The most refreshing way to drink rum is without a doubt muddled together with lime and mint. This is my favorite cocktail, and is the perfect to cool down in the summer.
Ingredients
Juice of half a lime
3 teaspoons of brown sugar
6 mint leaves
Crushed ice
Rum of choice (light or dark)
Soda water
I like to use my favorite golden dark rum such as Mount Gay, or for a real treat Mount Gay Extra Old.
Put the mint leaves, sugar and lime wedges into a tall glass and muddle together. Add the crushed ice and rum then top up with soda water. Garnish with a mint leaf.
The Internet is connecting people in ways that have not been possible before. A powerful world changing force is being unleashed through the connection of vast numbers of people, and this force is one to be reckoned with. It drives people to collaborate and innovate faster than ever before, and even seems to have the power to ignite revolutions. Is this the early stages of development of a force similar to the one referred to in the Star Wars films?
TED is one example of a place to share ideas, ideas which prior to the Internet would have not been shared. In my spare time I no longer watch regular television shows, but dip into the world of others who are working on inspirational and life changing ideas. A prime example of online collaboration at its best is the The Legion of Extradorinay dancers. The Legion is a collection of dancers who have learned to dance not through traditional classes, but by watching others on YouTube. Check out the video here:
Another recently viewed favorite of mine is a talk John Hardy delivers on his Green School in Bali. Built entirely out of grass (Bamboo) this school is pushing the boundaries of low carbon buildings.
I'm still in the early stages of learning to surf, and alongside trying to work out how to manoeuvre a board I also need to learn how to read the swell. To help me work out which beach is best in which swell & wind combination I've created a handy picture chart to refer too. It currently covers my three favorite beaches; Manly, Bondi and Maroubra. Enjoy!
I discovered a SketchUp plugin this week that literally blew my mind. It's hard to explain why but when you see the YouTube clip below you will understand. If you want to try this yourself all you need is a computer, a webcam and a printer.
Firstly a quick introduction to Augmented reality. It simply means adding an extra layer of information over the top of a real life environment. The computer augments (changes) the view to show computer graphics or information interacting with real life. The exciting part is it allows you to play with computer models as if they were real life objects. If that doesn't make sense play the video below and all will become clear.
As an engineer and designer I'm constantly looking for ways to improve communication of design with clients and team members, and augmented reality is looking promising as a future method of sharing 3D design with a wider audience. I'm very much looking forward to experimenting with SketchUp and the AR-Media plugin which allows you you quickly set up augmented reality of a 3D model of your choosing.
I'm not even boasting, this recipe is simply the best Guacamole I've ever tasted. And so simple to make. It can go with so many things, but is also excellent just as a dip with some corn chips.
All you need is the following:
2 Avocados
Bunch Coriander
1 Red onion
2 tbsp Jalapenos (more if you like it spicy)
Reserved juice from the jalapeno jar
Lime juice to taste
Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
Blend all of the ingredients and add jalapeno juice and lime juice to taste. Simples.
