We’ve written in the past about personal safes and how most of them will not protect digital data in case of fire. A typical consumer-grade safe is only effective at protecting papers for half an hour during a fire. Most safes that would protect a hard drive cost multiple thousands of dollars and are even out of the price range for many small companies.
Thankfully, this may be a thing of the past. Check out the ioSafe Solo. It is a fireproof and waterproof hard drive enclosure that can protect your data at a more reasonable price (most systems are less than $200).
The ioSafe Solo is available in 500GB/1 TB/1.5 TB hard drive sizes. The fireproof and waterproof specs are as follows:
Fire: 1550° F, 30 minutes per ASTM E119
Flood: 10′ depth for 3 days, freshwater or saltwater
We’re delighted to learn about this product and am glad someone stepped into the consumer-grade digital protection market.
Bubblicious by Rex The Dog, directed by Geoffroy De Crecy, production company: Partizan
Here’s a selection of some of the best videos to pass through CR Towers lately, kicking off with this charming hand-made promo from Geoffroy De Crecy for Rex The Dog track, Bubblicious.
An Eluardian Instance by Of Montreal, directed by Jesse Ewles
New talent Jesse Ewles has directed this promo for Of Montreal’s snappily titled single An Eluardian Instance.
Skeleton Boy by Friendly Fires, directed by Clemens Habicht, production company: Nexus
Director Clemens Habicht has taken a literal approach to his video for Skeleton Boy by Friendly Fires, turning the band into dancing skeletons with the help of double-sided sticky tape and a load of bean-bag balls.
Under The Pines by Bodies of Water, directed by Andy Bruntel, production company: Directors Bureau
Andy Bruntel has directed this frankly bizarre vid for Under the Pines by Bodies of Water (dog lovers beware….).
Ulysees by Franz Ferdinand, directed by thirtytwo, production company: Pulse Films
The video for Franz Ferdinand’s latest Ulysees (directed by thirtytwo) sees the band mooching moodily around the city with their instruments, strolling desert plains and, um, getting into tumble dryers. We’re not sure why, but it’s all quite watchable.
Close My Eyes by Sander van Doorn (featuring Robbie Williams), directed by John Major’s Daughters, production company: P for Production
Ladies jump around in this video for Sander van Doorn (featuring Robbie Williams) track Close My Eyes, directed by John Major’s Daughters.
Money by N.A.S.A (featuring David Byrne, Chuck D, Ras Congo, Seu Jorge & Z-Trip), directed by Syd Garon & Paul Griswold
Syd Garon & Paul Griswold utilise the artwork of Shepard Fairey for this video for Money by N.A.S.A (featuring David Byrne, Chuck D, Ras Congo, Seu Jorge & Z-Trip).
Leave by VV Brown, directed by OneInThree, production company: Colonel Blimp
Directors OneInThree have come up with another inventive vid, this time for Leave by VV Brown.
Aer Obama, directed by GOLD
Finally, directing team GOLD has created this music video to celebrate Obama’s inauguration later on today. The film brings together Adam Freeland’s remix of Daft Punk’s Aerodynamic with a selection of toys by artists including Dalek, Bill McMullen and Kubrick and a voiceover courtesy of retro toy Speak and Spell to create a great piece of Obamarama.
Modulo di Exobo è un geniale contenitore per cucina. E’ formato da due parti: il contenitore in bambù + una griglia colorata che a seconda delle esigenze può essere inserita per tenere in ordine i diversi attrezzi da cucina! A Milano lo trovate in vendita dalla Rinascente. [Via]
For a while there, it seemed as though fashion was starting to quickly solidify itself inside of bright, obnoxious colors, a la 1983. Fortunately, the economy collapsed, the happiness has been drained from nearly every industry, and now things can get back to normal. So it would seem if fashion shows are any gauge. The New York Times reports from two shows in Milan, one for Burberry and the other for Missoni, both of which seem to be trying to cultivate a look that’s a cross between cast members from Oliver! and professional pallbearers. It’s pretty gloomy. And the AP confirms this, taking in shows by houses like Prada and Dolce & Gabbana, all of which seem to have shifted to an absolute fear or color and/or joy. What does all of this mean? For starters, that things are lousy out there. But the good side is that those grey pants you wore out but never threw away will look amazing with simple cloth patches. All the better if you can learn to say “Please sir…” in a convincing British accent.
Disegnata dai norvegesi frank winnubst e steie van vugt questa cucina portatile ha partecipato al dining in 2015 competition organizzato da designboom. E’ costruita in legno pressato e si assembla facilmente senza uso di colla o attrezzi. [Via]
Le FARE bags sono tutte made in Italy e parteciperanno alla prossima edizione di WHO’S NEXT 09 di Parigi. Non abbiamo info su dove reperirle ma se fate un giro sul myspace potete chiedere ai diretti interessati!
Many of us have resolved to spend less in 2009 and I like to think that all the post-holiday sales are working in our favor. Whether it’s scoring that perfect wool coat for 75% off at your favorite department store or marching from sample sale to sample sale to find brag-worthy items to show your friends, being smart with your money is very “in.” Many times though, we forget about shopping for our home for whatever reason, but it doesn’t mean it’s no less important. Besides, wouldn’t you want a home just as stylish as the contents of your closet? While this “recessionista” trend is in, there’s no need to exclusively shop from the ever ubiquitous Swedish home furnishing store (you know the one I’m talking about). You can still get high quality goods at a huge discount if you know where to look! Get 4 martini or white wine glasses for less than $15 at Macy’s or upgrade that bare bulb in your living room with a chic chandelier inspired by nature. To see more home bargains you’ll be proud to show off, click the slideshow.
The 3.53-acre campus consists of two 1950s warehouse buildings, which are being upgraded and expanded. A 50,000-square-foot main building will house Gehry offices and design studios, with Gehry Technologies and archives located within the 19,500-square-foot building next door. A trellis structure of large timber planks arranged in an offset X-shaped pattern links the two buildings, and it will be drawn into both interiors to help define the 24-foot-tall spaces.
The sweet simplicity of white children’s bedrooms is inspiring—and practical. Add color with bedding and accessories; no need to redecorate for every phase of childhood.
Above: A bedroom in London from Light Locations.
Above: White boys bunk room via New Zealand House and Garden.
Above: Built-in bunks in a Swedish ski cabin; by Sandell Sandberg.
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We’ve written in the past about personal safes and how most of them will not protect digital data in case of fire. A typical consumer-grade safe is only effective at protecting papers for half an hour during a fire. Most safes that would protect a hard drive cost multiple thousands of dollars and are even out of the price range for many small companies.
