Cognitive Computing: 5 Future Technology Innovations from IBM

The goal of cognitive computing is to get a computer to behave, think and interact the way humans do. In 5 years, machines will emulate human senses, each in their own special way.

Every year IBM makes predictions about 5 technology innovations that stand to change the way we live within the next 5 years. See all IBM 5 in 5 predictions at http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/ibm_predictions_for_future/ideas/index...

Three Colors – RED by Kasia Bielska_fashion photography.

Kaleidoscope jumpsuit (body)- Agnieszka Maciejak (agnieszkamaciejak.com), Shoes- United Nude (unitednude.com)

Plexiglass shoulder-strap- Halina Mrozek (halinamrozek.iportfolio.pl), Transparent jumpsuit (body)- Agnieszka Maciejak (agnieszkamaciejak.com)

Top- Karolina Bidermann, Goat fur skirt- Sample, Shoes- United Nude (unitednude.com)

Plexiglass shoulder-strap- Halina Mrozek (halinamrozek.iportfolio.pl), Leggings- Agnieszka Maciejak (agnieszkamaciejak.com), Shoes- United Nude (unitednude.com)

Plastic feathers top- Halina Mrozek (halinamrozek.iportfolio.pl), Organaza top (underneath)- Karolina Bidermann, Heels- Simple Cp (simple-cp.com)

Polish photographer Kasia Bielska started shooting about four years ago before she decided to take a long break from it all. Now she’s back, and her first story was shot exclusively for Ben Trovato. Three Colors – RED features Ania K from Mango Models, who was styled by Kamila Picz, had make up done by Marcin Szczepaniak and hair by Tymoteusz Pieta from Claudius Hair Tresser Team.
Kasia says this about the story: “- Three Colors – RED is the story of a creature that transcends to another dimension by means of an unreal space and colour. The photos have been inspired by an enclosed space – the interiors of the Park Inn hotel in Cracow, Poland. I had some graphic visions in my mind prior to the shooting, a shape forming from two colours – white and black. As soon as I saw the interiors, however, I knew it was going to be a story of three colours.”
She is based out of Cracow, but studies at the film school in Lodz. She says she is inspired by the things around her, may that be colours, light or space: “- It is often a fairytale, though. Ones that come to me in dreams that I still remember in the morning. For some miraculous reason.”
Here’s Three Colors – RED by Kasia Bielska, for Ben Trovato:
Credits
Photography – Kasia Bielska (kasiabielska.com)
Stylist and Producer – Kamila Picz (kamilapicz.com)
Make up – Marcin Szczepaniak (marcinszczepaniak.com)
Hair – Tymoteusz Pieta @ Claudius Hair Tresser Team (claudius.pl)
Model – Ania K @ Mango Models (mangomodels.pl)
source:http//bentrova.to
Check out her portfolio:http://kasiabielska.com/

Summit HD Video Camera Goggles

Summit HD Video Camera Goggles
They are available for $249.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer.
source:geekalerts

Summit HD Video Camera Goggles
They are available for $249.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer.
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Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Rana Tharu women by Eric Valli  /image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

When warfare left them widows, legend says, these women who fled to the forest of southern Nepal founded a society that has endured for four hundred years.
source:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli  / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli   / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Caravans of the Himalaya by Eric Valli  / image via:http://www.ericvalli.com/


For centuries, atop one of the highiest plateaus in the world in the heart of the Himalaya the Dopo-pa have traversed the highiest pass between Tibet and Nepal in a circle of trade essential to life in this harsh environment.

In 1994, Himalayan Caravans is published by La Martiniere in France and by National Geographic in the United States.
Source:http://www.ericvalli.com/

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Chalet Black Pearl by Philippe Capezzone

Built by Philippe Capezzone, owner and architect of the five star Hotel Kilimandjaro in Courchevel 1850, the Black Pearl Chalet was conceived to “answer the most demanding criteria in terms of luxury and comfort.
A wonderful mix of contemporary design mingled with traditional Savoyard stone and classic woodwork panelling and beautifully finished with many designer materials and furnishings.”
The 3,330 square foot, three story luxury chalet is ideally situated between the village of Val d’Isère and the Funival funicular in La Daille, in the French Alps.


SOURCE:http://www.chaletspearl.com/iphone/black_pearl.html

Competition for the new Auditorium &. movie theater (VTHR) ST CYPRIEN AUDITORIUM, France, Sereno.

/ Canopy: Competition for the new Auditorium  &. movie theater (VTHR) :: Saint Cyprien / France

First Prize Winner  - Schematic design Phase

Design Team: David Serero, Taichi Sunayama, Rodrigo Garcia-Sayan,  Fabrice Zaini, Min-Seung Shin.

/ Canopy: Competition for the new Auditorium  &. movie theater (VTHR) :: Saint Cyprien / France

First Prize Winner  - Schematic design Phase

Design Team: David Serero, Taichi Sunayama, Rodrigo Garcia-Sayan,  Fabrice Zaini, Min-Seung Shin.

/ Canopy: Competition for the new Auditorium  &. movie theater (VTHR) :: Saint Cyprien / France

First Prize Winner  - Schematic design Phase

Design Team: David Serero, Taichi Sunayama, Rodrigo Garcia-Sayan,  Fabrice Zaini, Min-Seung Shin.

// Canopy: Competition for the new Auditorium  &. movie theater (VTHR) :: Saint Cyprien / France

First Prize Winner  - Schematic design Phase
Design Team: David Serero, Taichi Sunayama, Rodrigo Garcia-Sayan,  Fabrice Zaini, Min-Seung Shin.


IMAGES VIA:http://www.serero.com/projects/saint_cyprien/index.htm

Photography by Marco Iannone

FUORISALONE 2012

by Marco Iannone

FUORISALONE 2012
by Marco Iannone

FUORISALONE 2012

by Marco Iannone

''Reflections'' by Marco Iannone

by Marco Iannone

FUORISALONE 2012

by Marco Iannone

  FUORISALONE 2012

by Marco Iannone

FUORISALONE 2012
by Marco Iannone
website:iannomarco.blogspot.com

Visual artist Mickalene Thomas

Visual artist Mickalene Thomas (via mickalenethomas.com)


The V magazine commission which featured Naomi Campbell.
Mickalene Thomas: ''That was really fun. The commission was to accompany V’s interview with Naomi in honor of her 40th birthday. I started by photographing Naomi and from there created a painting based on the photograph. I think we both enjoyed the process.''

Visual artist Mickalene Thomas (via mickalenethomas.com) "Portrait of Mnonja," 2010 for Art in Embassies.

Visual artist Mickalene Thomas (via mickalenethomas.com)

Visual artist Mickalene Thomas (via mickalenethomas.com)

Visual artist Mickalene Thomas (via mickalenethomas.com)

Visual artist Mickalene Thomas (via mickalenethomas.com)


Working in an array of media, including not only painting but also collage, photography, installation, and video, Michalene Thomas has risen rapidly since her 2006 solo debut. This autumn, the broad range of her output is on display at both the Brooklyn Museum (through January 20, 2013) and Manhattan’s Lehmann Maupin gallery (November 1, 2012, through January 5, 2013).
Mickalene Thomas' muse is her mother. It all started when she used her in a series of photos for a photography class. Those images became the basis for some of  her paintings.

''Our mothers make us and make us who we are. They are like a mirror to us. When I use my mother in my art it implies a deeper relationship in the work, free of exploitation.''