Minggu, 25 April 2010

Small spaces

Today, it is common for people to live in small spaces. These peoples are force to do so, because the poplulation in the world is getting bigger and bigger every year. Therefore, it is difficult for all the people in the world to get an equal distribution of housing estate.

In Singapore and Japan, living in small spaces is common. This is because a lot of peoples living in the small island as such living in small spaces is common.

With limited accommodation options, those who cannot afford to buy a big house end up in one of the very small spaces .Thus, here is some of the picture that i find that a small place can be convinient as well.


However, some of these is still a luxary for some people. Those who cannot afford proper housing end up in one of the city’s many slums and squatter areas. This ussually happen in LDC country such as sri lanka , India , africa ,myanmar.

In Develop county, such as singapore, the housing arrange as a apartment or it called HDB. It is effecient though.we can find only a few homelesses in singapore .This is because HDB is cheap and affordable,moreover the goverment give a financial support to its people.

Maybe ,the world should follow singapore housing style. It gives everyone proper house eventhough its small.

Horsetail fall

Every year in February, Horsetail Falls (waterfall ponytail) occurred when the season changes from winter to spring when the snow melts into water, (it flows in the winter and early spring), river and waterfall from a cliff in Yosemite National Park,
There are a few days every February where this fall is lit up by the setting sun and reflects a bright orange.It looks like waterfall of fire tough.


source :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsetail_Fall_(Yosemite)

Jumat, 23 April 2010

place to cycle

Cycling is a popular alternative transportation today. In addition to creating a healthy body, cycling also not causing pollution such as vehicles.It reduces global warming and save the earth. Many people (especially in Jakarta), which began switching to ride a bicycle to work, school, etc.. So it's no wonder there is now a community bicycle riders, such as Bike to Work (B2K), who put a bike as primary transportation. Long before Jakarta, there are many other cities in the world to make the bike as transportation.
Well these some of the cities where the best place to cycling.

Amsterdam
Until now,Amsterdam, still holds the title of bicycle capital of Europe (even the best in the world). Carrying 40% of traffic filled the bike back and forth. The city was successfully positioned itself as the friend of cyclists by promoting healthier living and more active lifestyle for its residents. Development of the bike path network created widespread, more secure, fast, comfortable, and providing road safety for cyclists. Bicycle theft prevention program is also designed with the increasing population of comparable bikes. Amsterdam also makes 10 000 bicycle parking at the train station.
Portland, Oregon, AS
Portland has bike paths throughout the city. The road network has proved successful to increase the use of bicycles. Portland has a strong biking culture. Programs are encouraged to provide a commuter bike for low-income workers, including security features such as lights, lock the bike, helmet, tire pump, tool kits, maps and rainwear. Growing network of bicycle routes 60-260 miles since 1990. The number of cyclists has also increased in the same period, without adding the incident involved an accident.

Copenhagen, Denmark
This city ranks sixth in the rankings with the best quality of city life in the world. Copenhagen has proved successful community bike programs. All Danes generally have a minimum of a bicycle, and Copenhagen in recent years also known as a city bike. Carrying 32 percent of workers use bicycles to work, and 50 percent of them use the bike a fair and not more quickly and easily. bike path has been extended and used correctly. This road is often separate from the main highway and also has his own light-up bag. Copenhagen also has a special area, Christiania, is completely free from the car. City provides public bicycles to pay a deposit of 20 kroner. The deposit is refunded to the tenant, if the bike had been returned to a bike rack rentals.

Boulder, Colorado, AS
Programs that promote safe cycling successfully developed the town of Boulder. This program called Safe Routes to School Boulder, which provides security and comfort for the children to wear bicycle to and from school. In addition, more than four thousand people berpartipasi in Boulder Bike to Work Day is held regularly.

Davis, California, AS
Small town 100 miles along the bike path. bicycle users reach 17% of the settler town of Davis. Local governments share the bike path map. Create a logo with a bicycle picture. This city will build a bicycle museum. The number of bicycles a lot more than cars.

We should practice like the country above which use bicycle as their transportation
it for the good course.it lessen the carbon emmission in the road and on earth. Less polution will be the result if all the world uses the cycle for their transport.

Extinct animal

Nowadays, lot peoples do not care abour it environment. They just destroy everythings to make a profit for their self. this selfish act has destroy a lot of animal habitat. Thus, lot of them extinct because of our selfishness.This is some of the animal which is extict but only a few of us know about it .
Dodo bird
Dodo, is the name of one bird species do not fly, that live on the island of Mauritius, with the features section, a big fat, short legs, and slow moving. Dodo measuring around 70-10 cm, and weighed about 20 kg. Alive by eating the fruits and seeds that fell on the ground. Dodo live in peace, with no natural predators on Mauritius. In the late 1500s period.
Portuguese sailors discovered the small island, and decided to stay there. Human existence, is the beginning of disaster for this poor creature. In addition , many adults kill Dodo bird ,also dodo eggs for survival in the island. Dodo, who had lived in peace, with no ability to defend themselves against humans. The situation worsened when humans began to include other animals, such as Horse, Sheep, Dogs, Cats, Pigs, Monkeys, and Rats (who certainly do not purposely take the boat) .they (especially pigs and monkeys) are often destroy eggs Dodo, Dodo numbers dropped dramatically as a result. Finally, in 1689, Dodo exrinct. Many disasters, which are all caused by human presence in Heaven Dodo, Mauritius, this species has been lost forever.

