Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Tech In Your Face

On the tenth anniversary of Iron Man and with the release of Avengers: Infinity War, vfxblog asked several members of that original HUD creation group how they made a visual effect for the ages.
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STARK CONTRASTS
A-HUD OF ITS TIME
The Oral History Of Iron Man's Original HUD
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On the tenth anniversary of Iron Man and with the release of Avengers: Infinity War, vfxblog asked several members of that original HUD creation group how they made a visual effect for the ages.
REAL LIFE CONSEQUENCES
The Internet Made Sex Work Safer. Now Congress Has Forced It Back Into The Shadows
theverge.com
How did FOSTA — a bill pitched as a way to end trafficking and make women safer — wind up driving women to work on the street, putting their lives and safety at risk in the process?
ROCKING THE SUBURBS
The Rise Of The Rural Creative Class
citylab.com
A growing body of research shows that innovative businesses are common in rural areas, and rural innovation gets a boost from the arts.
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This Travel Bag > Your Travel Bag
nomatic.com
The magicians at NOMATIC have figured out how to create a space for everything you need to take without taking up too much space. Their Travel Bag is designed for 3-7 day trips and has all the organization you want without any of the bulk.
GAINING FROM BEHIND
ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER
Running Tips For People Who Want To Become Runners
gq.com
Ready to chase your weekend warrior dreams, but aren't sure where to start? Two running coaches help de-mystify the process.
JUST DO IT
Nike Is Trying To Be Less Of A Boys' Club
racked.com
The company is promoting women to high-level positions, and it says this is just the beginning.
WOULDN'T WE LIKE TO KNOW
LITTLE MAN
Is This A Man With A Baby Body Or A Baby With A Man's Head?
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It's neither, it's just a perfectly photographed optical illusion. But we had you thinking for a second, huh?
EMOTIONS TASTE GREAT
Why You Eat Your Feelings, According To Science
munchies.vice.com
Eating sweet things produces dopamine in your brain, which your brain just freaking loves.
EITHER WORKS
Is Your Job Lynchian, Or Is It More Kafkaesque?
longreads.com
David Graeber's "Bullshit Jobs" and Alison Green's "Ask a Manager" offer differing views — and some good advice.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
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Coachella Is A Hellscape Where Everyone Is On Their Phones
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The popular Southern California music festival for Millennials and Gen Z sounds fun in theory. In practice, however, it sure does look like a boring outdoor party where everyone just scrolls through Instagram.
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It's Time To Get That Roomba You've Been Eyeing
woot.com
Of all the jobs robots will eventually take over, sweeping floors isn't one we're going to complain about.
Maybe today's the day to take a phone break so you don't end up like those folks at Coachella.