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  • What’s your favourite memory of South Bank?

    Since Expo ’88, South Bank has become one of Brisbane’s most iconic destinations, enjoyed by millions of locals and tourists alike. Capture your favourite memories of South Bank in a free, two-day digital storytelling workshop.

  • Portable Presents Frank Chimero

    The Edge in partnership with Portable is proud to present Frank Chimero, one of America’s most influential thinkers in the design industry.

  • Mad Scientist Tea Party – Svenja Kratz

    Svenja Kratz – 15 May Svenja Kratz is an interdisciplinary artist interested in the intersections and creative possibilities within art and science. Based in Brisbane, for the past three years she has produced an evolving series of exhibitions collectively titled The Absence of Alice. Her work maps the creative evolution and movement of this initial [...]

  • Animate That! winners announced

    It’s taken us a while to get the details sorted, but we can finally announce the winners of our Animate That! initiative.

  • Meet Sandra Carluccio

    Joining us in the office for the next couple of weeks is Sandra Carluccio. She is pulling together an interactive, locative theatre piece for the Anywhere Theatre Festival, and I sat down with her to learn a little more about it.

Getting to know Catalyst Cameron

Getting to know Catalyst Cameron

I sat down (belatedly) with our bioscience brainiac and Catalyst Dr Cameron Wilson to find out a little more about this scientist of the rad
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Where to go: To edit video

Where to go: To edit video

Jye and Lij are a teenage comedy duo fast making a reputation for their online antics. In just two months, their You Tube channel, SloshTV,
Mar 28, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Portable presents Susie Bubble

Portable presents Susie Bubble

Fashion thought leader and internet icon, Susie Lau, joins Portable at The Edge in April. Presenting an exploration of the current fashion landscape, Susie will
Mar 20, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Now hiring: Creative Technology Researcher

Now hiring: Creative Technology Researcher

The Edge at the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) is seeking a Creative Technology Researcher for a five month, full time residency, for immediate start.
Mar 16, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post

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    It seems that some of the things we once saw as luxuries that we would have to experience outside of the home are now becoming available for home use — not just for luxury homes but regular homes as well. One of these things is the home steam shower. At one time to experience this we would have to go to a spa or a luxury hotel, but now there are a variety of home units available. Of course they cost more than a regular shower but they aren’t expensive as you may think.
    A steam shower is a cross between a shower enclosure and a steam room. It has all the features of both devices plus some of its own. The main purpose of this device is to allow users to enjoy a wonderful steam session and be able to cool off instantly without the need to transfer from one bathroom fixture to another. Aside from convenience, there are many more benefits to be had if one owns such a device. Below are some of these benefits.
    Steam showers are small enclosures into which steam is produced at a temperature of about 45 degrees Celsius. Larger models employing the same technique are often called ”steam baths”. Many individuals may take a steam bath together, similar to how it’s done in a sauna. However, there are some important differences. The humidity in a shower cabin is about 100%. By comparison, the humidity of a sauna is usually around 20%, and the heat in a sauna is between 70 and 100 degrees Celsius.
    When you buy a steam shower make sure the price includes installation. In most cases the price will include this, but make sure. Unless you really know what you’re doing it’s best to let a professional install this since it is different than a normal shower. These units need to be heat-proofed and sealed correctly or you could have some real problems. You don’t want the steam to leak out into your bathroom during the steam or you can create a perfect environment for mold growth and other potential problems. It’s best to leave this job to the professionals.

  • Jason posted an update:   53 minutes ago · View

    A steam shower is known for many things. Firstly, it is known for its prowess in cleansing the body. It accomplishes this by using steam as the medium instead of liquid water. Since steam is formed by loosely connected H2O molecules, it can cover more area than its liquid counterpart. Due to this, the body can be cleansed more extensively by using lesser resources.
    Some items are more successful on the web than others. A good example is the steam shower. This device is actually a cross between a shower enclosure and a steam room. Due to its large size, it is better off being sold over the internet as one can really save on operating and storage costs. Due to this high number of shower sellers on the internet, it is advised to start your search directly on the web. Below are some of the benefits of online shopping.
    One of the things that help us stay healthy is the immune system. During a steam session, the immune system is drastically improved thanks to the increase in body temperature. This increase forces the heart to produce more blood which is beneficial to the immune system as more antibodies and lymph is produced. These two substances are the foremost combatants of foreign substances that could do harm to the body. With their help, toxin levels are also reduced and the body’s internal organs are cleansed.
    Creative innovations and unique features for a luxury steam shower such as cascading water flow makes for a comfortable body rinse. Furthermore, accommodating accessories such as quick fitting and easy installed polished brass or chrome is just a small portion of added luxury. It would take more words to demonstrate how convenient showers have become. Manufacturers and designers really understand how important it is to take a shower and wind down. Find out how by visiting the Internet.

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  • Matthew Fallon commented on the blog post Window Farm: some thoughts on current version   5 hours, 22 minutes ago · View

    Hi Cameron,
    I’ve been eating some lettuce from the main stem. not sure if that’s encouraging it to grow. Am eating 3 or 4 leaves maybe once or twice a week.
    M.

  • Cameron Wilson wrote a new blog post: Growing fabrics?! (A call to collaboration)   6 hours, 59 minutes ago · View

    One of my splendid Edgy colleagues spotted this presentation on TED . It got me rather excited. Suzanne Lee is using sheets of (mostly) cellulose manufactured by millions of microbes to make clothing! The project is called BioCouture (follow the blog link from the bottom of the BioCouture page for most up-to-date info). There is so much to [...]

  • Cameron Wilson wrote a new blog post: Window Farm: some thoughts on current version   8 hours, 5 minutes ago · View

    I thought it time for a WindowFarm update. The lettuce we planted a couple of months ago have grown to towers with flowers at their tips. I do note that going to seed is generally a sign that (a) the lettuce isn’t being picked (true) and/or (b) is under stress. The latter would likely be [...]

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