domingo, abril 30, 2006
Fotos trucadas
Fotos trucadas: "El pasado Domingo aparecía publicada junto a sendos artículos en El País y EFE, la siguiente foto (derecha). A la izquierda tenemos la original.
El artífice del engaño (que se comieron hasta el fondo el periódico y la agencia) fue el autor de la foto (con ese encuadre no sé si podríamos calificarlo de fotógrafo…), según argumenta, manipuló la foto para darle más impacto narrativo… Una cosa es quitar un defectito de aquí y un defectillo de acá, y otra cosa es quitar a una espontánea y acercar artificialmente la hermana de Miguel Ángel Blanco al lado de Ángel Acebes. La foto podría haberse dado sin lugar a dudas, no hay engaño excesivo, pero al menos se lo podría haber currado un poco más. Observad como lo que ha hecho es cortar literalmente a Acebes y pegarlo por delante del hombre de espaldas (cuando en realidad está detrás. El cante es desproporcionado (la resolución de la segunda foto es muy baja) y encima, la pobre espont"
El artífice del engaño (que se comieron hasta el fondo el periódico y la agencia) fue el autor de la foto (con ese encuadre no sé si podríamos calificarlo de fotógrafo…), según argumenta, manipuló la foto para darle más impacto narrativo… Una cosa es quitar un defectito de aquí y un defectillo de acá, y otra cosa es quitar a una espontánea y acercar artificialmente la hermana de Miguel Ángel Blanco al lado de Ángel Acebes. La foto podría haberse dado sin lugar a dudas, no hay engaño excesivo, pero al menos se lo podría haber currado un poco más. Observad como lo que ha hecho es cortar literalmente a Acebes y pegarlo por delante del hombre de espaldas (cuando en realidad está detrás. El cante es desproporcionado (la resolución de la segunda foto es muy baja) y encima, la pobre espont"
viernes, abril 28, 2006
Se presenta la versión beta en castellano de Google Maps con contenidos locales
Se presenta la versión beta en castellano de Google Maps con contenidos locales: "El conocido buscador ha presentado la versión beta de su software Google Maps en castellano. Se trata de una forma de potenciar los contenidos locales que también está disponible para teléfonos móviles."
martes, abril 25, 2006
Magis Multipot.
Magis Multipot.: "
The Magis Multipot. A hybrid, multifunctional…er…LED lamp. Which also doubles as a power socket and gadget bucket. So who on earth thinks these things up, eh? €152.25.
MultiPot is a hybrid, multifunctional lamp, which combines a LED ambient light, a Multisocket, and a lower, vase-shaped, containing space to tidy away any extra [...]"
The Magis Multipot. A hybrid, multifunctional…er…LED lamp. Which also doubles as a power socket and gadget bucket. So who on earth thinks these things up, eh? €152.25.
MultiPot is a hybrid, multifunctional lamp, which combines a LED ambient light, a Multisocket, and a lower, vase-shaped, containing space to tidy away any extra [...]"
lunes, abril 24, 2006
Presentan un proyector para móvil
Presentan un proyector para móvil: "Con el tamaño de una moneda, el dispositivo se acopla al terminal y permite exhibir imágenes y contenido multimedia en colores a una distancia de hasta 17..."
domingo, abril 23, 2006
Perific Ergonomic Mouse Keeps Hands From Breaking
Perific Ergonomic Mouse Keeps Hands From Breaking: "Remember the days of the square-shaped mouse with only two rectangular buttons, with not a mouse wheel in sight? Those things were pretty torturous to use for any extended period of time, mainly because of their unforgiving design.
Perific hopes to eliminate that problem with a new wireless mouse/trackball that forgoes feature bloat in favor of giving your hands a comfortable user experience. The Perific Ergonomic Mouse & Trackball secret to success is that it can be used in a whole bunch of manners, ensuring that your hand isn't making the same gestures and movements over and over again. Remove its shell and it becomes a normal mouse, but movement is done via the trackball and you can hold it in a variety of different positions.
