Des Moines Registeradded this to NewsBlue Whale A 'concreteberg' as heavy as a blue whale is clogging London sewersUSA TODAY - Brett MolinaUtility officials in London say they are working to remove a mass of solidified concrete as heavy as a blue whale that's clogging three sewers. The "concreteberg" – think iceberg but made of concrete is
sshermar54added this to DecoratingHome 12 Stamped Concrete Patio Ideas We Lovefamilyhandyman.com - Rachel Brougham View as slideshow Patio A low-maintenance, durable stamped concrete patio is the perfect foundation for an outdoor living space where you can both …
David Raffinadded this to AftertasteToilets A 'Concreteberg' as Long as a Football Field Has Clogged London's SewersGizmodo - Adam Clark Estes Let’s play a game called Good Idea Bad Idea. Good idea: flushing only biodegradable materials down the toilet. Bad idea: pouring a metric ton of …
jjames7415added this to Amazing stuff!Design This MIT team is reinventing building by looking at the ancient worldFast Company - Katharine SchwabUsing some clever physics, designers figured out how humans could move 1,000-pound concrete slabs on their own. Today, construction workers rely on cranes to lift the big slabs of concrete and other materials
The Sunadded this to Showbiz and Celebrity NewsKatie Hopkins Dragged Across Concrete is film’s answer to Katie Hopkinsthesun.co.uk - Jamie East THERE are a hell of a lot of divisive movies out at the moment. A weird point in the year where schedulers are either running scared from next week’s …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo How to Remove a Drill Bit From a Concrete Holehunker.com - By Kenneth Crawford Drilling holes into concrete requires masonry drill bits. The type of drill you use determines the type of masonry bit. Some bits have blunt tips and …
Madison, WI Natural gas leak causes mobile home evacuation Thursdaychannel3000.com - www.channel3000.com MADISON, Wis. - Occupants of mobile homes on the 200 block of Mallard Lane evacuated from their homes Thursday around 12:47 p.m. after a natural gas …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoYreka, CA Museum gets new signagesiskiyoudaily.com - www.siskiyoudaily.com It took many hands to set the 3,000 pound stone upright and closer to being ready to receive the backlit metal letters that will read "Siskiyou …
CCurbedBotanical Gardens Judge orders halt in construction at controversial Crown Heights developmentsCurbed - Valeria RicciulliThe Brooklyn Supreme Court restraining order will prevent Cornell Realty from pouring concrete at construction sites near the Botanic Garden A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge granted a temporary restraining
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoUNICEF UNITE for Children: A UNICEFUSA Podcastunicefusa.org - www.unicefusa.org UNITE for Children, UNICEF USA’s new podcast, is a celebration of Americans who are committed to making the world a better place for kids. Our …
Belfast Liveadded this to NewsBelfast Concreteberg measuring 30ft found in Northern Ireland sewerbelfastlive.co.uk - Sarah Scott It took hours to break up and finally dislodge This is the 30ft long 'Concreteberg' found blocking a sewer in Northern Ireland. The large block of …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCement How to Make Concrete Blackhunker.com - By Angela Roe Learning how to color your concrete opens up a world of decorating and landscaping possibilities. Black may well be one of the more challenging …
Fatherlyadded this to FatherlyEaster Need to Find a Last Minute Easter Egg Hunt? Here’s HowFatherly - Ryan Britt Easter has risen, and you're not ready. Here's what to do. It’s hard to believe the season for rabbits hiding eggs and martyrs coming back from the …
South Florida Video shows alleged Broward Sheriff's Office police brutality in Tamaraclocal10.com - Christian De La Rosa TAMARAC, Fla. - A group of Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were recently caught on video in an alleged case of police brutality in Tamarac. The …
Everett, WA Haller Park Splash Pad taking splish-splash shapearlingtontimes.com - Douglas Buell ARLINGTON – The Haller Park Splash Pad project’s colorful menagerie of river otters, ducks, salmon and cattails look ready to soak the kids, but …
