Originally shared by Armando Lioss
2014-04-30
2014-04-29
This is a public toilet, one of the nicest (from outside) I've seen on this island.
This is a public toilet, one of the nicest (from outside) I've seen on this island.
I love designs where you can see that people have spent a lot of thought on them, to get them right.
I love designs where you can see that people have spent a lot of thought on them, to get them right. It is an absolute pleasure using such designs.
http://cheezburger.com/60318209
Polska myśl technologiczna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aTCOIryS7Y
http://cheezburger.com/60318209
Polska myśl technologiczna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aTCOIryS7Y
You have probably seen a few examples of old photos being embedded into recent ones.
You have probably seen a few examples of old photos being embedded into recent ones. Here is such a series, and I think it is pretty well done.
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/28/composite-crime-scenes-nyc-past-patched-onto-present/
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/28/composite-crime-scenes-nyc-past-patched-onto-present
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/28/composite-crime-scenes-nyc-past-patched-onto-present/
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/28/composite-crime-scenes-nyc-past-patched-onto-present
2014-04-28
Indeed, I doubt this sound is easily described, just listen to it.
Indeed, I doubt this sound is easily described, just listen to it. (You may need to switch sound on - left upper corner.)
https://vine.co/v/MeLM6FOHTKY
https://vine.co/v/MeLM6FOHTKY
https://vine.co/v/MeLM6FOHTKY
https://vine.co/v/MeLM6FOHTKY
2014-04-27
"Olaf, this is ContentID. ContentID, this is Olaf."
"Olaf, this is ContentID. ContentID, this is Olaf."
I didn't ask to encounter Youtube's watchdog for "copyrighted material", could have done well without, but it wasn't my choice. I made a few videos again, for the company. Nothing fancy, just promoting a nifty product feature. I wanted to add some simple background music, so once more I turned to Apple's Garageband.
Now I don't dare calling myself a "musician", far from it. But with Garageband even I have created a few "songs" that have found use before. This time I didn't want to distract people from what they see in the videos, so I used just one loop. (Cool Upright Bass 03 if you want to know - the loop deserves that name.)
Imagine my slightly bewildered face when I saw that three videos received copyright notices. How was that possible? Apple explicitly allows even the commercial use of Garageband songs. Exactly, that was the "problem":
Please remember, I used one loop in those videos. The person issuing the notices has a "song" up where he uses (Please fasten your seatbelt and hold your breath!) two loops (plus some noise and some more noise later). No, I don't want to link to his video, his view count is so low it would probably multiply if I did that. But yes, it appears he is trying to sell that on CD.
I wonder if he ever read the Garageband EULA. I did - partially. The copyright part, to be more specific, because I wanted to be on the safe side. And the person issuing those notices has gone onto very thin ice IMHO. I only used one loop, so there wan't really a "song". And loops themselves, while their use is free, are still copyrighted by Apple.
A Garageband user should know that. He should also know that there is only one loop in those videos. From what I read about Youtube's ContentID system, the "copyright holder" will be notified about a match and can then decide whether it is an infringement or not.
So he issued a notice, deliberately, for one loop that he happened to use too. Well, he made his first move and I made mine, now I am eagerly awaiting round 2, because in Youtube's ContentID docs there is this: "Do not make false claims. Misuse of this process may result in the suspension of your account or other legal consequences."
This should not be enough for a suspension (except if he did it a few times already), but I really wish someone like him gets fed some of his own medicine.
I didn't ask to encounter Youtube's watchdog for "copyrighted material", could have done well without, but it wasn't my choice. I made a few videos again, for the company. Nothing fancy, just promoting a nifty product feature. I wanted to add some simple background music, so once more I turned to Apple's Garageband.
Now I don't dare calling myself a "musician", far from it. But with Garageband even I have created a few "songs" that have found use before. This time I didn't want to distract people from what they see in the videos, so I used just one loop. (Cool Upright Bass 03 if you want to know - the loop deserves that name.)
