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OK here's an experiment for you.

1. Go outside (yes, I know it's outside), and walk in any direction for 15 min.

2. Quadruple this distance. This is a rough radius of these Ideal cities.

3. Compare. To the size of the city you currently live in or want to live in. To the current distances you travel to do things; Work, Shopping, Entertainment, Friends.

How does it stack up?


A Self-Sustaining, Environmentally Sensitive, Car-Free Satellite City:
Would You Live There?

10/26/12 11:00 PM

When It comes to cooking with milk, I've always been told cook in something twice the volume of the liquid being used.


Help! I Keep Letting Milk Boil Over. Is There a Gadget That Can Help? Good Questions
8/24/12 2:58 AM

I do the same as HOME BODY.
Having another of my email address' in each others contact list is an easy way to prevent the issue.


Simple Trick to Know Immediately if Your Email Gets Compromised Reddit
6/19/12 6:00 PM

I agree with Adora.
But then again that would make too much sense.
They wouldn't be able to show that fancy new and improved packaging design and advertizing at a filling station.
Heck it's hard enough to get us in the US the recycle a bottle let alone use reusable/refillable bottles.


Go Greener: More Efficient Recycling with New Cardboard Bottles
5/9/12 10:05 PM

Kinda similar to a Japanese bathtub.
Just more active on the filtration front.


EcoVéa: Recycling Water for Guilt-Free Showers
5/9/12 9:59 PM

Ok, I need to see before and after floor plans to understand "How" this changed.
Because best I can figure, this project completely "gutted" the area and flipped it.


Before & After: A Dark, Dated Kitchen Goes Light and Modern Professional Renovation
4/28/12 2:35 AM

@ Kleppy
Instagram is the hipster "oooo look I'm a photographer" photo editor for camera phones.
Takes all the effort out of photography.


Faux Instagram Filters For the Average Facebook Photo Upload Final Frame
4/15/12 2:24 AM

Don't forget this could cause you water heater to kick on more to keep itself @ temperature.

Since you have High ceilings and logically the heat rises, look into a way of drawing the air up high down and pumping it out at floor level. It will normalize the air temp in the room and keep air circulating. I've seen a design that uses 4" PVC and a high capacity computer fan to do the job.


5 Kitchen Drawbacks to Keeping the Thermostat Turned Down in Wintertime
1/24/12 8:58 PM

What I find funny is a lot of home desks used to be this way. The resurgence of old way made new again, every things circular.


Dead Space? Turn It into a Mini Office
1/20/12 9:16 PM

Good concept.
Way overpriced.
For that price I can get a thousand of the disposable ones from restaurant supplier store and just trim off the outer lip.


Cuppow: The Lid That Turns a Canning Jar Into a Travel Mug
1/15/12 12:36 PM

I honestly use more Garlic (fresh and or powered, both have their uses) more than Pepper.
When I do use it it's mostly for a slight spicy kick.
More so I want a nice burn and I'll use Red Pepper flake as I'm cooking.(works well with pasta)


Black Pepper: Which Spice Should Replace It?
1/7/12 12:28 AM

I'm sorry, but every time I see these type of structures the only thing that comes to mind it "Dystopian Wasteland".
Have we fallen so far in building structures that we no longer have any style.
Let alone half a mind to "build to fit".


Starbucks' New Store: Made of Shipping Containers!
The Seattle Times

1/3/12 9:46 PM

Change the router name and then turn off Broadcasting your ID. That way unless you know the name of the router it appears to not exist.


How To Detect Wireless Internet Thieves
12/19/11 10:42 PM

"It is in Facebook's best interests to keep the conversation positive."

Of course it is, why would they allow the concept of reality (choice) into a discussion.
How popular would things 'really' be.
How big would certain movements 'really' be.


Does a Facebook "Dislike" Button Make Sense?
12/14/11 10:00 PM

This is the prime reason in the argument for copying DVD's for personal use.
Why should have I shill out good money on replacement for this supposed "archival" medium, when I can copy it to a "cheaper" "disposable" medium.


Replace Disney DVDs Once Every Year?
12/13/11 7:15 PM

I consider the scene from "Portlandia" used for the image representing this article a prime example of these terms and others like them.

For those of you who haven't seen the series, it's not a good thing.


Are You a Foodie? Or a Culinarian?
11/30/11 8:23 PM

Someone clearly hasn't done any "actually" beekeeping.


The Beehive of the Future
11/29/11 10:25 PM

I agree with Jose A.


Would You Rather... iPhone Megaphone OR Hexagonal Shelf?
11/22/11 8:55 PM

Having a rather large extended family I've gotten in the habit of asking about any possible allergies, on top of already knowing any lifestyle or religious food rules, when I invite them over for dinners.
And of them they know not to preach it. It is discussed in polite company, not at dinner, to understand the differences.
I firmly believe this ethical/local craze is that, a craze, and any one who finds a dinner party to be perfect forum for self-righteousness, found a quick way to be never invited again.


How To Keep Food Ethics Without Offending The Host?
Good Question

11/2/11 10:19 PM

I'm guessing power is provided by solar panels.
But how are the other facilities provided. (water, waste, bathing)


Utter Inn Underwater Hotel
10/17/11 10:00 PM