Internet phone and video service Skype went down in a global service outage today, underscoring a weakness of the free online communication tool.
Skype, partly owned by web retailer eBay, said some users were having problems signing on. Users in the United States, Asia and Europe complained of the outage on social network site Twitter — via The Age
This house is called Distance of Fog
and it is situated in the suburbs of Tokyo. The project site is located on a cul de sac with seven other single family homes. Cul de sac’s in Japan often are used as a common space for the families that live on them, and they are often used as children’s playgrounds or places of gathering.
But unfortunately, most suburban Japanese homes tend to be disconnected to the street. This subdivision is certainly no exception. The client requested an “expanse of space” and an “open floorplan” which suited their lifestyle — via ArchDaily
Yule Squid by Hwango — via Childhood Fear
Located on a relatively long and narrow lot in a visual hostile context the building suggests a division of private property in the public space of the courtyard from the street and the private inner space of the rear yard.
The building participates to the aesthetics of the street by moving private plane separating public from all opaque fence 2m high and you find in most situations the front volume, such interposes space between the street and the house, a small garden and a large transparent surface — via ArchDaily
I always stay with my octopus — via 100% Kawaii Graphics
This World War II era factory was one of the lucky few in Dusseldorf to escape heavy bombing, its thick brick walls and pillars and deep concrete beams remaining relatively intact to this day. In such cases, simply adding some modern accessories and strategic lighting can bring out the best in a space – though that task can be more subtly challenging that it might initially sound — via Dornob
There is an unbelievable scandal in the making that threatens to subvert our four-century-old method for guaranteeing a fundamental building block of the American republic—property ownership. The biggest reason why you probably haven’t heard much about it is that it involves one of the most generic and boring company names imaginable: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., or MERS. It is a story of deception engineered at the highest level of power for short-term gain, and another epic failure of the private sector to uphold the laws and traditions of American society, even something as fundamental as property rights — via aperspective.newsvine.com
Author and designer Shirley Paden has made a new video for you, all about choosing stitch patterns. Shirley’s book is Knitwear Design Workshop, and it’s a fabulous resource for anyone interested in knitwear design, making modifications to existing patterns, and knitting in general. You’ll be so inspired! I know I was — via Knitting Daily
This 8 unit, 20,000 sf mixed use condominium project is located in the vibrant Bucktown district of Chicago. The project is the final phase of a full-block development, Urban Sandbox. The condominium units are a mix of 2 bedroom flats and 3 bedroom lofts. Penthouse units have roof access. A large commercial space fronts Wolcott Avenue and parking is accessed from the alley — via ArchDaily
Last month, I had the privilege of meeting one of Australia’s most renowned custom bike builders, Matt from Machine. This is his latest creation, and it’s just made it onto the cover of Greasy Kulture magazine — via Bike EXIF
Galvanized octopus art sculpture — via Scott Galvanizing Co
What to do with a bad review?
Even if your products are spectacular and your service is exemplary, at some point it will happen to you. The Bad Review — via redwolf.newsvine.com
The project was designed by David Guerra Architecture and Interior in a condominium next to Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, for a couple with one son. The total construction area of the house is 500m² and the site area 22.000 m².
The house over the native forest combines the nature with the contemporary vision. The furniture includes classics and present designers creating a snugness atmosphere — via ArchDaily
The matt black dial perfectly matches the black rubber elements and the grossly oversized hour indexes at 3 and 9 o’clock provide good visual support for the trademark claws
, one of which also serves as an awkward-looking crown guard — via World Watch Review
Blue Sky Homes, the green building company whose prototype property was featured in Dwell magazine earlier this year, is set to commence its next project in January, with others in various stages of development. In addition, noted architects such as Linda Taalman & Alan Koch–the couple behind the famed, off-the-grid itHouse–have begun using Blue Sky Homes’ revolutionary Blue Sky Frame (patent pending) as the foundation for their own designs. Taalman-Koch have two current projects using the Blue Sky Frame: the Clearlake itHouse and the itHouse Cabin, both under construction in California — via ArchDaily
I frequently speak to different types of audiences all over the country. When I’m asked my feeling on Net Neutrality I tell the open truth. When I was first asked to sign on
with some good people interested in Net Neutrality my initial thought was that the economic system works better with tiered pricing for various customers. On the other hand, I’m a founder of the EFF and I care a lot about individuals and their own importance. Finally, the thought hit me that every time and in every way that the telecommunications careers have had power or control, we the people wind up getting screwed. Every audience that I speak this statement and phrase to bursts into applause.
That’s how the people think. They don’t want this to encroach on their Internet freedom — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Looks like an unofficial iPhone and iPad app that let you view WikiLeaks site content and follow the WikiLeaks Twitter account on the go has been removed from the App app store earlier today — via tauxfu.newsvine.com
The year I learned that Christmas did not, in fact, originate as a celebration of my amazing ability to temporarily transform into a good
child for a few weeks was the year my grandparents took me to see their church’s nativity play. My dad’s parents were heavily involved in their church and felt that, at six years old, it was time that I start appreciating the miracle of Jesus instead of using Christmas as an excuse to whore out my integrity for presents. Even though my parents weren’t religious, they let me go to the play because it was important to my grandparents.
From my grandparents’ flowery explanation and frequent use of the word miracle
, I went in expecting to be blown away by the production. Unfortunately, the church moms and the pathetic excuses for actors that they called their offspring failed to bring the characters to life in the way I had hoped. And the story just seemed to center around everyone being really impressed with Jesus and there wasn’t much suspense and not a single battle scene — via Hyperbole and a Half
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