AP - It used to be only Superman who could see through concrete walls,
but an exhibit at the National Building Museum shows mere mortals can
do it too.
Grok Headline matches for Museum Hosts Translucent Concrete Display (AP)
Dinosaur Dung Display a Big Hit at Museum (AP)
Dinosaur Dung Display a Big Hit at Museum (AP)03/29/2005 08:55 PM AP - A display of dinosaur dung is turning out to be the big draw at a
local museum. Frank Callahan, the past president of the Roxy Ann Gem
& Mineral Society which owns and operates the Crater Rock Museum
housing the fossilized feces, suggests it be labeled "coprolite."
Concrete Washout Systems Selected by Hanley Wood’s World of Concrete 2005
Concrete Washout Systems to Hold Press Conference at the World of Concrete 2005
Concrete Washout Systems to Hold Press Conference at the World of Concrete 200502/01/2005 09:12 PM Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. (CWS), the World’s premier concrete
washout services provider, announced today that it will hold a press
conference on January 20, 2005 at the World of Concrete 2005 trade
show in Las Vegas, NV. [PRWEB Jan 10, 2005]
Ingenious is a website by England's Science Museum, the National Railway Museum and the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television
Translucent tombstones03/29/2005 03:07 PM Mark Frauenfelder:
Lundgren Monuments makes glass tombstones.
Radiant and incredibly tactile, Lundgren Monuments are designed
for the individual who defies definition, and in the setting of a
memorial park or cemetery they are glowing beacons that stand out
amongst the traditional stone memorials.
Apple Files Patent On Translucent Windows05/15/2004 11:07 PM Apple has recently filed a patent for translucent windows that
automatically adjust the opacity as information is updated (or not
update). By MacNN (via MyAppleMenu)
Apple eyes translucent window patent05/18/2004 05:55 PM Apple is working to patent a method of making windows within the
operating system translucent, a feature that Microsoft plans to add to
the next version of Windows (Longhorn), reports CNET News.com...
Apple Seeks Patent for Translucent Windows
Apple Seeks Patent for Translucent Windows05/17/2004 09:09 PM Apple has filed for a patent that covers a method for creating
translucent windows, as Microsoft begins demonstrating a similar
feature for its Longhorn Windows release.
Castlepeak Interactive and Digital Display Media Announce Strategic Partnership in Digital Display Advertising Market
Castlepeak Interactive and Digital Display Media Announce Strategic Partnership in Digital Display Advertising Market04/16/2005 02:16 AM Partnership combines strengths to provide advertisers with innovative
approach for reaching consumers, digital billboard displays.
Advertisers can create highly captive advertising that blends digital
poster art with television, photos, images, words, and movement. A
well-placed digital signage network can improve brand recognition and
retention and also drive sales. [PRWEB Apr 16, 2005]
Concrete TV
Concrete TV12/31/2004 06:32 PM Xeni Jardin:
Ripped from the headlines over at Fleshbot:
Concrete Ron describes himself as "perhaps the greatest video editor
of all time", and anyone who's ever caught Concrete TV on Manhattan
public access television over the last decade or so probably wouldn't
argue: a typical episode incorporates vintage porn movies, 80s
aerobics videos, car crash footage, Hong Kong shoot-em-ups, old
commercials, beefcake reels, pro wrestling smackdowns, cheesy B-movie
moments, sex education films, random explosions, wet t-shirt contests,
and plenty of "raw emotion, euphoria, physical collision, glee,
fantasy, despair, and discomfort" in one noisy, violent, sexy, and
brilliantly edited pop culture/infoporn mashup. If we ever had to show
visitors from another planet what's going on in our collective brains
at any given moment, we'd make them tune in here.
Next-generation concrete01/06/2005 12:14 PM David Pescovitz:
Science News has an interesting feature about the future of concrete.
For example, Ductal is five times as strong as regular concrete, but
it also bends a bit under heavy loads and shows "warning" cracks
instead of failing in an instant. Agilia packs itself, negating the
noisy and time-consuming process of passing a vibrating machine over
it. And LiTraCon is the cool translucent stuff pictured here that I posted
about last year. Link<
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Concrete Folk Art
Concrete Folk Art12/24/2004 12:21 PM Fred
Smith's Concrete Park near Phillips, Wisconsin. "Born in
1886, a tavern owner and former lumberjack, Fred Smith began building
sculptures in 1948, in his 60s. He created more than 200 concrete
sculptures and covered them with broken beer bottle glass from his
tavern. Said Fred, 'nobody knows why I made them, not even me.' "
[more inside]
Clear concrete
Clear concrete07/08/2004 10:48 AM The Associated Press has an
interesting article about the translucent concrete developed by
Hungarian architect Aron Losonczi. During the mixing process, glass
fibers are added to the traditional stone, cement, and water. This
enables light to shine through the material. Several variations of the
new material are on display as part of a National Building Museum
exhibit called Liquid Stone: New Architecture in Concrete. Judging
from the Web site, it looks to be a stunning exhibit. Link(to AP article)Link (to
Liquid Stone) (Thanks, Gabe!)
