Link About It: Jack White's Vinyl-Pressing Plant in Detroit

Jack White's Vinyl-Pressing Plant in Detroit


Occupying part of a 10,000-square-foot warehouse space in Detroit’s Cass Corridor, Jack White and Ben Blackwell’s Third Man Records vinyl-pressing facility is finally in motion. The plant features two custom Newbilt vinyl presses for seven-inch records……

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Enchanting Portraits of a Red Fox

La jeune photographe Iza Łysoń a rencontré un adorable renard nommé Freya. Avec sa propriétaire, elle a réalisé de magnifiques et touchants portraits au milieu de la nature et de sa poésie. La couleur de petit mammifère s’accorde parfaitement avec cet environnement et l’artiste est parvenue parfaitement à capter son regard.














Doug Aitken installs entirely mirrored cabin in the Southern Californian desert

American artist Doug Aitken has built a small house-shaped structure, clad top-to-bottom in mirrors, in the desert outside Palm Springs.

The Mirage sculpture is modelled on a ranch-style suburban American house. But it is composed of mirrored surfaces, which reflect the surroundings and camouflage the structure.

Mirage by Doug Aitken, an installation that is a part of an exhibition called Desert X, curated by Neville Wakefield

“Mirage distills the recognisable and repetitious suburban home into the essence of its lines, reflecting and disappearing into the vast western landscape,” said Aitken.

The artists created the installation for the Desert X art festival, for which 16 artworks have been installed across the arid landscape of the Coachella Valley.

Mirage by Doug Aitken, an installation that is a part of an exhibition called Desert X, curated by Neville Wakefield

Aitken’s design is based on the California ranch style of architecture.

Informed by the modernist ideas of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, combined with the traditional ranches in the American west, the style was developed in the region by a group of architects in the 1920s and 1930s.

Mirage by Doug Aitken, an installation that is a part of an exhibition called Desert X, curated by Neville Wakefield

“After World War II, the ranch style’s streamlined simplicity gained popularity as commercial builders employed a simplified assembly line approach to create this efficient form, matching the rapid growth of the suburbs,” said the artist.

“The mass-produced ranch home became a familiar sight across the country, the style filling the American landscape as quickly as each new subdivision was built.”

Mirage by Doug Aitken, an installation that is a part of an exhibition called Desert X, curated by Neville Wakefield

Aitken reconfigured the idea of the suburban home by removing its inhabitants and their possessions. He has done away with the doors and windows so the structure is not private or secure.

Inside, the reflective surfaces create a kaleidoscopic effect intended to evoke confusion rather than comfort.

Mirage by Doug Aitken, an installation that is a part of an exhibition called Desert X, curated by Neville Wakefield

Desert X opened 25 February 2017 and runs until 30 April 2017, although Aitken’s Mirage will remain in place until 31 October 2017.

Other participants this year include artist Phillip K Smith III, who also uses mirrors to create large-scale, site-specific artworks.

He previously added mirrored strips to the walls of a desert shack to create the illusion that you can see right through the building.

Mirage by Doug Aitken, an installation that is a part of an exhibition called Desert X, curated by Neville Wakefield

More mirrored buildings around the world include a reflective beach hut on the English coast and a crinkled stainless-steel extension to 1960s museum in Norway.

Photography is by Lance Gerber, courtesy of the artist and Desert X.

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The Most Beautiful Bugatti

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Bizarre and elusive, the late 1930s Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is largely considered to be one of the most beautiful automotive designs in history… and perhaps even the first supercar ever! Its iconic teardrop shape, dramatic fender flares and unique details like the split fin down the middle inspired this modern take on the Atlantic. Its a stunning hybrid of old and new with a modern Bugatti front half and classic rear. Our mouths are watering to see more!

Designer: Julian Swietlicki

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Design Job: Time to Explore! Discovery Communications is Seeking a Designer in New York, NY

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) satisfies curiosity and engages superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, sports and kids programming brands. Reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers across pay-TV and free-to-air platforms in more than 220 countries and territories, Discovery’s portfolio includes the global brands Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery,

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Nowboat: Seafaring Adventure Platform: A tool connecting travelers with extraordinary yacht and sail experiences, with environmental NGOs getting support along the way

Nowboat: Seafaring Adventure Platform


Yacht and sailing adventures represent one of the fastest growing categories in travel. In fact, it’s forecasted that by 2020, $51 billion will be spent on seafaring and everything that accompanies it. An avid kite-surfer and world traveler, Giovanni……

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Braille Smartwatch Allows The Blind To Read Texts From Phone

This is the Dot Smartwatch. It’s a watch that connects to a phone via Bluetooth and can display messages for the blind using four dynamic braille cells. It can read virtually any message from a phone include texts, emails, map directions, etc. Previous smart devices for the blind relied on sound to communicate messages, this one is silent so nosy people on the bus can’t eavesdrop. The Dot has been in development for about three years and will retail for around $320…(Read…)

How Is Brain Surgery Performed?

