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Dell’s Inspiron Zino HD True Blue Desktop PC proves that Big Things Come in Small Packages
Friday, February 26th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Because of their hard work and creativity, they are inventing new gadgets from time to time and this is their latest and one of the most compact advanced personal computer, The new and magnificent “Inspiron Zino HD True Blue Desktop PC” would serve you far better than a normal 1.6GHZ processor can serve but even it takes less than fifty percent space of that a normal PC would require with its monitor, keyboard, CPU etc.
You will be more surprised to know that this PC’s dimension is 7.8″ H x 7.8″ W x 3.4″ D and weighting just 1.6 kg and although being such a small PC, it has a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon 2650e Processor along with a 2GB Memory with an Hard Drive of 250GB coming along with one of the best onboard Graphic chip i.e. ATI Radeon HD3200 Graphics and high Speed and 8X DVD+/-RW Drive which Burns CD-Rs at 40x and CD-RW ’s at 24x speed and CD/CD-R’s can be read at 40x while the CD-RW discs at 32x. Along with all these features, it has two USB 2.0 connectors with one headphone connector and a memory card reader which can read upto 4 different cards. It also has one-one microphone, line-out, VGA, HDMI and RJ45 (10/100/1000) connector and two eSATA connectors. All these devices Dell is providing you them in such a mini pack which will not only save your home space but also offer the best deal as it can have for $429.99.
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Dells Inspiron Zino HD True Blue Desktop PC proves that Big Things Come in Small Packages
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32 Most Badass and Coolest Mods of 2009
Friday, February 26th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
We all love the different entertaining electronics we own, especially our computers and our favorite video game consoles, but for some odd reason, they are still just not cool enough for a few individuals, so they end up creating some crazy mods.
It seems that as good looking as the PS3 is, as cool as the Xbox 360 is made and as customized as a PC Case could be, it is not sufficient for some. In turn, these modders end up building various PS3 Mods, Xbox 360 consoles, Nintendo and PC case mods and many more variations that may seem a little crazy at first, but end up being true masterpieces.
The bottom line is, being a gamer is not just for playing PC or video games anymore, and to prove so, we have gathered an awesome collection of the absolutely 32 Best Mods that we saw in 2009 which include examples using the PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo, PC and Macs.
If there are any that we missed, please share with us in the comments, so everyone will see as well.
Top PS3 Mods1. Steampunk PS3
This beautiful Steampunk PS3 Mod was made without taking it apart and thus voiding the warranty. All attachments were added with a vintage style that include an old radio valve, a pipe valve, a pressure gauge, assorted brass plumbing parts and some trim. The wood veneer was then aged with a few coats of varnish to give it the final touch.
In the end, the result is just phenomenal!
2. Alien Playstation 3
A scary and heavy looking Alien PS3 was created with a mass amount of epoxy and a great tribute to Giger and the Alien monster that kept us up so many years ago. The thing is, the end result of this one would be great for adults, but little kids would be afraid of picking up a controller after seeing this freaky console.
Still, you know it is something that you would easily display in your entertainment center…freaky or not!
3. PS3 Slim Laptop
Ben Heck has revisited his old video game console laptops and created a new and improved PS3 Slim Laptop, which is much lighter than before and has some better specs. This could also be seen as a wonderful way to view a home console and adapt it to the mobile world we live in today. It simply could be the best solution for die hard Playstation 3 fans to take their console on the road and have a screen and portable battery right along to play whenever they wish.
4. Microwaved PS3 Mod
Plight of the Polar Bear in 32 Pictures
Monday, January 25th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
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Seeing Double
(image credit:National Geographic)
Seeing double, sadly no. In fact, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the biggest man-made threat to polar bear survival is climate change. If current warming trends continue unabated, then polar bears could soon be found only in zoos.
Snowy
(image credit:NationalGeographic)
Look at this adorable fluffy face. Is it any wonder that the polar bear is loved by so many? Clearly, however, it is not loved by enough. Other threats to this species include hunting and the illegal harvest of polar bears.
Is Captivity the Polar Bears Future?
(image credits:Telegraph)
If some of the scientists are correct, polar bears could be extinct by 2050. Although it is truly a delight to watch these great white beasts play in the water or entertain us at the zoo, could this someday be the only place where polar bears survive?
