Saturday, September 18, 2010
Wonderful Finger, can to measurement distance
Turn back time that the measurement at first. We know the estimate by an organ in the body and used to be the standard for measurements and come to present age, still pick idea ancient for to design gadget for support. The gadget this call that "Smart Finger" it can measurement wideness, length has easy just the fingertip
The principle works to compose: The part that is formed signal and Signal receiver and uses the signals relayed between the two finger points to calculate the measurement.
• The "Smart Finger" new measuring instrument in digital age, make from silicone for wear just fit to any finger size
• The Smart Finger is made from silicon to offer a comfortable fit to any finger size.
• It can help measure length, breadth, and volume in a very intuitive way through simple button operations.
• The distance (measurement) is calculated on the basis of the time taken by the signal to beam from one finger tip to the other and back.
• The measured distance is displayed through LED.
• The device sports 2 buttons that help display the measurements in different units, record and store the measurement, calculate volume and area plus view the information in text format
Designers: Choi Hyong-Suk, Jung Ji-hye & Yoo-Jin Park
Friday, September 17, 2010
Book Review: The Horns of Ruin by Tim Akers
Following on the footsteps of SQT’s post yesterday about Zombies in literature, today I’ll be reviewing The Horns of Ruin – a perhaps not so typical Steampunk adventure that includes swordplay, jetpacks, mystical powers… and undead enemies.
To be honest, I’m not expert on Steampunk – what little I know about this sub-genre of fantasy and science fiction is that it’s a blend of Victorian era technology (often “steam” based like locomotives) and then advancing that technology further without moving down the path our own history carved. In this case, the showpiece of the book is Ash, a gothic city structure built on the ruins of two prior cities. This city is almost a character in its own right, from subterranean passages and underground lakes and streams running beneath, to the libraries where slaves toil in unending servitude for the past sins of the god they worshiped, as well as the towering building spires and cathedrals built to worship those same gods.
Eva Forge is the last Paladin of a dead god named Morgan. Morgan had two brothers, Amon and Alexander – but it was Amon who betrayed him and now they are both dead, with only Alexander left to rule. Eva is asked to accompany her master, Fratriarch Barnabas, the leader of the Cult of Morgan, on a mission heading deep into the parts of the city where they are at their most vulnerable to retrieve a librarian slave named Cassandra of the Order of Amon. All seems in order at first, but then the Fratriarch is abducted when the group is attacked by a group of the undead wearing jetpacks. Now Eva must work together with a member of the group she blames for the death of her god, as well as an earnest but perhaps too law-abiding officer in the employ of Alexander, named Owen, in retrieving Barnabas and discovering the mystery behind his need to employ Cassandra in the first place.
I have mixed feelings on The Horns of Ruin, not in the sense that I disliked the book – in fact I enjoyed reading it - more that I just didn’t walk away from it with a strong feeling one way or the other. As I’ve mentioned, the city of Ash itself – and the world constructed by Tim Akers - is one that was very compelling. The magic system uses chanting and specific phrasing in order for users to wield it, which I felt was pretty unique. I’m always a fan of monorails, and there’s a neat connection between them and the prior groups who have inhabited the city, as well as the magic they all tap into. There are some fantastic “set pieces” where battles take place which provide just the right amount of background material to make them memorable, and the writing makes those fights enjoyable to read.
Yet the characters weren’t all that compelling to me. Eva is a gruff, no nonsense warrior who doesn’t treat anyone nicely – even the people who are trying to work with her to solve the mystery. Worse, even after abusing them, these other characters still seem devoted to her – when it makes no sense to me that they should feel this way. I’m not a big fan of the first person narrative (in this case told from Eva’s perspective), which may be part of my problem – I don’t have any insight into the thoughts of these other characters, and so I can’t see why they might have their own reasons for working with Eva. Beyond Eva, Owen and Cassandra, most of the other characters are relegated to minor roles – putting in brief appearances and not really taking on a life of their own. I would have liked a more compelling villain, or to have had stronger feelings about the other members of Eva’s order – instead I just felt like they were a part of the scenery. My only other issue would be with the ending of the book, where it seems as though the author wanted to leave things open for a sequel and so not everything is wrapped up as I thought it could be. While it’s a complete novel in that the mysteries and questions asked at the beginning are solved by the end – I didn’t have the sense of satisfaction upon finishing the book that I would have liked. I’d most certainly recommend reading The Horns of Ruin for the fantastic setting that Tim Akers has created, especially for a Steampunk fan; I’m just not sure that I’m compelled enough to read more in this series should another book be forthcoming.
