At first glance it look like a spaceship. Would you believe that this is a mouse? Well, Black Mouse Sensor Technology got this type of appearance. It will surely be a hit to teens and those professionals because aside from sensor technology, it moves with your wrists. There is an ease on usage as well as reliability, very convenient as well as fast scroll on documents with no clicks needed on scroll bar. The design ergonomically are created for your right as well as left hands, it fits wide ranges of sizes, in hands. This mouse adds so much control and comfort in your experience.
João explanations :
This is a project that brings a newer look of the recent technology, but it is inspired in something that is already in our market like joysticks that are used in flight simulators. Some characteristics of this mouse are, for example, four touchable buttons, that works with sensor technology, the same technology used in PS3 (first edition) on/off and eject buttons. The scroll button works in the same way, with three functions, up, down and 5th button (configured by software). This mouse do not need to be moved above our table, it can be always in the same spot, you just need to use your wrist movements, like in a joystick, so the arrow in your screen can move. It has an internal laser that making this movement possible, connecting the two pieces of the mouse, the upper and lower. The material in the middle of the mouse is a soft material that allows the movement between this two parts.
Perfect for handicapped people that can’t use the full movement of their arms/hands. A seventh sense in a very simple but effective form.
Designer : João Gordilho
A new class of vehicle to the field of fire appliance design that is capable of reconnaissance as well as suppression will be introduced by Amatoya. As indicated by research, there is a need to develop an advanced and highly specialized light tanker which must function primarily as a reconnaissance vehicle while providing unparalleled vehicle and crew safety/survivability. It also need to maintain superior off road capabilities and possess appropriate fire suppression technology for the purpose of initial response and front line defense.
Text from Liam :
BLACK SATURDAY
The 2009 Black Saturday bushfires decimated the state of Victoria. The density of fuel loads, extreme temperatures, low humidity and unpredictable wind speeds culminated in disaster. Over 170 lives were lost and thousands made homeless. The scale of the destruction is unparalleled in recorded Australian bushfire history. The uncontrollable nature of the fires and the unique conditions experienced on February 7 saw authorities overwhelmed and incapacitated by the sheer scale and velocity of the event. The unprecedented level of social and political attention following the 2009 Victorian bushfire season has provided an exceptional opportunity for growth and understanding, not only to the cause and nature of these fires, but what measures can be taken to further and more efficiently respond, defend and suppress such catastrophic events.
BENCH MARKING
While new developments in crew and vehicle survivability are impressive, to effectively combat the seemingly more explosive fires occurring in the current climate, a more encompassing approach to appliance design and strategic deployment is required. Tanker based suppression as a strategy to rural fire events has been the fundamental approach employed by authorities for over 70 years. While this method is tested and proven, the advancements in fire retardant materials and new suppression technology have yet to be reflected in appliance design.
RECONNAISSANCE
Upon arrival at any a fire event, in order to establish the most effective means of suppression and relevant appliance deployment, in-depth and ongoing site reconnaissance must be undertaken. In an extreme event such as the Victorian Black Saturday fires, this task becomes exponentially critical to the survival of all crew and civilians located on the fire ground. Currently the role of site reconnaissance is predominantly carried out by light tankers or QAVs (Quick Attack Vehicles), typically these are modified single cabin commercial utility vehicles such as the Toyota Landcruiser. While the off road performance and manoeuvrability of such a vehicle is sufficient, its ability to actively suppress a fire threat is severely limited by the considerably small water supply (500lt) and distinct lack of survival engineering, fundamentally making it inadequate for its role.
CREW LAYOUT
Typically medium and heavy tankers require 5-6 crew members to be operated effectively. AMATOYA requires only 2. More military in its approach, reducing crew numbers per appliance will allow for greater dispersion of resources during a fire response. Principal concerns when developing a vehicle of any nature are driver position, ingress/egress and vision angles. These elements become even more crucial in a vehicle purpose built for reconnaissance. A central, forward and high driver and ROSCO operator position akin to the Apache assault helicopter with generous down vision will assure functionality. Access is via two gull wing doors, an optimal solution to accommodate the unconventional bodyside form. The distinct lack of a traditional b-pillar will provide uninterrupted views for the ROSCO operator situated above and behind the driver.