Further making it easier on your hands, there's two sets of buttons on either side of the mouse, so you can use it in either mode (with or without shell). The mouse designed to keep your hands free from crippling pain costs $119.
Product Page [The Human Solutio"
Perific hopes to eliminate that problem with a new wireless mouse/trackball that forgoes feature bloat in favor of giving your hands a comfortable user experience. The Perific Ergonomic Mouse & Trackball secret to success is that it can be used in a whole bunch of manners, ensuring that your hand isn't making the same gestures and movements over and over again. Remove its shell and it becomes a normal mouse, but movement is done via the trackball and you can hold it in a variety of different positions.
Further making it easier on your hands, there's two sets of buttons on either side of the mouse, so you can use it in either mode (with or without shell). The mouse designed to keep your hands free from crippling pain costs $119.
Product Page [The Human Solutio"
sábado, abril 22, 2006
Solar-Powered Implant: Cure for Blindness?
Solar-Powered Implant: Cure for Blindness?: "Combining hardware with human bodies gains even more traction with these solar-powered retinal implants that spray a neurotransmitter substance onto retinal cells, restoring sight to the blind. There are no batteries required, either, because the whole thing is solar powered.
The tiny 1.5mm chip flexes in response to low intensity light, stimulating nerves that send visual info on to the brain. The actuator has now been built by engineer Laxman Saggere of the University of Illinois at Chicago; no word on when we'll see this technology implemented in the real world.
Solar-powered implant could restore vision [NewScientist, via treehugger]
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The tiny 1.5mm chip flexes in response to low intensity light, stimulating nerves that send visual info on to the brain. The actuator has now been built by engineer Laxman Saggere of the University of Illinois at Chicago; no word on when we'll see this technology implemented in the real world.
Solar-powered implant could restore vision [NewScientist, via treehugger]
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Un ciezano gana el concurso de lanzamiento de huesos de oliva al lanzar su ´pipo´ a 16,52 metros
Un ciezano gana el concurso de lanzamiento de huesos de oliva al lanzar su ´pipo´ a 16,52 metros: "Con un lanzamiento de 16,52 metros 'con la boca y sin canute' el ciezano Ramón Angosto se proclamó este viernes campeón del mundo en el concurso de lanzamiento de huesos de oliva.Esta competición volverá a celebrarse el próximo mes de agosto en Nueva York, alcanzando la condición de internacional."
viernes, abril 21, 2006
La rambla de Catalunya es tallarà al trànsit els diumenges i festius
La rambla de Catalunya es tallarà al trànsit els diumenges i festius: "A partir del 23 d'abril les calçades d'aquesta via seran d'ús exclusiu per als vianants i les bicicletes els diumenges i els dies festius."
jueves, abril 20, 2006
miércoles, abril 19, 2006
més música a barcelona (ara guitarres)
GUITARRES PER AJUTSI
A “El CENTRE”, carrer Ros de Olano, 9
Barcelona (Gràcia) (Metro FONTANA)
El dia 29 d’abril a ales 19h.30m.
Concert a càrrec de
Halldór Stefansson & Xavier Valdivieso
Donatiu Solidari Suggerit: 8€
bach x mozart
Diumenge, 23 d'abril, a partir de les nou del vespre concert de la JONC al Palau i per Catalunya Música Bach x Mozart ...
martes, abril 18, 2006
Transforma tu teléfono móvil en una 'niñera'
Transforma tu teléfono móvil en una 'niñera': "Se ha lanzado en EEUU y permite saber en que lugar exacto se encuentran los hijos."
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lunes, abril 17, 2006
Mice On Cat On Dog
Mice On Cat On Dog: "Here's something you don't see every day: two mice sitting on a cat, which is sitting on a dog. This is the kind of thing you see in Bisbee. Pamn took this photo on Saturday.
