as tested by the trusty nerds are ars tech: … ” The larger screen doesn’t just offer more space to work with—it opens up a different and more immersive user experience. Because of this different experience, though, the closed nature of the platform can get under some users’ skin in ways the iPhone and iPod touch do not.”

“We know we’re losing sea ice. The world is all aware of that. What you’re not aware of is that it has impacts on everything else that goes on in this system. We’re just starting to understand that from a scientific perspective.”

Canadian Professor David Barber spoke to a symposium Friday about the findings of a 2008 study of Arctic ice. The study is called the Circumpolar Flaw Lead System. For the full article check here:

Arctic ice melt is faster than thought, ecosystem in peril

Sea ice melting faster than expected – Major study shows worst-case scenario is Arctic will be ice-free in three years: scientist

… also interesting the following article published on BBCs position:

Greenpeace admits live on the BBC that it lied about arctic melting.

3D animation about the Neck system, a new neck support (for motorcycle riders) for a better comfort introduced by Dainese.

Asus is pushing the limits again. This idea has been around for ever, for example, back in 1984, ATARI did the same packaging solution and before that there were Commodore and ZX Spectrum (one of the sweetest computers made in the 80’s).

Asus not only makes kick ass motherboards and high quality components, but they are also pioneering design ideas. This is the same company responsible for launching a new product category, the mini-notebooks or netbooks, a category of computers that combine all features with high portability and good ergonomics.

When Apple will show you the new iMac in 2 years time, everyone should be ready to clap :) Hold on, I’m clapping already. So … check this out this bad boy, ASUS Eee Keyboard PC.

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture.

… The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

for more info please visit // helveticafilm.com

IMDB rating 7.3 / 10

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a 1-hour conversion system turns a Lada into a capable snow-machine

>> for fullmonty article check here <<

iRobot PackBot EOD is a rugged, lightweight robot designed to assist military in combat to remove EOD/IEDs, surveillance, reconnaisance and payload (communication) delivery. why is good: this little robot already saved many lives by disabling bombs and clearing other potential hazards. price: a cool $ 200 Gs.

this robot is made by the same company making Roomba, the vacuum cleaner robot.

>> for more info check iRobot website

>> irobot website has a special section reserved to show its use for the military
you can access that information here: gisupport.irobot.com