SURVIVABILITY
Cabin temperature and vehicle survivability are central to the AMATOYA concept. Existing approaches in survival engineering on fire tankers consistently appears as augmentation rather than integration. Methods are passive, typically reactive and often incapacitate the appliance when in use. A key example is the use of curtain heat shields, while effective, when employed render the appliance out of operation. To create a homogenous directive towards survivability AMATOYA incorporates state of the art clear aerogel laminated insulation in the windows and bodywork, a dedicated auxiliary water supply to operate a highly efficient, intelligent temperature controlled spray down system, military grade sacrificial thermo ceramic intumescent paints, and a mechanically injected large displacement diesel engine specifically engineered for the unique conditions experienced on the fire ground. These measures will assure that even in the case of an extremely prolonged and high intensity burnover the vehicle will not only maintain cabin integrity, but opposed to existing appliances AMATOYA will remain fully operational.
OFF ROAD PERFORMANCE
AMATOYA represents the pinnacle of specialised performance in the fire appliance design field. Off road capabilities reflect enthusiast 4WD methods, including generous approach, departure and over ramp angles, suspension travel, ground clearance and minimised turn circle. Central tire inflation (CTI) and run flat tire (RFT) technology coupled with beadlock tires will allow an extensive band of dynamic pressure control to aid in traversing the complex terrain often encountered on the fire ground.
SUPPRESSION ABILITY
A Remotely Operated Suppression Cannon Outfit (ROSCO) coupled with a generous 1800lt + 400lt auxiliary water supply, offers a unique dynamic to vehicle operation. Current suppression techniques require large crew numbers (at least 5 per appliance) to perform through intermittent periods of strenuous labour to have any form of impact on a fire. The ROSCO system utilising IFEX3000 impulse technology is not only a hugely efficient means of fire suppression, but vitally will eliminate crew members being subjected to the elements and stresses of extended high intensity work on the fire ground, while constantly maintaining vehicle mobility. A highly rated thermal imaging camera along with directional spot lights will assist in ‘hotspot’ location to determine the most effective direction of attack.
MANUFACTURING
The vehicle adopts many conventional fabrication techniques associated with low production run specialised vehicles. The point of difference which separates this concept from existing appliances is the proposed monocoque steel body, comparable to military MRAP vehicles. A conventional fire tanker is built body-on-frame from a standard cab chassis truck base. While this approach is successful, the lack of integration results in certain performance issues. Body roll due to the on board water supply is an notable problem, however by creating a fully integrated solution, water reservoirs can be strategically located central and low in the vehicle to dramatically improve the centre of gravity.
THE FUTURE…
With an emphasis on crew and vehicle survivability combined with a radically altered approach to fire suppression, the AMATOYA Fire Reconnaissance Vehicle is dramatically separated from any existing appliance in operation. The use of contemporary technology, materials, finish and form, encourages desirable attributes of safety, mobility, efficiency and performance. In an extreme fire event any measure of advantage is welcomed in a very real situation where seconds count. The AMATOYA concept provides the monumental ability to sustain reconnaissance work without impairing mobility or compromising the safety of operating crew developing a revolutionary dimension to fire suppression which has yet been explored. While idealistic in its execution, the project endeavours to question the adequacy of existing appliances and suppression strategies. The goal is not to dismantle a system which has been utilised for over 70 years, but rather to modernise and homogenise, to ask the question and demonstrate just what may be possible in the future.
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Designer : Liam Ferguson
The New Yorker has published 44 portraits of world leaders taken by Platon during the U.N. General Assembly meeting in September. They include leaders great and small, ranging from the president of Kiribati to Silvio Berlusconi of Italy and Asif Zardari of Pakistan. In addition to Ahmadinejad and Chavez, men like Robert Mugabe and Muammar Gaddafi also sat down. Platon descrbies Ahmadinejad as a “childlike figure … He giggles like a little boy.”
A compilation of 60 beautiful Pictures, all taken by the very talented photographer, Yann Arthus Bertrand. Each and every one of these pictures are truly incredible, and the selection of pictures includes spectacular aerial views from various countries around the world.
It’s hard to pick a stand out picture as there are so many great pictures, but if you have any comments please let us know.