Starving
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Polar Bears have sharp, jagged back teeth, and canines that are larger and sharper than grizzly teeth. They swallow their food in large chunks instead of chewing. These large carnivores are sensitive indicators of ecosystem health. But they are starving, some are starving to death.
Headache, Fight, Kiss and Make Up
(image credits:National Geographic,komar,komar)
This mother bear repeatedly denied her cubs the chance to breast-feed. Without food, she cannot make the milk her cubs need. She appears to be holding her head as if she has a headache. And what mother wouldn’t be overwhelmed with worry if she could not feed her children? Even if it is humanizing these beasts, we should identify with some of their actions. They fight. They kiss and make up.
Human-like
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Language of Love: Unique Animal Mating Habits
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
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The classic “boy meets girl” love story is hardly the invention of humans. Just ask our friends in the animal kingdom, who have certainly perfected the art of romance. From the love songs of the Mexican free-tailed bat to the dangerous, seductive dance of redback spiders, the language of love rings loud and clear in the animal world, with the end goal of winning her affection clear but the means not always so.
Humpback Whales: Crooning for Your Love
(Image via: RD)
Apparently, crooning is not just reserved to the Frank Sinatras of the world but is fair game in the animal kingdom for attracting the attention of the fairer sex. Male humpback whales apparently sing, that is bellow noises that sound like hums, whups and chirps, to seduce females and claim their territory. Especially interesting is the recent finding that these male whales will change their tunes in response to other whale songs, as if theyre trying to one up each other. Humpback competition is not just limited to singing; when interested in a female, three to eight males will surround the object of affection and fight for the closest positioning to the girl of their dreams.
Giant Pandas: Secret Love Letters
(Images via: My Net Bizz, Flickr, Japan Probe)
Humpback whales are not the only animals with their own language of love. According to recent research, male giant pandas blurt out a variety of sounds (such as barks, moans, honks, growls, roars and squeals) when looking for a partner during mating season. One particularly prevalent sound (the bleat) was recently decoded by researchers as a cue to the female about the size of the male giant panda. Female giant pandas also respond with their own sounds (chirps, snorts and chomps) that convey information about their ages. Also cool were the findings that the male pandas prefer older females to mate with based on their experience, and that boy and girl giant pandas have distinctive masculine and feminine voices.
Mexican Free-Tailed Bats: Batty for Your Love
(Images via: Life in the Fast Lane, Calgary Wildlife Control, Angry by Choice)
Incoming! The World’s 10 Worst Invasive Species
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
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The introduction of non-native species of plants and animals to a new ecosystem almost always results in environmental stress, degradation and sometimes even disaster. These 10 invasive species are infamous for the destruction they have caused, even when introduced with the best of intentions.
Kudzu
(images via: Free Republic, JJ Anthony and Cynical-C)
Kudzu… its name may sound like that of a Japanese movie monster and this pretty ornamental vine does indeed originate in Japan (and southeast China) – and has caused extensive destruction to boot. The only plant on this list, kudzu earns a place in the annals of misguided attempts to introduce foreign species because it was one of the first such invaders to be noted, publicized and controlled. Well, attempted to be controlled at least… tell that to the owner of the house above.
(image via: NYU)
Kudzu was first displayed in the United States at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876, where it was extolled as a hardy, fast-growing ground cover that could help inhibit soil erosion. The first two attributes proved only too true as within 50 years kudzu had earned new nicknames: “the vine that ate the South” and The Green Menace. Today kudzu runs rampant throughout the states of the old Confederacy and beyond, as far north as New Jersey. Pockets of wild kudzu have recently been found in coastal Oregon, which is the last thing west coast farmers want to hear.
Rabbits
(images via: Othmar Vohringer and Colin Ewington)
“The introduction of a few rabbits could do little harm and might provide a touch of home, in addition to a spot of hunting.” So wrote Australian farmer Thomas Austin in 1859, shortly after he freed 24 grey rabbits to, well, do what rabbits do best. By the end of the century the rabbit population had exploded to the point where Australia’s native plants, animals, even the soil itself were on the brink of collapse.