Imagine my slightly bewildered face when I saw that three videos received copyright notices. How was that possible? Apple explicitly allows even the commercial use of Garageband songs. Exactly, that was the "problem":
Please remember, I used one loop in those videos. The person issuing the notices has a "song" up where he uses (Please fasten your seatbelt and hold your breath!) two loops (plus some noise and some more noise later). No, I don't want to link to his video, his view count is so low it would probably multiply if I did that. But yes, it appears he is trying to sell that on CD.
I wonder if he ever read the Garageband EULA. I did - partially. The copyright part, to be more specific, because I wanted to be on the safe side. And the person issuing those notices has gone onto very thin ice IMHO. I only used one loop, so there wan't really a "song". And loops themselves, while their use is free, are still copyrighted by Apple.
A Garageband user should know that. He should also know that there is only one loop in those videos. From what I read about Youtube's ContentID system, the "copyright holder" will be notified about a match and can then decide whether it is an infringement or not.
So he issued a notice, deliberately, for one loop that he happened to use too. Well, he made his first move and I made mine, now I am eagerly awaiting round 2, because in Youtube's ContentID docs there is this: "Do not make false claims. Misuse of this process may result in the suspension of your account or other legal consequences."
This should not be enough for a suspension (except if he did it a few times already), but I really wish someone like him gets fed some of his own medicine.
2014-04-26
The most common form of the organized superstitions around here is Bhuddism.
The most common form of the organized superstitions around here is Bhuddism. They too spend a certain amount of money on representation and PR.
One of the results is this: Foguang Shan near/in Kaohsiung. A huge area celebrating and propagating the virtues of Bhuddism.
I had taken friends here who came for the Bhuddism, but Karin and I mostly enjoyed the nice lawns and the pretty fearless sparrows.
This is a piece of apple, yes. And it looks like being sprinkled with cinnamon, doesn't it?
This is a piece of apple, yes. And it looks like being sprinkled with cinnamon, doesn't it?
Well, that was the plan, as dessert for Karin. Unfortunately, someone used chilli instead of cinnamon, so now it's "mine". "Interesting" flavour, but I probably don't want another one...
2014-04-25
I've seen a few futuristic bicycle designs, but this one actually makes a serious and convincing attempt at...
I've seen a few futuristic bicycle designs, but this one actually makes a serious and convincing attempt at addressing a basic problem:
http://www.tuvie.com/flexi-bike-with-rotating-frame-allows-you-to-change-your-riding-posture/
http://www.tuvie.com/flexi-bike-with-rotating-frame-allows-you-to-change-your-riding-posture
http://www.tuvie.com/flexi-bike-with-rotating-frame-allows-you-to-change-your-riding-posture/
http://www.tuvie.com/flexi-bike-with-rotating-frame-allows-you-to-change-your-riding-posture
2014-04-24
Age doesn't matter here, what matters is the willingness to understand the tools you are using.
Age doesn't matter here, what matters is the willingness to understand the tools you are using. If you are not willing to learn a bit about the computers you are now using every day, the result may easily look like this...
http://cheezburger.com/8158500352
2014-04-23
Karin is imitating Mei on the biggest of my Totoros.
Karin is imitating Mei on the biggest of my Totoros.
She is indeed imitating Mei, I had just shown her the clip with Mei climbing onto Totoro after she discovered him.
At times like this I feel like I have the wrong job...
At times like this I feel like I have the wrong job...
Meanwhile, in Russia Firefighter on His Magic Carpet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3foofqItjHI
Meanwhile, in Russia Firefighter on His Magic Carpet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3foofqItjHI
Naturally, Japan presents the most examples in this article.
Naturally, Japan presents the most examples in this article. Other crowded places do probably not care too much about nicely designed space fillers, they just fill.
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/21/no-lot-too-challenging-13-ingenious-odd-shaped-houses/
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/21/no-lot-too-challenging-13-ingenious-odd-shaped-houses
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/21/no-lot-too-challenging-13-ingenious-odd-shaped-houses/
http://weburbanist.com/2014/04/21/no-lot-too-challenging-13-ingenious-odd-shaped-houses
I need to try this one day. It may not work out as well as it looks now, but I have to try it.
I need to try this one day. It may not work out as well as it looks now, but I have to try it.
http://cheezburger.com/8154181632
2014-04-22
Anyone knows how to spell "backfire"?
Anyone knows how to spell "backfire"?
