if there is anywhere to get smart meters here in Kuwait Thanks Mia May 20. 2011
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Making Memorial Day Plans Be Sure They're Efficient Smart Meters and a Smarter Grid May 16, 2011 16:40 Have you heard of smart meters Do you understand them If so , you've had a leg up on me until now . I've heard of smart meters here and there from the odd news article or website , but to me the grapevine has been more like an invisible beehive : all buzz and no honey . Where are they Why don't I have one yet , and will I have to buy it to be part of the system Do they really save energy Is Big Brother counting my kilowatts for me now , or what These are the questions that don't keep me up at night , but I suspect more and more people are . asking Photo credit : U.S . Department of Energy We talked about what a Smart Grid is in February . The standard electrical grid is a collection of
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On Tuesday Google announced their intention to have every appliance in your home as a potential accessory, or network of accessories for your phone. The goal of the Android @ Home framework is to enable your Android device to function as a home automation controller. Their plan is for the phone to be [...]
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Before you set any designer plans for your kitchen, it is imperative to design the basic layout. The layout will not only decide the flow of work from one section to another, it is also important for the arrangement of cabinets. Hence kitchen cabinet layouts should be planned prior to choosing your cabinets. Continue reading →
: , How Do You Save Energy at Home While on Vacation Energy-Efficient Rebuilding After Tragedy : Inspiration from Greensburg , Kansas May 10, 2011 15:29 We discuss the weather a lot here on the Energy Savers Blog . It comes with the territory seasonal temperature changes influence how we use energy in our homes . We also know that extreme weather can have big consequences from health to finances to simple comfort , the weather has a huge effect on our daily . lives But one thing we don't discuss here very often is when weather turns tragic . Some areas of the country have seen a lot of terrible weather in recent weeks , with devastating tornadoes and now flooding hitting many states hard . Many people have lost friends and loved ones , and even more have lost property . The emotional tollEnergy-Efficient Rebuilding After Tragedy : Inspiration from Greensburg , Kansas Saving Energy and Money at Home while on Vacation May 9, 2011 12:27 Earth Day Daylight Saving Time , and the upcoming Memorial Day holiday have me already looking forward to my annual summer big trip . Before leaving town for extended periods of time , I always take some basic , small steps to save money and energy at home , : including Turning down my water heater to vacation mode . Because water heating can account for 14 25 of the energy consumed in your home and a large percentage of the cost of running a water heater is due to the stand by losses , this is probably the easiest and most cost effective money- and energy-saving tip I . use Setting my programmable thermostat at a higher temperature than .
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A free standing kitchen cabinet is the ideal way to fix your need for extra storage and at the same time not worry of space constraints. Free standing kitchen cabinets come in a variety of size, shape and colors. Along with that they come in a variety of materials like wood, stainless steel etc. Continue reading →