Paris inquiry spotlights concrete07/06/2004 04:47 AM An initial inquiry into the terminal collapse in Paris which killed
four people says metal supports had perforated the concrete roof.
Where Pagodas Draw Tourists, Concrete Is Unwelcome
Hungary's "Houdini" plunged into Danube in concrete (Reuters)
Hungary's "Houdini" plunged into Danube in concrete (Reuters)08/31/2004 03:46 PM Reuters - David Merlini, the man dubbed Hungary's Houdini, has been
encased in a four tonne concrete block and lowered
by crane into the Danube river from Budapest's chain bridge. He
promptly escaped.
Concrete Park Folk Art Sulptures - Photography by Dave Nance
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. to Exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005 in Las Vegas
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. to Exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005 in Las Vegas03/14/2005 04:10 PM Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. (CWS), the World’s premier concrete
washout services provider, announced today that it will it will be
exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005 trade show in Las Vegas, NV from
March 15-19, 2005. [PRWEB Mar 8, 2005]
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. Rapid Expansion Moves Them into Central California
Winslow Geo Anchor “Bridges” Stream as Alternative to Concrete Piers New Application Enables Development of Prime Hillside Lots and Provides 50% Cost Savings
Winslow Geo Anchor “Bridges” Stream as Alternative to Concrete Piers New Application Enables Development of Prime Hillside Lots and Provides 50% Cost Savings03/23/2005 03:56 AM Pacific Housing Systems' Winslow Geo Anchor was used for the
foundation of a 70-foot bridge (H20-44 loading) project in Walnut
Creek, CA (about 25 miles east of SF) was used for the foundation of a
70-foot bridge (H20-44 loading). Pacific Housing Systems, Inc. is a
leading provider of next generation foundation, floor and core
solutions for residential homebuilders developing projects where
marginal soil is prevalent. Its solutions enable developers to
increase the speed, quality and quantity of new home deliveries and
maximize their market share of new housing starts. [PRWEB Mar 23,
2005]
PHP Certification for Hosts?
PHP Certification for Hosts?05/23/2004 07:47 PM SitePoint, Australia - 49 minutes ago ... PHP. Have been meaning to
fork out for a User Mode Linux account for a while now, which seems
like a much saner way to run PHP. ...
A World First For Would Be Web Hosts06/17/2004 03:51 AM ReadyMadeHosts.com, part of the RedTape Holdings Group, today
announced a world first for would be web hosts. The 'Fundamentals of
starting your own web hosting business' is a comprehensive 5-day
training seminar and workshop delivered by hosting industry experts
and enterprise specialists. Held in Glasgow, London, New York and San
Diego the course provides would be hosting company owners with inside
information and practical training to enable them to get their own
hosting company off the ground, with no experience needed. [PRWEB Jun
17, 2004] Grok Description matches for Museum Hosts Translucent Concrete Display (AP) GrokA matches for Museum Hosts Translucent Concrete Display (AP)
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Radiant and incredibly tactile, Lundgren Monuments are designed
for the individual who defies definition, and in the setting of a
memorial park or cemetery they are glowing beacons that stand out
amongst the traditional stone memorials.
Concrete Ron describes himself as "perhaps the greatest video editor
of all time", and anyone who's ever caught Concrete TV on Manhattan
public access television over the last decade or so probably wouldn't
argue: a typical episode incorporates vintage porn movies, 80s
aerobics videos, car crash footage, Hong Kong shoot-em-ups, old
commercials, beefcake reels, pro wrestling smackdowns, cheesy B-movie
moments, sex education films, random explosions, wet t-shirt contests,
and plenty of "raw emotion, euphoria, physical collision, glee,
fantasy, despair, and discomfort" in one noisy, violent, sexy, and
brilliantly edited pop culture/infoporn mashup. If we ever had to show
visitors from another planet what's going on in our collective brains
at any given moment, we'd make them tune in here.
Science News has an interesting feature about the future of concrete.
For example, Ductal is five times as strong as regular concrete, but
it also bends a bit under heavy loads and shows "warning" cracks
instead of failing in an instant. Agilia packs itself, negating the
noisy and time-consuming process of passing a vibrating machine over
it. And LiTraCon is the cool translucent stuff pictured here that I 
The Associated Press has an
interesting article about the translucent concrete developed by
Hungarian architect Aron Losonczi. During the mixing process, glass
fibers are added to the traditional stone, cement, and water. This
enables light to shine through the material. Several variations of the
new material are on display as part of a National Building Museum
exhibit called Liquid Stone: New Architecture in Concrete. Judging
from the Web site, it looks to be a stunning exhibit.