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James Houston assembled an orchestra of old electronics and taught them how to play “Nude” by Radiohead. Awesome.
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Jessica Lin Had Trouble Keeping Her Brain In
I am now the proud owner of this wonderful painting by Andy Smenos
it’s official:
I’m quitting my job to venture west and see what life has to offer me in California.
That being the so, Local Projects needs a new 3D Artist.
The job description can be found on LP’s site and is also pasted below.
3D Artist/ New Media Designer
Local Projects is growing, and we’re looking for a talented 3D Artist.
Local Projects is seeking a new team member with expert 3D modeling, lighting and render skills to join our award-winning design studio. Candidate should have advanced skills with 3D Studio Max and/or MAYA plus proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD and Adobe CS3 standard design apps. We are also interested in candidates that can offer a smaller secondary media skill set in interactive design, graphic design, video/sound editing or programming/web development. Sense of design a must.
See the attached page for a more specific set of tasks.
Candidates must have a BFA or B.Arch degree, plus 1-3 years experience working with exhibit designers, architects, new media firms or similar.
Please send resume, cover letter and portfolio link to: jobs@localprojects.net. Please be sure to include renders of interior spaces in your body of work.
Awesome
MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
Goin Naked…
What happened to the design?
It’s CSS Naked Day, of course!
Schocholautte: Every Thursday in April at the Trash Bar
This is my friend Michael P’s band.
They rock, and are playing every
Thursday this month at the Trash Bar.
Come on out for some great music and free tots! Booyah!
Seriously, when is Microsoft going to learn?
Next Windows to get multi-touch
Microsoft’s next version of Windows will support complex multi-touch features, according to a claim by company test engineer Hilton Locke. So far referred to only as Windows 7, the operating system will receive a Windows Technology update that should allow multiple points of contact and significantly more complex input options than the iPhone. Users of the Apple handset will be “blown away” by the additions to Windows, Locke hints without providing specific details.
Really guys? Really? Come on.
Based on Microsoft’s track record, the next version of Windows won’t be out for another few years, and if they pull it off at all like they did with Vista, it will be slow and buggy as hell until… um.. hey, when’s SP1 supposed to come out, anyway?
So, ok, maybe touch technologies in the Windows PC of 2010 will blow the 2007 iPhone away… but what about the 2-3 versions of iPhone that are sure to come out in the meantime? What about the years of Mac OS & computer updates that will have come out by then? What about the foretold Apple multitouch gadgets that may be released as soon as next year or possibly next month? Does Microsoft thinks this industry is standing still without them? Do they really think a one-up to the iPhone’s technology half a decade later is going to be their killer app?
…And if they do, why the hell are they telling us about this? I mean, I love juicy tech news as much as the next geek, but guys, take a tip from Apple (or just about any tech company): Don’t brag about what you’re working on until you have a shiny new product that works and is ready to sell to the public.
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One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)
If you’re not familiar with the One Laptop Per Child program, the concept is simple: In the information age in which we live, computers and the internet are critical learning and communication tools. However, many parts of the world don’t have access to such technology. The OLPC project aims to create an inexpensive laptop that is fully capable, networked, rugged, and accessible to children in developing countries that may have never even seen a computer.
The fruits of the project’s efforts are about to be released all over the world, but they need our help, which also provides an interesting opportunity. For a limited time, you can buy 2 laptops: one is your to do with as you desire, and the other goes to a developing country that needs it. I personally think this is an amazing initiative, and I’m as eager to bring the 3rd world into the 21st century as I am eager to have a new gadget to mess around with. This program won’t last, so on Nov 12th, I suggest you nab one of these. Better karma than an iPhone, dudes.
OLPC Give One Get One program
OLPC main informational website
B51 Ghostbusters take Manhattan
With everyone’s help, the packs were finished* just in the nick of time, and the B51 Ghostbusters** rolled out for some Halloween barhopping in Manhattan.
Our proton guns shot silly string, and the packs contained candy. Mine also had a set of speakers which played several versions of the theme song.
The night was a blast even though we missed a promised TV appearance and several costume contests. People all over cheered, sang, and danced when they saw us, and we were stopped for many pictures. A cop even lamented that he’d rather have our proton guns since he’s can’t shoot the one he has anyway.
* The packs aren’t really done yet. They look great, but need a few more pieces, some wires, and of course, more paint. Still, they served their purpose quite well. These things will be 100% done for next year. 😉
** Tadd filling in for Eric
B51 Ghostbusters photo wall
Check out my B51GB photos on flickr
Check out Will’s B51GB photos on flickr