Otaku International

As you all know from last weeks post of Aki Hoshino (Not really last week, it was Monday). I decided to do a weekly Idol Update, I will be doing this every Saturday night. Alright today’s idol is new to me, I only know her as Yuuka. If anyone knows her full name please do let me know. She looks pretty cute, and I think you’ll all enjoy this. Since I don’t know her full name, I am saddened to say that I have no information regarding her, therefore I shall just Commence on with the pictures! There is a megaupload download link at the bottom of the gallery for those who want to also download this gallery.

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Styrofoam may be most commonly associated with disposable coffee cups, disposable plates/bowls and packaging, prefab home manufacturer Japan Dome House Co., Ltd. uses it to construct easy-to-assemble modular kit homes.

This amazing structure has been dubbed the “habitat for the 21st century,” the Dome House is an igloo-shaped structure built from snap-together wall sections made of 100% expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam). It might seem like an odd choice of material for a house, but the company lists a number of advantages that Styrofoam has over traditional materials. Unlike wood and metal structures, for example, the Styrofoam Dome House does not rust, rot or attract termites. It is also highly resistant to earthquakes and typhoons. In addition, the walls, which are treated with a flame retardant, emit no toxic fumes in a fire. (They used something similar in order to build temporary homes for the victims of the Schezuan earthquake disaster in China). The following information has been all taken from Pink Tentacle.

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