iPod ad with David Elsewhere
Posted in Inspirational, Video on Aug 10th, 2007
As per the other post, here’s David in an iPod commercial (I just love these things :-))
Monthly Archive for August, 2007
David Elsewhere dancing to Autechre’s Eutow
Posted in Inspirational, Video on Aug 10th, 2007
In a word? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Converting carbon emissions into biofuel
Posted in Environment, Future, Technology on Aug 10th, 2007
This clever little device could hold the key to converting carbon emissions into beneficial substances such as biodiesel, methane gas, and fertilizer.
The Greenbox was designed to be fixed underneath one’s vehicle where it could gobble up carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide until the next fill up, at which point the box would be switched out […]
Washer and Dryer combo that recycles water
Posted in Environment, Future, Technology on Aug 9th, 2007
This is a very compact unit that does something really smart - it recycles the previous rinse cycle water and uses it for the next wash cycle. Makes sense since the rinse water is clean.
After the wash finishes, the unit then begins the drying cycle.
Reed Crawford designed this smart little unit, but it’s not available […]
Obviously having enough time on their hands and a wacky sense of humor, these Russian college kids decide to plan a game of tetris, but not the normal way.
Using an empty dorm, personal communications, light switches and a lot of running…
I See In You…
Posted in Inspirational, Video on Aug 9th, 2007
What happens when a wife wants to pay tribute to her husband in a more public fashion and share that with the rest of us? She posts a video on YouTube set to his favorite music (great lyrics after the jump)…
We need more of this type of thing…
Singing Tesla Coil at Duckon 2007
Posted in Inspirational, Technology, Video on Aug 7th, 2007
This is kind of cool, in a geeky sort of way. This is a solid-state Tesla coil. The primary runs at its resonant frequency in the 41 KHz range, and is modulated from the control unit in order to generate the tones you hear.
So just to explain a little further, yes, it is the actual […]
Flying Yacht tries to break 58 MPH (50 knots)
Posted in Environment, General, Technology on Aug 7th, 2007
A 60-footer that goes by the name of Hydroptère is hoping to travel at over 50 knots (58mph) and become the world’s fastest racing ship. Using “wings”, the French-built craft glides over the waves, instead of ploughing through them like a traditional sailing vessel.
Even the captain, Alain Thébault, who has crossed the English Channel in […]
Google employees are having some fun with an audience participation video on YouTube. Not that I’m interested in using GMail for privacy reasons, I found this spot a little fun and creative.
The Enertia Electric Motorcycle
Posted in Environment, Technology on Aug 7th, 2007
An eco friendly motorcycle that does 0-60 MPH in under 4 seconds and can go for up to 50 miles on one charge?
Say hi to the Brammo Enertia. Brammo is an Ashland, Oregon-based manufacturer that designed and built the bike, making sure that the bike has six 12 Volt lithium-phosphate batteries — which don’t blow […]