Just a quick note to say that this really neat application has been updated to version 2 with a load of refinements.

DJ-1800 - Professional DJ software for the Mac

Mmmm… mechanical clocks. They are to me as Duff beer is to Homer!

Little Clock Shop - Modern Clocks with Retro Style including Ball Clocks, Gear Clocks, Flip Clocks: "Unique…trendy… fun! At the Little Clock Shop, our goal is to offer a unique selection of Modern clocks that are timeless in style and design. Our designer flip clocks, mechanical gear clocks, and ball clocks combine a modern twist to the retro clocks of years past. We continually add to our product offerings…so check back often!"

Stunning rings and things!

Konzuk Metalwear

Here is a list of key commands for Quicksilver which will no doubt make it even more difficult to use a computer without it installed!!

Canon Europe - 3DPaperArt

Lego - always a winner!

Seen In Johannesburg, South Africa: "

Artist: HAC-ONE

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(Via Wooster Collective / A Celebration of Street Art.)

Southampton City Council : Step up to the challenge!!!

Taito Designers Village: "Tokyo Q has an article up on the Taito Designers Village:

Taito Designers Village now houses thirty-two designers, who are granted use of studio space for a limited term - usually three years. With a studio comes the right to use the space at a subsidized rent while these rising talents get their bearings as professionals. Impressive is the cosmopolitanism of the group, many of whom have spent time abroad; all are friendly and refreshingly supportive of each other's work.

Read the article here. Link to the official site."

(Via jeansnow.net - A Guide to Design and Pop Culture in Tokyo.)

Looking for a network backup solution? If so this might be the answer

Bacula, the Network Backup Tool for Linux, Unix, and Windows : “Bacula is a set of computer programs that permit you (or the system administrator) to manage backup, recovery, and verification of computer data across a network of computers of different kinds. In technical terms, it is a network based backup program.”

This simple engine is beginning to be looked at again as part of systems for generating electricity, perhaps in combination with superheating solar power etc. I just love the fact that they are relatively simple and easy to build!!

Animated Engines, Two Cylinder Stirling: “The Stirling engine was invented in 1816 by Rev. Robert Stirling of Scotland. The Stirling is a very simple engine, and was often billed as a safe alternative to steam (since there's no boiler to explode). It enjoyed some success in industrial applications, and in small appliances like fans and water pumps, but was eclipsed by the advent of inexpensive electric motors.3 Since it can run on any source of heat, it now holds promise for alternative fuel engines, solar power, geothermal power, etc.”

Also see here for the wikipedia entry on Stirling Engines

Perhaps a little passe but you never know when the need for will arise!