I like any well-designed video that gives me a glance at the past and a look into the future. Perhaps that is why I thoroughly enjoyed this video from MAYA design.
"It is widely accepted that in the foreseeable future the worldwide network of computing devices will grow to billions, or even tens of billions of nodes. However, if we broaden our consideration to include networks of information devices (all artificial systems that deal in any way with information), then we ar… Continue
Added by alice on November 12, 2009 at 11:00am —
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Los Angeles-based photographer Hugh Kretschmer has quite the imagination. His funny, elaborate scenes seem like they're straight out of the sci-fi comedy show, 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Kretschmer's creativity an… Continue
Why do I love the Discovery Channel? Sure, one of my favorite shows of all time is Deadliest Catch. And ok, Mike Rowe is a major hottie. But really...what makes this channel stand above everyone else?
Watch this video and you'll understand. The Discovery Channel reminds me why I love this world...and what's better than that?
Eighteen months ago, the Discovery Channel made their first "I Love the World"… Continue
Added by alice on November 11, 2009 at 9:30am —
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A very interesting graph that illustrates internet speeds and costs around the world. The most astonishing fact? Japan and South Korea's super fast internet speed, and America's abysmal lag.
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The annual Balloon Art World Art Challenge took place in Bangkok. The event started on October the 12th and with end on the 14th. I read about this competition this morning on the news and had to post these pictures, it's truly some amazing stuff. It's a far cry from the ballon animal guy that performs at my local shopping precinct!
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World Sight Day was yesterday and it takes place every year on the second Thurday of October.
This years theme was 'Gender and Eye Health – equal access to care'. A series of striking images have been produced to highlight the fact that two-thirds of blind people are women, 90% of whom live in developing countries. Women in developing countries still don't have a voice whe… Continue
What would happen if tomorrow we all woke up and found giants frolicking around our city? What would they do? Where would they go? Some of today's modern artists and advertisers have already figured out those answers. Here, they… Continue
When most people go to a landmark or a tourist attraction, they take home a little souvenir to remind them of their trip. Then there's Michael… Continue
British cyclist James Bowthorpe recently rode his bike across the globe and broke the world record in the process. Bowthorpe trekked over 18,000 miles without a support team on a trip that took him to twenty countries including France, P… Continue
Added by Kevin on September 22, 2009 at 12:14am —
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Are you ready for some exciting theme park news? Universal Orlando Resort, together with Warner Bros., today revealed first-ever details about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This highly anticipated land… Continue
Added by alice on September 15, 2009 at 10:30am —
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The meeting of the stone-age Flintstones and futuristic Jetsons is like a happy dream I never knew I had. Kenny Scharf's Barberadise opens this weekend and features Hanna Barbera characters “amids… Continue
Added by Eugene on September 11, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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What would the world be like without war? Ad agency JWT Delvico imagines a world where massive pool parties are thrown on aircraft carriers and fighter jets are used as taxis. How wild would that be?!… Continue
Added by Eugene on September 1, 2009 at 1:00pm —
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Why does the Seimens Smart Chopper put a smile on my face? I'm a sucker for great design along with eco-friendly functionality.
The Seimens Smart Chopper is the first custom electric motor… Continue
I'm often thinking about how our modern devices are shaping the way we communicate. I was chatting with an old friend during dinner one night (level 10!) and we chuckled over Facebook status updates (… Continue