To be honest, I’m not expert on Steampunk – what little I know about this sub-genre of fantasy and science fiction is that it’s a blend of Victorian era technology (often “steam” based like locomotives) and then advancing that technology further without moving down the path our own history carved. In this case, the showpiece of the book is Ash, a gothic city structure built on the ruins of two prior cities. This city is almost a character in its own right, from subterranean passages and underground lakes and streams running beneath, to the libraries where slaves toil in unending servitude for the past sins of the god they worshiped, as well as the towering building spires and cathedrals built to worship those same gods.
Eva Forge is the last Paladin of a dead god named Morgan. Morgan had two brothers, Amon and Alexander – but it was Amon who betrayed him and now they are both dead, with only Alexander left to rule. Eva is asked to accompany her master, Fratriarch Barnabas, the leader of the Cult of Morgan, on a mission heading deep into the parts of the city where they are at their most vulnerable to retrieve a librarian slave named Cassandra of the Order of Amon. All seems in order at first, but then the Fratriarch is abducted when the group is attacked by a group of the undead wearing jetpacks. Now Eva must work together with a member of the group she blames for the death of her god, as well as an earnest but perhaps too law-abiding officer in the employ of Alexander, named Owen, in retrieving Barnabas and discovering the mystery behind his need to employ Cassandra in the first place.
I have mixed feelings on The Horns of Ruin, not in the sense that I disliked the book – in fact I enjoyed reading it - more that I just didn’t walk away from it with a strong feeling one way or the other. As I’ve mentioned, the city of Ash itself – and the world constructed by Tim Akers - is one that was very compelling. The magic system uses chanting and specific phrasing in order for users to wield it, which I felt was pretty unique. I’m always a fan of monorails, and there’s a neat connection between them and the prior groups who have inhabited the city, as well as the magic they all tap into. There are some fantastic “set pieces” where battles take place which provide just the right amount of background material to make them memorable, and the writing makes those fights enjoyable to read.
Yet the characters weren’t all that compelling to me. Eva is a gruff, no nonsense warrior who doesn’t treat anyone nicely – even the people who are trying to work with her to solve the mystery. Worse, even after abusing them, these other characters still seem devoted to her – when it makes no sense to me that they should feel this way. I’m not a big fan of the first person narrative (in this case told from Eva’s perspective), which may be part of my problem – I don’t have any insight into the thoughts of these other characters, and so I can’t see why they might have their own reasons for working with Eva. Beyond Eva, Owen and Cassandra, most of the other characters are relegated to minor roles – putting in brief appearances and not really taking on a life of their own. I would have liked a more compelling villain, or to have had stronger feelings about the other members of Eva’s order – instead I just felt like they were a part of the scenery. My only other issue would be with the ending of the book, where it seems as though the author wanted to leave things open for a sequel and so not everything is wrapped up as I thought it could be. While it’s a complete novel in that the mysteries and questions asked at the beginning are solved by the end – I didn’t have the sense of satisfaction upon finishing the book that I would have liked. I’d most certainly recommend reading The Horns of Ruin for the fantastic setting that Tim Akers has created, especially for a Steampunk fan; I’m just not sure that I’m compelled enough to read more in this series should another book be forthcoming.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
New Studio!
