August 2007 Archives
Check out this global design challenge...
The mission: "to create a cost-effective, collapsible piece of furniture and ship it to New York inside a large FedEx box within 90 days of receipt of the project brief."
BUDGET: could not exceed $200.
EACH DESIGN: must support the weight of a person up to 200 lbs.
CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS: must accompany the design in order to assemble it for exhibition.
More interesting DIY furniture...
Did you know this?...
When you're recycling plastic bottles (water bottles, for example), never leave the cap on the bottle itself.
Why?
I went to the emissions place recently (a requirement before we renew our license plates each year here in Tennessee), and as I was leaving they handed me a small vinyl bag.
I asked what that was for, and they said it's an easy way to recycle your cell phone.
Which reminded me of two other sites I had previously bookmarked as being "reputable" sites for recycling cellphones.
I think I know how Angelina Jolie got those huge lips!
One word: lemons.
- Food Prep Tips For Cooking & Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
- New England Fall Foliage Tours... By Train!
from The Fun Times Guide
- 5 Easy And All-Natural Cures For The Common Cold
- The Value Of Old Coin Price Guides And Magazines
- 12 Easy Ways to Green Your Turkey Day
- Off-Road Supplies & Safety Gear Every Offroader Needs
- Visiting Relatives? Take The RV!
- Fun Thanksgiving Games & Activities For Kids
from The Fun Times Guide
- Importance Of Swimming Technique For Triathletes
- Danger Will Robinson, a Plastic You WEAR May Be Harmful!
