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      21 Mar 2010

      Art Changes The Face Of Nuclear Power Station

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      [From Weburbanist] Regardless of how you feel about nuclear power, the architecture of the familiar hypberboloid cooling tower associated with nuclear power  is instantly recognizable and undeniably fascinating. These towers stand like silent sentinels, guarding their power stations or simply creating a small spot of interest on the landscape. Many nuclear power stations which have been demolished have left behind their cooling towers, often because it is expensive and complicated to destroy them in a safe manner.
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      At least one nuclear power plant is taking strides to warm the public to its presence. The Cruas Nuclear Power Station in France commissioned artist Jean-Marie Pierret to create a giant mural on a cooling tower; the mural was finished in 2005 and focuses on the interplay of water and air.
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      Maybe the most well-known decorated cooling towers in the world are those at the decommissioned Orlando Power Station in Soweto, South Africa. After supplying coal-powered electricity to the area for more than half a century, the plant was shut down in 1998. The cooling towers remain, though – one now sports a huge advertisement, and the other is home to the largest mural painting in South Africa. In addition to being one of the most recognizable landmarks in the area, the site is home to bungee and BASE jumping, a power swing, and various other thrill-seeking attractions.
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      19 Mar 2010

      Vespa scooter given new life as super-cool office chairs

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      There are brands that just resonate and Vespa is one of them. You can hear the engine as it spins through romantic little streets of Rome. These venerable little slices of history get abused and would end up in the heap if it weren't for Bel&Bel design who are recycling them into way cool office chairs. The biggest problem is what color and if you want lights or not... See all the models here
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      8 May 2008

      Hyundai-Kia Ties With Microsoft For "In-Vehicle Entertainment"

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      Bill Gates, after meeting with Korean President Lee, announced Microsoft will invest $100M+ in setting up the "Automotive IT Innovation Center" jointly with Hyundai-Kia Motors, the nation's premier auto company. According to Reuters, the first product under the partnership would be a voice-controlled system linking mobile devices to car stereo systems; Later versions are expected to include multimedia and navigation-related features. In plain English: the US-bound Hyundai and Kia vehicles will soon have Microsoft-powered gadgets and interfaces inside the cars. As evidenced by Ray Ozzie's "Mesh" plan, Microsoft is working hard on its new corporate vision to provide ubiquitous connected experience across all devices and environments, including the driver's seat. Meanwhile, BMW has begun offering on-board internet access. Other companies like Nissan and Apple should also be looking at similar opportunities. [From Web 2.0 Asia]
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