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	May 18th, 2012 死に方 Posted about 23 hours ago by Koichi Mitsui to s a s u r a u 4 考える。 Classic video games in real life Posted about 20 hours ago by Annie Colbert to Holy Kaw! The retro goodness of 8-bit video games comes to life in the hands of Patrick Runte. The German photographer's Jump 'N Run series features the likes of Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and other pixelated classics. Photographs by Patrick Runte. Via Design Taxi. Bring creativity to your photography. The huge increase in smartphone app usage [infographic] Posted about 20 hours ago by Infographics Monster to Holy Kaw! In just the past year, smartphone penetration has gone from 38 percent to 50.4 percent. That marked increase also means a big jump for app usage. Nielsen looks at the data. Via Mashable. Going mobile. Team gets rare glimpse at how black holes grow Posted about 19 hours ago by Futurity to Holy Kaw! 1 Scientists have made the most detailed observation of a supermassive black hole’s accretion phase. “This three-telescope interferometry is a major milestone toward directly imaging the growth phase of supermassive black holes,” says Sebastian Hoenig, a postdoctoral researcher at the physics department of the University of California, Santa Barbara. Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Photo credit: NASA E/PO-Sonoma State University, Aurore Simonnet Lo que circula en la red: Arrow Posted about 16 hours ago by Gerardo Torres to Conozca Más Órale. Esta es una de las series que veremos este año –por confirmar estreno y canal para México–. Como puedes ver está basada en el personaje Green Arrow de DC comics. En EUA se transmitirá por CW. —Me gusta. Embedded media -- click here to see it. A day in the life of a college student [infographic] Posted about 16 hours ago by Infographics Monster to Holy Kaw! 1 From going to class, balancing studying, and socializing, maintaining relationships and dealing with financial burdens, today's college student has a great deal on his mind. Take a look at just some of the issues college students may be concerned with on a daily basis. Via BDO. A day in education. Micro cabin creates the perfect getaway in the woods Posted about 15 hours ago by Annie Colbert to Holy Kaw! 1 Nestled in the woods of Finland overlooking an idyllic lake, the Micro Cabin provides a slice of comfy shelter amongst nature. Designed and built by Robin Falck, the tiny house measures just 96 square feet with a 50 foot loft space. Falck was able to build the woodsy getaway for just $10,500 plus the cost of labor and the construction required no permits because of its small size. Full story at Design Milk. Inspiring design. ¿Tendrás un millón de dólares que nos prestes? Posted about 15 hours ago by Gerardo Torres to Conozca Más Sabemos que a lo mejor aún no cambias el cheque de tu quincena pero, pretendemos adornar el área del staff de Conozca Más con este esqueleto de Tiranosaurio. Se trata de la osamenta más completa disponible para la venta privada: 75 % de los huesos de su cuerpo están presentes y su cráneo es uno de los más completos (80% del total real). Con 7.3 metros de longitud y casi 2.5 metros de altura, utilizaremos a este gigante para colgar nuestras chamarras, colocar mensajes parroquiales o marcar la tarjeta de salida (que ya no utilizamos, por cierto) en sus enormes colmillos. Anda, préstanos el dinero para pagar los 950,000 dólares que un coleccionista pagó por él en una subasta (utilizaremos el resto para cubrir los gastos de envío y colocación en la oficina). Podrás visitarlo cuando quieras.   The TED Talk TED didn't want you to see [video] Posted about 14 hours ago by Annie Colbert to Holy Kaw! 2 TED caused a controversy this week by refusing to post a talk delivered by venture capitalist Nick Hanauer in which Hanauer argued that taxing the rich was the key to job creation. TED deemed the talk "too political," effectively saying Hanauer's perspective was not an idea worth spreading. On Thursday, the nonprofit relented and released the video, but says it still stands by its original opinion. Embedded media -- click here to see it. Via Sly Oyster. All things TED. Housewarming traditions around the world [infographic] Posted about 12 hours ago by Jason Lankow to Holy Kaw! 1 My Move took a trip around the world to discover housewarming traditions across seven different nations and cultures. Wine, plants and fruit were predictable housewarming gifts, but we had no idea roosters, brooms and honey would be typical gifts for warming a loved one’s home. (Click on the graphic below for more information.) Via Column Five for MyMove Like infographics? So do we. TEDx: How to use a paper towel [video] Posted about 11 hours ago by Kate Rinsema to Holy Kaw! 1 More than 570 million pounds of paper towels used in America every year? Seems like there has to be a way to cut down on that kind of waste, and former district attorney Joe Smith sums up the solution in two words: shake and fold. We would have summed it up in three: Use your pants. Embedded media -- click here to see it. Full story at TEDxTalks via Kottke. Wisdom of TED. Sent by Posterous. Change your email settings or unfollow. Other questions? We'd love to help.