Month: July 2011
311 Scale
Posted by – July 26, 2011
Providing information about the Great East Japan Earthquake and the state of Japan today via an integrated visual language.
more info here: http://311scale.jp/en.html
Basic policy
1. No dramatization
2. No opinions
3. Communication that can be easily understood by people around the world
4. Maximum possible accuracy
Sources
Information provided here utilizes “Earthquake Hypocenter and Intensity Level Data Announced in Earthquake Reports (from March 11)*,” provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). This information is updated at each announcement from the JMA.
The information lists the maximum intensity level at the center of each of the areas listed in “Names of Areas Used in Emergency Earthquake Information and Intensity Bulletins*,” provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The graph begins from intensity level 3, described as “Felt by most people in buildings.”
Notes
M 9.0 indicates a moment magnitude of 9.0 based on CMT analysis.
Intensity: The intensity levels shown here are from the Seismic Intensity Scale of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), and indicate the degree of ground shaking. This scale is composed of 10 levels (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 Upper, 6 Lower, 6 Upper, 7). The intensity is measured by seismic intensity meters and the results are announced by the JMA.
Reference sites: “Summary of Tables explaining the JMA Seismic Intensity Scale”"Methods of Calculating Measured Earthquake Intensity*”
*These titles are original translations by NDC of the Japanese source titles.
WikiViz 2011
Posted by – July 25, 2011
What is WikiViz 2011
WikiViz 2011 is about visualizing the impact of Wikipedia. We want to see the most effective, compelling and creative data-driven visualizations of how Wikipedia impacted the world with its content, culture and open collaboration model. Potential topics include: the imprint of Wikipedia on knowledge sharing and access to information; its impact on literacy and education, journalism and research; on the functioning of scientific and cultural organizations and businesses, as well as the daily life of individuals around the world. In the same way, we want to see visualizations of areas of knowledge, geographical regions, organizations and people Wikipedia has not been able to reach or has impacted less than one would have expected. In summary, the main goal of this competition is to improve our understanding of how Wikipedia is affecting the world beyond the scope of its own community.
For more info click here
11/9ne/2011 @WSOP
Posted by – July 20, 2011
After eight days of play and nearly 72 hours of cards, the 2011 WSOP has officially reached the November Nine. 7en Different Countries representing what has been a record breaker in many aspects of the structure and development this Amazing and Very Passionate GAME has brought since the 2003 BOOOOM. In 4 months I’ll cYaaa @the Penn & Teller Theatre at the RiO!!! #P4L!!!
Watching me?
Posted by – July 15, 2011
Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? Most people still don’t have the slightest idea of the extent that their privacy has already been invaded. 170 million Facebook profiles are fully accessible to the public, Google is recording the entire world, and the NSA is monitoring almost everyone’s phone calls.
Money? driving you where…
Posted by – July 15, 2011
Numerous symbols adorn our currency and there has been intense debate over the decades of their meaning. Conspiracy theorists believe the imagery is rooted in Freemansonry and tied to the Illuminati (if you’ve read The Da Vinci Code or seen the movie, you know who they are). Others contend the imagery is strictly American and represents the foundations of our nation. This infographic explains each symbol from both perspectives.
Caracas – / -
Posted by – July 13, 2011
El fin de semana pasado estuve poniendo música en un mercado de diseño en el centro de Caracas, en la manzana donde esta la plaza el Venezolano, anteriormente el mercado San Jacinto, 1/4 de esta es patrimonio cultural, y esta restaurado… más o menos, pero bien…es el Hotel León de Oro lo interesante fue estar allí… siendo parte de la ciudad total, y no de por ejemplo, lo que siempre estoy acostumbrado como “cifrinito de caracas“. Luego fui al Festival Ni Tan Nuevas Bandas, fue muy bueno también… lástima que llegué tarde, ya que el sonido me pareció muy decente en comparación a otros eventos, y la tarima, vibra, etc… aqui se puede ver este video realizado por las reseñas de la nonna.
También puso música la DJ Bambi Shaker, quien toca en todos lados! Increíble… en esa foto sale ella y yo con mi franela azul Neutroni, jajaa… click en la img para más info sobre ese evento. Agradezco a mis amigos por haberme invitadoa tocar!
Creo que como aprendizaje del fin de semana me quedó que… en la unión esta la fuerza! jajaa… realmente es a través de un equipo que cosas grandes y buenas se pueden lograr… ojalá pronto en Caracas y Venezuela, se unan más esas dos fuerzas que ese fin de semana pude presenciar, aún separadas… y que no se cómo hacer para pensarlas más unidas, algo que es mucho más complejo que simplemente decirlo.
La Casa Del Ritmo
Posted by – July 13, 2011
No sabía que todo esto habia pasado en enero y febrero, wow!!! consiguieron todos los fondos a través de Kickstarter, 31mil dólares… aqui el preview de lo que será… que buena iniciativa de Juan Miguel Marín, un músico ecuatoriano que les abrió en 2005, y dice que Los Amigos Invisibles son la banda independiente más importante de sur américa! interesante… espero ver este documental pronto… que finos son esos panas en verdad… demasiado down to earth como dice Juan Miguel.
Más info aqui, http://lacasadelritmo.net/