Seattle, WA Costs rising on Seattle Center arena projectkiro7.com - By: Graham Johnson Loading... SEATTLE - Costs of the new arena at Seattle Center now top $900 million and the project might not be finished until just a few months …
jjhaadded this to Interesting StuffStonehenge These 13,000-Pound Concrete Blocks Can Be Moved With One Hand—and They Provide Vital Clues About How Stonehenge Was Madeartnet.com - Taylor Dafoe Art World The project may reveal how the mysterious ancient site was assembled—and provide insight into the future of architecture. , Of the many …
GamesRadar+added this to Total FilmMel Gibson Dragged Across Concrete director defends his controversial police dramaGamesRadar - By James Mottram News After Bone Tomahawk and Brawl In Cell Block 99, writer-director S. Craig Zahler is back with a near-three-hour epic, Dragged Across Concrete. “I …
GGino Tadded this to ChitownNewsChicago, IL 2 cars damaged after concrete falls off CTA property in Rogers Parkabc7chicago.com - WLS CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two cars were damaged by concrete that fell near the CTA Red Line in Rogers Park Thursday morning, Chicago police said. Two cars …
The Telegraph Letters: Notre-Dame’s forest of roof beams had qualities concrete can’t supplyThe TelegraphSIR – I beg that any proposal to replace the 800-year old timbered “forest” of the roof of Notre-Dame with “fireproof concrete” be dismissed out of hand. Not only did the timbers reinforce the majestic
Sam Gutzmanadded this to Design, Gadgets, Gear, Science, & TechArchitecture When Sunlight Meets Tadao Ando’s Concretearchdaily.com - by Thomas Schielke If there is any consistent factor in his work, says Pritzker-winning architect Tadao Ando, then it is the pursuit of light. Ando’s complex …
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago-area news Falling concrete from CTA 'L' embankment in Rogers Park smashes two parked carsChicago Tribune - Anna KimTwo parked cars were heavily damaged when concrete fell off a CTA elevated embankment in the 7100 block of North Glenwood Avenue in Rogers Park at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago, IL Large Chunks of Concrete Fall Onto Parked Cars in Rogers Parknbcchicago.com - www.nbcchicago.com Large chunks of concrete fell onto cars parked alongside Chicago Transit Authority tracks in the city’s Rogers Park neighborhood Thursday. Multiple …
The Evening Standardadded this to News | Evening StandardUK News Footage shows 100-ton 'concreteberg' found lurking in London's sewersstandard.co.uk - Jonathan Prynn Consumer Business Editor ES News email The latest headlines in your inbox The latest headlines in your inbox Update newsletter preferences Thames Water is sending specialist …
Chicago, IL Concrete From CTA Wall Falls And Crushes Two Carsblockclubchicago.org - Jonathan Ballew ROGERS PARK — A piece of a concrete CTA retaining wall fell loose Thursday morning, crushing two cars parked on the street in Rogers Park. It happened …
kkarlsadded this to HousePlay buttonTED Conference These massive concrete objects are designed to move with easeCurbed - Liz StinsonJust give them a push Weightless concrete is an oxymoron—and yet, a new project detailed at the 2019 TED Conference this week shows just how lightweight the material can feel with the some design ingenuity.
Sam Gutzmanadded this to Design, Gadgets, Gear, Science, & TechArchitecture Bouwman House / Sam Crawford Architectsarchdaily.com - Curated by Paula Pintos This house is an alterations and additions to a 1914 Federation style house in the historic suburb of Haberfield, just five kilometres west of …
WIRED3D Printing How to 3-D Print an Entire House in a Single DayWIRED - Wired A typical single-family home in the US takes an average of six and a half months to build, according to the Census Bureau’s latest survey. Now an …
Chicago Sun-Timesadded this to Chicago NewsChicago, IL Falling concrete damages vehicles in Rogers Parksuntimes.com - Sun-Times Wire Two vehicles were damaged by concrete falling from the CTA Red Line tracks Thursday in Rogers Park on the North Side. Pieces of concrete fell from the …
Edmonton Sunadded this to Edmonton Sun NewsFestivals City pours slab for new city hall fountain; festivals decide on different venues for 2019edmontonsun.com - Barry Hanson
