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over on live journal an entire archive of vintage ads!http://vintage-ads.livejournal.com/See More

Jan 6

Science Fiction Under Totalitarian Regimes, Part 2: Tsarist and Soviet Russia

http://io9.com/5964774/science-fiction-under-totalitarian-regimes-part-2-tsarist-and-soviet-russiaIO9 is continuing this excellent series exploring how Sci-fi developed under differnt totaltarian regimes around the world. This time its Tsarist and Soviet Russia. Written by Jess nevins and posted at IO9.I encourage everyone give this work a chance, you will not be disappointed....See More

Dec 3, 2012

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The Fixers Manifesto over at Sugru

Ran across this a few minutes ago while perusing odd and interesting nooks in the net. :-) The Fixer Manifesto"Fixing is the unsung hero of creativity. And it really shouldn’t be. It’s the most common, humble and beautiful form of creativity. Let’s wear that belief proudly. Let’s notice and celebrate these little everyday triumphs, and help others see their value. We…See More

Nov 27, 2012

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Hack-A-Lantern: Recycled Computer Power Supply Flashlight

Hey Cats & Kittens,Here is a great little article over at Instructables on how to turn a power supply into a flashlight.I just love the look - fits us to a T- don't ya think :-)Hack-A-Lantern: Recycled Computer Power Supply Flashlight…See More

Nov 24, 2012

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Nov 22, 2012

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Over at io9 they have the most futuristic European cities that never existed

http://io9.com/5961582/here-are-the-most-futuristic-european-cities-that-never-existedvery cool stuff...See More

Nov 21, 2012

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The BIBLIO-MAT

The Biblio-Mat is a random book dispenser built by Craig Small for The Monkey’s Paw, an idiosyncratic antiquarian bookshop in Toronto. Biblio-Mat books, which vary widely in size and subject matter, cost two dollars. The machine was conceived as an…

Nov 18, 2012

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Nov 16, 2012

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Dieselpunk Computer - a project

hello everyone,I have seen a number of amazing computer mods for Steampunk but only a few for dieselpunk.So I have decided that the next desktop I have will be 1) home built and 2) diesel punk modded but before i decide on a particular design - I wanted to turn to the community and ask what aesthetics do you see necessary for a dieselpunk desktop computer mod?Feel free to post pictures, links etc...I think this will be one hell of a fun project!DocSee More

Nov 15, 2012

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Happy IDD 2012

Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine.Nikola Teslalets work for that future everyday!

Nov 12, 2012

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Valora - Chapter Three ("I Waited For You")

dieselpunk thriller set during WWII by the band Valora- this is part three of a comic / music video project that spans from Ancient Egypt to the dieselpunk era...check out he bands website here http://www.valoraofficial.com/

Nov 12, 2012

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Vintage Art Deco cigarette cards celebrate your great-grandparents’ romance with science

great little article at IO9 - Vintage Art Deco cigarette cards celebrate your great-grandparents’ romance with scienceDirect link to NY public library here http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgkeysearchresult.cfm?parent_id=113558%22 See More

Nov 12, 2012

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Long-lost method may turn sugar into diesel

Over at Futurity there is a great article on turning sugar into diesel fuel.http://www.futurity.org/science-technology/long-lost-method-may-turn-sugar-into-diesel/See More

Nov 9, 2012

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make science your obedient servant

great poster... check out the original on boing boing http://boingboing.net/2012/11/08/make-science-your-obedient-ser.html

Nov 8, 2012

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work clothes resource - the Duluth trading company

Hello everyone,I have been a fan of the Duluth trading company for some time, and while tier clothes are not period pieces, IMO they are amazing modern takes on the classic styles of work clothes we all love here at Dieselpunks.Any company that uses firehose material for their work-pants is all good buy me!http://www.duluthtrading.com/See More

Nov 2, 2012

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