Rare Pictures From the Dawn of NASA Spaceflight
Buzz on Gemini
Photograph courtesy Arizona State University/NASA
Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin snaps a self-portrait while spacewalking during NASA’s Gemini 12 mission in November 1966. Part of a camera (foreground) and the antenna of an unmanned Agena target vehicle—used during the Gemini program for rendezvous and docking practice—are visible in the left corner of the frame.
The newly released picture is among thousands of high-resolution digital scans that are being created as part of the Project Gemini Online Digital Archive.
Barrett-Jackson 2012: 1947 Bentley Mark VI Franay sold at $2.5 million
Universally recognized as the most successful and expensive post war Bentley/Rolls-Royce automobile of all time, with the Concours and auction record to prove it. With over 50 show wins and honors it has earned its place in the record books. In August of 1991 at the Rolls-Royce National Meet the Bentley Franay was judged by its peers as “Best of Show” among all competing Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles from around the world. Then again in August of 1999 at the Rolls-Royce National Meet held at Dana Point, Calif. it again proved to the world that it was the best by winning the most coveted award that the RROC (Rolls-Royce Owners Club) could bestow, the Royce Memorial Trophy and top senior award “Best of Prior Best of Show.” It is also worthy to note that the Bentley Franay, in June of 1995 was awarded “Best of Show” at Hurlingham, England Concours D’Elegance, England’s equivalent of our Pebble Beach. It also received the “Spectator Trophy,” the “People’s Choice” and most popular car in the show. From the Ron Pratte collection. **CHASSIS NUMBER B 20 BH**
(via Barrett-Jackson 2012: 1947 Bentley Mark VI Franay sold at $2.5 million)
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Garlic Zoom XL
- Vroom vroom! Chop your garlic the fun way with this gadget
- Clear acrylic body with stainless-steel chopping blades
- Place garlic cloves inside, then drive it back and forth on the counter
- Fun for kids (the driving part! Don’t let kids near the blades inside.)
- See-through design lets you see when garlic is chopped enough
- No more smelly garlic hands
The Garlic Zoom XL is available from ThinkGeek for $14.99.
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Date: Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:40 / Category: Graphic Design, Typography, Gestalten, Gestalten.tv
You’d never guess it, but these big toys for big boys were at the height of their design during the 1970s – by sheer chance. Mechanics and team members – not designers or marketing strategists – adorned racecars with all of those flashy stripes, logos, numbers and colors prevalent at any Formula 1 race today. After compiling more than 100 examples of sleek cars from this glory age, Go Faster-author Sven Völker takes us for a joy ride at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart for a whip-fast lesson in competitive war paint, visual anarchy and piggish car designs.
- A production by Gestalten
- Script Editor: Ole Wagner
- Camera: Robert Porsche
- Editor: Andrea Cadorin
- Location: Stuttgart
- Copyright 2010 Die Gestalten Verlag GmbH und Co. KG
(via Go Faster | Gestalten TV)
Source: gestalten.tv
Canon EOS C300 Movie Camera
More than just a camera, the C300 ($15.500) camera marks the beginning of a whole new system for the motion picture industry. Form factor, ergonomics, image processing and lenses – re-imagined to tailor the experience of shooting to the needs of professional cinematography crews.
Source: geefts.net
Step On The Web: Social Media Shoes
Because some people live and breathe Twitter, Facebook or YouTube, this is the next thing that made sense: Social Media Shoes. One of the most particular aspects of the Internet is the whole cult of oneself that is created: people have the tools to set up their virtual personas and share everything they do with friends and strangers alike. As such, Lumen Bigott from Venezuela decided to create a tribute to the tools that changed the way we perceive others in the form of a pair of shoes. Say what you will, but this is very original, and a twist on the old t-shirt that’s been done and done again.
All InOne Breakfaststation
- Toaster oven, griddle, coffee maker in one unit
- 6-liter mini toaster oven
- 4 cup coffee maker
- Removable non-stick hot plate
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Ceramica
The PAM00441 is a 44mm auto-winding GMT in an attractive black ceramic case. The display back is smoked sapphire, though the P.9001 caliber and rear-mounted power reserve display remain clearly visible. Twin barrels provide 3 days of autonomy. The second time zone is displayed via the pointer hand. Water resistance is 100 meters. Find the launch date, pricing and wallpaper images inside.
The Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Ceramica will be produced in a limited series of 1500 pieces to be released beginning in July. Each piece will be accompanied by a second strap and a steel screwdriver. The price will be 8900 euros, or the local equivalent.
(via Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Ceramica | WatchTime.com)
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The Clever Joby Micro 800 GorillaPod
This is ingenious. A compact, machined-metal, ball head, tripod that you can leave mounted on your camera, yet, it doesn’t get in the way. That’s the JOBY GorillaPod Micro 800 that I’ve been testing. This particular size is great for Sony NEX, as well as Panasonic and Olympus micro four thirds, and other cameras that size. For the Olympus Mini and Panasonic GX 1, however, I would go a size down to the Micro 250.
When not in use, the metal legs fit beneath the camera. When you need to steady a shot, just spread them out and precisely position the camera using the “just the right amount of tension” ball head. After you get the photo, fold the legs together and be on your way.
The 800 runs around $24 and the 250 is about 12 bucks. Nimbleosity rating is 4.5 out of 5. Very cool!
(via The Clever Joby Micro 800 GorillaPod - The Digital Story)
Accuracy International’s High-Speed, Low-Drag Sniper Rifles
Accuracy International was at SHOT showing off their new sniper rifles, including an updated modular chassis system with increased mounting options for slings and rail systems, newer models forgoing the classic thumb-through-the-stock grip that served us well with the .300 WinMag when I was a sniper. The above rifle is AI’s new .338 long gun that accepts both 5 and 10-round magazines, without the need to lift the rifle off the ground while in the prone position due to a cut out on the side of the magazine well. Note the new fully adjustable butt stock.
(via Accuracy International’s High-Speed, Low-Drag Sniper Rifles | Kit Up!)