Quagga
Quagga, is the name of one species of horse, which has a very unique style. Head up to the front part of the body, mottled pattern of black and white like a Zebra. Half-back body part is a brown horse pony skin. While all parts of the legs white. Quagga live on the savanna in South Africa. This species has long been known by the People, especially the natives of South Africa. during that time, they live in a safe state, because although it has many predators quagga their predators, but their proliferation is not meant to crash. But all that changed when European sailors began to arrive in South Africa (South Africa, is the most strategic port at the time, which is the best route for the resorts, in the long journey from Europe to Asia) The sailor had never seen a horse like this before species. Finally they caught up to be killed, and meat and hides yes
Thylacine
Tasmanian Tiger, is the name of one species of marsupials (mammals marsupial), the largest in the world. Shaped like a Dingo (Australian wild dogs), but behind becorak piebald like Tiger. Another name is the Tazmanian Tiger Tasmanian tiger, or the Tazmanian Wolf. Tasmanian tigers are carnivores that prey on the Kangaroo, Wallabi, and Emu (Bird bulky but flying weapons - such as the cassowary from papua) adult Thylacine, 100-180 cm long (tip of nose to tip of tail), height when standing in between 50-60 cm, weighing about 20-30 kg. Tasmanian tigers have actually lived in Australia, and Papua. It is known from the paintings on cave walls, painted by early humans. However, long before the arrival of European sailors, they were already extinct in both places. However, the Tasmanian tiger still survive on the island of Tazmania, a small island in southern Australia, before the arrival of modern humans from Europe brought disaster to me


Moa
Moa, the name of one bird species are not winged, and also one of the biggest bird that ever lived on Earth. The biggest moa was the Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus), which measures the body reaches a height of 3.6 meters, and weighs 300 kg. Moa entire body is covered with dark brown hair, Moa also has very strong legs that help him run faster, and also weapons in the face of predators. Moa are herbivores, they eat leaves, twigs, and fruits. moa Extinct, before the arrival of European sailors, they are extinct because of hunting by the Maori, New Zealand customs. Maori Moa hunting adult, and also eggs Moa, Moa polulasi yield decreased slowly, before finally completely extinct in the years around 1500an. "Aepyornis maximus:"

Aepyornis Maximus

Aepyornis Maximus, is the name for the largest birds that ever lived on this earth. Aepyornis maximus is a species of bird that can not fly, and is the heaviest birds that ever lived on Earth. The size of the body reaches a height of more than 3 meters, and weigh up to 500 kg. Maximus Aepyornis also very large egg size, length 34 cm, and its volume is 160 times that of chicken eggs. Aepyornis Maximus, also known as Bird aka Elephant Elephant Bird. And their habitats in the forest or open grassland in Madagascar. They are herbivores that eat fruits and tubers. Aepyornis Maximus, has a population of not much. This is because they have almost no potential predators that can prey on them. Therefore, just put a little Aepyornis Maximus. This then becomes a disaster, when European sailors docked in Madagascar, many of them do not kill Aepyo
Steller’s Sea Cow

Steller's sea cow, is a nice name for this kind of a mermaid who lives in the area of the Bering Sea, between Alaska and Siberia. Animals were first discovered in 1741, by a German explorer, who named Georg Steller. That's why dugongs (also known as sea cows - Sea Cow) Steller's sea cow named. Steller's sea cow is a kind of Dugongs largest known to man. With a body length reaches 8 meters, and weighs up to 4 tons. Steller's sea cow is even greater than Walrus Bull. With a big body, and most of the weight comes from fat (he had to survive in the cold Bering Sea), Steller's sea cow, unable to move fast. In addition, they do not have to hunt to survive. Because their diet is seaweed or marine algae. Once discovered by Georg Steller, humans began to hunt for the consumption of Steller's sea cow, this thing because ukura


There are more animal than extinct in this world rather in the picture , example Cave Lion,Great Aux,Aurochs,Caspian Tiger,Irish Deer and Dinosaurus.
therefore, hope that when this animal that have extinct ,it become a lesson that human much be more aware of surrounding and save all the animal that going to be extinct example oran utan.

source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quagga
http://archive.kaskus.us/thread/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aepyornis_maximus

Amazing recycle

Recycling is one of the most successfully evolving procedures of environmental conservation. In fact, it is among the most talked about issue these days and the increasing number of people is participating in recycling waste in varied ways. this days People have realized the importance to save the environment and thus they are trying their ever best possible move to use the items that are waste for them now in alternative ways. Recyclable products like glass, rubber, paper and plastics are thus collected and then transported to the concerned facilities for converting them in finished products of alternative use.

