Author: csilvest
Interesting talk by Lisa Margonelli of the New America Foundation Energy Policy…
The very definition of irony…
This ad from a gasoline company is the very definition of irony….
Wind Power Sucks More Than I Thought…
When needed most, it doesn’t deliver. Slate: Blown in the Wind
Augmented Reality Videos
Think some people are to “connected” today? Check out this video of…
Tipping Point for Renewables in Ontario?
Now small-scale (10kW or less, such as might be installed a residential…
NYT: Contrarian Investor Sees Economic Crash in China
“Its surging real estate sector, buoyed by a flood of speculative capital,…
Revealed: The Ghost Fleet of the Recession (Daily Mail)
Another indicator of how bad the recession is, and what’s to come….
The Hubble Ultra Deep Field, Animated
The music soundtrack is annoying, but a pretty good explanation of the…
The Great American Bubble Machine
So Goldman Sachs is reporting awesome profit for 2nd quarter 2009? Here’s…
Vanity Fair – Wall Street’s Toxic Message
Interesting international perspective on the collapse and bail-out of the US economy….
Space Invaders as a Carnival Game
Space Invaders re-done as a carnival game. Multitouch Space Invaders Demo from…
How can you not know where $9 trillion goes?
Mind-boggling stuff: Federal Reserve Inspector General Unable to Answer Basic Questions on…
“Noodling” or “gabbling” for catfish.
“Noodling” or “gabbling” for catfish. If you don’t see an embedded YouTube…
An Offer You Can’t Refuse
The Economist on the Chrysler bankruptcy: An Offer You Can’t Refuse. Obama…
Cheaper Fiber-to-the-Home…
Cheaper fiber-to-the-home by digging your own trench. “…which makes for happier customers;…
The Perils of Petrocracy
New York Times: The Perils of Petrocracy Excellent article on the mess…
SEED Magazine – The Last Experiment
SEED Magazine – The Last Experiment – It’s up to social science…
Celestis Memorial Services – Space “Burials”
Hey, they stole my idea. I thunk this up in high school.
Police, Hugs, & Helmets
Police in Demark giving cyclists hugs and helmets. Awww… I’m still not…
The New Yorker: Brain Gain
The New Yorker: Brain Gain On neuro-enhancing drugs, such as off-label use…
Steve, Don’t Eat It!
A legendary “gross food” blog called Steve, Don’t Eat It! The entry…
Human Powered Smoothie Maker
How much power can a human generate on a stationary bike? From…
Malcom Gladwell: How the SUV Ran Over Automotive Safety
Malcom Gladwell: How the SUV Ran Over Automotive Safety Interesting counter-point to…
Bonnie Bassler at TED 2009: Discovering Bacteria’s Amazing Communicatio System.
Bonnie Bassler at TED 2009: Discovering bacteria’s amazing communication system. “Bonnie Bassler…
Drug Decriminalization in Portugal – A Success
In 2001, Portugal decriminalized all drugs, including cocaine & heroin. Of course,…
Chris Martenson: A Crash Course
Chris Martenson: A Crash Course Short, simple video “course” on the financial…
Awesome Lighting Fixtures from Plumbing Parts
These I want. And I need to build LCD monitor holders using…
The Atlantic: The Quiet Coup
The Atlantic, May 2009: The Quiet Coup Dire warnings from an IMF…
Rolling Stone: The Big Takeover
Rolling Stone: The Big Takeover – “The global economic crisis isn’t about…
PBS Frontline – Ten Trillion and Counting
PBS Fronline – Ten Trillion and Counting Explains why Obama is insisting…
PBS Frontline – Inside the Meltdown
PBS Frontline – Inside the Meltdown Highlights the US government’s involvement in…
Wired: Recipe for Disaster – The Formula that Killed Wall Street
Wired: Recipe for Disaster – The Formula that Killed Wall Street Explains…
This is why you are fat.
This is why you are fat. Not you specifically. North Americans in…
Self-Adhesive Magnetic Tape
Self-Adhesive Magnetic Tape, Set of 3 rolls order with Pro-Idee service and…
