27 July 2008
Hypermiling Becoming More Popular as Gas Prices Rise
TreeHugger: I know I've been doing this more and more, and so have risen my mileage from 32 to 37.2 miles per gallon at last fill-up. Hey, it's savings. Granted, the only thing I've done is alter my braking habits, but yeah.
Walking Directions Now Available On Google Maps
TreeHugger: Four-day-old news, but still worth saying/posting.
Quote of the Day
Man shoots his lawn mower, police say - CNN.com: "'I can do that, it's my lawn mower and my yard so I can shoot it if I want.'"
OMGosh, that's hilarious.
OMGosh, that's hilarious.
20 July 2008
Thoughts About Avatar: The Last Airbender - "Sozin's Comet"
I liked the "movie," actually -put it in quotation marks, since that's how I see it, another attempt to capitalise further on a product - though I've never really been a fan of making everyone go into relationships and all. I tend to like things more when people are focused on what they must do, rather than going into all the emotional tidbits and angst (and even, dare I say, Aangst) of relationships. Why have Aang in a relationship at all? It's just... it doesn't seem to mesh.
The reunion with Iroh, from what I understand of the Fire Nation, is very Fire Nation: tidy, without muss and efficient. From what I've seen of his personality, it seems fitting, though the whatzit... The crying, not so fitting. They could've had him forgive with some more, well, dignity.
The Azula arc, I didn't like that so much, because you just see her go craz(y/ier) and that's it. Maybe because this is animated, it just doesn't feel quite so right, though they could've continued on a little bit. Perhaps something more with her mother, or something.
I really liked the "energy-bending" aspect though. I'd never, ever've thought of that.
Ty Lee, for some reason I thought she was originally a part of the Kyoshi Warriors to begin with but betrayed them (which would've explain, in my head anyway, based on what I've seen of the series why Suki would want revenge). I'd read a little on Wikipedia to fill in a couple of questions, though, and I'd realised the "real" reason she'd want revenge, and that Ty Lee is actually an atypical Fire Nation citizen, which had me like "Hmm... Okay."
Probably as I fill in the holes things may change.
And one more thing: Why the Hell do they spell her name Mai. I keep wanting to pronounce it "my" when they pronounce it "may." If they must pronounce it "may" then why not spell her name Mei. Mei's the Chinese way of spelling her particular name anyway.
The reunion with Iroh, from what I understand of the Fire Nation, is very Fire Nation: tidy, without muss and efficient. From what I've seen of his personality, it seems fitting, though the whatzit... The crying, not so fitting. They could've had him forgive with some more, well, dignity.
The Azula arc, I didn't like that so much, because you just see her go craz(y/ier) and that's it. Maybe because this is animated, it just doesn't feel quite so right, though they could've continued on a little bit. Perhaps something more with her mother, or something.
I really liked the "energy-bending" aspect though. I'd never, ever've thought of that.
Ty Lee, for some reason I thought she was originally a part of the Kyoshi Warriors to begin with but betrayed them (which would've explain, in my head anyway, based on what I've seen of the series why Suki would want revenge). I'd read a little on Wikipedia to fill in a couple of questions, though, and I'd realised the "real" reason she'd want revenge, and that Ty Lee is actually an atypical Fire Nation citizen, which had me like "Hmm... Okay."
Probably as I fill in the holes things may change.
And one more thing: Why the Hell do they spell her name Mai. I keep wanting to pronounce it "my" when they pronounce it "may." If they must pronounce it "may" then why not spell her name Mei. Mei's the Chinese way of spelling her particular name anyway.
17 July 2008
Sprint withdraws from group that endorses LTE
InfoWorld News 2008-07-17 By Matt Hamblen, Computerworld: Oh Sprint, Sprint, Sprint... I think I may jump ship next October.
13 July 2008
NWS JetStream - Notable Tropical Cyclones
I was thinking about Tip, and so just thought to put him up.
