But when a woman reached orgasm, something unexpected happened: much of her brain went silent. Some of the most muted neurons sat in the left lateral orbitofrontal cortex, which may govern self-control over basic desires such as sex. Decreased activity there, the researchers suggest, might correspond to a release of tension and inhibition. The scientists also saw a dip in excitation in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex [...]
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Artistic Inspiration
Or as I like to call it: Artspiration.
Here is an artist/graphic designer that I came first across in one of those beautiful editions of DigitalArts and recently StumbledUpon in a lazy internet meandering. He is self-taught and strives for his artistic vision to be fully realized once he has mastered the tools he uses (Illustrator, 3D Studio max, Cinema 4D, Bryce, Poser and Xara 3D). (I wish I had half, nay, a small portion of his skills.)
Nik Ainley is a UK based designer and here are some of my faves from his site:
I suppose this should inspire me to do some work. I do have ideas, but I'm a procrastinator and excuse-maker Extraordinaire. I due solemnly swear to myself and to you, gentle reader, and the cyber-munity at large, that I (ScarletCleopatra) will start work and/or preparation for work on a new piece this week.
Here is an artist/graphic designer that I came first across in one of those beautiful editions of DigitalArts and recently StumbledUpon in a lazy internet meandering. He is self-taught and strives for his artistic vision to be fully realized once he has mastered the tools he uses (Illustrator, 3D Studio max, Cinema 4D, Bryce, Poser and Xara 3D). (I wish I had half, nay, a small portion of his skills.)
Nik Ainley is a UK based designer and here are some of my faves from his site:
I suppose this should inspire me to do some work. I do have ideas, but I'm a procrastinator and excuse-maker Extraordinaire. I due solemnly swear to myself and to you, gentle reader, and the cyber-munity at large, that I (ScarletCleopatra) will start work and/or preparation for work on a new piece this week.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Magnetic Fields made visibally cool
Check this video out. Who knew someone would make a video about magnetic fields that was visually stunning and informative at the same time.
Magnetic Movie from Semiconductor on Vimeo.
Magnetic Movie from Semiconductor on Vimeo.
Photoshop Shortcut tips
If you ever want to learn a butt-ton of Photoshop shortcuts. Check this music video-esque clip:
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