Apparently, this guy's name is Greg, and he's been seen in a few other western towns. More photos: here, here, here, and here.
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Apparently, this guy's name is Greg, and he's been seen in a few other western towns. More photos: here, here, here, and here.
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viernes, abril 14, 2006
jueves, abril 13, 2006
Flashbag Bloats When Full
Flashbag Bloats When Full: "The Flashbag is a USB flash drive that will inflate as it fills up with data. Similar to how I inflate when filled up with donuts and beer. Now you may be asking why a gadget like this would be useful. Well, it really isn't, but it is definitely cool and an innovative USB flash drive design, which is pretty rare nowadays. The Flashbag is only a concept right now but the designer, Dima Komissarov, has a patent pending on this device, so hopefully a company will pick it up soon.
flashbag [Via Random Good Stuff]
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flashbag [Via Random Good Stuff]
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Programa de reutilització de llibres de text
Programa de reutilització de llibres de text: "Ja es poden sol·licitar els ajuts del Programa de reutilització de llibres de text per al proper curs 2006-2007."
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martes, abril 11, 2006
LG's Concept Wall Mounted Projector
LG's Concept Wall Mounted Projector: "This device won the 2006 iF Design Gold Award, it is a flat-designed projector for wall-mounting purposes. There is a remote-controlled lens door, auto focus, zoom and ventilation is not a problem in the thin-metal housing. It is quiet at only 25 db and can project up too 100 inches from upwards of 17 feet. This is still a concept design and there is no word if this projector will actually appear on the market.
LG's Wall Mounted Projector [Techeblog]
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LG's Wall Mounted Projector [Techeblog]
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Quick Power Connector
Quick Power Connector: "Because of a bad experience with a spoon, a light socket, and a wet cat, we try to stay away from electricity. Thankfully, Eubiq (Singapore) has come up with a new way to keep us safe. It's a power transmission track which, as the name suggests, is literally a track supplying power anywhere you want. Eubiq says that it can even be used in the kitchen where water is prone to splash around.Since there are not 'sockets' its not possible to get a shock. If you really wanted to push it, try inserting a sharp metallic object into the track, it still won't make your hair stand on end.
Eubiq says that it is possible for them to do it by the GSS system, and it is compatible with most plugs in the market. The track itself is a kind of a long slider on which the plug can fit in at any point. The device comes with special attachments which fits on to the slider and metallic parts are kept to a minimum.
Quick Power Connector [AVing]
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Eubiq says that it is possible for them to do it by the GSS system, and it is compatible with most plugs in the market. The track itself is a kind of a long slider on which the plug can fit in at any point. The device comes with special attachments which fits on to the slider and metallic parts are kept to a minimum.
Quick Power Connector [AVing]
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Stupid Bank Fees
Stupid Bank Fees: "In Australia: Wrong PIN? That'll be $2, thanks.
BANKS have hit a new low by charging fees for cancelled transactions and incorrectly entered PINs, the Australian Consumers Association says.
And most consumers did not know the charges existed, said the association's senior finance policy officer, Nick Coates. 'Although no actual transaction goes through, a fee is charged,' he said.
'The fee simply turns up on their account statement at the end of the month, in addition to any regular transaction and administrative fees.' Dr Coates said the fees, from 60 cents to $2, might be charged for entering a PIN incorrectly, choosing the wrong account type, not having sufficient funds or aborting the transaction before completion.
I should jump on the fee-collection bandwagon. How about a $0.35 fee for every comment you post on this blog?
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BANKS have hit a new low by charging fees for cancelled transactions and incorrectly entered PINs, the Australian Consumers Association says.
And most consumers did not know the charges existed, said the association's senior finance policy officer, Nick Coates. 'Although no actual transaction goes through, a fee is charged,' he said.
'The fee simply turns up on their account statement at the end of the month, in addition to any regular transaction and administrative fees.' Dr Coates said the fees, from 60 cents to $2, might be charged for entering a PIN incorrectly, choosing the wrong account type, not having sufficient funds or aborting the transaction before completion.