Time for the ol' blog to shift focus once again. No more photos from France or posts about the CivicFriche studio in Paris. Now it's InFlux Studio all the time! Curiously enough, this first post on studio work concerns the study of work by two French architects. Go figure.
I'm beginning to work on the precedent study. Just a start, but the unit plan is coming along and some 3D modeling has been done. Figuring out/dealing with the windows will be interesting, as the typically private areas of the bathroom have been placed in a strip on the facade.
P.S. I find it curious that while the project is described as having "a certain passive quality at its core, while all of the energy, ... is to be found in the facade," the section drawing below, that cuts off the facade and shows the interior core, is really pretty darned energetic. And so far I have not been able to find any elevation drawings, which presumably would support this premise of activating the facade...
I'm beginning to work on the precedent study. Just a start, but the unit plan is coming along and some 3D modeling has been done. Figuring out/dealing with the windows will be interesting, as the typically private areas of the bathroom have been placed in a strip on the facade.
P.S. I find it curious that while the project is described as having "a certain passive quality at its core, while all of the energy, ... is to be found in the facade," the section drawing below, that cuts off the facade and shows the interior core, is really pretty darned energetic. And so far I have not been able to find any elevation drawings, which presumably would support this premise of activating the facade...
New Studio!
Time for the ol' blog to shift focus once again. No more photos from France or posts about the CivicFriche studio in Paris. Now it's InFlux Studio all the time! Curiously enough, this first post on studio work concerns the study of work by two French architects. Go figure.
I'm beginning to work on the precedent study. Just a start, but the unit plan is coming along and some 3D modeling has been done. Figuring out/dealing with the windows will be interesting, as the typically private areas of the bathroom have been placed in a strip on the facade.
P.S. I find it curious that while the project is described as having "a certain passive quality at its core, while all of the energy, ... is to be found in the facade," the section drawing below, that cuts off the facade and shows the interior core, is really pretty darned energetic. And so far I have not been able to find any elevation drawings, which presumably would support this premise of activating the facade...
I'm beginning to work on the precedent study. Just a start, but the unit plan is coming along and some 3D modeling has been done. Figuring out/dealing with the windows will be interesting, as the typically private areas of the bathroom have been placed in a strip on the facade.
P.S. I find it curious that while the project is described as having "a certain passive quality at its core, while all of the energy, ... is to be found in the facade," the section drawing below, that cuts off the facade and shows the interior core, is really pretty darned energetic. And so far I have not been able to find any elevation drawings, which presumably would support this premise of activating the facade...
"Trik.E" 3-Wheeled Single Seater Vehicle
"Trik.E" is a 3-wheeled electric powered concept vehicle that will offer all-season riding by protecting the rider from various weather conditions. This single seater features an innovative lean-steering mechanism that provides nimble but secured handling. The designer has not envisioned this vehicle as a bicycle, but as a great alternative of car for round the town transportation that can go everywhere a bicycle can go.
Beside, the bike is easy to park and requires no license or insurance which means it will save a significant amount of money.
Designer: Eric Stoddard
Designer: Eric Stoddard
If you liked this vehicle, you would also be interested in:
www.tuvie.com
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
How Many Ways Can You Write About Zombies? More Than You Think
Way more than I ever could have guessed.
Here's a sample of what's out there and how the authors have put their unique spin on the genre.
Steampunk & Zombies
Steampunk is easily as big of a craze as zombies with a slew of mish-mashes going on and, according to i09, the zombie/steampunk thing has been nearly done to death. However, a search of "steampunk zomibes" doesn't bring up the slew of titles the i09 article would imply (and in fact the article itself fails to mention who, specifically, is writing all these books). Nonetheless, it's a great blending whether it's tired or not and Cherie Priest made her mark with her impressive debut Boneshaker and continues the trend with the equally absorbing Dreadnought. But it isn't just Priest who's bringing airships and zombies together, George Mann brings his Victorian era automations and zombie goodness together in The Affinity Bridge and The Osiris Ritual, both of which are getting some great buzz.
