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It’s never a nice sight to see old plastic bottles floating along in a river so it’s particularly pleasing that someone has finally found a way of putting this litter to good use.
Start-up company Vertech Limited has just completed a project to build a 90-foot bridge made entirely of recycled plastic over the River Tweed at Easter Dawyck in Wales.
The bridge was created using 50 tonnes of waste plastic and was put together over four days. It is capable of carrying all types of transport – including heavy goods vehicles.
Not only does it solve the problem of what to do with used plastic but the bridge also has quite a few other benefits. Firstly, it won’t rust like a metal bridge so no costly paintwork required. Secondly, it is fully recyclable so can be dismantled and put to another use in future.
http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=17817It’s never a nice sight to see old plastic bottles floating along in a river so... more
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I'm not talking about the movie you watched on the bus to Acapulco. Today is the 199th anniversary of the battle cry that started the Mexican War of Independence. September 16th is regarded as Mexican Independence Day.
To commemorate this holiday, the Current Comedy blog wants to celebrate the most famous meme that Mexico ever came up with.
It was just a regular March morning in Northern Mexico. Young Edgar decided to go on a hike with his cousin Fernando. Things were going fine, until they approached a small brook. Edgar begins to panic at the prospect of using branches as a makeshift bridge. Finally, Edgar conquers his fear and begins to cross the stream. Then Fernando does the unthinkable. See for yourself...
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This video now boasts 15 mm hits on el youtube. For any viral video to achieve pure meme status, it needs remixers, satirists, and imitators. La caida de Edgar is no exception.
There's the animated version:
The Mortal Kombat version:
And because this is the gosh darn internet, the Star Wars version
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Edgar was able to become an internet celebrity. He was featured on several national television programs. He even became the star of a sequel funded by a Mexican cookie conglomerate.
On this day, take a moment to remember what Edgar's fall did for all of us.
!Viva Mexico¡I'm not talking about the movie you watched on the bus to Acapulco. Today is the... more
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We're on day two of November, and despite daylight savings time, you may already be behind. That is, if you're a writer. November is chock full of writing-themed challenges, most of which involve writing at breakneck speeds.
You may already be familiar with National Novel Writing Month, a challenge to the writing community to write 50,000 words by the close of the month. It's "thirty days and nights of literary abandon!" and Twitter is already alight with tweets from novelists cranking away.
In response to NaNoWriMo, a group has declared November to be National Blog Posting Month as well. The challenge here? Post one time daily for the entire month of November. According to Twitter, the challenge is being met.
So, whether you're interested in writing a novel or just getting your blog back in shape, you've got options. But, you better get cracking, the month is already 2 days old. So, here are some ideas to help get the creative juices flowing:
Thinking negatively can boost your memory, study finds
"Whereas positive mood seems to promote creativity, flexibility, cooperation, and reliance on mental shortcuts, negative moods trigger more attentive, careful thinking paying greater attention to the external world," Forgas wrote.
You could go so many directions with this. First, it's an interesting story to dissect based on the headline. The actual study offered some interesting details on the benefits of both positive and negative thinking, but then again, "Balancing positive and negative thinking boosts memory and creativity equally, study finds" is not a very compelling headline.
World's largest cruise ship squeezes under Danish bridge
The 20 story tall ship, The Oasis of the Seas narrowly cleared the Great Belt Fixed Link while departing on it's maiden voyage. This is really good news, and passengers should revel in this for a while. After all, the cruise is headed to Florida, which means it's all downhill from here.
Honor Sandwich day -- Vote for the Greatest Sandwich in America
Go meta! Use November's tribute to writing to pay tribute to another November dedication -- sandwiches! November 3rd is the home of the oft-overlooked Sandwich Day. The good folks over at lemondrop have compiled a list of 16 sandwiches for their readers to vote on. A friend of mine has a published poem titled, "Ode to the Sandwich" which you can find in his book, The Date Fruit Elegies. Paying tribute to the art of food while making social commentary is possible, people!
Surprise! Cost cutting boosts Ford's profits to almost $1bn in 2nd quarter
In a total shocker, Ford has announced nearly $1 billion in profit during the 2nd quarter. The company is crediting cost cutting, but did cash for clunkers play a part?
Obama warns more job losses coming
On a sour note, President Obama has warned of more job losses looming in the future. I'm not sure about you, but now might be a good time to take advantage of November's writing-centric themes. Just think, this could lead to selling your novel, or open the door to the next breakthrough blog that takes the Internet by storm.
We're taking the challenge, and I'm going to get things rolling on my own personal blog as well. We'll see how that goes.
So, what are you waiting for? Start writing! And be sure to share your work in the Creative Writing group on Current.com.We're on day two of November, and despite daylight savings time, you may already... more
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Russian thieves have taken stealing to a monumental level by stealing a 200-tonne steel bridge without anyone batting-an-eyelid.
The 38ft structure in Khabarovsk in the east of the country, allegedly vanished overnight.
A Russian heating plant that used the bridge as it's sole entrance and exit route have responded by saying that replacing the bridge would be ten times the value of the scrap metal that had been stolen. They plan to replace the bridge with one made of concrete.
If the thieves can steal 200 tonnes of metal, I don't think a concrete one is gonna be that much of a challenge for them! I want to know how they did it, it's not the sort of thing you can slip up your jumper and skirt past security.Russian thieves have taken stealing to a monumental level by stealing a 200-tonne... more
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The U.S. trade deficit has hit record levels for the past five years running. Angela Sun goes to the port of Long Beach, California to see the trade activity at one of the world's busiest ports.The U.S. trade deficit has hit record levels for the past five years running. Angela... more
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The Queensbridge Wind Power Project presents a vision of a future when meeting energy production needs can actually enhance the beauty of a city. Queens generates half of New York City's energy, and The Queensbridge Wind Power Project investigates how clean, renewable wind power might be integrated into the landmark architecture of the Queensboro Bridge. This project is designed to engage the community in a dialogue about the potential of wind and other alternative energies in an urban setting.
A short (7 minute) video shows the origin of the project and includes interviews with Climate Scientist Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig on the effects of global warming on the New York region and Technical Designer Markus Maurette on the creation of a computer model of the bridge fitted with various wind turbine designs. The Queensbridge Wind Power Project presents a vision of a future when meeting energy... more
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Adrian Baschuk is on the scene in the West Bank where a peaceful Friday afternoon turns violent.Adrian Baschuk is on the scene in the West Bank where a peaceful Friday afternoon... more
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Every year, deep in the black rock desert, Nevada, a temporary community based on radical self-expression and radical self-reliance springs to life. They call it Burning Man. Ride along with co-founder and art curator, Lady Bee for a tour of some of Burning Man's most impressive works of art.Every year, deep in the black rock desert, Nevada, a temporary community based on... more
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