Tokyo Japan 1923 Earthquake

What is Your Process of Discovery?
When Julie looks through the lens of her camera she is interested in what is in focus and what is out of focus. Sometimes what is in focus is so boring, it�s the out of focus which interests her. The question that occupies her mind is: how do I bring that which is out of focus in focus? The solution, for Julie, the photographer, is in thinking differently. In thinking what if I use this lens. Will the different lens bring what is out of focus in Read More...
Earthquake Resistant Structures
The Sidekick From a simplistic standpoint, an earthquake places a sideways load on a building. So in addition to making a building, bridge or any other structure, capable of holding up forces of gravity caused by the weight of the structure and its contents, an earthquake resistant structure can withstand a considerable sideways force, this is done by tying the walls, floor, roof and foundations into a rigid box. Masonry Woes The worst buildin Read More...
Honda Perks Up Navigation System with Earthquake, Weather Features
Honda has perked up its car navigation system, which provides the fastest route to a destination that avoids traffic jams with the addition of information about earthquakes and warnings of rainfall ahead on roads. This special Honda service will be offered starting with the remodeled Fit subcompact which will be going on sale in Japan later this year. Unfortunately, there are no plans yet to offer the said service to Honda�s overseas market acc Read More...

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