The idea that only local produce is good is under attack.
Month: March 2008
Sentient World Simulation
The US Department of Defense (DOD) may already be creating a copy of you in an alternate reality.
Is the Earth Still Warming
It was a remarkable interview involving the co-host of Counterpoint, Michael Duffy and Jennifer Marohasy, a biologist and senior fellow of Melbourne-based think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. Anyone in public life who takes a position on the greenhouse gas hypothesis will ignore it at their peril.
Coal to Fuel
On a wind-swept air base near the Missouri River, the Air Force has launched an ambitious plan to wean itself from foreign oil by turning to a new and unlikely source: coal.
Explore Astronomy
Explore some of the marvels that lie within our cosmic neighborhood and beyond.
Lose Shirts on Volt
Gamma-Ray Burst
Yesterday, a gamma-ray burst went off that was so bright that had you been looking at the right spot in the sky you could have seen it with just your own eyes!
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New York Auto Show 2008
AutoBlog – Automobile – AutoSpies – Car Connection – CarScoop – Inside Line – Jalopnik – Kicking Tires – Motor Trend – Popular Mechanics – WindingRoad
Bob talked up the Pontiac G8 GXP, and specifically its optional six-speed manual transmission. Mated to that highly coveted cog swapper is the 6.2-liter LS3 V8 pulled from the Corvette, making 402 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque.
10 AJAX Effects
10 AJAX Effects to Boost Your Website’s Fanciness Factor.