Nov/093
The inefficiencies of Christmas gift giving.
I remember reading something similar to this a few years ago. I've been mentioning it randomly to people as excessive consumerism season is upon us. I'm not sure about you guys but I don't plan to do any Christmas shopping this year.
Nov/093
3D projections alter buildings.
Projection on Buildings from NuFormer Digital Media on Vimeo.
"NuFormer Digital Media develops high-skill 3D video mapping projections. These 3D projections will be custom-made to fit any specific building and will be exposed by a battery of powerful projectors."
This video will blow your fucking mind.
Aug/090
IKEA the new hot weekend respite spot in Beijing
From this LA Times article about an IKEA (or Yi Jia) in Beijing that's become popular as a getaway for resting, eating, and general relaxation:
"Bai mapped out a five-hour outing. First, they had hot dogs and soft ice cream cones at noon. Then they enjoyed a long rest lounging on the beds. Bai kicked off her sandals and sprawled out on a Tromso bunk bed. The 36-year-old homemaker made herself comfortable and even answered passing shoppers' questions about the quality of the mattress.
"It's soft and a great buy at this price," she told a young woman, pointing to a dangling price tag.
After that, Bai and her family took group pictures. By 5 p.m., it was time for another meal, so they headed to the cafeteria and ate braised mushrooms with rice.
Many others arrive with the same intentions, sometimes bringing a book to read on a bouncy Poang armchair or carrying stuffed toys for their children to play with on a mattress. For the midday squatters, the abundance of seating is no small detail in a country of 1.3 billion where nabbing a subway or bus seat is practically a blood sport."
Aug/091
Mmmmm… brrraaaaiiiiinnnssss.
"Jeff Hawkins pioneered the development of PDAs such as the Palm and Treo. Now he's trying to understand how the human brain really works."
It's an interesting talk from an excellent speaker. Jeff Hawkins on how brain science will change computing.
Aug/091
The crappier parts.
One of the crappier parts of having the runs (pun most definitely intended) is having to trek over to the bathroom and drop your pants every time you gotta fart. You know, just in case. Being at work just makes it that much worse. My coworkers must think I have a coke problem.
PH0T0ADAY.
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