Dr. Greg Foltz of the Swedish Neuroscience Institute describes the routine and frequency of brain surgery. Computer brain mapping produces a three-dimensional image of a patient’s brain. Once inside, physical mapping occurs. A precise ultrasound device is used to remove a brain tumor…(Read…)

The One Thing Nonprofits Can Do to Improve Their Job Descriptions Today

When your nonprofit is hiring, it’s easy to get caught up in the minutiae of the position description. The responsibilities, the daily tasks, the desired skills and experience—you could spend hours outlining what the job entails and the kind of person you’re looking for.

But there’s something even more important to focus on.

Nonprofits attract a specific kind of employee. A person who cares deeply. A person who wants to make a difference. A person hungry to be part of something bigger than just another company. Whether you’re an international charity with a big budget, or a small foundation with salaries to match, remember that you’re not trying to attract any old employee. You’re looking for someone who will fit well into a nonprofit atmosphere—someone who cares.

That’s why the easiest way to improve your job description is to talk about your mission.

Your mission is the heart and soul of your nonprofit, and you can use it to your advantage in your job listings. This is your chance to inspire great candidates to apply! It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for a bookkeeper, an administrative assistant, or a development director—everyone you hire should be passionate about your mission.

And it’s not enough to copy and paste your mission statement from your company website. This calls for some thoughtful writing. Follow these steps to craft a 2-3 sentence mission description to add to your job listing:

  1. Sit down and think deeply about why your mission is exciting, important, and/or meaningful. Think about why you wanted to work there in the first place. Think about your co-workers and colleagues, and what inspires them to come in every day. What is the basic goal you’re all working towards together?
  2. Write down a sentence or two that explains your mission in simple, easy to understand terms. Clarity is key at this point—it should make sense to someone who doesn’t know anything about your organization and may be hearing about it for the first time.
  3. Next, do a revision to add some emotion to your basic statement. Ask yourself: What’s the most vital part of our mission? Who are the people we are helping? How are we helping them? How do we make the world a better place?
  4. Add the word “you.” Don’t just say “We” or “Our organization.” Say something like: “Your work will help change the world” or “You are important to our mission.” Help your candidates see themselves in the role, making a difference. Get them pumped to dive in.
  5. Sometimes it’s easier to talk it out than to write it down. If you’re stuck, meet up with a friend and explain your mission to them. Can they understand what your nonprofit does in simple terms? What do they find enticing about it?

When done well, a brief description of your mission should inspire the right person to stop everything and apply for the job right then and there. Need some inspiration? Here are a few very brief examples of simplified missions that work perfectly within the context of a job description.

“Our organization advocates for environmental protections that prevent ocean pollution. You’ll come to work everyday knowing that you’re keeping our marine wildlife safe and making a better future for tomorrow’s children.”

“With your help, we can provide arts and cultural experiences to students in rural communities who might not otherwise have access. Together, we can inspire the next Mozart, Monet or Moliere.”

“Your role is crucial to supporting our mission of keeping at-risk LGBTQ teens in school and off the streets. Help us make a difference for over 10,000 kids in our community.”

“Every day, our organization helps people affected by domestic violence. You’ll be a vital part of our team as we do prevention outreach and provide emergency shelter for those in need.”

“When natural disaster strikes, our organization is there to help victims with food, water and medicine. And we can’t do it without you.”

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Your Eyes on (and off) the Road

You’re taking the perfect road-trip. You want to capture the scenery in stunning HD. You activate the HD recording on your windshield-mounted VAVA Dash Cam and get a brilliant 140° wide view of the scenery in front of you.

You’ve parked your car at the market and stepped out to pick up a few supplies. You come back to see someone’s dinged your car or knocked your rear view mirror off. No problem, because the VAVA Dash Cam captured it all just as it happened so you’ve got proof now.

You’ve gathered your squad for a nice drive and you’re busting tunes out while doing your own rendition of Carpool Karaoke and you want to put it up online. You flip the VAVA Dash Cam to face you and voila! You’ve got yourself an in-car HD camera!

The VAVA Dash Cam is just the most appropriate camera for your car, being useful in almost any scenario where you could use some image or video footage. The camera’s design is discreet, being right where you need it, without calling attention to itself. It mounts in a simple way on your windshield and can be rotated a full 360° to point anywhere you want it to. The camera comes with a rather exhaustive app that not just allows you to start/pause/stop FullHD video (at 60fps) and take snapshots, it lets you stream all your video to your phone at an instant. The app even allows you to geo-tag your media, linking places to events or moments. The VAVA even comes with a small remote for quick captures, allowing you to keep your concentration on the wheel instead of scrolling through your phone. Aside from recording at 1080p (60fps), the Dash Cam comes with 140° viewing angle, capturing up to 5 lanes of traffic. It even has an in-built G-Sensor that senses sudden braking or impact, allowing it to begin recording its surroundings instantly. A parking mode feature lets you silently record footage even when your car is off. You can just hook the Dash Cam to your car power outlet and have it recording for more than 30 days.

The future is filled with smart cameras. In your home, for your children, pets, or intruders. In the workplace, for time logging, and definitely in cars, both manual and autonomous. The VAVA Dash Cam takes a first step towards providing an incredibly reliable and easy product experience over a WIDE variety of scenarios. Whether for security reasons, or film-making reasons, or for crazy karaoke reasons, the VAVA Dash Cam looks out for you and your needs. Literally!

Designers: VAVA & Y Studios

BUY IT HERE: $119.00 $199.00

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