Unisex Fashion Blends Army Surplus with Modern Appeal for Spring 2011 (Photos)
October 14, 2010 No Comment
Photo: Tunji Dada From army surplus fabrics and a blend of latex and organic cotton, Tunji Dada gets playful with sustainable textiles for Spring 2011 . As seen on Eco Hookups , the New York-based designer’s “Furbished: Refurbished Spring 2011 Neo-Sex Collection” merges… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Robots learning our pain threshold by punching humans and seeing if they cry
October 14, 2010 No Comment
The first rule of robotics is you do not talk about robotics that a robot should not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. But how does a robot know when its acts or omissions are causing nearby fleshies discomfort? The obvious way is to scan for the same signals of distress that we humans do — facial, physical, and aural — but another, more fun, way is to just hit people over and over again and ask them how much each blow hurt. That’s what professor Borut Povse over in Slovenia is doing, in a research project he describes as “impact emulation,” where six test subjects are punched by a robotic arm until they can’t take it anymore. It’s funny, yes, but it’s also novel and a somewhat ingenious way to collect data and produce more intelligent machines. Of course, whether we actually want more intelligent machines is another matter altogether. [Thanks, Anthony] Robots learning our pain threshold by punching humans and seeing if they cry originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Steve Sall died from ALS in September. An avid outdoorsman, Sall hiked the Pacific Northwest many times before his diagnosis. So, even with his death, Sall decided to give back to the environment. (Oct. 14)
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Riot police used tear gas to evict protesting workers from the Acropolis in Athens today. More than 100 culture ministry workers shut down the 2,500-year-old temple yesterday, complaining they were owed 22 months’ back pay. The protesters barricaded themselves inside, padlocked the gates and refused to allow tourists in until their demands were met. Police in riot gear arrived after a court ruled the protesters were hindering access. “Riot police and violence won’t break the strike,” they chanted, clinging to the entrance gates. But police got in through a side entrance, then used pepper spray to clear the protesters as bemused tourists looked on. At least one protester was arrested. “We…
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Riot police have clashed with protesting workers barricading Greece’s ancient Acropolis, using tear gas to clear the demonstrators from the entrance to one of Greece’s most famous ancient sites. (Oct. 14)
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Australian police said they made their third-largest seizure of cocaine following a tip-off from US drug enforcement authorities. A raid on a yacht in Brisbane yielded cocaine with an estimated street value around 160 million dollars. (Oct. 14)
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The ‘Jackass’ boys reveal how Steve-O is as crazy as ever, despite two and a half years of sobriety, and why they think their new 3D movie is the best one yet. (Oct. 14)
Continue reading …Pioneer blings out HDJ-1000 headphones, turns them into a $209 Limited Edition
October 14, 2010 No Comment
The thing with headphones, and sound equipment in general, is that if you get the design right the first time, you don’t leave yourself much room for significant upgrades down the line. Pioneer seems to have fallen into that trap with its HDJ-1000 set of cans, which are today getting rehashed in a pair of new shades: the extrovert gold number above and an understated all-black look. Pioneer hasn’t left the innards completely unretouched, however, as it has nipped and tucked a few bits to allow better low-range reproduction and a more comfortable fit overall. Neither sounds likely to justify the price bump to $209, but those golden highlights sure look appealing from where we’re sitting. Continue reading Pioneer blings out HDJ-1000 headphones, turns them into a $209 Limited Edition Pioneer blings out HDJ-1000 headphones, turns them into a $209 Limited Edition originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Let the punishment fit the crime: A Virginia man caught shoplifting at a costume store agrees to wear a costume and a sign in front of the store for two days. (Oct. 14)
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