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Steampunk Work Bench: Antique Looks, Modern Tech

Posted: 05 Apr 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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Even the most ardent 19th century futurists couldn’t have dreamed up this writing desk, which merges modern technology and conveniences with antique aesthetics. When it’s all closed up, the Tempel desk by Swedish designer Love Hultén has a rather mysterious look, with a glowing planetarium locking indicator. Open it up and you’ll find a range of electronic tools.

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Constructed of ash, walnut and brass, the table was custom-made for the designer’s own use crafting small electronic projects. The lid of the traditional writing desk conceals a pop-up monitor, computer, speaker system, built-in soldering station and other tools.

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The amber-toned lighting, brass accents and old-fashioned dials contrast with USB ports and electrical cords. Tools held to the back surface with pegs disappear when the monitor is raised. Twenty-six drawers offer plenty of storage for additional electronics and other small items.

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Reproductions of the retrofuturistic desk are available upon request.

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Stay Stylish and Illness-Free With a Virus-Killing Scarf

Posted: 04 Apr 2014 02:00 PM PDT

germ filtering scarf

In some parts of the world, wearing a surgical mask whenever you leave home to protect yourself from pollution and disease is commonplace. In other places, it will get you mercilessly teased or avoided as if you had the plague. In places where the face mask still isn’t embraced as a healthy accessory, the Scough might be the answer to keeping you healthy.

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The Scough, developed in Brooklyn, is a stylish alternative to the mask. It’s available in several different colors and patterns, so you can coordinate your healthware with your outfit. But more importantly, it comes with a removable filter to keep out all of the nasty, nasty things in the air.

lips and moustache scoughs

The filter is composed of activated carbon impregnated with silver – the same kind of filter used by the military to protect troops from chemical warfare. The filter material traps and kills airborne bacteria as well as filtering the polluted air around you. If it’s treated well, the filter can last up to three months. There’s no guarantee that the Scough will keep you totally illness-free, but it will certainly cut down on the likelihood that you’ll get infected with something icky on your daily bus ride.

filtering scarf

When the Scough isn’t in use, the makers suggest that you keep it in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container to protect the integrity of the filter. If you wear the Scough while you are ill, it also helps to protect the people around you from catching your bug. The designs currently available are for cooler weather, but the Scough team is working on lighter spring and summer designs.