Steam has been used for centuries to power heavy industry, explore the world and build empires. The very earliest steam engines were around in the Roman era, although the Romans didn’t realise that this novelty technology could be used to start up an industrial revolution and accelerate history by about 1500 years. Steam power really… Continue reading Steam Power – Not Such A Difficult Link To Make?
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Farming In The Urban Landscape
There is a strange dichotomy between tech and farming. We tend to think that the high tech world is the polar opposite of the rural farming lifestyle, where you’re living off the fruit of your labours. But the truth is that modern farming owes quite a bit to technology advances over the years, from as… Continue reading Farming In The Urban Landscape
Time For Launch – Ten Top Tips For Starting Your Small Business
In times when employment prospects are uncertain the idea of setting up your own successful small business is undoubtedly appealing. Some are motivated to start a small business by the desire to be their own boss; others may have spotted a gap in the market for their particular product and service, but the fundamental underlying… Continue reading Time For Launch – Ten Top Tips For Starting Your Small Business
The 4 C’s of Diamonds: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat
When you are planning to buy diamonds, do you ever wonder how are they sorted out and priced? If you did, then you know how important these aspects are when it comes to selecting a loose diamond to set in your jewelry. There are factors that help jewelers determine whether a diamond is rare or… Continue reading The 4 C’s of Diamonds: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat
Sites Like Givit Offer An Intuitve Way To Share Videos Privately
If you’re looking to share family videos privately, look no further – there is a fast, easy way to share home movies within a private network. Public social networking sites and video sharing sites do provide a lot of benefits, but they aren’t always an appropriate place to post family videos. If you don’t want… Continue reading Sites Like Givit Offer An Intuitve Way To Share Videos Privately
Change The Way You Search With Google +
Could you live without Google? If you needed to find something, what would you do if you couldn’t Google it? That’s a very scary thought. More than 80 percent of us rely on Google to connect us with information on the web. We are a society of Google-ers. Google understands how important it is to… Continue reading Change The Way You Search With Google +
The History Of Light In Music And Festivals
Light shows have been used by pop musicians at festivals for almost as long as pop music itself has been around. Hard rock and early metal bands, especially those towards the more, uh, “psychedelic” end of the spectrum, have been marvelling at the pretty colours since at least the ‘60s. As for who has control… Continue reading The History Of Light In Music And Festivals
Segway: Transport Of The Future?
Are there Segways in your city? If so, you probably know what they are– unusual stand-up riding machines that enable people to roll from place to place with no effort other than starting them up and piloting a course. These unique all-terrain vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, not just for urban adventures taken by tourists,… Continue reading Segway: Transport Of The Future?
Years Makes Tree Stumps Into Sweet Music
Not sure what to do with those stubborn tree stumps once they’ve been removed? Before hauling them away, you may be interested to know that it is possible to make them into music. At least German-born multimedia artist, Bartholomäus Traubeck, has found a way to do so. Of course, stump grinding turns unwanted tree stumps… Continue reading Years Makes Tree Stumps Into Sweet Music
The Father Of Route 66
It’s the most famous highway in the world. It is home to many American diners, HD motorcycles, Hell’s Angels, Harley Davidson and The Marlboro Man and all things that stand for living on the edge of live. Route 66 is a rite of passage – if you will – that many people feel they need… Continue reading The Father Of Route 66