Zombies & the Classics
Who knew that Jane Austin's timeless classic "Pride and Prejudice" could be spiced up with zombies? I sure as heck wouldn't have thought of it, but a full-fledged fad was born when Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was released. Since then I've seen The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead and The War of the Worlds Plus Blood, Guts and Zombies, among others that include things like mummies, werewolves, sea monsters and vampires.
Sci-fi & Zombies
There's often a scientific element to the zombie story as biochemical accidents are frequently used to explain how the zombie plaque began. But it's rare to see zombie deliberately created by advanced science as they are in James Knapp's inventive debut State of Decay. So ingenious are Knapp's "revivors,"-- zombies that are scientifically manufactured to be military cannon fodder-- that it's surprising there aren't already a slew of copycats out there. But something tells me they're on their way.
Funny Zombies
Anyone who has seen Shaun of the Dead knows there is comedic potential in the zombie story. So it was only a matter of time before we started seeing the style repeated on popular fiction. Mark Henry was the first author I read who really picked up on the potential for zombie humor with Happy Hour of the Damned and his wonderfully self-absorbed socialite zombie Amanda Feral. He definitely finds a way to make you cringe and laugh at the same time. Not to be outdone is Jesse Peterson with her debut, Married With Zombies, and her recognition that in the modern world you're going to see zombies with breast implants.
Zombie Survival Guides
This is pretty self explanatory-- But rest assured, if we're attacked by zombies and you can make it to the local library, there will be LOTS of books on the subject of how to survive a zombie apocalypse. Max Brooks seems to be the expert here with many, titles, on the subject.
Zombies & God
Post apocalyptic fiction seems to bring out the inner philosopher in many authors and it's a natural question to wonder where God would fit in a world populated with zombies. In Alden Bell's The Reapers Are the Angles the main character, Temple, often muses on the character of God and the beauty of His dangerous world. My fellow blogger Stewart Sternberg has his own zombie-themed book The Ravening, coming out this November. And, like Bell, Stewart looks at the way people react to tragedy and turn to God-- or any approximation thereof-- to make sense of the world for them. I will admit, these introspective, thoughtful books are my favorite style when it comes to zombie lit.
I never guessed zombies were such a versatile topic, but I am now a full-fledged fan. It's not just about "Resident Evil" anymore.
Percuma Vector Bendera Malaysia
Assalammualaikum dan Salam 1 Malaysia. Hari ini 16 September kita menyambut Hari Malaysia. Ya..hari untuk memperingati pembentukkan Malaysia setelah Sabah dan Sarawak bersetuju untuk membentuk negara. Ok untuk entri kali ini bersempena dengan Hari Malaysia ini, saya hendak memberi PERCUMA vector jalur gemilang atau bendera Malaysia dan badge yang berdasarkan Hari Malaysia secara PERCUMA.Lihat paparan dibawah untuk lebih jelas lagi:
"Night of the Living Trekkies": Book Trailer (NSFW)
Funniest, and most well done, book trailer I've seen yet. I'd buy this book based on this. I'm actually working on a zombie-related post right now and this fits right in.
Nissan Townpod Concept
Nissan has announced that it will come to the Paris Motor Show with a futuristic concept car that hints on the company’s future zero-emission production cars. The new car, dubbed the Townpod Concept, will feature an eye-catching design with a spacious and practical interior.
The car has been designed to offer zero-emission mobility to a future generation of home-based entrepreneurs. The company further states that the vehicle will be more than just a car and will herald a new era of flexible, stylish vehicles that will bring electric vehicle mobility to the masses.
The car has been designed to offer zero-emission mobility to a future generation of home-based entrepreneurs. The company further states that the vehicle will be more than just a car and will herald a new era of flexible, stylish vehicles that will bring electric vehicle mobility to the masses.