Fear leads to anger,
Anger leads to hate,
Hate leads to the dark side...
So you better don't decide when angry...
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-14/putin-turn-to-china-heralds-new-look-at-yuan-debt-russia-credit.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-14/putin-turn-to-china-heralds-new-look-at-yuan-debt-russia-credit.html
Fear leads to anger,
Anger leads to hate,
Hate leads to the dark side...
So you better don't decide when angry...
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-14/putin-turn-to-china-heralds-new-look-at-yuan-debt-russia-credit.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-14/putin-turn-to-china-heralds-new-look-at-yuan-debt-russia-credit.html
2014-04-19
Sex sells
Sex sells
Yes, also here on G+. I'm sure you have seen your share of profiles trying to promote sports blogs or a website selling something. Most of them are not very subtle, all their posts are just links to one or a few sites.
Well, the bots got better. Within the last week I noticed an influx of ladies who just love to post all kinds of sex-related images. They never go too far, they know the written and unwritten rules here. Those profiles do indeed pretty much look like real people, but...
1) They do not respond. When I come across someone who doesn't respond to comments under their posts, I don't add them, even if they are people. These are likely not.
2) They all post almost the same images and links. Of course, when you are a bot, you hope that your masters have prepared a sufficiently large pool of content to draw from. The pool is there, yes, but it's about the same everywhere.
3) Their main targets are slipped in rather infrequently, "drowned" by the sex posts, so people won't notice too quickly. Funnily, there is one post/link that all those accounts are showing. For some strange reason, sex-crazy women love hispanic journalists, especially if they are nationally associated:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/100413265679713020179/posts/8e6QtgjhKwM
So why did I say that sex sells? Because these accounts get circled, they get followers. The adsters finally found their way in.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/100413265679713020179/posts/8e6QtgjhKwM
Yes, also here on G+. I'm sure you have seen your share of profiles trying to promote sports blogs or a website selling something. Most of them are not very subtle, all their posts are just links to one or a few sites.
Well, the bots got better. Within the last week I noticed an influx of ladies who just love to post all kinds of sex-related images. They never go too far, they know the written and unwritten rules here. Those profiles do indeed pretty much look like real people, but...
1) They do not respond. When I come across someone who doesn't respond to comments under their posts, I don't add them, even if they are people. These are likely not.
2) They all post almost the same images and links. Of course, when you are a bot, you hope that your masters have prepared a sufficiently large pool of content to draw from. The pool is there, yes, but it's about the same everywhere.
3) Their main targets are slipped in rather infrequently, "drowned" by the sex posts, so people won't notice too quickly. Funnily, there is one post/link that all those accounts are showing. For some strange reason, sex-crazy women love hispanic journalists, especially if they are nationally associated:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/100413265679713020179/posts/8e6QtgjhKwM
So why did I say that sex sells? Because these accounts get circled, they get followers. The adsters finally found their way in.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/100413265679713020179/posts/8e6QtgjhKwM
Another breakfast in the park
Another breakfast in the park
You should try it one day, it's nice. (apart from the flies/mosquitoes) Yes, we do have such stone tables and suitable "chairs" in quite a few of our parks.
I should try this method one year...
I should try this method one year...
Originally shared by Deutschlandfunk Nova
Viele bunte Eier für schöne Ostertage!
2014-04-17
Ah, that's how they make them...
Ah, that's how they make them...
Originally shared by Panah Rad
Makes sense... Good morning everybody
via: http://tldrwikipedia.tumblr.com/
On this Thursday, I would like to do something really useful, a contribution to general education.
On this Thursday, I would like to do something really useful, a contribution to general education. I care about languages, about correct pronounciation, so let that be the topic today:
http://www.esquire.com/features/drinking/scotch-pronunciation-guide-5836909
http://www.esquire.com/features/drinking/scotch-pronunciation-guide-5836909
http://www.esquire.com/features/drinking/scotch-pronunciation-guide-5836909
http://www.esquire.com/features/drinking/scotch-pronunciation-guide-5836909
2014-04-14
There is never a bad time for introducing people to open source software.
There is never a bad time for introducing people to open source software.
