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Minimal Universe collect posts from our favorite minimal-related blogs listed on the right.- The Nature of Aikido Training 3 Part Lecture by Dan Kawakami Sensei
The Nature of Aikido Training 3 Part Lecture by Dan Kawakami Sensei:
In this lecture Sensei Kawakami covers such topics as:
- the underlying mental state for good aikido training
- the relationship between zen training and aikido
- non-attachment
- living in the moment
- correct breathing
- correct posture
- Original article
- 09/14/10
- Disruptive Elements
Disruptive Elements is the latest work by Sydney-based reductive artist Marlene Saroff. It comprises of two main pieces, the first being a frame covered entirely with elastic that has been wound and stretched around its surface, and the second consists of a cluster of black boards, sourced from various materials, and adorned on the surface in a variety of ways.
Of her work, Minus Space says:
Marlene Sarroff’s work is concerned with materials and process. She uses very ordinary industrial materials and then sets about a process to manipulate them enough so as new work evolves, whilst at the same time, being true to the material.
This work is presented resting against a wall, as opposed to being hung or displayed otherwise. This reflects an interest in the physicality of the work.
- Original article
- 09/14/10
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- Original article
- 09/13/10
- A few good links on email...
So, I’m working on something that has me looking at a lot of posts that I have read and enjoyed over the years concerning email. Specifically, how to get and stay on top of it. Those who have followed here long enough know that I really enjoy looking at how other people work. I feel you can often get more ideas and inspiration by watching others use the wheel then by reinventing it yourself. With that in mind, here are a few of the links that I have used for my research thus far:
Merlin Mann’s Inbox Zero Articles
Minimal Mac | 52 Tiger » Mail rules
Minimal Mac | Interview With Diego Petrucci of Il Mac Minimalista (Part 1)
Minimal Mac | Two Good Posts About Email
Turn off that dock unread count - (37signals)
- Original article
- 09/13/10
- Marco.org - Most common words unique to 1-star and 5-star App Store reviews
Marco.org - Most common words unique to 1-star and 5-star App Store reviews:
It’s promising to see simple in the top-positive list, which says a lot about user expectations on the platform.
What more do you need? It’s Marco. Go read it.
- Original article
- 09/13/10
- "A language that doesn’t have everything is actually easier to program in than some that do."
“A language that doesn’t have everything is actually easier to program in than some that do.”
- Dennis Ritchie- Original article
- 09/13/10
- The Pocket Notebooks of 20 Famous Men | The Art of Manliness
The Pocket Notebooks of 20 Famous Men | The Art of Manliness:
A fascinating look into how some well known folks have used their notebooks. As a notebook nerd, this fills me with such geekish delight I can barely contain myself. I especially love this little anecdote about George Lucas:
While mixing the sound for American Graffiti with Walter Murch, Murch asked Lucas for R2, D2, meaning Reel 2, Dialogue 2. Lucas liked the sound of that phrase and jotted it down in his notebook. This little note would of course come in handy later for the naming of that now famous robot.
I don’t use a notebook, I have Simplenote, but I do agree with Patrick, It’s a great article.
- Original article
- 09/13/10
- Anacleto coat hanger
Italy-based designer and columnist for the online edition of Rolling Stone magazine, Paolo Capello created the Anacleto coat hanger. Made of metal, the hanger simply leans against the wall. Due to its minimalist and timeless design, the hanger will fit into different kinds of interiors.
Durable and easy to relocate, Anacleto is manufactured by Miniforms.
- Original article
- 09/13/10
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- Original article
- 09/13/10
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- Original article
- 09/13/10
- "מה שלא הולך בכוח הולך ביותר כוח"
“מה שלא הולך בכוח הולך ביותר כוח”
- (What doesn’t work by applying force, works by applying more force)- Original article
- 09/13/10
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- Original article
- 09/12/10
- O’clock
One of our readers pointed us to the brightly colored watches by O’clock.
Oclock is by far the most simple-looking watch I’ve seen in a long time – almost childish even.
The timepiece is embedded in a silicon strap without a clasp – just stretch the material to wrap it around your wrist. Logically it comes in three sizes – but look at the choice in colors! (Thx, Jmeel)
- Original article
- 09/12/10
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- Original article
- 09/12/10
- Completely off topic: Microsoft celebrates Windows Phone 7 RTM with funeral parade for BlackBerry and iPhone
Engadget reports in this completely ridiculous thing M$ did for the upcoming (yet very late) Windows Phone 7.
Now, I don’t want to give them publicity but I just wanted to state something. How on earth is the release of Windows Phone 7 killing the iPhone or the Blackberrys? I mean, Windows phones failed miserably and will continue to fail miserably. Even more so with Android, even when Android is a half baked OS that crashes all the time, it’s free. That reason alone will make WP7 fail.
Oh, don’t forget the Kin, a phone that was all you ever need. It was killed a couple of months after it was released. Having sold a minuscule quantity.
Yeap, M$ will kill the iPhone. Excuse me while I go laughing.
- Original article
- 09/12/10
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