NASA's Hyperwall 2 is a 23 x 10-foot display that puts your TV to shame
DVICE: A quarter... billion... pixels. Wow.
09 July 2008
June 2008's Honoured Dead
· Carlin, George, 71: profane and prolific comedian whose 'Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television' routine led to a landmark Supreme Court indecency ruling in 1978; slated to receive (posthumously) the 2008 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor; Santa Monica, CA, June 22, 2008.
· Charisse, Cyd, 86: dancer and actress who waltzed through MGM musicals of the 1950s, notably with Fred Astaire in The Band Wagon (1953) and Silk Stockings (1957), and Gene Kelly in Brigadoon (1954); she was married to the singer Tony Martin for 60 years; Los Angeles, CA, June 17, 2008.
· d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 64: historian of modern art and director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1982-2008; Philadelphia, PA, June 2, 2008.
· Diddley, Bo, 79: pioneer rock n' roll guitarist and songwriter who combined rhythm and blues with rock and roll in a unique beat; best known for his songs 'Who Do You Love,' and 'Bo Diddley;' Archer, FL, June 2, 2008.
· Ferrer, Mel, 90: actor, director and producer who starred in the films Lili (1952), War and Roses (1956) and The Sun Also Rises (1957), and appeared on television in Falcon Crest (1981-84); directed Audrey Hepburn, his fourth wife, in several movies; Santa Barbara, CA, June 2, 2008.
· McKay, Jim, 86: television sports journalist who covered 10 Olympic Games for ABC television, and hosted the series Wide World of Sports (1961-98); Monkton, MD, June 7, 2008.
· Russert, Tim, 59: television journalist who moderated the political affairs show Meet the Press (1991-2008), and served as NBC's Washington Bureau Chief; earlier, served as chief of staff (1977-82) for NY (D) Sen. Daniel Moynihan, and counselor (1983-84) to NY Gov. Mario Cuomo; Washington, DC, June 13, 2008.
· Saint-Laurent, Yves, 71: French fashion designer who transformed fashion, notably emphasizing pants and military-inspired peacoats in early collections, and often drawing inspiration from street styles as well as artists such as Picasso and Matisse; Paris, France, June 1, 2008
· Tudor, Tasha, 92: author and illustrator of nearly 100 children's books; Mother Goose (1944), and 1 is One (1956) named Caldecott Honor books for her illustrations; Marlboro, VT, June 18, 2008.
· Winston, Stan, 62: Academy Award-winning special effects and make up artist, best known for his dinosaur creations in the Jurassic Park films (1993 & 1997), and work on The Terminator films (1984, 1991 and 2003); Malibu, CA, June 15, 2008.
· Charisse, Cyd, 86: dancer and actress who waltzed through MGM musicals of the 1950s, notably with Fred Astaire in The Band Wagon (1953) and Silk Stockings (1957), and Gene Kelly in Brigadoon (1954); she was married to the singer Tony Martin for 60 years; Los Angeles, CA, June 17, 2008.
· d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 64: historian of modern art and director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1982-2008; Philadelphia, PA, June 2, 2008.
· Diddley, Bo, 79: pioneer rock n' roll guitarist and songwriter who combined rhythm and blues with rock and roll in a unique beat; best known for his songs 'Who Do You Love,' and 'Bo Diddley;' Archer, FL, June 2, 2008.
· Ferrer, Mel, 90: actor, director and producer who starred in the films Lili (1952), War and Roses (1956) and The Sun Also Rises (1957), and appeared on television in Falcon Crest (1981-84); directed Audrey Hepburn, his fourth wife, in several movies; Santa Barbara, CA, June 2, 2008.
· McKay, Jim, 86: television sports journalist who covered 10 Olympic Games for ABC television, and hosted the series Wide World of Sports (1961-98); Monkton, MD, June 7, 2008.