Originally shared by Richard Wilson
Everyone should be using VLC Player
It's duck season. Be careful.
It's duck season. Be careful.
Originally shared by Stephanie Zen
La chasse aux canards est ouverte mouahhh !
Duck Season opened
#selfie #duckface
2014-04-13
Breakfast at Tiffa in the park
Breakfast at Tiffa in the park
My morning is better than yours, your argument is invalid.
2014-04-12
Many people imitate Michael Caine. Rather few do Patrick Stewart. Brent Spiner does. Very well even.
Many people imitate Michael Caine. Rather few do Patrick Stewart. Brent Spiner does. Very well even.
Brent Spiner imitates Patrick Stewart... again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQcammV9G1Y
Brent Spiner imitates Patrick Stewart... again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQcammV9G1Y
This was posted in a Firefly community, but I think it may be of interest for a few more people.
This was posted in a Firefly community, but I think it may be of interest for a few more people.
Originally shared by Rebecca Gilmore
"C" is for Canceled.
And you can see the rest of the geek alphabet by Otis Frampton: http://otisframpton.deviantart.com/gallery/47901518
Please make this true!
Please make this true!
via Kitsune Hazard
Originally shared by Terry Paton
Love this guys work …
http://pandoart.blogspot.com.au/
2014-04-11
Do you like spiders? Get a Mazda!
Do you like spiders? Get a Mazda!
Mazda issues recall over yellow sac spiders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGsGMaz3EvY
Mazda issues recall over yellow sac spiders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGsGMaz3EvY
2014-04-10
I am not 100% sure, but I'd say this is Taiwan - yay! It never gets boring...
I am not 100% sure, but I'd say this is Taiwan - yay! It never gets boring...
Guy Doesn't Realize His Girlfriend Fell Off His Motorcycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al01BAWQdxM
Guy Doesn't Realize His Girlfriend Fell Off His Motorcycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al01BAWQdxM
2014-04-08
Just shout loud and long enough
Just shout loud and long enough
This is bad. It is bad because it sets a precedent. It shows that a scientific study can be sent to oblivion if only there is enough pressure - pressure that can be created using money.
It was a really bad move to give in to those threats...
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/conspiracist-climate-change-study-withdrawn-amid-legal-threats-20140402-35xao.html
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/conspiracist-climate-change-study-withdrawn-amid-legal-threats-20140402-35xao.html
This is bad. It is bad because it sets a precedent. It shows that a scientific study can be sent to oblivion if only there is enough pressure - pressure that can be created using money.
It was a really bad move to give in to those threats...
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/conspiracist-climate-change-study-withdrawn-amid-legal-threats-20140402-35xao.html
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/conspiracist-climate-change-study-withdrawn-amid-legal-threats-20140402-35xao.html
2014-04-07
Look wot you dun...
Look wot you dun...
Or to stay with Slade: How does it feel...to have been used as pawns for a company's PR stunt? Yes, I'm talking about the witchhunt to oust Brendan Eich as Mozilla CEO. And a witchhunt it was, and a PR stunt too, just look at the facts.
OkCupid really got this going with the announcement on their site. However, if you read the article below, you will find that their co-founder did the same thing they accused Brendan Eich of:
http://uncrunched.com/2014/04/06/the-hypocrisy-of-sam-yagan-okcupid/
Now, how soon will you delete your OkCupid account? It might also be helpful to read the FAQ Mozilla issued regarding all this:
https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2014/04/05/faq-on-ceo-resignation/
Should you think that it is just an announcement the board made and does not reflect the position of Mozilla staff, try this lesbian Mozilla employee:
http://subfictional.com/2014/03/24/on-brendan-eich-as-ceo-of-mozilla/
Btw, how do you like it when people are moved into important positions just because they are related to someone or belong to the "correct" political party instead of having the actual skills and experience needed? You don't? Well, the witchhunt drove someone out because he had a different view on something that was entirely unrelated to his job.
Well done.
Slade - Look Wot You Dun
http://uncrunched.com/2014/04/06/the-hypocrisy-of-sam-yagan-okcupid
Or to stay with Slade: How does it feel...to have been used as pawns for a company's PR stunt? Yes, I'm talking about the witchhunt to oust Brendan Eich as Mozilla CEO. And a witchhunt it was, and a PR stunt too, just look at the facts.