Todays, with the availability of technology Tires can be shaped into something very beautiful and exquisite even though their looks are dark, dull and very boring course. This creativity that you will see will reduce westage in this word.As we know that rubber tires and other rubber products are often difficult to dispose. Further, this recycling procedures have been proposed to handle over waste of rubber in this words which can save our earth.

Mobile DJ designs speakers
Ollie Boyce tried to save the environment by turning used tires into custom speakers that can be used at home or in your car. With patent-pending design, Ollie convert used tires into extraordinary.

Earthship(The green house)


Architect Michael Reynolds, who is better known as the Warrior of garbage, requesting support for creative people and around 12 volunteers to set up an off-grid construction, near the Yellowstone River at Miles City, Montana. Green house, known as the Earthship is made of tires, bottles and beer cans pop.

Bikerakk
Wellington designer Matt Hammond and his business partner Duncan Forbes has placed a statue outside the New World Chaffers innovative cycle, in Wellington. Urban statue, known as Bikerakk, made of rubber coated steel framework of the four recycled car tires.

Terrewalks

Increasing shortage of Rubbersidewalks, sidewalk panels made from recycled tires, a new sidewalk here to save the environment. Known as "Terrewalks", a panel of rubber sidewalks made of recycled tires and plastic waste products 100%, and organic dyes and then printed and compression. Offering a concrete toughness, sidewalks also supports innovative penananman tree.

Recycled tire planter

Here's how to make use of discarded tyres to an artistic way which is more significant. Everything is ut done with cutting the tires.this not only recycling , but also acctually plant a three inside it. You can place it in your home, it is beautiful and most of all give us a fresh air.

RecycooolThis concept of furniture divert tires from landfills. This is a new inflatable furniture using old pneumatic tubes. Designed by Nir Ohayon, an Israeli designer led the style, comfort, not only innovative functional.

Recycled Tire Sculptures


Ji Yong-Ho, a Korean artist gave new life to old tires that are considered as garbage. With an intelligent mind and creativity, Yong Ho who has done a remarkable sculpture.


source :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recycling
http://ezinearticles.com/?Advantages-of-Recycling&id=2458176
http://www.greendiary.com/entry/amazing-creations-made-from-recycled-tires/

Selasa, 20 April 2010

Another 9 creation from recyling


This wooden rocking chair was the first design, it is so comfortable to sit. The sit has three basic positions as it is stop by rigging rope. Sit forward on the front stop, relax and rock away or as a lounger, put your feet up to sunbathe or watch the stars at night.

made up from screw and wood.it design comfortably to sit and made from 3.726screw.
Some restaurant has change its cutlary every 9 month.This giving the idea to mr goudlas to made a cutlary chair from cutleris that difficult to recycle.
Unwanted piece knife used as building blocks to create a piece that is truly unique functional furniture.
Designed by Alexander Reh, Fully Loaded chair made from the original rifle bullet. This chair is made of solid steel bullets shot 12-guage shotgun single. Steel framework and the bullet held together by welding.

Bughouse who developed this unique table records. This table is well suited for small spaces. It is very nice more simply throwing them in the trash.
made form spoild traffic light sign .

Limited edition piece made from precision milled blocks of recycled wine bottle corks.

These wall stickers shaped seat back to mark its place, then you can support you with a magazine or a newspaper, and gradually become Stack chair.

Made entirely of recycled road markers. This chair will look good if placed in the kitchen. Fully created, completed and sealed by hand. Designer: Boris Bally

source:http://www.galleryoffunctionalart.com/wiese.shtml
http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Furniture,Medical-furniture,Transit-chair
http://uphaa.com/blog/index.php/11-creative-recycled-furniture-designs/

Jumat, 09 April 2010

Totally awesome natural phenomena!!

Maelstrom








When you hear a name like maelstrom, you just know it’s about something wicked. Introduced in English by Edgar Allan Poe from the Nordic languages, from which it came from the Dutch word maelstrom, it literally means crushing current, which is quite a very good description.

A maelstom is basically a very big and powerful whirlpool. The original maelstrom was Moskstraumen, which is caused by a very powerful tidal current. Poe depict it as a giant vortex that leads to the bottom of the ocean where it is in fact a crossroad of underwater currents. Well.. they were a bit off, but still, it’s quite a view to catch.