If you liked this vehicle, you would also be interested in:
www.ecofriend.org
www.ecofriend.org
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Foto manipulasi a.k.a photo manipulation
Assalammualaikum dan salam 1Malaysia,baca entri ini dan enjoy.Oklah sepanjang sejarah,designer yang hebat selalu mencari cara baru untuk menunjukkan kreativiti mereka untuk mengekspresikan diri mereka dan mencipta trend baru dan teknik untuk berasingan dari orang-orang lain. Manipulasi Foto atau Photo Manipulation Art adalah seni itu sendiri, yang memerlukan kemahiran dan presisi seperti yang kita tahu, itu adalah salah satu artforms paling kreatif untuk keluar dari era digital.
baca selanjutnya
Monday, September 13, 2010
Giveaway! "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy Blu-Ray Prize Pack
You know you want the whole "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy on Blu-Ray. You know you do. So now's your chance to get ALL THREE movies for free. Just go to my GIVEAWAY PAGE to see how you can enter-- and maybe win a few other cool prizes too!
Winners!
Time to wrap up my finished contests and announce some winners (all randomly chosen of course).
"Shades of Milk and Honey" by Mary Robinette Kowal:
The winner is: John Speelman; Canada
"The Last Page" by Anthony Huso:
The winner is: Walter Shirmacher; Sterling Heights MI
"The Truth of Valor" by Tanya Huff:
The winner is: Ronda Noel; Wichita, KS
And the 5 winners of "Dust" by Joan Frances Turner are:
Patricia German; Roslyn; SD
David Manning; Portland, OR
Larry Davenport; Liberty, TN
Kim Coomey; Monroe, NY
and
Sue Rojo; Bronx, NY
Congrats to all the winners!
"Shades of Milk and Honey" by Mary Robinette Kowal:
The winner is: John Speelman; Canada
"The Last Page" by Anthony Huso:
The winner is: Walter Shirmacher; Sterling Heights MI
"The Truth of Valor" by Tanya Huff:
The winner is: Ronda Noel; Wichita, KS
And the 5 winners of "Dust" by Joan Frances Turner are:
Patricia German; Roslyn; SD
David Manning; Portland, OR
Larry Davenport; Liberty, TN
Kim Coomey; Monroe, NY
and
Sue Rojo; Bronx, NY
Congrats to all the winners!
Percuma latarbelakang profil gambar Facebook
Assalammualaikum dan salam 1Malaysia,Selamat Hari Raya untuk semua pengunjung blog,macam mana raya seronok tidak? emm..sudah semestinyakan,yelah dapat jumpa kawan-kawan lama,masa-masa macam ini sahajalah dapat berkumpulkan,dah tentulah banyak gambar yang anda ambikkan,yelah untuk dijadikan kenangan. Oklah,post kali ini saya menyediakan satu perkhidmatan yang istimewa untuk semua pengguna akaun facebook secara PERCUMA!!!.
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"iHolo" multimedia holograms cellphone
The requirements in multimedia of modern consumer are increasing at most on everyday, and we need some highly advanced devices to withstand the latest technological advancements, while fulfilling new requirements.
The "iHolo" is a futuristic cellphone that makes use of holographic imaging technology to achieve the separation of the contents of the screen, allowing a completely new experience to the user. Featuring advanced technologies, including touchscreen, infrared, Bluetooth and so on, the multimedia cellphone projects the content on any flat surface, so the users could have a life-size screen to realize different applications with ease.
With iHolo users can effortlessly and instantly inquire everyday info such as calendar, stock market, maps, ID card, weather report and so on. It also allows high definition video playback to make your video chat and long-range cooperation better with dynamic adjustment of the screen size. Amassing a vast collection of songs, users can enjoy high-fidelity sound quality on the go. Providing a flexible user interface, the portable device ensures an immersive game experience so the avid gamers could have an unprecedented game life.
Developed: Kingyo xie
If you liked this technology, you would also be interested in:
www.thedesignblog.org
Sunday, September 12, 2010
"Game of Thrones" Trailer and Featurette
From the HBO series, currently in production in Belfast, that's based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Fire and Ice series.
Awesome.
Awesome.
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