· Russert, Tim, 59: television journalist who moderated the political affairs show Meet the Press (1991-2008), and served as NBC's Washington Bureau Chief; earlier, served as chief of staff (1977-82) for NY (D) Sen. Daniel Moynihan, and counselor (1983-84) to NY Gov. Mario Cuomo; Washington, DC, June 13, 2008.
· Saint-Laurent, Yves, 71: French fashion designer who transformed fashion, notably emphasizing pants and military-inspired peacoats in early collections, and often drawing inspiration from street styles as well as artists such as Picasso and Matisse; Paris, France, June 1, 2008
· Tudor, Tasha, 92: author and illustrator of nearly 100 children's books; Mother Goose (1944), and 1 is One (1956) named Caldecott Honor books for her illustrations; Marlboro, VT, June 18, 2008.
· Winston, Stan, 62: Academy Award-winning special effects and make up artist, best known for his dinosaur creations in the Jurassic Park films (1993 & 1997), and work on The Terminator films (1984, 1991 and 2003); Malibu, CA, June 15, 2008.
This Day In History - 10 July 2008
10 July 1913: Death Valley, California: temperatures reach a whopping 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 Celsius), the hottest on U.S. record.
Did I mention I hate the heat?
Did I mention I hate the heat?
The World's First Flying Saucer: Made Right Here on Earth
Scientific American: "A University of Florida researcher has plans on the drawing board for a saucer-shaped aircraft that turns the surrounding air into fuel."
This is a fascinating concept if they can make this work. I'd especially be keen on it if they can compact the design, put it in vehicles to feed off the carbon dioxide, methane and other gases we've added to our planet by our presence.
I mean, flight's all right, but ground transport is something we'd need to work on too, I think.
If not a transporter. :-)
This is a fascinating concept if they can make this work. I'd especially be keen on it if they can compact the design, put it in vehicles to feed off the carbon dioxide, methane and other gases we've added to our planet by our presence.
I mean, flight's all right, but ground transport is something we'd need to work on too, I think.
If not a transporter. :-)
05 July 2008
Microsoft Surface Video - Touchscreen, Multi Touch Coffee Table - Behind the Scenes
Popular Mechanics: "The software giant has built a new touchscreen computer—a coffee table that will change the world. Go inside its top-secret development with PopularMechanics.com, then forget the keyboard and mouse: The next generation of computer interfaces will be hands-on."
Just in case you haven't yet seen this, is something to look forward to... one day.
Just in case you haven't yet seen this, is something to look forward to... one day.
03 July 2008
"Study says many dial-up users don't want broadband"
Yahoo! News: "A new study suggests that attitude rather than availability may be the key reason why more Americans don't have high-speed Internet access."
It reminds me of a delicate situation at work. The majority of those on our payroll has direct-deposit into their respective bank accounts. There are the last few hold-outs, including one of the managers, who just don't want it for one reason or another, whether traditionalism, distrust of a proven steady system, or dodging banks because they fear discovery of some debt.
I still say the Dark Ages should be left as something to recollect as a part of history, but should be left as such.
It reminds me of a delicate situation at work. The majority of those on our payroll has direct-deposit into their respective bank accounts. There are the last few hold-outs, including one of the managers, who just don't want it for one reason or another, whether traditionalism, distrust of a proven steady system, or dodging banks because they fear discovery of some debt.
I still say the Dark Ages should be left as something to recollect as a part of history, but should be left as such.
02 July 2008
Antro Solo 150 mpg hybrid unites the Flintstones and Jetsons
DVICE: So far the comments have been underwhelming... I don't blame them, especially about the seat design/location.
If I had a chance to try it out, I'd give it a go. It's not like I have anyone else to take, eh?
If I had a chance to try it out, I'd give it a go. It's not like I have anyone else to take, eh?
Muhammad "The Cat" Ali video
Oh, this is so cute! The cat's just swatting at the air, but while watching a boxing match... :-D
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