From Core77 by way of PFSK, electronic DJ Ritchie Hawtin explains the Traktor software which can sync up to four tracks at once. While purists may argue that it’s cheating to leave beat matching to a computer, this allows him to spend more time finding tracks and thinking about different ways to create music. Click here to watch him explain.
Searching for images of water led to an article on magnetic water which turned out to be a hoax. It got me thinking about liquid magnets, and found interesting DIY methods of creating ferrofluids.
Too often, acoustics gets overlooked when planning a living space. Rather than settling for quick and easy boxed solutions, or maxing credit cards out on high-priced systems, you can improve your room’s sound simply by adding wall coverings.
Sound bounces off hard surfaces, such as wood, metal and tile, creating a din. Upholstery, canvases, pillows and acoustic tiles absorb sound, helping you to better hear its nuances. Herman Miller makes acoustic panels (above) in modern prints for sleek environments, and MyTheater offers solid colors in larger sizes that can do double duty as artwork.
Rob Walker of the New York Times discusses the DIY culture and anti-corporate consumerism with a deeper look inside etsy.com. Click here to view the NYT article.
Dressed in a voluminous gold ruffled dress, Björk floated across the stage at the Nokia Live Theater last night. Everything was a contrast to her tiny frame; her voice, the brass band, fire and light show, confetti and streamers. With the two large screens on the sides out of commission, in its place were three smaller ones on stage. What displayed almost stole the show for me:
Image source: The SartorialistI refuse to believe this outfit would be less impactful without the backdrop. I love the retro-fem style, the rich colors, and the continuum of fabric in the skirt and bow. Add the gorgeous foliage and she is truly a vision.
Mention “box wine” to someone and you’ll probably get a laugh. It lacks the classy curved silhouette, the cork… and it would stick out like a sore thumb in a wine cellar. Boxed sake is nothing new, it’s what I’d see my uncle having whenever I went to Japan.
The other day I was in the wine aisle at Target and saw a new addition to the usual Wine Cubes. Personal serving size versions. Juice boxes for grownups! I couldn’t resist. I’m no connoisseur, just someone using creative packaging as an excuse to drink wine. The Cab/Shiraz was sold out so I went with the Pinot Grigio. My reasoning? It had the barest shelf space, therefore it must be popular. 🙂
(No, it doesn’t come with a straw.)So my layman’s verdict is that it tastes pretty nice. It’s refreshing and light. At $7.99 for a 4-pack it’s not a bad deal, especially if you want something quick and easy to enjoy with a meal, smuggle into a concert or on the job (haha kidding). It paired with some down-home salmon zoosui (rice porridge) nicely!
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