(image via: National Archives of Australia)
Australia’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research began testing the effectiveness of the Myxomatosisagainst feral rabbits in late 1937 – rabbits are seen above drinking at a government-dug water hole on Wardang Island in 1938. By 1950 thewas deemed safe to use against rabbits and within 2 years the population had dropped from an estimated 600 million to “only” 100 million.
Starlings
Animal Prosthetics: Amazing Stories of Rehabilitation
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
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Whether getting attacked by a larger predator, being harmed by man, suffering from disease or simply being injured on accident, there are many different ways in which animals can get hurt in the wild. While many animals are resilient following injury, the odds of survival certainly improve when researchers are able to help out. Take animal prosthetics and artificial limbs as an example. From artificial turtle flippers to new beaks for bald eagles to replacement dolphin tails, the development of animal prosthetics has come a long way in recent years, with the noble goals of determining the best ways to save injured animals and allowing them to regain as much functionality as possible.
Hardly Vain: Turtle Plastic Surgery
(Images via: Eco Wordly, Current, Underwater Times)
(Images via: Crunch Gear, Alt Japan, Field of Love)
Recently in Japan, a 20-year-old loggerhead turtle named Yu Chan was discovered entangled in fishing nets, with several of her limbs apparently bitten off by a shark. Rather than releasing the turtle into the wild, researchers have been working to attach artificial flippers made of soft plastic (polypropylene) and stainless steel supports to replace the missing limbs. At this point, figuring out how to construct durable turtle flippers has been the biggest obstacle, with one of the replacements falling off the turtle several times. Still, the ultimate goal is to move from these trials in the next couple of years with a proven, artificial flipper design that can be attached via surgery on Yu Chan and other injured turtles in the future.
Hope Springs Eternal for Winter the Dolphin
(Images via: Science Blogs, Daily Mail, Arbroath)
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Crazy for a Cause: 14 Bizarre Green Protests
Friday, January 22nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Some of the weirdest, most attention-grabbing green protests are gross, like the group of students who skinned and ate a catand then posted the photos on Facebook. Others are hilarious, like the worlds tiniest eco-terrorists scaling a Lego power plant. But (almost) all of them have managed to publicize important causes like animal rights, climate change and oil dependency. These 14 environmental protests may be bizarre, but they certainly got people talking.
Woman Changes Name to CutOut Dissection.com
(image via: Peta.org)
A Virginia animal rights activist changed her name from Jennifer Thornburg to CutOut Dissection.com to protest dissection in schools. Thornburger, Dissection.com – proudly bears her new moniker on her drivers license.
I changed my name in order to raise awareness about the 6 million animals who are killed and processed for dissection each year. These animals suffer painful deaths and their bodies are then used in labs, when computer stimulations, diagrams, or 3D models could be used instead. Cutting up animals in school sends the message to students that an animal’s life is worthless. I don’t think that’s a message teachers should be sending.
Tiny Terrorists Occupy LEGO Power Plant
(image via: Indymedia.org)
The worlds smallest climate campaigners took over a Kingsnorth Power Plant replica at Legoland, decorating it with a tiny banner reading Stop Climate Change. Six one-inch-tall campaigners can be seen unfurling the banner, as tiny Lego police watch from the ground.
Canadian Governor Eats a Raw Seal Heart
(image via: ChineseinVancouver.ca)
In what could be considered an anti-green protest, Canadian Governor General Michelle Jean publicly skinned and gutted a freshly slaughtered seal, cut out the heart and ate a piece of it raw. Jean says it was an act of solidarity with Canadas Inuit seal hunters after the European Union called seal hunting inherently inhumane.
Protester Glues Himself to British Prime Minister
(image via: CNN.com)
Dan Glass wanted to make sure that his message to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown stuckso he poured some super glue in his palm before shaking Browns hand at an award ceremony. Glass, who is affiliated with climate change group Plane Stupid, said I’ve just superglued myself to your arm. Don’t panic. This is a non-violent protest.” The prime minister freed himself after about 30 seconds, and took the stunt in good humor.
Students Eat Cat, Get Kicked Off Facebook
(image via: The Morningstarr)
Three journalism students from Denmark got their Facebook profiles deleted after posting graphic pictures of themselves butchering, cooking and eating a feral cat. The students, who partook in the stunt in what many called a misguided effort to draw attention to factory farming, say the cat was killed humanely and were surprised by the negative reaction from the public.
