For Use » Tuft Zürich TUFT is an evolution of the tape concept into a more permanent,self-standing, transferable structure. Adhesive tape is used to generate the primary form of the object. The organic surface of the carpet is later achieved through precise division of the shape in two-dimensional segments, enabling traditional tufting technology. Rough, industrial surface of the back side of the carpet is deliberately exposed to serve as a counterpoint to the invitingly soft, carnal interior. Kudzu Taxonomy and nomenclature[edit] Kudzu seedpods Propagation[edit] Uses[edit] Soil improvement and preservation[edit] Kudzu has been used as a form of erosion control and also to enhance the soil. Animal feed[edit] Kudzu can be used by grazing animals, as it is high in quality as a forage and palatable to livestock. Basketry[edit] Kudzu fiber has long been used for fiber art and basketry. Medicine[edit] Kudzu leaves Kudzu contains a number of useful isoflavones, including puerarin, approximately 60% of the total isoflavones, and also daidzein (an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent) and daidzin (structurally related to genistein). In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is known as gé gēn (Chinese: 葛根), kudzu is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. Kudzu has been used as a remedy for alcoholism and hangover. It has also shown potential in animal models of Alzheimer's disease.[14] Food and beverage[edit] Other uses[edit] Invasive species[edit] Ecological damage and roles[edit]
Still life: Bent objects UPDATE: The Return of Bent Objects Wires transform these objects from inanimate to hilarious works of art. Little polish girl McDonalds as Sculpture Materials Yeah, this is where those come from Dancing Queens English breakfast Sylvia Muffin put her head in the oven. The introvert Bananas in bed – let’s slip into bed together You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto. Fruit with life experience Zombies are nuts about brains Modest pear Literary interpretations Paper training our little dog, Frank A little cat doodle Photo Credits: Terry Border at Bent Objects View more In Pictures sets on Owni.eu
25 Most Popular Japanese Cartoon Characters We did a little research with and interviews with Japanese fans to determine the most famous Japanese characters of all time (most popular with Japanese people). Many of the characters are from shows that were on Japanese TV for many years. You can be sure that all the characters on the list are known by almost everyone in Japan. Despite the current popularity of Japanese anime and manga around the world many of the characters on the list are not well known outside Japan. 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Permalink:
Mountains of Books Become Mountains I thought I’d seen every type of book carving imaginable, until I ran across these jaw dropping creations by Guy Laramee. His works are so sculptural, so movingly natural in their form, they’ve really touched me. His works are inspired by a fascination with so-called progress in society: a thinking which says the book is dead, libraries are obsolete and technology is the only way of the future. His thoughts: “One might say: so what? See Also INCREDIBLE 3D ILLUSTRATIONS JUMP OUT OF THE SKETCHBOOK Carving into the discarded stacks of books, he has created fantastic, romantic landscapes which remind us that though our fascinations and the value we put on different ideas have changed, we as a species have not evolved that much. “Mountains of disused knowledge return to what they really are: mountains. See more of his beautifully meditative works at guylaramee.com. Via: etoday.ru
Harajuku style Japanese Street Fashion Objetos con Vidrio Top 5 Social Engineering Exploit Techniques If you want to hack a corporation fast, Social Engineering (SE) techniques work every time and more often than not it works the first time. I'm talking about in your face, Mano-a-mano, live in the flesh social engineering techniques. Securing the information that is in the human mind is a monumental, colossal, epic, task compared with securing digital data! So it is no surprise that it is also the largest gap in a corporations IT security. The security industry is constantly trying to create techno widgets to help us with this hu man problem, but to date there are not bona fide solutions available. I've collected a list of my top 10 social engineering techniques. 1) Familiarity Exploit – This is one of the best and is a corner stone of social engineering. 2) Creating a hostile situation – People withdraw from those that appear to be mad, upset or angry at something or someone other than themselves. So the last part is how do you defend against social engineering attacks?
Book Of Art January 18th, 2011 Books of Art by Isaac Salazar, a simple idea well executed. found at ffffound Curta A Curta mechanical calculator Curta A partially disassembled Curta calculator, showing the digit slides and the stepped drum behind them Curta Type I calculator showing view from top Curta Type I calculator showing view from bottom Curta (Type I) mechanical calculator shown in the operational position (left hand). The Curta is a small, hand-cranked digital mechanical calculator introduced by Curt Herzstark in 1948. The Curta's design is a descendant of Gottfried Leibniz's Stepped Reckoner and Thomas's Arithmometer, accumulating values on cogs, which are added or complemented by a stepped drum mechanism. Curtas were considered the best portable calculators available until they were displaced by electronic calculators in the 1970s.[1] History[edit] The Curta was conceived by Curt Herzstark (1902–1988) in the 1930s in Vienna, Austria. Herzstark, the son of a Catholic mother and Jewish father, was taken into custody in 1943, eventually finding himself at the Buchenwald concentration camp.
Slinkachu’s Tiny Installation Work In The Street Slinkachu has continued to carry out his poetic, mini street installations since we last checked in with him. The British artist continues to up the ante with each new, ephemeral piece. Employing miniature figurines and various objects, the artist stages tiny dramas (often humorous, and socially aware) in site-specific public locations. Essential Skills for 21st Century Survival: Part I: Pattern Recognition Over the past few months, we’ve been discussing the various skills needed for effectively operating in a world characterized by information and accelerating change, and I’ve been assembling these ideas into a framework for a new thought architecture. This post will be the first in a 12 part series, and draws its influences from the fields of Futures Studies, Complexity Science, Systems Theory, Cybernetics, Social Network Analysis, Knowledge Management, common sense, and exploration into my own thinking. All of the skills I’ll be covering are already in practice in our brains – it’s just a matter of becoming more aware of them so we can sharpen them. I imagine them all happening concurrently and all reinforcing each other, creating constant feedback loops that raise consciousness and build intelligence. Though I’ll be identifying 12 areas, they’re mostly components of each other, so we’ll see how we might expand or refine these as the series rolls out. - :: Pattern Recognition :: - Books