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Ars Technica reviews the iPad

as tested by the trusty nerds are ars tech: … ” The larger screen doesn’t just offer more space to work with—it opens up a different and more immersive user experience. Because of this different experience, though, the closed nature of the platform can get under some users’ skin in ways the iPhone and iPod touch do not.”

Arctic ecosystem is under threat of collapse

“We know we’re losing sea ice. The world is all aware of that. What you’re not aware of is that it has impacts on everything else that goes on in this system. We’re just starting to understand that from a scientific perspective.”

Canadian Professor David Barber spoke to a symposium Friday about the findings of a 2008 study of Arctic ice. The study is called the Circumpolar Flaw Lead System. For the full article check here:

Arctic ice melt is faster than thought, ecosystem in peril

Sea ice melting faster than expected – Major study shows worst-case scenario is Arctic will be ice-free in three years: scientist

… also interesting the following article published on BBCs position:

Greenpeace admits live on the BBC that it lied about arctic melting.

Helvetica | a documentary about type

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture.

… The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

for more info please visit // helveticafilm.com

IMDB rating 7.3 / 10