Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Daily Kos: Doing what Detroit says is impossible

Daily Kos: Doing what Detroit says is impossible

Detroit: "No way! you can't increase fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance"

Kansas High School drop-out: "I converted 1976 Impala that gives'ya 26 mpg (BioDiesel) that went from 400hp to 800hp and beat a Lamborghini in a drag race."

"Conservatively," Goodwin muses, scratching his chin, "it'll get 60 miles to the gallon. With 2,000 foot-pounds of torque. You'll be able to smoke the tires. And it's going to be superefficient."

He laughs. "Think about it: a 5,000-pound vehicle that gets 60 miles to the gallon and does zero to 60 in five seconds!"


Original Article at Fastcompany.com


Monday, October 29, 2007

Internet Archive: HOW WE THINK by John Dewey

Internet Archive: HOW WE THINK by John Dewey

This essay is thought by many as the text that had the greatest impact on education in the mid 1900's.

Judging by the state of our education system today, it is not required reading.

John Dewey


Sunday, October 28, 2007

DriversNeeded < Main < TWiki

DriversNeeded < Main < TWiki


The 5 Creepiest Urban Legends (That Happen to be True) | Cracked.com

The 5 Creepiest Urban Legends (That Happen to be True) | Cracked.com


Watch Free horror, kung fu, sci fi and western movies b movies

Watch Free horror, kung fu, sci fi and western movies b movies


Friday, October 26, 2007

Slashdot | Slashdot's Setup, Part 2- Software

Slashdot | Slashdot's Setup, Part 2- Software


Woody's World of Penis Euphemisms! (STARMA.COM)

Woody's World of Penis Euphemisms! (STARMA.COM)


’55 ‘Origin of Life’ Paper Is Retracted - New York Times

’55 ‘Origin of Life’ Paper Is Retracted - New York Times

Another reason to support anti-theism


The complex subject of String Theory explained in 2 minutes (but in a nearly incomprehensible accent.)



Saturday, October 20, 2007

Slashdot | Slashdot's Setup, Part 1- Hardware

Slashdot | Slashdot's Setup, Part 1- Hardware


Thursday, October 18, 2007

Watch Daily Show Video Clips Online | Discuss Recent & Popular Videos | Comedy Central

Watch Daily Show Video Clips Online | Discuss Recent & Popular Videos | Comedy Central


Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Cars: Man Drives From NY to LA in 31 hours and 4 minutes (Gadgets Helped)

Cars: Man Drives From NY to LA in 31 hours and 4 minutes (Gadgets Helped)


Sunday, October 14, 2007

The Protocols of the Elders of Zion

The Protocols of the Elders of Zion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The origins of which was a satirical piece about a conversation in hell between Machiavelli and Montesquieu.

Be careful what you joke about -- you might end up promoting the hatred and genocide of an entire race of people.


Saturday, October 13, 2007

Name That Porno

Name That Porno

He he he.


Creepy Cool: Wall Animation

Wall Animation - CollegeHumor video


Thursday, October 11, 2007

Travis - Hit Me Baby One More Time - Live

I could have sworn this song sucked...



Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Chunk of Wisdom

There is often an inverse proportion between how much you want from someone and how well you get along with them.


ANT Census of the Internet Address Space

ANT Censuses of the Internet Address Space

This was actually inspired by web comic XKCD.


Self-sufficient space habitat designed | COSMOS magazine

Self-sufficient space habitat designed | COSMOS magazine

Hopefully, the moon won't get knocked off its orbit.



Tuesday, October 09, 2007

BBC - Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Body - Senses Challenge

BBC - Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Body - Senses Challenge


Saturday, October 06, 2007

UC Berkeley Lectures on YouTube

YUC Berkeley Lectures

Now you can sleep through that grueling lecture at home.


Friday, October 05, 2007

Sick Shooter: The Fastest Casio Exilim Camera Ever Doing 60 FPS Still or 300FPS Video - Gizmodo

Sick Shooter: The Fastest Casio Exilim Camera Ever Doing 60 FPS Still or 300FPS Video - Gizmodo