Region of Kitaa, Groenland, Denmark
Camels in India
Breeding near lake coleridge, New Zealand
Factory on an island, east of Hiroshima Honshu Japan
Windmills of Banning Pass, Palm Springs, California, US
Storm over the Amazon Rainforest
Wollman rink in Central Park, New York City, United States
Northern gannet colony, Eldey island, Iceland
The Corcovado overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Unloading trucks in Lagos, Nigeria
Barringer Crater Near Flagstaff, Northern Arizona, United States
Charles de Gaulle Etoile square, Paris, France
Boat near Tagbilaran Island of Bohol, Philippines
Aligre market in the XII arrondissement, Paris, France
Financial District, Manhattan New York, United States
Grounded boat, Aral sea Aralsk region, Kazakhstan
Fishing nets on the Beach, Saham, Oman
Folgefonni Glacier on the high plateus of Norway
Meanders in the Amazon River near Manaus, Brazil
The Arecibo radio telescope, Puerto Rico
Town of Koh Pannyi Phand, Nga Nay, Thailand
Houses on stilts at Fisherman’s Point, Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
Deforestation in the national parc of Los Haitises, Dominican Republic
Islet and sea bed, Exuma Cays, Bahamas
Volcano of Rano Raraku national park of Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Chile
Masai cattle pan near Masaï Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Windmill amid fields, North Holland province, Netherlands
Tree plantation near Seix Pyrenees, France
Town of Ushuaia, Ground of Fire, Argentina
Ritual baths in Gange Uttar, Pradesh, India
Pedestrians in the streets of Tokyo, Japan
Oil platform on Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
Mangroves in Everglades National Park, Florida, US
Highways over LA, California, US
Karymsky volcano erupting, Kamchatka, Russia
Nuclear Power Station at Saint Laurent Nouan on the Loire river, France
Philae’s temple dedicated to Isis, Egypt
Mar del Plata beach, Buenos Aires province, Argentina
Nosy Nato Island – it’s lagoon, south of Nosy Boraha, Toamasina region, Madagascar
Oryx in the dunes of Sossusvlei Swakopmund region, Namibia
Presidential palace in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The medieval city, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Tulip fields near Lisse, Amsterdam Region, Netherlands
Tower Bridge, London, England, United Kingdom
Cotton fabrics drying in the sun in Sanganer, Rajasthan, India
Mongol bouriate horses in the wild on the shores of the Baïkal lake, Siberia, Russia
Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan
The Burj Dubai tower, Dubai, UAE
Talc quarry at Trimouns Ariège, France
Tree plantation near Christchurch South Island, New Zealand
The islets of Vabbinfaru, North Male, Atolls, Maldives
Village ravaged by Hurricane Mitch, onguanaja Islas de la Bahía, Honduras
Glacier flowing into the San Rafael lagoon, Chile
Maelifell, bordering the Myrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland
Yokohama, Honshu, Japan
Schoolboys With San Pedro, Bas Sassandra, Ivory Coast
The Jumeirah Palm island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Punta Arena in the national park of Jaragua, Pedernales, Dominican Republic
Pyramid of king Snefrou, Egypt
Taj Mahal, Agra Uttar, Pradesh, India
What would we do without USB flash drives and gadgets? Some USB drives are so cool you might drool, while some are just bizarre. Whatever you might be inclined to like, you can probably find a USB-powered gadget or flash drive to meet that desire. If you are shopping for your special geek, don’t forget we all love the portability of our music, books, pictures and data. Here are 50 geektastic USB gadgets and funky USB flash drives.
IronKey USB
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So you like security, huh? This secure 4GB or 8GB USB storage is the IronKey S200 self destruction enabled flash drive. It has strong AES 256-bit hardware encryption and active malware defenses. IronKey claims to be the highest L3 security level. There are 4 levels in total, with the highest validation for products that operate in physical unprotected environment. As a flash drive, IronKey S200’s dual-channel architecture SLC NAND boosts performance for small file operations, optimizing the drive for virtual machines and bootable mobile desktops alike.
Teeniest flash drive around
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This teeny tiny drive is the smallest we’ve seen and is barely bigger than the tip of your pinky. It’s less than 4mm thick, but comes in 8GB, 16GB or 32GB! You could store up to 16 full length ripped movies, 20 full days worth of music, more than 16,000 five megapixel photos, or 320 meters worth of shelved books. Sure, it’s so small you could easily lose it, but it comes with a chain to help keep it around.
Too Cool, Don’t Drool
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This steampunk USB flash drive glows when it’s plugged in. If you want one, get in line. These 16GB USBs sold out in one day at Etsy even with a price of $165. The bottom left flash drive might seem to be so boring that you yawn at first, but when you realize what it can do you might think it’s pretty sweet. It’s a Kids Online Guard USB stick that will protect your kids from certain Internet sites but can also lock your computer down if you want. Your rugrats can pound at the keys and your programs, documents or entire computer is safely locked. The last USB drive is so cool, you might drool. This Swiss Flash USB Knife is the ultimate geek multi-tool. It’s available in 4GB, 2GB, 1GB capacity and it includes a red LED light, ballpoint pen, knife, scissors, file with screwdriver and keyring.
