A nice collection of clients as well as creative designs over at OkapiStudio. They are a multidisciplinary studio with offices in San Francisco, USA and Bucharest, Romania. Below is just a sample of what they have to offer… be sure to check them out at: OkapiStudio.com!

I was going through the Popular Mechanics website when I came across this very interesting article… The article shows in 3 easy steps how to convert your current Playstation 3 into a Linux PC. The steps are that which follow:
Step 1.) Back Up – the first procedure is a no-brainer back up your data as you would before working on any PC.
Step 2.) Upgrade Your Drive – allows you to replace your 40 gb or 80 gb hard drive to a nice 250 GB hard drive.
Step 3.) Install Your New OS – note that the PS3 can’t run Microsoft Windows or Apple’s OS X so that is why you are converting it to a Linux system.

However, the steps do appear much more detailed on the site. The site also mentions that the conversion back to the original PS3 settings is a bit tricky. Get $500 towards a PS3!

I came across a portfolio site that has some big name clients such as AOL, Nike, ADIDAS, and many more. Check out blindsalida.fr for more creative graphics such as the on below.

As I mentioned before I’m in the process of installing IKEA Laminate flooring (link). I started the DIY process this past Friday night (May 9th). Below are the steps that I’ve taken so far as well as what I have left to complete the job… I’m probably about 85% complete with the laminate floor installation project.

Step 1.) I moved as much furniture out of the room. [complete]
Step 2.) Pull up the base boards around the room. [complete]
Step 3.) Pull up and cut the carpet into sections small enough to place into large trash bags. [complete]
Step 4.) Pull up and cut the carpet padding into small enough to place into large trash bags. [complete]
Step 5.) Tape board spacers onto wall to guide the laminate wood along the wall (seen in photo w/blue tape). [complete]
Step 6.) Place installation / padding board onto floor then tape them together. [complete]
Step 7.) Start to lay down laminate flooring from one side to another and cut where needed. The angle in my living room suck to cut as well as around door ways! [incomplete still needs about 1/4 of the room to fill]
Step 8.) Place the trim /border along the bottom of the floor. I’m going to go with a 4 inch version this time. The previous owners had the cheap 2 inch stuff throughout the whole place. [incomplete]

To fully complete steps 7 & 8 I must continue my IKEA laminate floor installation project next weekend. So be sure to check back next weekend to catch a glimpse of the completed laminate floor.