OkCupid really got this going with the announcement on their site. However, if you read the article below, you will find that their co-founder did the same thing they accused Brendan Eich of:
http://uncrunched.com/2014/04/06/the-hypocrisy-of-sam-yagan-okcupid/
Now, how soon will you delete your OkCupid account? It might also be helpful to read the FAQ Mozilla issued regarding all this:
https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2014/04/05/faq-on-ceo-resignation/
Should you think that it is just an announcement the board made and does not reflect the position of Mozilla staff, try this lesbian Mozilla employee:
http://subfictional.com/2014/03/24/on-brendan-eich-as-ceo-of-mozilla/
Btw, how do you like it when people are moved into important positions just because they are related to someone or belong to the "correct" political party instead of having the actual skills and experience needed? You don't? Well, the witchhunt drove someone out because he had a different view on something that was entirely unrelated to his job.
Well done.
Slade - Look Wot You Dun
http://uncrunched.com/2014/04/06/the-hypocrisy-of-sam-yagan-okcupid
Germans are thorough.
Germans are thorough.
via Richard Suchenwirth-Bauersachs
Originally shared by null
Die Feuerwehr denkt mit...
2014-04-06
It is still #sciencesunday , so it shall be my pleasure to have someone pointing out how crazy the English...
It is still #sciencesunday , so it shall be my pleasure to have someone pointing out how crazy the English language can be. Seriously, you should do something about this language, it is weird...
English Is Crazy!
via http://cheezburger.com/59750657
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXa8cO9mXFk
English Is Crazy!
via http://cheezburger.com/59750657
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXa8cO9mXFk
For #sciencesunday I would like to present to you very scientific facts about our eight-armed/legged friends
For #sciencesunday I would like to present to you very scientific facts about our eight-armed/legged friends
True Facts About The Octopus
via http://cheezburger.com/59768833
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st8-EY71K84
True Facts About The Octopus
via http://cheezburger.com/59768833
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st8-EY71K84
I never knew gardening could be so pleasant.
I never knew gardening could be so pleasant.
Originally shared by Armando Lioss
2014-04-04
For(r)est strikes back
For(r)est strikes back
No, not Gump.
Some stuff just doesn't like being shot at.
found here: http://cheezburger.com/59754241
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR4qDg0QGik
No, not Gump.
Some stuff just doesn't like being shot at.
found here: http://cheezburger.com/59754241
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR4qDg0QGik
2014-04-02
Aaaarrrrggghhhh, finally the Trinket gets recognised on OS X.
Aaaarrrrggghhhh, finally the Trinket gets recognised on OS X. Too many possible failure sources on the way - and the solution was of the headbanging kind:
I don't have USB 3.0 ports, which are mentioned as problematic ("Put it on a 2.0 port!"), but still I had to put a USB hub inbetween to get the Trinket recognised correctly. So if you have the same problem ("AVRdude can't find USBtinyISP..."), give a USB hub a try, it could save you some grey hair.
#arduino #trinket
I don't have USB 3.0 ports, which are mentioned as problematic ("Put it on a 2.0 port!"), but still I had to put a USB hub inbetween to get the Trinket recognised correctly. So if you have the same problem ("AVRdude can't find USBtinyISP..."), give a USB hub a try, it could save you some grey hair.
#arduino #trinket
2014-04-01
Cupcake plants - or is it plant cupcakes?
Cupcake plants - or is it plant cupcakes?
I came across this image some time ago and first just found it nice. Then I got curious where it came from, how those cupcakes were made. I found the article, it was amazing, but the whole site was absolutely stunning.
I had never heard of Alana Jones Mann before, but she is one amazing woman.
http://alanajonesmann.com/2013/04/diy-house-plant-cupcakes/
For #starwarstuesday let's do something with a little class
For #starwarstuesday let's do something with a little class
Star Wars Symphonic Suite--Jelani Eddington at the Sanfilippo Wurlitzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2S72eajLzw
Star Wars Symphonic Suite--Jelani Eddington at the Sanfilippo Wurlitzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2S72eajLzw
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