24 11 / 2012
Google’s backup tape library, serviced by a robotic arm that you can see in the background. Each tape has a unique bar code that makes it easy to locate.
(via shinoddddd)
24 11 / 2012
Doug Perrine captured these stunning photographs in the Maldives. The particular location (Vaadhoo Island) has a concentrated population of bioluminescent phytoplankton. Bioluminescence is a natural chemical reaction which occurs when a micro-organism in the water reacts with oxygen. When washed ashore by the tides, the phytoplankton’s chemical energy is turned into light energy, illuminating the waves.
(Source: mydarkenedeyes, via percussor)
24 11 / 2012
A Happening by Julian Jones-Pittman
A Happening is a performance, event or situation that is intended to be an art piece. The interaction between the action taking place and the viewers is part of the whole experience of the Happening.
A Happening that relates to Graphic Design may communicate a visual message where the viewers have the power and freedom to reinterpret it to their own meaning. To inform, persuade, organize, stimulate, locate, identify, attract attention and to provide visual pleasure. Graphic designers are the link between the client and the audience. Essentially serving as translators.
The typical nature of a designer is often described as pedantic, perfectionists, and very likely obsessive. Our intent is to demonstrate to the audience what designers are capable of: taking the meticulous task of organizing materials of which are uncontrollable and organic. Forms emerged out of loose materials found on the grounds of the urban landscape. Excess plant materials are arranged into letters or shapes to create a design, word, or message of expression to passersby.
21 7 / 2012
４号機使用済み燃料プールからの新燃料取出しに立ち会ってきました。
４月に続いて福島第一原発４号機へ。
熱中症を避けるため、早朝からの作業。防護服の下にはクールベスト。背中と胸に保冷剤を入れ、新型のフルフェイスマスクを着用。４月は工事現場用の 仮設階段を上がりましたが、今回は４号機の建屋外にエレベーターが設置されており、それに乗って５階のオペレーションフロアへ。
21 7 / 2012
21 7 / 2012
"「（×）なぜGoogleのようなサービスは日本で出てこないのか」「(○）なぜGoogleのようなサービスを日本ですると捕まるのか」この２つの違いは大きいよな。未だに（×）を唱える奴が多くてうっとうしい。"
