“On Nov. 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, a one-way, history-making trip for a dog named Laika.
Laika, a stray picked up off the streets of Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit the Earth.
Her heart rate soared and within hours — not days as the Soviet Union led the world to believe — she died of overheating and stress, the BBC reported in 2002 after new evidence was revealed at the World Space Congress.
Laika and two other dogs, Albina and Mushka, underwent training prior to launch, including high-altitude flights and being kept in smaller and smaller cages. Laika was not just her name, but also what Russians called a northern breed known for their endurance. The “laikas” are also known as Karelian Bear Dogs, according to the American Kennel Club, and remains one of the most popular breeds in Finland, where it originated.”
Via USA Today
– Mikeezy
Ooh! Aah!
“after a successful launch last year, the traffic design competition, organised by dubai-based design practice traffic, launches on mon – nov 9 [4pm-6pm] with a launch gathering at the gallery space. themed design as reform, participants are asked to explore ways in which arab culture should preserve authenticity in light of mass production and exportation.
they’ll have to reinterpret the following structures according to certain design disciplines without depriving them of their history, nor reverence for these forms: the mosque through architecture, the majlis through interior design, the mashrabiya through graphic design and a public installation through experimental design.
the competition’s deadline is mar 6 – 2010 and the award ceremony will be held in dubai in june next year. the winning entries in each category will be produced by traffic. for more information on the competition, attend the launch gathering at traffic gallery or click [here]. gallery location: saratoga building [al barsha].”
Via Super Future
–Mikeezy
This jacket is extra!
“Some great jackets have released from the Resistance Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. They present a down jacket in the biker jacket look in a red and a black colorway. Also they present a Wool Jacket and a Coat this season, both looking very solid. The coat is inspired by the classic trench, yet features tartan pattern buttons. Last but not least, they have also produced a plaid/leather down vest, a classic piece that you cannot go wrong with. The new outerwear is now available from Oki-Ni.”
Via High Snobiety
– Mikeezy
