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slightly wonkish piece on smartphone ui

For those who are interested in the design and usability aspects of such things. The section on a possible direction for iOS is interesting.

 

 

om likes pens and design

Especially when they converge

 

a shape shifting automobile

Emile Leray's Citroën 2CV conversion in the Sarara.  The nearly unbelievable feat has been used by the heroes in a few novels.

 

prefab homes

Canada has a huge housing shortage which drives prices up and moves home ownership away from many.  It's a huge political issue - prefab homes may be a way out, although there are costs.  Attempts to go that route in the US have largely failed given thousands of local building codes.

 

how to build a liberty ship

Basically a manual used by the California Shipbuilding Corporation to build USMX cargo vessels.  Back when the pressure of WWIi caused things to happen and people like Bill Knudsen and Henry Kaiser worked their magic.

 

a casual observation on branding

Similar brands of AI companies it strikes me as on target.

(R rated)

 

a clever movie prop

The Lumon Industries WoeMeter

 

repurposing

The old Bell Labs facility at Holmdel  (and for a short time, Lumon)

an amazing bicycle tunnel in norway

the fehmarnbelt tunnel

Progress on the remarkable project.

a tip of the hat to Bjarne