Theftocracy
America discovers that bailout will be used to pay Wall Street bonuses. Goldman big winner in government’s revised bailout of AIG. But maybe there is some justice, Goldman stock is tanking hard, with no end in sight. If it drops…
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Day November 11, 2008
Marriott CEO responds (and is clearly feeling the heat)
Bill Marriott is CEO of Marriott International, a hotel chain some have mentioned as being a possible boycott target in the wake of Prop 8. He is Mormon and says he keeps religion separate from business. We were among the…
The 170 mph steam car
Inhabitat This svelte steam powered car was created using salvaged parts (including tea kettles) and is capable of achieving speeds of 170mph! A mix of contemporary technology and Victorian steampunk sensibilities, the vehicle is more than 7.5 meters long and…
Marriage Rights: The wrong way to do it
(Photo by Daniel R (MisterDarcy) SFist on this sign on a San Francisco home. Really, this is almost as hateful as the people who voted for Prop. 8. And it’s unfair to LDS ilk who actively fought against Prop. 8.…
Power from moving water
Artist’s conception of a wave farm of 750-kW Pelamis wave converters. Chemical and Engineering news has an excellent overview of the various technologies being developed to create electricity from moving water. The primary methods are wave and tidal. Wave Waves…