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Directed By Three Legged Legs. A wonderfully crafted animation depicting the infestation of Earth by the parasites known as “Humans.”
http://threeleggedlegs.com/
Oh yes we are parasites.
WOG out.
Archive for February, 2008
Humans
February 27, 2008
Memory Metal
February 21, 2008Nitinol is an alloy of nickel and titanium that can be made to return to a fixed shape no matter how twist or bent it becomes.
This is very cool and the possibilities for this tech is endless.
WOG out.
WikiLeaks
February 21, 2008
Wikileaks is developing an uncensorable Wikipedia for untraceable mass document leaking and analysis. Our primary interest is in exposing oppressive regimes in Asia, the former Soviet bloc, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, but we also expect to be of assistance to people of all regions who wish to reveal unethical behavior in their governments and corporations. We aim for maximum political impact. Our interface is identical to Wikipedia and usable by all types of people. We have received over 1.2 million documents so far from dissident communities and anonymous sources.
We believe that transparency in government activities leads to reduced corruption, better government and stronger democracies. All governments can benefit from increased scrutiny by the world community, as well as their own people. We believe this scrutiny requires information. Historically that information has been costly – in terms of human life and human rights. But with technological advances – the internet, and cryptography – the risks of conveying important information can be lowered.
Wikileaks opens leaked documents up to stronger scrutiny than any media organization or intelligence agency can provide. Wikileaks provides a forum for the entire global community to relentlessly examine any document for its credibility, plausibility, veracity and validity. Communities can interpret leaked documents and explain their relevance to the public. If a document comes from the Chinese government, the entire Chinese dissident community and diaspora can freely scrutinize and discuss it; if a document arrives from Iran, the entire Farsi community can analyze it and put it in context. Sample analyses are available here.
In its landmark ruling on the Pentagon Papers, the US Supreme Court ruled that “only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government.” We agree.
We believe that it is not only the people of one country that keep their government honest, but also the people of other countries who are watching that government. That is why the time has come for an anonymous global avenue for disseminating documents the public should see.
Volunteer to help. Almost everyone can be of some assistance.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear”
~ George Orwell
I like this page and what they stand for.
WOG out.
Swiss Army Jacket With Air Purifier
February 20, 2008
From article:
Those who have trouble with allergies (and deep pockets) may try just about anything to help alleviate their symptoms, and chances are Victorinox had these people in mind when they developed this Swiss Army Tech Vest with Air Purifier. The purifier itself is located in the left breast pocket, and it supposedly transfers purified air to the funnel collar of the jacket where it can be sucked into sensitive lungs.
I want one now, I hate people that smoke in my vicinity…
WOG out.
Algae: The Future of Biofuels?
February 20, 2008
From the article:
While biofuel energy methods that use corn and soybeans may be a step ahead at the moment, generating energy from algae may provide a more efficient alternative in the long run. At least, some companies – such as Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation in New Zealand – are hoping so.
The company says that the green pond scum could generate 30 times more energy per acre of land than other biofuels, and grow at a much faster rate.
30 times! Thats just awesome, we need to use more algae now.
Algae thrive in shallow dirty water, and grow easily and quickly. According to Nick Gerritsen of Aquaflow, algae can double their mass in hours. Other biofuel sources – such as corn, soy beans, rapeseed and sugar cane – take much more time and space to grow, and critics worry that using food for energy could have a negative impact on the food industry.
Thats pretty impressive to double the algaes mass in hours.
Algae would also be a clean source of fuel, since it consumes CO2, like all plants. Plus, Aquaflow says the technology is cheap enough to be adopted anywhere, and hopes to enable communities to use their wild algae to become self-sufficient.
Okay this is my opinion on this biofuel is a step to fix the nature but it´s not perfect, we still need a different source of energy.
From wiki:
Biofuel is considered by some as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy security by providing an alternative to fossil fuels. However, In October 2007, Nobel Laureate Paul Crutzen published findings that the release of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) from rapeseed oil, and corn (maize), can contribute as much or more to global warming than the fossil fuels they displace.
Thats my problem with biofuel.
Biofuel is far from the solution.
WOG out.