Credit Card USB Drives
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If you like to flash your credit card around, this might be for you. Or you can tuck it away in your wallet with your other credit cards. The USB drive is located on the back side. These are available in 2GB or 4GB, also disguised as UKn Express or Santander Platinum. If it gets ripped off, instead of simply having your identity stolen, you can lose your data too.
Aroma USB
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Aroma therapy has reached a new level. If you plug in any of the above USB flash drives, you can scent the air around your computer. These USB fragrance dispensers come in a variety of colors and shapes. Aroma USB can also be branded for your business and customers while providing a calming, energizing or clarity scent. The two USB drives on the bottom left are from Scent Drive who offers another 98 designs to suit your mood. Causal to luxury fashion as well as exotic scents are available in 2GB storage capacity.
Lighter USB
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Electronics and fire have never been friends and you could even say they are essentially sworn enemies. But in the case of this USB flash drive, they have decided to call a truce. This flash drive has an ample 8GB capacity and the lighter is refillable. The USB connector slides out of the bottom of the metal case, using a small slider lever located on the side of the lighter.
iTwin Wireless USB Device – Connect 2 Computers
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iTwin’s device consists two USB drives that also come as a wireless USB data bridge. When you need it, you can separate them and plug them into separate computers to allow instant sharing of files. While the amazing part is, according to the designer of this device, you could plug one end on one computer and other end on another computer somewhere else in the world that has internet connection, and that’s it, you could instantly access and transfer data between those two computers. iTwin brags of being hacker-proof, but if you know anything at all about hackers . . . you never throw down a dare like that or else someone will gladly prove you wrong!
All Kinds of USB Gadgets & Drives
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Are you rougher than a cob? Well then safely encased in a tough rubberized shell, the top left 1GB – 8GB flash drive might be for you. On the upper left, Axxen’s iPassion USB Flash Drive resembles an 18K gold bar with 2GB and 4GB storage capacities. If you love baseball, then Centron Electronics has come up with 30 MLB logos for you to choose from with 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB storage capacity. On the bottom left, USB Insert has flash drives with branded trademark or logos to reach target audiences through their colorful USBs. Finally on the lower right, this is a low-fat, high-bandwidth solution to your networked cooking needs. The George Foreman USB iGrill allows you to download recipes, enter type of food, weight and desired degree of doneness so you can cook and eat without ever needing to leave your computer.
Seriously? Probably Gag Gifts
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What do sticks, hacked, and feathers have in commons? USB flash drives, of course. Perhaps these are closer to gag gifts? The feather flash drive and the hacked USB cable both have 2GB storage capacity. That alone might make them jokes since that won’t hold much. The wooden stick USBs have a variety of wood, colors and storage, but it’s only 128, 256, 512MB, or 1GB.
Meat USB
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Creative people get hungry too. Perhaps that is what inspired these meat and main course USB flash drives. There are a couple varieties of the ever-popular bacon. Then there are BBQ, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, pizza, shrimp and even sushi in storage serving capacities of up to 4GB. Hungry yet?
Snack USB
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If the meat was a bit too heavy for you, then here are wide variety of fruits, snacks and desserts. The watermelon, strawberry and banana will hold 4GB of data. Then there are the grapes that are not actually USB flash drives but a grape shaped USB hub. It features three different hubs for your various USB powered gadgets. There are cookies and fortune cookies, donuts and even ice cream which will fill you up from 1GB to 4GB. 1GB is sad, but on the bright side there are no calories.
Lego & Domino USB Drives
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Want to be the coolest kid on the block or have a cool kid on your shopping list? The Lego 4GB USB flash drive comes with a keychain and color coordinated cap for protection. Who couldn’t use another flash drive for storing music, images or files? The one that resembles a domino was actually inspired by the racing world. It’s called the Grand Monaco Collection Series and this titanium superalloy has 32GB of storage capacity.
Data Bloat – Flashbags
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The size of the device changes depending on the amount of data it holds. When the device is about to blow up you will see the familiar error message on your screen: “There is not enough free space”. When switched off the flashbag remains pumped up, so you can estimate with the naked eye how many more pictures, books and music can be transferred into it.
Specialty USB Gadgets
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The Alien Shape USB flash drive has a one meter length USB cable. Instead of letting us know what storage capacity is available, they stress the all-important fact that the inner-mouth pops out. If you have an Alien fan on your shopping list, they would probably have a geekasm. For Star Wars fans, there is Yoda, Master of the Light Warriors. He’s not actually a storage device, but a cool USB gadget nonetheless. It comes with an installation CD to allow you to assign keywords to activate reactions such as a blush on Yoda’s cheeks or to illuminate the all-powerful light saber. So basically if you apply yourself, you can find almost any kind of specialty USB gadget or flash drive. For example, the skull lovers on your list might like the skull USB ring.
