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LILACS

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:49:36 -0700

LILACS<\p>

--on Instagram<\a>

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Untitled

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:40:34 -0700

via twitterrific

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Anyone else see what I see in this logo, "people pleasuring on a wheel cart"?

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:48:35 -0700

via Tweetbot for iPhone

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Apple: Hardware vs. Software

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:22:00 -0700

Very solid point of view from James Higgs regarding the conflicting message sent but the two divisions of Apple: Hardware vs. Software

They do in fact paint a very different interaction (target audience) focus. I have had a very negative reaction to the Apple software design as of late. They keep turning up the dial on these designs. I love the functionality of the application, just not the interface I have to clod through to use it.

Perhaps Apple sees this skeuomorphism as a way to bring the market share they need into the fold. I as a early adopter however, have started to feel less and less at home using their "Life" product line software. Still, I am in love their hardware design. Hopefully they will find a comfortable middle ground or drop the unneeded frill.

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Mechwarrior... getting closer

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:50:00 -0700

We are reaching the point where I get to live my childhood dream of piloting my Mech from Mechwarrior or Aliens. This thing is really smooth.

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Pencilhead

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:19:00 -0700

Never a dull moment in this video of amazing, drawn forms. All of it set to Fatboy Slim

PencilHead from qwaqa on Vimeo.

Pencilhead.me

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Sewing Machine Orchestra

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:08:00 -0700

A fun teaser video for the Sewing Machine Orchestra. I love the depth of sound he is able to get out. I really wasn't expecting the percussive bass that he gets.

Sewing Machine Orchestra from Martin Messier on Vimeo.

SEWING MACHINE ORCHESTRA IS THE FIRST VERSION OF A PERFORMANCE CREATED BY MARTIN MESSIER. THE BASIC SOUNDS USED IN THIS PERFORMANCE CONSIST ENTIRELY OF THE ACOUSTIC NOISES PRODUCED BY 8 SEWING MACHINES, AMPLIFIED BY MEANS OF MICROCONTACTS AND PROCESS BY A COMPUTER.

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Levitation via Quantum Locking

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:08:00 -0700

Lock a magnetic field by supercooling the object, allowing quantum locking. Essentially this defies gravity… Welcome to a future with Quantum Levitation, thanks physics!

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3D panoramic, throwable camera

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:34:38 -0700

Interesting idea: 3D Camera Ball with 36 camera panorama photos.

More info at: http://jonaspfeil.de/ballcamera

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Internet privacy: where are our priorities?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:10:00 -0700

Something that came to mind while reading The Wall Street Journal's article regarding a silent probe on Jacob Appelbaum (volunteer for Wikileaks):

Why is it when Facebook "screws up" their privacy settings or Google opts you into a service you don't want by default, we scream "Off with their heads!"? Meanwhile, the governement can make silent probe after silent probe on unsuspecting people, despite no criminal charges being filed, and we sit silent?

Are we actually concerned with our privacy on the internet or just looking for someone to bash on with no real consequences? Why is it we feel entitled to privacy on services we sign up for but not in the country we are citizens of and pay taxes in?

No change has been made to a law that has been in existence since before the internet was created. The main reason for this? Because it would slow down investigations. Let me re-translate that for you. If we do it the right way it will take longer. We should continue to encroach on peoples privacy for the sake of those that have the burden of proof. Why should they have to prove they need access to IP and email addresses for a justifiable purpose just like phone and mail? That would slow down the investigation!!

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Google is sharpening their Dart

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:47:43 -0700

So here we go, Google is putting description around their JavaScript replacement language. Dart is exciting to me however at the same time I am questioning the viability of learning the language until is see adoption rates of browsers other then chrome.

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PC's and their blank screens

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:27:00 -0700

Very valid & interesting observation on usability post about pc manufactures' handicap when advertising their products. Also something they really need to fix if they want to spark user interest.

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Fortune Magazine Font use exploration

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:29:26 -0700

A great rundown of the fonts used by Fortune magazine. Still wish almost daily for the control over type on the web that I had when I was doing magazine layout.

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PhoneGap Applies to Apache Software Foundation

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:57:00 -0700

Interested to see what direction this take PhoneGap. Also really hoping that they can find a better name then DeviceReady

by Dan Rowinski

from Read Write Web

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Half Wolf, Half Dragon, a Whole Lot of Awesome

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:42:00 -0700

I absolutely LOVE the direction BitDefender has taken their brand. It fits their product and origins amazingly well. I only wish all companies took the time and effort BitDefender has to really make their brand speak volumes about themselves.

By Armin

from Brand New

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Recession Map

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:11:00 -0700

Glad I will be riding this one out in the middle.

NY Times' Unemployment Landscape

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Robot Control

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:53:00 -0700

I envy the body control also the dedication and skill.

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The Sad State of AT&T’s Quest to Acquire T-Mobile

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:57:00 -0700

I am quite pleased to see the DoJ standing up for consumers on this one. The merger would do nothing but bleed the consumer dry for the foreseeable future. Despite the fact that I am an AT&T customer I can't see the benefit of 4G outwaying the damages it would cause to the US wireless ecosystem. I don't even like the idea of a merger with settlement terms.

read the article

from Ben Parr

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Tyler Tate's Semantic Grid System

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0700

I just finished reading Tyler's Smashing Magazine article. You can bet I will be building off his LESS based grid system in the future. Well worth a read if you are looking for a flexible base to start your HTML/CSS structure.

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CSS should just say no to IDs

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:26:00 -0700

Great article that lays out a convincing argument to forgo the use of IDs in your CSS. The explanation of the performance myth is splendid. Best part is the specificity problem focus. I know I have found myself in that boat many times. All and all, it is great advice.

http://oli.jp/2011/ids/

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