Wouldn't it be nice if there was a better way to ride your bike with out getting a flat. How about a airless tire would that work? The "Energy Return Wheel" concept by designer Brian Russell demonstrates the possibilities of advance wheel technologies in the video below.

Instead of air, it uses rubber stretched over a series of carbon nano tube reinforced composite rods to provide its cushioning. These rods can be adjusted, changing the tension of the rubber to suit different types of terrain, improves flexing and recoil cycling. Plus it means no more having a pump, tubes and patches. Would you get a pair of these?



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Serfas Vida Hybrid Tire 700 x 38 (Google Affiliate Ad)
Serfas Drifter City Smooth Tire for Mountain Bikes 26 x 1.5 (Google Affiliate Ad)
Serfas Drifter City Smooth Tire for Hybrid or Road Bikes 700 x 32 (Google Affiliate Ad)

Welcome to Playlist-43 and all it has to offer this month.  If this months installment we have some new music by Blackbird Blackbird, Chad Valley and a Slow Magic remix.  So hope you enjoy a steady flow of music coming your way.

If you want to check out any of the other Playlist then click on Archived Playlist in this post or on the right hand side of this blog or in the menu.

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Kyle Thompson would describe himself as a surrealist photographer and I would have to agree. Going through some of his work on Imgur is just great. Not only do you get to see his works but you also get a sense of who this photographer is.  I have chosen to highlight some of his works below but don't stop there check out his site as well.



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Memoto is a tiny camera with GPS that you clip on and wear. It's an entirely new kind of automatic digital camera. This camera automatically takes photos as you go. The camera has no buttons at all and as long as you wear the camera, it constantly takes pictures.  The camera's batteries stay charged for about 2 days of use before you need to recharge it. When you recharge your Memoto it automatically uploads your photos to the Meoto's server. Check out more on this product and help support their Kickstarter project.




M1011 Network Camera Small Sizeindoor Network Came (Google Affiliate Ad)
Safety Technology HC-SPLSM-DVR Small Spot Light Hidden Camera with Built-In DVR (Google Affiliate Ad)
Canon A1300 16MP Digital Camera - Black - Compact Cameras (Google Affiliate Ad)

Here is a classy way to show off your bike but also to fit your decor. It's also a good way to keep your bike inside and away from thieves.  The Book Bike ($3,600) a hybrid bike rack and bookshelf designed by BYografia comes in opaque chalk white or iron grey.

Yakima ForkLift Bike Carrier (Google Affiliate Ad)
Thule 9710XT Helium 2 Bike Carrier (Google Affiliate Ad)
Racor HFB-2R Double Folding Bike Rack (Google Affiliate Ad)

Beer morning to you all. I came across a beautiful and all around awesome branding and identity work done by Manual for Loveland Aleworks. This independent microbrewery is base in Loveland, Colorado where they brew a selection of classic European and American craft style beers. The design reflects the values of the company and incorporates some local history of Loveland as a gateway to Rocky Mountain Nation park. Tell me what you think of the branding and marketing design.



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Artist Jason D’Aquino hand draws these incredible small illustrations inside of matchbooks. His muse is frequently pop culture itself, with numerous references to horror films, famous artworks, pulp fiction magazine covers, and even human anatomy. I just find it amazing how he gets so much detail in such a small area of space.



Source: Colossal 

UCO Stormproof Match Kit - Yellow (Google Affiliate Ad)
Chimney 41509 Smoke Test Matches Box of 12 (Google Affiliate Ad)
Coghlan's Metal Match Box (Google Affiliate Ad)

Boxee has finally combined the Internet set-top box with a DVR.  The Boxee TV ($100) features two tuners so you can watch one show while you record another, and it works with both a digital antenna and unencrypted cable. It still offers a fluid, good looking UI like the previous versions of Boxee and it gives you access to the online services you want. The biggest feature of this product is there is NO limit to how much you DVR. All your DVR recording are uploaded to the cloud, which means you can access it from anywhere, although it does have a $15 a month subscription fee but it's only available right now in NYC, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Phily and DC to start. So it may be a while before that service is available in your area.

Source: Uncrate 

D-Link Boxee Box DSM-380 (Google Affiliate Ad)
D-Link DSM-380 Boxee Box Hd Media Player (Google Affiliate Ad)

Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects is an Auckland based architectural firm that designed this amazing house in Omaha Beach back in 2007. This home has a view that is just spectacular and could be enjoyable at any point living in this house. The openness in this house is another aspect that keeps that view-able field of sight open to natures beauty. What do you think about this house and the view?