I should jump on the fee-collection bandwagon. How about a $0.35 fee for every comment you post on this blog?
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Scanpen Now in Color
Scanpen Now in Color: "The old grey lady reports on a new blue pen: one that scans in color, has 8MB of built-in flash memory and a microSD card slot to add more.
Planon's RC800 DocuPen works just like the old hand-held scanners from the 1980s: just slide it over the page. Now, of course, you can just whip it out of your handbag, do the deed, and plug it in later to a PC or Mac's USB port to view the secret plans. It is available now through the manufacturer's website at www.planon.com, priced $350.
Be warned that the 'pen' is in fact 9 1/2 inches long, so DocuPaintbrush or DocuSausage might have been more apt, albeit harder to market, names for the device.
Color ScanPen [NYTimes.com]
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Planon's RC800 DocuPen works just like the old hand-held scanners from the 1980s: just slide it over the page. Now, of course, you can just whip it out of your handbag, do the deed, and plug it in later to a PC or Mac's USB port to view the secret plans. It is available now through the manufacturer's website at www.planon.com, priced $350.
Be warned that the 'pen' is in fact 9 1/2 inches long, so DocuPaintbrush or DocuSausage might have been more apt, albeit harder to market, names for the device.
Color ScanPen [NYTimes.com]
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lunes, abril 10, 2006
L'Ajuntament de Barcelona ofereix un nou servei de preguntes i consultes
L'Ajuntament de Barcelona ofereix un nou servei de preguntes i consultes: "Aquest servei serà el principal punt de contacte entre el ciutadà i l'Ajuntament a través d'internet i substituirà la diversitat d'adreces de correu electrònic del web municipal."
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Harley-Davidson, a China
Harley-Davidson, a China: "La tradicional fábrica de motocicletas abrirá el mes próximo su primer concesionario en Pekín."
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miércoles, abril 05, 2006
Nou tràmit d'al·legacions i recursos de multes de trànsit per internet
molt interessant (... suposo que abans caldrà tamitar l'alta a la web bcn.es (jo ho he fet al nivell 2, que inclou una visita al districte) i és fàcil ...) si alguna vegada et posen una multa que consideres injusta.
Nou tràmit d'al·legacions i recursos de multes de trànsit per internet: "Els ciutadans i les ciutadanes que vulguin interposar una al·legació o recurs contra una multa de trànsit imposada per l'administració municipal ja ho poden fer íntegrament pel web municipal."
Nou tràmit d'al·legacions i recursos de multes de trànsit per internet: "Els ciutadans i les ciutadanes que vulguin interposar una al·legació o recurs contra una multa de trànsit imposada per l'administració municipal ja ho poden fer íntegrament pel web municipal."
lunes, abril 03, 2006
Sony MDR-EX90SL Earphones Fit a 13.5mm Driver into a 9mm Hole
Sony MDR-EX90SL Earphones Fit a 13.5mm Driver into a 9mm Hole: "
Paying close attention laws of physics, Sony created a pair of earphone drivers that are large enough to give you big sound but have a smaller swiveling tip that's 9mm in diameter, just able to fit into your ear canal. These 13.5mm drivers are able to inject 5-25,000Hz of audio goodness into your skull, according to Sony.
Heck, that's a lot of sound, where the lowest 5Hz number sounds like a rhythmic ticking noise and that 25,000Hz frequency is so high that only dogs can hear it. The question is, what do these mini-maxi earpieces sound like between those two extraordinary numbers? The company says it will release the new phones on May 10 for $104.
New Sony MDR-EX90SL 13.5mm In-Ear Headset [I4U News]
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Paying close attention laws of physics, Sony created a pair of earphone drivers that are large enough to give you big sound but have a smaller swiveling tip that's 9mm in diameter, just able to fit into your ear canal. These 13.5mm drivers are able to inject 5-25,000Hz of audio goodness into your skull, according to Sony.
