shanai-matteson:

Something lovely to think about -A Machine That Turns a Tree’s Rings into a Musical Score

thisistheverge:

An exclusive exit interview with Jon Rubinstein: ‘What we accomplished has been amazing’ | The Verge

We just had a chance to speak to departing HP / webOS exec Jon Rubinstein about his time at Palm and HP, and what he plans to do down the road. Jon was already in Mexico taking what seems to be a much needed break from the mad dash that’s been his life for the last four years or so. We’re including the first half of the interview below, and will be updating with the second half shortly… so read on! 

sailoraaliyah:

Among Moscow’s large population of homeless canines, a small minority who frequent or inhabit its metro have attracted international attention due to their having learned how to use the trains to commute to and from various locations.

The dogs have learned to cross the street with pedestrians and have been observed obeying traffic lights.

(Source: readmorewikipedia)

thisistheverge:

The Miniature LEGO Realism of Bruce Lowell | Colossal

Fantastic!

stuffaboutminneapolis:

21-year-old blonde “June Harlow” was one of six burlesque dancers arrested by Minneapolis police, for “lewd and indecent exposure” after performing a show at the Alvin Theater on Hennepin Avenue in March of 1956.

Photo scanned from the book “Strange Days, Dangerous Nights” by Larry Millett

thedailywhat:

Dubstep Drumline of the Day: The Princes of Pen-Based Percussion Shane Bang and Kevin Ke do a decent dubstep beat with nothing but a few common school supplies.

As for the lack of a drop, says Shane: ” i apologize on behalf of my plastic ruler. it tried its best.”

[bangshane.]

(Source: can-you-hold-my-hand)

thedailywhat:

Lights Out: Where is your God now?

[thanks dochoa!]

pantslessprogressive:

“At the end of World War II, when another generation of heroes returned home from combat, they built the strongest economy and middle class the world has ever known.  My grandfather, a veteran of Patton’s Army, got the chance to go to college on the GI Bill.  My grandmother, who worked on a bomber assembly line, was part of a workforce that turned out the best products on Earth. 

The two of them shared the optimism of a Nation that had triumphed over a depression and fascism.  They understood they were part of something larger; that they were contributing to a story of success that every American had a chance to share – the basic American promise that if you worked hard, you could do well enough to raise a family, own a home, send your kids to college, and put a little away for retirement. 

The defining issue of our time is how to keep that promise alive.  No challenge is more urgent.  No debate is more important.  We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really well, while a growing number of Americans barely get by.  Or we can restore an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules.” - President Obama

Damn right, Mr. President.

teaim:

City of the Future from The Wonderful World, The Adventure of the Earth We Live On, 1954. Illus by Kempster & Evans. via newhousebooks

thisistheverge:

Chris Clarke’s animatronic baby is a tiny wonder from the uncanny valley | The Verge

Good luck sleeping this week.

(Source: youtube.com)

kaiyves:

astroperlas:

Space Shuttle alternative design (1972).

Interesting.

Yosemite National Park set to “Outro” by M83, which just happens to be my favorite song off the new album.

thisistheverge:

Greatest video on YouTube ever?

Art of mixing part17 (final) 

via Dangerous Minds

(Source: youtube.com)

unknownskywalker:

Inside a Russian Rocket Plant

Access is a powerful tool, and these photos by Lana Sator inside a Russian rocket plant is an eerie, beautiful series. Lana snuck into the rocket factory to snap these photos in five nights in a row.

The plant, which is still active today, is part of NPO Energomash “V. P. Glushko”, a Russian manufacturer which focuses primarily on the development and production of liquid propellant rocket engines. NPO Energomash is based in Moscow, with satellite facilities in Samara, Perm, and St. Petersburg, and employs close to 5500 workers.

Originally founded in 1946, the company is noted for its long history of large scale LOX/Kerosene engine development, notably the RD-107, RD-170, and RD-180 engines. These engines have functioned as prime movers for such vehicles as Proton, Soyuz and Atlas V.

Head over to Lana’s Livejournal for more photos and the story behind them.