Fire Rainbow












The term ‘fire rainbow’ or circumhorizon arc, It’s basically an ice halo formed by ice crystals located very high, in the cirrus cloud. This huge flamboyant lovely display of colors is really not as rare as you might think, and how often it appears depends mostly on location, and especially latitude. For example, in the US it can be seen several times a summer in each year in the same place, but in Central or Northern Europe it’s very rare.

Of course, this rainbow is not formed the way ‘classic’ rainbow formed. Light passes through the hexagonal ice crystals via a vertical side and leaves through the nearest horizontal bottom face. If there alignment is just right, it makes the whole cloud shine rainbow-colored.

Waterspouts





Waterspouts seem to be taken out of the Captain Planet series. You know, earth, wind, fire, all that? Well, here it’s all about wind and water actually, because a waterspout is in fact a really intense columnar vortex that takes place over a mass of water and links it to a cumuliform cloud.

Most of the time, they are weaker than land tornadoes, but some are extremely big and bring the water upward with immense speed and power.

They can actually be tornadic or non-tornadic. The non-tornadic ones are way more common a nd less dangerous with winds being slower than 70 mph (30 m/s). Tornadic waterspouts are similar at their core to a tornado, but they add huge masses of water to the show, making it a scenery hard to forget.

The even rarer ‘cousin’ of the waterspout is the snowspout (or icespout). They are basically a very rare form of waterspouts that form at the base of a . There have only been six (!) pictures taken of such an even t, so there’s not really much we can give you here.

Penitentes









These sharp ice spikes can only be found at high altitudes. Ice (or snow) formations that take the form of blades or spikes varying from a few centimeters to 2 meters (or even more) have fascinated researchers since Darwin’s time, as he was the first to ever describe them.

He had to squeeze his way through such a field and was the first to notice they generally follow the direction of the sun? But how are they formed? The mechanism of their ‘birth’ is a bit complicated, and it relies on differential ablation. Bas ically, for penitentes to form, the dew point has to be below freezing. As a result, the s now will sublimate, which requires more energy than melting. The geometry of the surface provides a positive feedback mechanism for radiation, which is trapped by multiple reflections, creating hollows. These hollows, combined with wind that increases the dew point temperatures provide the right conditions for the sublimation to create the steep walls and peaks.

Supercells










They can appear anywhere in the world

given the right meteorological conditions,

but most of the times they appear in the Great Plains of the US, last generally 2-3 hours and they sometimes split in 2, with the two resulting storms going in opposite directions.

The supercells usually produce huge amounts of hail, torrential rainfall, strong winds, and substantial downbursts and they are often carriers of giant hail. There are a whole lot of technical details left to be said, but I ’m not gonna stress that here (maybe in a future post), find the anatomy of a supercell . Scientists have given quite an interest in supercells, because, as you could have guessed from the pics, they’re really dangerous. Really.

Ice Circles





Ice Circles are pretty much what you’d expect from them.

However, they’re very rare, appearing only in slow moving waters from cold climates such as Northern Europe or America, but some have also been spotted in Britain, including a huge one. There are two types of ice circles. Here’s the general necessary conditions for the first type to form.

No rain and temperatures below 0 Celsius for several days near a slow river bend. Thus, the water creates a force that is called ‘rotational shear’ and breaks a chunk of ice, twisting it around and grinding it to the surrounding ice, turning it into a perfect circle.

The second type is perhaps even more spectacular. Also called ice pans, these formations are basically surface slabs of ice that form in the middle of the river, and not on its side. They’re explained by sudden shifts of temperature. As the water cools off, it gives away heat that creates frazil ice (randomly oriented ice needles loose in the water). These ice particles can of course form an ice pan, and if the lake has enough frazil ice and the current is slow enough, the ice pan can reach the sizes that baffle people and even become a hanging dam.

Rain of Fish








We’ve all probably heard about this in one form of another, but most just chalk it up to folklore. Well, this isn’t the case! The department of Yoro is host of one of the most bizarre and amazing phenomena to ever take place: the rain of fish, that takes place every year for more than a century now.
Each year, between the months of May and July a dark clouds appears in the sky, followed by a massive thunderstorm, it rains a lot, the whole nine yards. It all lasts 2-3 hours, at the end of which people go out on the street where they find hundreds of living fish on the ground; yeah, they eat them.

here aren’t any clear conclusions, but a theory that’s accepted sometimes is that the strong winds and waterspouts take the fish from 200 km away. However, a significant number of scientists claim they are not sea water fish, but fresh water fish that swim from a nearby river to an underwater current, and some fish stray from the current and appear on the ground. But here’s the good part: National Geographic sent a team to investigate this, and they found that the fish aren’t found in any surrounding bodies of water, and also they’re all blind, so they came up with their own theory: they live in underground rivers, because they are blind. Anyway, if you ever visit Honduras in the summer, this is something you really should see.