?Flat Bulb? is designed by korean designer Joonhuyn Kim. Unlike ordinary bulbs, its volume is 1/3 smaller, reducing the cost of packaging and transport. Also, its slim shape allows bulbs to be easily stacked and prevents breakage as it does not roll. His work was on display as part of 100% design tokyo.
WASHINGTON—Stating that the measure was essential for holding down the beat and getting people outta their seat, Congress reportedly allocated $500 million Monday for the development of funkier bass lines. “This funding will go a long way toward improving today’s bass lines, which have steadily grown less funky and often fail to truly get down, and will help establish a set of new booty-shaking grooves,” said Rep. Dave Trott (R-MI), who co-sponsored the bill with Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA), adding that Congress has already begun working with numerous experts, including Bootsy Collins, Victor Wooten, and Flea, to produce syncopated runs and fat, gooey tones on a variety of low-end riffs intended to tear the roof off the sucka. “By innovating new rapid-fire slap and pop techniques, as well as investing heavily in a state-of-the-art envelope filter, we hope to significantly increase the development of thumping old-school bass solos, ensuring that Americans will bust loose on the dance floor for years to come.” The bill comes on the heels of Congress’ recent $1 billion allocation to fund the establishment of a super-tight horn section. [Read more]
As fans looked on, Garry Kasparov holds his head in his hands at the start of his final match, which he lost in 19 moves to give Deep Blue, IBM’s supercomputer, victory in the six-match series, 11th May 1997