Heck, that's a lot of sound, where the lowest 5Hz number sounds like a rhythmic ticking noise and that 25,000Hz frequency is so high that only dogs can hear it. The question is, what do these mini-maxi earpieces sound like between those two extraordinary numbers? The company says it will release the new phones on May 10 for $104.
New Sony MDR-EX90SL 13.5mm In-Ear Headset [I4U News]
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Netvibes cada día me gusta más
aviam si me'n recordo de provar-ho ... :
Netvibes cada día me gusta más: "Era de entrada uno un tanto reacio al tema de la página de inicio con titulares y utilidades incrustadas. De hecho, soy más aficionado a la posibilidad que brinda Firefo de tener varias páginas de inicios, pero debo confesar que Netvibes me gusta cada día más.
Netvibes parte con dos rivales de peso (y con una legión más, hasta Claria parece que está dispuesta a ofrecer una página de inicio de este estilo) como son el Windows Live de Microsoft y Google con su HomePage API, que cuentan con la ventaja de poder integrar su página de inicio con el resto de sus productos. Pero Netvibes tiene algo, una unión entre facilidad de uso, aprovechamiento del espacio en pantalla y un diseño resultón.
Los dos puntos con los que Netvibes está a punto de convencerme para hacerse un sitio entre mis páginas de inicio son su integración con Box.net para ofrecer un giga de espacio para almacenamiento de ficheros y la posibilidad de tener varias pestañas (vía Genbeta) en su próxima versión. De hecho el ejemplo de Box.net muestra a las claras los beneficios que una API abierta supone para cualquier servicio que quiera aspirar a algo en la Web 2.0.
Ah, y esta vez me acuerdo de enlazar al sitio oficial, Netvibes.
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Netvibes cada día me gusta más: "Era de entrada uno un tanto reacio al tema de la página de inicio con titulares y utilidades incrustadas. De hecho, soy más aficionado a la posibilidad que brinda Firefo de tener varias páginas de inicios, pero debo confesar que Netvibes me gusta cada día más.
Netvibes parte con dos rivales de peso (y con una legión más, hasta Claria parece que está dispuesta a ofrecer una página de inicio de este estilo) como son el Windows Live de Microsoft y Google con su HomePage API, que cuentan con la ventaja de poder integrar su página de inicio con el resto de sus productos. Pero Netvibes tiene algo, una unión entre facilidad de uso, aprovechamiento del espacio en pantalla y un diseño resultón.
Los dos puntos con los que Netvibes está a punto de convencerme para hacerse un sitio entre mis páginas de inicio son su integración con Box.net para ofrecer un giga de espacio para almacenamiento de ficheros y la posibilidad de tener varias pestañas (vía Genbeta) en su próxima versión. De hecho el ejemplo de Box.net muestra a las claras los beneficios que una API abierta supone para cualquier servicio que quiera aspirar a algo en la Web 2.0.
Ah, y esta vez me acuerdo de enlazar al sitio oficial, Netvibes.
Etiquetas: netvibes, live
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¿Copias de seguridad de datos en cintas de video digital?
¿Copias de seguridad de datos en cintas de video digital?
otra vez el tema este.
la última vez que lo ví, y que lo probé, no andaba ni con ruedas, no recuerdo ni el nombre del soft, pero recuerdo que era comercial.
creo que intentaré probarlo ahora que está en sourceforge ...
de barrapunto.
otra vez el tema este.
la última vez que lo ví, y que lo probé, no andaba ni con ruedas, no recuerdo ni el nombre del soft, pero recuerdo que era comercial.
creo que intentaré probarlo ahora que está en sourceforge ...
de barrapunto.
Y la caca saltó a la fama
Y la caca saltó a la fama: "El excremento de lince hallado junto a la M-501 pone de manifiesto la cantidad de información que se puede obtener del estudio de las heces."
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