Archive for June, 2008

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Textbooks get Kindled


Some of the major Higher Ed learning publishers
have gone e-bookie on the Kindle. This is one of the exceptions I mention that I see e-books working well for. Of course, the cost is an issue as well. How much less? I mean the binding and shipping on these books is REALLY PRICEY.

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Mercedes to phase out all petroleum based cars by 2015

In 7 short years, MB will not offer petroleum based power-trains, focusing on fuel cells, electric and biofuels.

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Delaware to get first offshore wind power park

Off the coast of Rehobeth beach will be 250 foot wind turbine towers. WOW! Coolness.

Delaware to get first offshore wind power park

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Lego Secret Vault Contains All Sets In History

Lego Secret Vault Contains All Sets In History

OH MY GOD!! My Brain is doing backflips with happiness!!

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Where the Hell is Matt?

This video just makes me smile:


From his description:

14 months in the making, 42 countries, and a cast of thousands. Thanks to everyone who danced with me.

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

All Your Coffee Are Belong To Us

Slashdot has an article up about the Jura F9 Coffee maker. WARNING: It’s been hacked! (and who knew - it is running XP)

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Field Guide for Firefox 3

In anticipation of FF 3 release into the wild tomorrow, Mozilla has released this handy field guide.

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Firefox 3 to arrive Tuesday June 17

Firefox 3 to arrive Tuesday June 17

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Best Quote on the anticipated Apple Developers conference

Best quote on the anticipated announcements at the Apple WWDC today:
I want to hear that Steve Jobs will burn his turtlenecks and will wear a luchador uniform from now on, causing IT staff geek chic to undergo a small revolution.

src: Lifehacker

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Book Review: I Just Want My Pants Back by David Rosen

Another book review from the past.  I am seriously trying to catch up.  Hopefully more with my new work schedule.

http://zogworld.com/library/david-rosen/i-just-want-my-pants-back-a-novel/

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

230 MPG Car

CNN: 230 Mpg car - and I think it looks pretty slick!