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• April 11, 2011
Learn More About Everyday Objects in a "Museum"
Visit a vibrant virtual design museum for indispensable objects with Hidden Heroes
It’s really not fair to equate the ubiquitous with the dull; after all, we never get bored of Law & Order reruns. And if your feelings about design are anything like our undying love for Sam Waterston, ADA of our heart, you’ll want to check out the new online exhibit from Germany’s Vitra Design Museum.
The aptly-named Hidden Heroes exhibition offers a virtual museum experience exploring the design story of some of the most common (and as it turns out, interesting) everyday objects.
Perks of the online exhibition format include the ability to customize your experience around the objects that pique your interest, as well as the interactive galleries of related art and design curated by the Vitra. There are also fun (short) videos offering interesting trivia tidbits. Who knew early tin cans were opened by chisel?
After taking the full tour, we now officially have three heroes: Sam Waterston, Earl S. Tupper, and Earl S. Tupper’s 1949 patent for an airtight plastic lid. We’d give you a hint about what he invented, but it doesn’t exactly take one of the NYPD’s finest to figure it out.
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• March 24, 2011
Keep Up with The Best Coffees and Teas
Get informed on all things tea and coffee with Steepster and Brewmethods
After the government began placing heavy taxes on our beloved MaxxThrottle Amped LokoBull Energy Mega-Beverage, the Netted team has been hard pressed to find a new drink to keep us going through the day. We’ve decided to make the switch to tea and coffee, and we’ve found some great resources for our newfound obsessions.
Steepster is the ultimate social network for tea lovers, perfect for discovering and discussing everything from Earl Gray to Golden Monkey Paw. Members rate teas and pass along recommendations on how to make a perfect pot for each.
Many of the teas being discussed are linked to sites where you can purchase them to try for yourself. If your love for tea runs deep, you can keep a tea journal or search for nearby tearooms.
Brewmethods will make coffee fanatics weep with joy. Need a cold brewed iced coffee recipe? Want to order specialty coffee or replace that French press? They cover everything, and even include great how-to videos.
You’re now well on your way to partying like its 1773… in Boston. Remember, pinkies out!
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• March 22, 2011
Background Check
Broadcast Your Pictures Directly To Your Friends' Desktop Wallpaper
Wallpaper on your computer is like a Disney child star: carefully selected, subject to near constant exposure, and easily replaceable.
Wallcast works with the strength of a hundred Mouseketeers to crowdsource your computer’s background. Friends and family can now upload or email photos right onto your desktop.
It only seems natural to assign your loved ones the task of decorating the screen you look at for hours a day. Group photo pools and a nifty iPhone app make it even more easier for everyone to participate.
Now you can finally move beyond the mind numbing green meadows and boring supernovas from days of yore to some fresh, personal photography.
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• March 17, 2011
Track and Visualize Your Energy Use
Go green by monitoring your home's electricity use with Wattvision
Today marks the anniversary of St. Patrick driving all the polluting snakes out of Ireland, finally freeing the country to reduce its carbon footprint.
In his honor, go really green this St. Patrick’s day by installing Wattvision to keep track of your home energy use.
The monitor is surprisingly easy to install on your electricity meter and will broadcast realtime readings to the Wattvision site. By treating electricity use as you would calories or a budget, becoming energy efficient becomes easier than ever.
Wattvision also boasts compatibility with Google’s PowerMeter, which provides a detailed look at your energy usage, down to each appliance.
It may not drive the snakes from your backyard, but we’re sure that St. Patrick would still be impressed by your eco-conscience.
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