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Saturday, March 09, 2002
Nuclear explosion simulations, done completely on computers. Now if in a war both sides would conduct their attacks on computers, email each other the results and then run a perl script to see who won. It would be a lot cheaper and probably safer for the entire world. One can only hope.
Command and Conquer: Generals the next big thing in real-time strategy games. The story: US and China vs. a rogue terrorist state. The time: 2022. The game: 3D graphics, detailed air combat, realistic units.
3D file manager for OsX. It looks interesting but I'm not sure how useable it is. It can be downloaded here
[info]
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:::actualdepth? deepvision :: multi-dimensional monitor :::digital piracy :: smile, you're on bootleg camera :::crayola crayon maker :: lets kids create their own crayon colors Friday, March 08, 2002
: : Industrial Design Act / Canada
Disclaimer: These documents are not the official versions (more). The Department of Justice Canada assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any reproduction derived from the legislative material on this site. Updated to August 31, 2001 : : aka hire a laywer to make the translation for you Thursday, March 07, 2002
[tech]
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:::sony ericsson :: new tools [p800] :::pacebook :: world's first tablet notebook :::casio :: small-sized advanced fuel cell
:: Nokia Begins Shipments of GPRS Phones
Nokia today announced that it has begun shipping new Nokia 8390 phones to AT&T Wireless as part of the national rollout of AT&T Wireless' high-speed GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) network. Shipments begin immediately.
: : virus and intrusion
rol.vbs exploit : : on Windows machines running Internet Explorer this script will download and install from a web page and then give read/write ability to the infected host (ex: your computer). it doesn't damage any files locate on your computer, but it opens it up for accesss. then someone can install a more dangerous trojan or virus to gain and takeover your system. it can be found burriend in the script of warez sites that use their content as a mass delivery system for this type of exploit. once the script is installed - one can access/modify and read ANY files on your computer. people using irc (mIRC) clients are also at risk. lockdown corp provides a free removal tool for this script. Wednesday, March 06, 2002
[gprs]
>>yo, sup' dawgz! >>listen up >>if you're lookin' to pimp out your connection >>to make it into mad 007 ride >>bling bling >> 've got the 411 >>first, get your self a BlackBerry >> 5 to the 8 to the 10 series >>mad digital >>nothin? is better to pop off notes to your hunnies >>dopest part >> you can jammy-jam web sites and >>dial digits at your crew >>so get ya a Black-B sucka >>ya never know when you gonna need to represent >>later, wooooot woot
the lego & steven spielberg moviemaker : : online short movies to promote the new playset, designed to teach basics of filmaking to legomaniacs.
satellite image : : the world in one night
you have to see this one! SETI : : Project Phoenix Returns to Arecibo in March 2002 / Project Phoenix is the world's most sensitive and comprehensive search for extraterrestrial intelligence Tuesday, March 05, 2002
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Bit-tech.net : invisible computer case This has to be one of the coolest computer cases I've ever seen. If that's not cool enough, try this "frozen" one for size...
Blind Wino: a refreshing take on the US (and world) society. many short stories and essays. living in the post dot com crash. anti-adds. etc check this one out in particular.
Apple awarded 2002 Technical Grammy : : the first time a pc manufacturer was ever awarded a Tech Grammy / Brian Transeau (BT), Recording Artist, Producer/Remixer says : ..."All I need is my PowerBook, a bunch of programs, a FireWire drive, and I can make a record. It?s an exciting time."
movies : : resident evil with milla jovovich michelle rodriguez and the aliens, written and directed by paul w.s. anderson / deep underground in a top secret research lab security has been breached... ![[image::weekendparti]](../gfx/20020305_marckicksthebeatz.jpg)
we like to party. :) marc was spinnng heavy beatz. everyone was dancing in styles. good party. good times. we'll do it again. hehe. all the thanks to ben, joe & marc for the party. click on the numbers and look through the night : [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] : : pics by ms-l Monday, March 04, 2002
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mclaren-paragon design : : new headquarters are operational and due for completion by August 2002. 11 meters tall and 200x100 m wide, the construction it is divided in fingers that allow natural light to get to the interior of the structure. the centre is built on a lake that also serves as cooling for the massive electric fan engine that pumps 15 cubic m per seccond through the wind tunnel.
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Design Exchange and Knoll presents: NEW LANDSCAPE DESIGN LECTURE Lise Anne Couture :: Architect Jonathan Crinion :: Industrial Designer Bruce Mau :: Graphic Designer Three extraordinary Canadians who design for Knoll, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of office furnishings. :: Tuesday, April 2, 2002 :: 6:00 p.m. :: Design Exchange 234 Bay Street (King & Bay) :: Tickets: $15 :: DX members/students: $10 For ticket reservations call (416) 216-2150 ![[image::dysonrobot]](../gfx/20020305_dyson.jpg)
British design comes to Canada developed by the British Design Council, projects a modern, forward-looking image of Britain and aims to boost business ties with Canada. It will be at Carleton University, Ottawa, from 14 March to 28 April and at Centre des Sciences de Montréal from 28 May to 16 June 2002. on display : a new robotic vaccum cleaner by Dyson that can take four decisions per seccond as it cleans the room on it's own ( ye, I need one of those :) : : other things on display : information chip technology, dog house, intraject and eco-friendly sky scaper
speakeasy : : fine art show
get together, meet other deigners, drink a beer, shoot some pool and have a look over this months fine art show @ the Mockingbird Thursday March 7th, after 8pm The Mockingbird, 580 King Street West Toronto,Canada Chalmers Design Centre: : March 4 - 16, 2002 2002 OCAD Faculty of Design Student Competition / Toronto Admission is free to all exhibitions in the Chalmer Design Centre Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: noon to 5:00 p.m. Ontario College of Art & Design Lecture Series 100 McCaul Street Toronto Canada M5T 1W1 info: 416.911.6000 
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