secret republic: Question from Reader: What About the Suburbs?
Kasey,
I definitely agree with you that the worst thing planners and policy
makers can do is to “throw up their hands in frustration” in regards
to making cities more desirable to people, like young families, that
may not want to move into or stay in a city. My question to you,
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11/11/11: Will your consciousness change on this auspicious date?
Thousands will gather for ceremonies, trance dances and video projects around the world, and several Facebook pages are marking the date. Many numerologists, metaphysicists, psychics, occultists and conspiracy theorists will be watching for signs of a broad humanistic awakening, even a portal opening into a new dimension, as some experts predict a major “shift in consciousness.”
…really?
I hope the same fuss isn’t going to be made on 12/12/12?
If everyone in the world lives in Paris, San Francisco, New York, London, Singapore, or Houston, based on the current density of each city, how big would it be?
若世上所有人都居住在巴黎、舊金山、紐約、倫敦、新加坡或休士頓，依據這些城市現有人口密度，城市面積需要多大？
Alex Goldmark presents three smart materials that could revolutionise cities.
「建築界下一項重大突破可能並非來自建築師，而是源於化學家，因為未來建築樣貌除了受建築師的靈感影響，也會受到使用材質左右。」
Alex Goldmark呈現可能改變城市的三項智慧構想。
(via thisbigcity)
11/11/11 doomsday myths
For some, Friday marks the ‘unofficial start of the 2012 metaphysical year’, and has believers seeing connections everywhere.
…We can’t rely on human predictions on the Apocalypse. If you believe some metaphysical or supernatural power is controlling when the world ends, then your predictions are in vain, guys.
Are you cooking with this wonder plant?
Lemongrass boasts immune benefits, relieves headaches and muscle cramps, curbs fevers, and is loaded with antioxidants. It should be a mainstay in your kitchen.
I actually attempted to grow these last summer. Bad idea; my horticulture skills are almost as atrocious as my culinary skills. The herb never grew.
8 astonishing benefits of walking
Walking just 40 minutes a day could seriously benefit your health; check out these amazing perks to taking a simple stroll around the neighborhood.
Aside from being less obese, obviously. Once one-third of the population of a country is obese, you know you’ve got a problem, guys.
Who would have thought such a plain looking building would hold the centre of the internet?
誰會想到，在這棟看似平凡的建築內，卻是網路世界的中心點？
In honor of Veterans Day, here’s a salute to all those animals who have served in the military.
