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Multiple reasons to check out David Friedman’s various web nodes: The very funny and very clever Ironic Sans: e.g. his proposal for a motion-sensor alert-signal-adjusted mobile phone; the absolutely brilliant fiber-optic streetlights ((When the Administration launched its broadband stimulus bill, this may be the single application of fiber that wasn’t foreseen)); Thsrs, “the on-line thesaurus [...]
Via Inhabitat: the NYPD has purchased 40 Nissan Hybrids – 22 to be used unmarked, 18 as marked blue-and-white “RMPs” (internal terminology for “Radio Motor Patrol [vehicles]). If it takes – it’ll be significant – but we don’t have the numbers at hand. Cross-posted on Popular Logistics.
The ToePrint Project is conducting an Energy Conservation Teach-in on June 17th. Details here:An Energy Conservation Teach-In. The noted architect and Toeprint founder Ellen Honigstock and environmental educator Sarah Goodman – founders of Sustainable Kensington/Windsor Terrace have arranged the event, which will be held at Oak and the Iris Café, located at 2826 Fort Hamilton [...]
Title: Energy Conservation teach-in Location: Oak and the Iris Café, located at 2826 Fort Hamilton Parkway on the corner of East 4th Street Link out: Click here Description: * Energy Conservation techniques * Weatherization: Waste less energy through air sealing, increased insulation, window upgrades and improved ventilation. * Solar Panels: Learn if your building is [...]
Made right here in Kings County by Sullivan Walsh: Walsh Metal Works. Yet another indication of the abundance of brilliant artists, artisans, inventors, and engineers in Brooklyn.