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  • I was wondering what to get for my next car, then I had to laugh as Number 8 on this post from Lifehacker, Buying Happiness, spoke directly to this problem. So I have changed by focus and am considering a car vis a vis Gymkhana (see below).

    Practically what might this mean?

     

    The Fiat 500 Abarth

     

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    Gymkhana: The Infographic, is a design collaboration between InfoNewt and the design team at DC Shoes.  Gymkhana has become a mega-viral hit series of YouTube videos showing Ken Block and his rally car racing through different locations and performing many cool driving stunts.  There have been four Gymkhana videos released on YouTube in the last four years with over 135 million views combined, and Gymkhana 5 is expected this summer!

    The DC Ken Block Gymkhana Project is a viral phenomenon with well over 135 Million views worldwide and a collection of more than 40+ videos. The Gymkhana franchise has won countless awards including top rated, most shared video series and most recently received the award for #1 viral video ad of 2011.

    Created as a fun way to check out all things Gymkhana, the Infographic displays highlights, amazing stats and facts about the Gymkhana YouTube videos. “The fun just keeps on rolling along,” said Ken Block, the Gymkhana star and co-founder of DC Shoes. “The Gymkhana Infographic puts together some outstanding facts. Even I didn’t know that the Ford Fiesta used in Gymkhana 4 had 9 times the horsepower as my first car, a 1984 Toyota Corolla station wagon. Astounding!”

    The infographic brings new viewers up to speed leading up to the release of Gymkhana 5, and gives fans of the videos a bunch of behind-the-scenes information they can’t find anywhere else.

    Thanks to the team at DC Shoes for a great project!

  • crackedI recently obtained this wonderful iPhone 3G.  Well it will be when I Install a New iPhone 3G Display.  Then I will determine if I want to equip it as a pay as you go phone or just leave it as a nice iTouch or Strava tool for my bike.

  • Job_featureJobs are definitely a top of mind subject. Did you know that manufacturing jobs were the largest sector of employment in 1960, yet today the category has fallen to 6th place?

    View the Interactive Data Visualization by GE

  • I found out about Network Spoofer on XDADevelopers.  Head over there for more information than I am providing, well, it does give one something to do with the family though, doesn’t it?  I included a quick quote from the site and their disclaimer, which is key to anyone’s appropriate use of the app, and as long as you are on your own personal network at home, this is a great way to learn about spoofing.

     

    Network-SpooferAs EdgaBimbam explains:

    Network Spoofer lets you mess with the internet on other people’s computers.
    Network Spoofer lets you mess with websites on other people’s computers – flip pictures, change Google searches, redirect websites, swap YouTube videos and many more features to come.

    Of course, with any application that can be misused, you have your standard boilerplate warning:

    DISCLAIMER: The developer(s) of this application are not in any way responsible for it’s use or misuse; only use it for demonstration purposes on networks for which you have permission to do so.

    In other words, don’t do anything illegal. However, if you’re looking for a fun prank and have been given permission to mess with someone else’s network, it may be worth a try.

    The app itself can be found on Google Play. To get in on the discussion, visit the original thread.

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    I found this project on TechCrunch written up by John Biggs.  Read the entire article on his website for all the related comments, articles and fun stuff.  I am simply saving it here to copy it to a maker I know with an Arduino.

    Say you’re a misanthrope and you’re afraid of humans. What to do? Well, you could cower in the dark when people ring your doorbell or you could laugh derisively at their smug faces in the screen of your iPhone. I’m going for the derisive laughter.

    This DIY Arduino project involves a simple circuit, a webcam, and a few API calls to PushingBox to enable a truly enjoyable derisive experience.

    The system works by pushing images grabbed by the webcam through PushingBox to an app like Prowl or Pushme.to. When the doorbell is pressed, it sends a serial signal to the Arduino board which in turn notifies the various services. The webcam picture then gets sent over to you so you can decide whether to let whoever is outside in.

    It’s probably a little more complex than it needs to be, but if you’re totally into watching the world pass you by it’s a great solution and a fun weekend project.

    Project Page

  • From MaximumPC while I ponder a DIY Build-Your-Own PC I saw this:

    If you’re getting sick of waiting for a slice of your very own Raspberry Pi mini-PC, fear not; the cavalry will soon be arriving thanks to an unexpected rival: Via, the longtime mobo makers. Yesterday, the company announced its Pi-like "APC 8750" board, a $50 Android-powered PC complete with processor, memory and a host of I/O ports.

    The Via APC fits into any mini-ATX or micro-ATX case even though it’s based on a new "Neo-ATX" form factor, measuring in at just 17cm by 8.5cm. This particular Android 2.3 Gingerbread variant has been optimized for keyboard and mouse input. The mini-PC sports 4 USB 2.0 ports and HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, micro SD and audio/mic connections for all your interfacing needs.

    Hardware-wise, the APC rocks an 800MHz VIA processor along with a memory combo of 512MB of DDR3 and 2GB of NAND. The system is capable of pumping out 720p graphics via its HDMI port; that, combined with the Ethernet connectivity, may just make the APC 8750 an attractive little $50 media streamer for Netflix lovers and HTPC enthusiasts on a budget. The Raspberry Pi, however, can stream a full 1080p feed and comes with its own power supply — something the APC 8750 lacks.

    Via claims the APC 8750 consumes just 4W when idle and 13.5W under max load.

    Interested? Head on over to the APC website, where you can find out more about the $50 Android PC and sign up to receive an email notification when the diminutive board launches. Via expects the APC 8750 to start shipping in early July.

  • I was looking at Springwise and it must be getting time for afternoon coffee as the Espresso Machine That Can Print  

    and

    the Espresso Machine for Your Car

    both caught my fancy.

    Now I need a cup of coffee.