Sex It Up Baby
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Sex sells. Clearly this is true for USB flash drives as well as everywhere else. There is the “classy” dog that humps when you transfer data. If you like comedy and sex, not saying your sexual endeavors are comedic, but Ebay has a wide array of USB flash drives such as the choking hazard one. And yes, that is a sperm shaped USB. They are not for sale but were given out at a conference for the UKn Society For Reproductive Medicine. Can it get more bizarre? You betcha! The USB Pregnancy Test doesn’t allow you to store data but it does lots of analyzing and comes with 20 test strips so you can pee on it again and again.
Ridiculous USB Gadgets
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Some USB gadgets seem to be simply ridiculous. Your office might be dry and boring, but the area around your desk doesn’t have to be. The Stitch Humidifier uses your powered USB port or an AC adapter to pump moisture out through Stitch’s open mouth, making your area more . . . comfortable? Or perhaps you might want to be the first guy in the office with a USB Air Conditioned Shirt? USB-fans blow fresh air into the shirt, powered solely by your powered USB drive.
Wireless USB Device: Wink Glasses That Keep You Awake
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If you are a really evil boss, perhaps you could gain even more disdain from your employees by gifting them with this USB gadget. On the other hand, if you are bored to death and falling asleep at your desk, this might help? Generally, once a person begins to fall asleep, their eye-blinking frequencies will start to slow down. Their eyeslids get heavier and their hold on consciousness starts to fade out slowly at a time. The Wink Glasses technology is based on the blink of your eyes, so the lens will start fogging once a person’s blinking slows down. This is supposed to keep a person awake and alert while computing for hours.
Truly Geeky Gadgets: 15 USB Weapons From FAIL To Fantastic
Some USB guns are fun, but some are used to strike fear in your cubicle-neighbor’s heart. Here are 17 USB “weapons” made by geeks for geeks, from FAIL to fantastic. Click Here to See More
Steel shipping containers are the temporary homes of countless consumer items being transported all around the world. Items are packed into the cargo containers in their country of origin, then shipped to wherever they’re destined to be sold. Once they’re emptied at the appropriate port, many of these cargo containers simply sit around empty or get melted down for re-use. But recently, they’ve found new lives as homes and other types of buildings. Perhaps the two most appealing aspects of building with shipping containers are the affordability and the green construction factor: shipping container homes are far less expensive than new-material traditional homes, and reusing them rather than melting them down significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the steel containers.
But how does it feel to live in a shipping container? Most people who have built this type of home say that they’re sturdy and modern, and when several containers are connected the building can be just about any size, from a single-container loft to a multi-container family home. Some residents of shipping container homes and offices choose to display the origins of their buildings by leaving the facades alone. Others disguise the shipping containers by applying exteriors that make the recycled buildings look just like any other. Whether they’re rough around the edges or covered in cutting-edge design, shipping container homes are definitely going places. Click the thumbnails below for more images of and information on these amazing designs:
Cargo & Shipping Container Home & Office Designs
Cargo containers are of increasing interest to architects who plan to make them into homes, offices and other buildings through simple modifications and conversions. Click Here to See More
Was having a look at Retropaddle’s Flickr account and it reminded me how much fanart exists for Videogames and I have made a resolution to check out way more fan-inspired art in the future…
Bike thief?
Surely these are sold in a box?
Burglar?
I love how the dog is looking right at the camera.
That car just screams dealer.
Look at the addresses. That fight went on for a while!!
Graffer?
Um, ok, someone might want to call the cops.
ESPVisuals have teamed up with Soundcrash once again, for a last minute comp to give away 2 FREE TICKETS to go see legends, Red Snapper & The Bays this week. All you have to do is email us with an answer to the simple question;”What animal is a Red Snapper?” Please mail your answer to selphespcrew [at] g mail . com The deadline is Dec 4th so you better hurry!….
Red Snapper are a British instrumental band founded in London in 1993 by Ali Friend (double bass), Richard Thair (drums), and David Ayers (guitar) and are signed to Warp Records. The three core members are also joined by various guest musicians and vocalists on different records. According to music journalist, Jason Ankeny (Allmusic) “the British acid jazz trio were notable for their pioneering synthesis of acoustic instruments and electronic textures”.
The Bays are famous for having never released an album or single ever in their illustrious 9 year career, always improvising each live gig, to the point where no two gigs will ever sound the same! Performance Is the Product…
