samedi 24 avril 2010
lundi 22 mars 2010
Virgin Galactic’s VSS Enterprise’s First Flight
Monday 22nd March, 2010
The spaceship was unveiled to the public for the first time on December 7th 2009 and named by Governors Schwarzenegger and Richardson. VSS Enterprise remained attached to its unique WhiteKnightTwo carrier aircraft, VMS Eve, for the duration of the 2 hours 54 minutes flight, achieving an altitude of 45,000ft (13716 metres).
Both vehicles are being developed for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, by Mojave based Scaled Composites. Founded by Burt Rutan, Scaled developed SpaceShipOne which in 2004 claimed the $10m Ansari X prize as the world’s first privately developed manned spacecraft. Virgin Galactic’s new vehicles share much of the same basic design but are being built to carry six fare paying passengers on sub-orbital space flights, allowing an out-of-the-seat zero gravity experience and offering astounding views of the planet from the black sky of space.
Virgin Galactic has already taken around $45m in deposits for spaceflight reservations from over 330 people wanting to experience space for themselves.
The first flight of VMS Enterprise is another major milestone in an exhaustive flight testing programme, which started with the inaugural flight of VMS Eve in 2008 and is at the heart of Virgin Galactic’s commitment to safety.
Commenting on the historic flight, Burt Rutan said: “This is a momentous day for the Scaled and Virgin Teams. The captive carry flight signifies the start of what we believe will be extremely exciting and successful spaceship flight test program.”
Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Galactic added: “Seeing the finished spaceship in December was a major day for us but watching VSS Enterprise fly for the first time really brings home what beautiful, ground-breaking vehicles Burt and his team have developed for us. It comes as no surprise that the flight went so well; the Scaled team is uniquely qualified to bring this important and incredible dream to reality. Today was another major step along that road and a testament to US engineering and innovation.”
The VSS Enterprise test flight programme will continue though 2010 and 2011, progressing from captive carry to independent glide and then powered flight, prior to the start of commercial operations.
For further information go to www.virgingalactic.com
For downloadable images and graphics go to:www.virgingalactic.com/captivecarry
To contact Virgin Galactic, email virgingalactic@virgingalactic.com or telephone Virgin Galactic pres enquiries on +44 207 447 193
Photograph taken by Mark Greenberg
lundi 22 février 2010
lundi 25 janvier 2010
The Art of Chase
As a belgian artist living in L.A., it is a must for me to write about CHASE, an other belgian artist living in L.A. He is really inspiring and the MenMajor / Men Magazine will have him soon on Interview.
Chase, artist/designer and Belgium transplant now living in Los Angeles, paints free murals around the world depicting young children with the text next to them saying: “Remember Who You Are”. The intent behind the mural campaign is to inspire people to think back and reconnect with a state of being that we all enjoyed when we were children, a state of being that was filled with joy, truth, love and wonder for the world around us. Furthermore, the “Remember Who You Are” campaign also reminds us that we should always remember who we are, where we came from and where we are going.
Some of Chase’s past clients include Puma, Adidas, Levi’s, Scion, Acura, Hot Kiss, Bloomingdale’s, GenArt, Palmer Snowboards and Western Union.
Chase is having an Art exhibition in L.A.:
"Love Made Visible" CHASE Solo Art Show.
From January 16, 2010 to February 20th, 2010.
“Love Made Visible” is a visual experience inspired by philosophy, self empowerment and a sense of wonder for the world around us. A direct extension of the artist’s work in the street, the exhibit features spray painted wood collages, original paintings, serigraphs, sculpture and film. "
You can also find further informations on http://theartofchase.com and on Facebook : The Art of Chase
To be continued,
AuraLee Augustine
mercredi 20 janvier 2010
Hermes for Men
Hermes is the great messenger of the gods to humans in Greek mythology as well as a guide to the Underworld. He protects and takes care of all the travelers, of orators and wit, of literature and poets, of athletics, of invention and of general commerce.The Odyssey
In book 5, Hermes is sent to demand from Calypso Odysseus's release from the island of Ogygia; in book 10, he protects Odysseus from Circe by bestowing upon him a herb, moly, which protects him from her soporific spell. Hermes also appears in book 24, where he plays the role of psychopomp and leads the freshly slain suitors and disloyal maids to the underworld. Odysseus, the main character of the Odyssey, is of matrilineal descent from Hermes.
You are a man for Hermes...
On Tuesday February 9, 2010, Hermès will celebrate the opening of its first men's store entirely dedicated to men’s ready to wear, accessories and art of living. Located at 690 Madison Avenue in New York, it stands directly across the street from the U.S. flagship store.
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