Diesel Award-Winning Graphic Bag
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Need a new carry-all for the new year? This Diesel bag is nicely distressed, with a special finish and plenty of room. Double-cutout handles are paired with a hefty shoulder strap for carrying options. This bag is imported and is fashioned in 100% buffalo leather. Single zip compartment. [$560 at ssense]
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Getting Personal With The Designers – Part I
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Its the perfect setting to bring out the Sorapot, brew some tea, get comfy and interview designers. Easier said than done, establishing yourself in the cut-throat design industry takes a lot of grit and determination. Not everyone can accomplish a fan-base as fast as Joey Roth did; his Ceramic Speakers are a pre-booking hit! Alissia Melka-Teichroew of byAMT achievements are marked with her fluidity in design, especially her Tree Hooked Hanger & Meng-Hsiu Hos design acumen is evident in his realistic iterations.
In this two part series catch these young designers get candid and talk about their inspirations, work ethos, design perceptions and much more. Discover how diverse great minds can be!
What one product in the history of design do you wish had your name on it?
Alissia Melka-Teichroew: This is always hard, to only have 1 product to choose from. Especially since I am not very interested in the products that we use on a daily basis and more inspired by objects, situations, spaces, etc that make us feel something and make us think and wonder and hate or love, basically provoke us to go beyond our daily routine. Things that might change your perception of things. I am not per-se inspired by products that we use daily and are usually more amazed by fashion, art, music and in a way concepts that people have created. Thoughts that they have turned into something that others can experience and feel for themselves. Like the below “products” I admire:
1) Hussein Chalayan’s Afterwords Collection (2000)
2) Philip Starck’s Teddy Bear Band
3) Radi Designer’s Fabulation, lampe, Paris 1999. Also the Fabulation Lamps in an installation at Fondation Cartier in 1999 (it was incredible to see in real life!).
Meng-Hsiu Ho: Moooi’s Dear Ingo Lamp designed by Ron Gilad. Designer Ron Gilad transformed an assemblage of conventional incandescent task lights into a retractable multilamp chandelier as an homage to Ingo Maurer. It is a very smart and modern chandelier.
Joey Roth: Nothing- designs are such an intimate product of the designer’s personality that anyone else’s work would be an awkward fit with my name on it. In terms of the design I most admire: the Dia: Beacon by Robert Irwin.
How have your design processes and the way in which you view design changed over the course of your career?
Alissia Melka-Teichroew: Design started for me as a long process of flushing out a concept to slowly becoming a more tangible object or other form of tangible output. Over the years I have had to learn to shorten the conceptual part or perhaps speed it up and go into the tangible realm of the design sooner. Learning more about actually giving form (meaning: being more aware of shapes and proportions and how it affects a design and the clarity of the piece).
In general I believe the process has to speed up, like a fast forward on a movie or a cassette tape. Learning how to think ahead more and faster.
Meng-Hsiu Ho: At first, we just wanted to make designs which we have interests and passions in. We should not make a product which we think is good or interesting only.We neglected to take the consumers’ point of view into consideration. We didnt ask what the consumers want.After getting some experience and feedback from the market, we then acknowledged the importance of delivering a product that suits the market demand.We then adjusted our design process to combine our original ideas with the consumer demand.
Joey Roth: I’ve always been interested in conga drumming, even before I got started with design. I wanted my first product to be a transparent conga made from an acrylic or polycarbonate shell with a clear polymer head. Now I want to design a conga made from the most distressed,
dirty, craggy wood topped by an animal skin head with the fur still intact. Design makes me want to get away from design.
Do you find it difficult balancing commercial awareness with your own inspiration?
Studio share available in Shoreditch, London
Monday, December 14th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Dezeenjobs: a small graphic design firm in Shoreditch, London, have studio space to share:Studio Share722 sqft available to rent within large 2300 sqft loft-style studio space in Shoreditch EC2A, with exclusive use of approx 600 sqft separate room.Beautiful natural light from east facing windows. Very secure, secom alarm system and on-site caretaker.Could be ideal for [...]
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