Kaiju anatomical drawings

The anatomical features of Gamera and his foes are detailed in a set of illustrations found in one volume of the Kaijū-Kaijin Daizenshū movie monster book series published by Keibunsha in 1972.



Remembering "mazinger z " times

Reduce eyestrain with science!!

The human eye is a magnificent device. Refined over millions of years of evolution, it's a highly specialized and effective organ that helps us hunt prey, spot berries, and spot and dodge swinging clubs. As humanity continued to evolve, however, we relied more on the tools we manufactured rather than the ones with which we were born.


Now we have more so-called "knowledge-workers" than ever, spending all day tied to desks, and staring at computer screens. We've traded sore backs and calluses for headaches and dry and tired eyes. You rub your eyes, and drip drops into them but that doesn't really help, does it?

You see, high-efficiency fluorescent lighting and computer monitors in our offices are highly shifted towards the blue-end of the spectrum. The problem is, blue light focuses differently on the retina than the rest of the spectrum. Ever look at a blue LED and noticed a halo around the light? Staring at it gives you a headache, doesn't it? Guess why! Your eyes are straining to try and bring that fuzzy spot into focus, and it just can't!

What you need is a way to filter out some of those blues that give your eyes so much trouble. Our new Gunnar Computer Glasses shift that light to the warmer end of the spectrum, giving your tired eyes a chance to recover. Not only do they filter blue light, they also reduce glare, helping with eye strain even more.

Be more productive, working longer and harder than the other guys, and maybe you'll get that promotion before Doofus McSuckass across the hall does. I hate that guy.



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A Little Shack In Paradise Is All That You May Need

Maaaaaybe I don't need a huge futuristic house on a cliff. Maybe I just need a little shack on the beach, where you can eat fresh seafood and enjoy simple life. Like this little place built on a rock, in Zanzibar.



To get in or out of this house—which is actually a tiny restaurant—you will either have to swim or wait until the low tide, so you can walk in. Once you are inside, the owner—a local fisherman—will bring you the catch of the day from the grill to the table. Things don't get better than that. And that's exactly where I want to be right now.

from http://gizmodo.com

Arms & Armor exhibit shows you the Tibetans you don't want to mess with

We know the Tibetans as a peaceful, Buddhist peoples, which is why the title of this current exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art caught me off-guard: "Tibetan Arms and Armor." What, they had weapons?






Armor and weapons are certainly not among the images usually called to mind when considering the art or culture of Tibet, which is closely identified with the pacifism and deep spirituality of the Dalai Lama and with the compassionate nature of Tibetan Buddhism. However, this seeming paradox resolves itself when seen in the context of Tibetan history, which includes regular and extended periods of intense military activity from the seventh to the mid-twentieth century.
For those who can't make it to the Met there's a slideshow of the exhibit here, and I have to say, some of this stuff looks pretty bad-ass.

Chronic Dev-Team Announces Untether for iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak

Chronic Dev-Team Announces Untether for iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak: "The Chronic Dev-Team has announced an untether for the iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak"