Monday, 3 March 2014
Stelarc : Out of your skin, Installation : Jo Ellsmere in SL
Stelarc : Out of your skin
Installation : Jo Ellsmere
video clip: visit by Swannjie
https://vimeo.com/88056307
sl Stelarc exhibition : Out of your skin w white bckgrd. from swannjie on Vimeo.
Sunday, 2 March 2014
High speed trains, and train travel experience. Experiential design
厦门到深圳全程一等座票价190元左右，二等座票价155元左右(以最终公布的票价为准)。按此推算，杭州至深圳的动车二等座票价约为440元
http://book.huochepiao.com/
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/high-speed/
xiamen to shenzhen high spd train
1. Fast: The present speed is higher than 200km/h, lessening the journey duration. For example, from Beijing to Shanghai, a distance of over 1,200 km (about 746 mi), it takes around 15 hours by normal trains, but the bullet trains just need 5 hours.
2. Punctual: Less influence by weather, they usually arrive at their destinations on time. By contrast, a bus may be delayed because of traffic jams or bad road conditions. Flights may be cancelled because for the bad weather.
3. Comfortable and Convenient: Seating is very comfortable, and the facilities can better meet passengers’ demands. Bullet trains are scheduled more frequently for many journeys so that passengers don’t need to wait too long.
High-speed trains also overcome the disadvantages of buses which face severe safety problems especially for those overnight ones. On the other hand, considering the airports which are usually located far from the city center and the long procedure for taking a flight, travel by the bullet train can be more time-saving and convenient, especially for a journey within 5 hours.
Seats on High-Speed Trains
Seats are divided into second-class, first-class, business-class, super-class, and sightseeing seats.
Facilities
Facilities on these highballs bring much convenience for passengers. It is possible for passengers to use power points and Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). In addition, dining, left-luggage and toilets will never be problems.
Development and Current Railway NetworkSince the earliest high-speed rail line - Qinhuangdao-Shenyang Passenger Transport Special Line was constructed in 1999, China has developed a widely-used railway network. By the end of 2011, the railway network with the speed of higher than 200km/h covered 10,000 km (about 6,214 mi). By the end of 2012, China had achieved the “Four North-South and Four East-West Network”. At the same time, the intercity high-speed railways also provide much convenience. The total length of such railway is expected to reach around 13,000 km (about 8,078 mi). According to the long-term extension plan, China will own 50,000 km (about 31,068 mi) high-speed railway by 2020.
Four North-South & Four East-West Network
Intercity High-Speed Trains
http://book.huochepiao.com/
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/high-speed/
xiamen to shenzhen high spd train
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China High-Speed Train (Bullet Train)
China High-Speed Train (Bullet Train)
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High-speed
trains (G, D, C trains in China) run much faster than the normal ones.
As well as traveling at speeds of upto 400km/h, the bullet trains are
operated by advanced technological communication systems.
China is a vast country, covering almost 10 million square km (about 3.9 million square mi), with the distance of 5,500 km (about 3,417 mi) in north-south direction and 5,200 km (about 3,231 mi) in east-west direction. On the standard rail network, it can take a long time to reach your destination. For instance from Beijing to Guangzhou, a distance of over 2,000 km (about 1,243 mi), it takes nearly 24 hours, however, the journey time is cut to just 8 hours by bullet train. China has so many worthy destinations, many of which are far apart from one to another, and in most cases, tourists have no choice but to take an airplane. So to solve the problem, China has developed the high-speed rail network to cover more of the country, making long-distance trips more convenient, time-saving and feasible.
Now people generally prefer to travel by high-speed trains, which should be attributed to its advantages:
China is a vast country, covering almost 10 million square km (about 3.9 million square mi), with the distance of 5,500 km (about 3,417 mi) in north-south direction and 5,200 km (about 3,231 mi) in east-west direction. On the standard rail network, it can take a long time to reach your destination. For instance from Beijing to Guangzhou, a distance of over 2,000 km (about 1,243 mi), it takes nearly 24 hours, however, the journey time is cut to just 8 hours by bullet train. China has so many worthy destinations, many of which are far apart from one to another, and in most cases, tourists have no choice but to take an airplane. So to solve the problem, China has developed the high-speed rail network to cover more of the country, making long-distance trips more convenient, time-saving and feasible.
Now people generally prefer to travel by high-speed trains, which should be attributed to its advantages:
1. Fast: The present speed is higher than 200km/h, lessening the journey duration. For example, from Beijing to Shanghai, a distance of over 1,200 km (about 746 mi), it takes around 15 hours by normal trains, but the bullet trains just need 5 hours.
2. Punctual: Less influence by weather, they usually arrive at their destinations on time. By contrast, a bus may be delayed because of traffic jams or bad road conditions. Flights may be cancelled because for the bad weather.
3. Comfortable and Convenient: Seating is very comfortable, and the facilities can better meet passengers’ demands. Bullet trains are scheduled more frequently for many journeys so that passengers don’t need to wait too long.
High-speed trains also overcome the disadvantages of buses which face severe safety problems especially for those overnight ones. On the other hand, considering the airports which are usually located far from the city center and the long procedure for taking a flight, travel by the bullet train can be more time-saving and convenient, especially for a journey within 5 hours.
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Seats on High-Speed TrainsSeats are divided into second-class, first-class, business-class, super-class, and sightseeing seats.
FacilitiesFacilities on these highballs bring much convenience for passengers. It is possible for passengers to use power points and Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). In addition, dining, left-luggage and toilets will never be problems.
Development and Current Railway NetworkSince the earliest high-speed rail line - Qinhuangdao-Shenyang Passenger Transport Special Line was constructed in 1999, China has developed a widely-used railway network. By the end of 2011, the railway network with the speed of higher than 200km/h covered 10,000 km (about 6,214 mi). By the end of 2012, China had achieved the “Four North-South and Four East-West Network”. At the same time, the intercity high-speed railways also provide much convenience. The total length of such railway is expected to reach around 13,000 km (about 8,078 mi). According to the long-term extension plan, China will own 50,000 km (about 31,068 mi) high-speed railway by 2020.
Four North-South & Four East-West Network
Line
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Open Date
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Length (km)
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Speed (km/h)
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Four North-South High-speed Rail Lines
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 Beijing-Shanghai (Jinghu) Passenger Transport Special Line |
--
|
1318
|
--
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Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway (Jinghu Line)
|
2011/06/30
|
1318
|
300
| |
Hefei-Bengbu (Hebeng) Line
|
2012/10/16
|
131
|
350
| |
| Beijing-Hong Kong (Jinggang) Passenger Transport Special Line (Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway in operation since 2012) |
--
|
2360
|
--
| |
Beijing-Shijiazhuang (Jingshi) Line
|
2012/12/26
|
281
|
350
| |
Shijiazhuang-Wuhan (Shiwu) Line
|
2012/12/26
|
841
|
350
| |
Wuhan-Guangzhou (Wuguang) Line
|
2009/12/26
|
1069
|
300
| |
Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Railway
(Guangshengang Line) |
Guangzhou – Shenzhen: 2011/12/26;
Shenzhen – Kowloon: 2015 |
142
|
350;
Shenzhen – Kowloon: 200 | |
| Beijing-Harbin (Jingha) Passenger Transport Special Line |
--
|
1700
|
--
| |
Beijing-Shenyang (Jingshen) Line
|
2014
|
709
|
350
| |
Harbin-Dalian (Hada) Line
|
2012/12/01
|
921
|
300
| |
Panjin-Yingkou (Panying) Line
|
2013/09/12
|
89
|
350
| |
| Hangzhou-Fuzhou-Shenzhen (Hangfushen) Passenger Transport Special Line |
--
|
1450
|
--
| |
Hangzhou-Ningbo (Hangyong) Line
|
2013/07/01
|
150
|
350
| |
Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou (Yongtaiwen) Line
|
2009/09/28
|
268
|
200
| |
Wenzhou-Fuzhou (Wenfu) Line
|
2009/06/30
|
298
|
200
| |
Fuzhou-Xiamen (Fuxia) Line
|
2010/04/26
|
273
|
250
| |
Xiamen-Shenzhen (Xiashen) Line
|
2013/12/28
|
502
|
200
| |
Four East-West High-speed Rail Lines
| ||||
| Xuzhou-Lanzhou (Xulan) Passenger Transport Special Line |
--
|
1400
|
--
| |
Zhengzhou-Xuzhou (Zhengxu) Line
|
2016
|
361
|
350
| |
Zhengzhou-Xian (Zhengxi) Line
|
2010/02/06
|
505
|
300
| |
Xian-Baoji (Xibao) Line
|
2013/12/28
|
138
|
250
| |
Baoji-Lanzhou (Baolan) Line
|
2017
|
403
|
250
| |
| Shanghai-Kunming (Hukun) Passenger Transport Special Line |
--
|
2264
|
--
| |
Shanghai-Hangzhou (Huhang) Intercity Line
|
2010/10/26
|
159
|
300
| |
Hangzhou-Changsha (Hangchang) Line
|
2014
|
927
|
350
| |
Changsha-Kunming (Changkun) Line
|
2016
|
1175
|
350
| |
| Qingdao-Taiyuan (Qingtai) Passenger Transport Special Line |
--
|
770
|
--
| |
Qingdao-Jinan (Jiaoji) Line
|
2008/12/20
|
362
|
250
| |
Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan (Shitai) Line
|
2009/04/01
|
225
|
250
| |
Shijiazhuang-Jinan (Shiji) Line
|
2015/12
|
319
|
250
| |
| Shanghai-Wuhan-Chengdu (Huhanrong) Passenger Transport Special Line |
--
|
2078
|
--
| |
Shanghai-Nanjing (Huning) Line
|
2010/07/01
|
301
|
300
| |
Hefei-Nanjing (Hening) Line
|
2008/04/18
|
166
|
250
| |
Hefei-Wuhan (Hewu) Line
|
2009/04/01
|
359
|
250
| |
Wuhan-Yichang (Hanyi) Line
|
2012/07/01
|
291
|
200
| |
Yichang-Wanzhou (Yiwan) Line
|
2010/12/22
|
377
|
160
| |
Chongqing-Lichuan (Yuli) Line
|
2013/12/28
|
264
|
200
| |
Suining-Chongqing (Suiyu) Line
|
2012
|
131
|
200
| |
Dazhou-Chengdu (Dacheng) Line
|
2009/07/07
|
374
|
160
| |
Intercity High-Speed Trains
Line
|
Open Date
|
Length (km)
|
Designed Speed (km/h)
|
Qinhuangdao-Shenyang (Qinshen)
|
2003/10/12
|
404
|
200
|
Beijing-Tianjin (Jingjin)
|
2008/08/01
|
119
|
350
|
Chengdu-Dujiangyan (Chengguan)
|
2010/05/10
|
68
|
200
|
Nanchang-Jiujiang (Changjiu)
|
2010/09/20
|
135
|
250
|
Changchun-Jilin (Changji)
|
2011/01/11
|
108
|
250
|
Hainan Eastern Ring Railway
|
2010/12/30
|
308
|
250
|
Guangzhou-Zhuhai (Guangzhu)
|
2012/12/31
|
117
|
200
|
Guangzhou-Shenzhen (Guangshen)
|
2011/12/26
|
116
|
350
|
Shanghai-Nanjing (Huning)
|
2010/07/01
|
301
|
350
|
Nanjing-Hangzhou (Ninghang)
|
2013/07/01
|
249
|
350
|
Tianjin-Qinhuangdao (Jinqin)
|
2013/12/01
|
261
|
300
|
Garbage enzyme cleaner
Living art of the everyday, how to save the world through small everyday habits:
Make your own garbage enzyme cleaner!
Receipe
10part water
1part brown sugar
3parts peels (fruits etc)
shake shake shake
open the lid everyday, to release gas
let sit for 3 months then
use.
Make your own garbage enzyme cleaner!
Receipe
10part water
1part brown sugar
3parts peels (fruits etc)
shake shake shake
open the lid everyday, to release gas
let sit for 3 months then
use.
sl revisited: Pixels, Jo Ellesmere, Pye, Stelarc
Visited Secondlife today, after a long time, almost all my friends are no longer in it!
Shopping mall, clothing shops, everything! Land are empty, looks deserted. Sad.
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Pixels
Here is LEA sim, with events. http://seraphimsl.com/
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Jo Ellsmeres, Pye, Stelarc installation at Coppelia
"Outside Your Skin"
Virtual Stelarc Initiative, Coppelia (54, 28, 625) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUlGVkwyz0
Shopping mall, clothing shops, everything! Land are empty, looks deserted. Sad.
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Pixels
Here is LEA sim, with events. http://seraphimsl.com/
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Jo Ellsmeres, Pye, Stelarc installation at Coppelia
"Outside Your Skin"
Virtual Stelarc Initiative, Coppelia (54, 28, 625) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUlGVkwyz0
Saturday, 1 March 2014
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) ***half
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) ***half
Very beautiful colors, fast moving pace, grand scenarios - details v well chosen, editing a bit speedy because i like to see images slower, so i could visit all the details carefully. Shouldn't a well planned tableau be enjoyed? I didnt recognise some of the actors - they are all big name actors playing small roles sometimes, but all great acting.
Fun, somewhat like a nostalgic comic book in live action.
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