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Recently we saw a team of students at MIT develop an energy harnessing shock absorber system that could provide electricity for your next-gen electric cars, and today we have another green design from the same institute. “Bicilavadora” is a new pedal-powered washing machine that has been designed by a team of students at MIT using nothing more than an old oil drum, an old bicycle and some pieces of plastic joined together.
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Main Legal Rules Regarding Constructions in Hungary
The granting of the building and other permits regarding construction works belong to the competence of the local municipality authorities.
According to the main rule of the Construction Act every building activity is bound to administrative permit except those which are enumerated in the Construction Act, e.g
construction of fence not taller than 1 meter,
pool under 30 cube-meter,
garden roof under 20 square-meter etc.
The main legal requirements with regard to the process of construction activities are described in the the following...
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We're shopping for land in Hungary and while prices are relatively low, when compared to those in Scotland, it's possible that our budget will only stretch to a 1-, or 2-acre plot. Ideally we're looking for 4 or 5 acres minimum however 1 or 2 acres will be suitable.
With this in mind I'm collecting information and learning how to "survive" on smaller plots.
Download: Start-a-1-acre-self-sufficient-homestead
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I've moved. All my articles have been imported without any problems. In addition I've set up my Wordpress installation with my preferred plugins. I'll now turn my attention to design and theming.
I'm moving.
Silentstorm has been running on sNews since I started it. I like that it is simple & lightweight yet extendible & powerful. Recently however I've come to realise that I need something more. I recommend Wordpress to all my (web design) clients (Johnny's Garden, Johnny's Garden Store, Johnny's Garden Blog, Homes & Interiors Scotland, SLTN, Puritanics, Ben Kamps,...
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Maya Pedal Transforms Old Bikes into Pedal-Powered Water Pumps, Blenders and More
Posted on May 6, 2011
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