Archive for September, 2006

Commodore Coming to US!?

Commodore begins global tour - News - Motoring - smh.com.au

Holden Commodore“Come to the Chicago auto show and all we be revealed,” said a smiling Lutz, who earlier praised Holden and the new Commodore for being one of “the best vehicles GM has produced”.

Stolen from: Holden Commodore will come to the States - Autoblog


A new way to control R/C planes!

This guy developed a camera that mounts onto the top of a remote control plane and transmits to a headset worn by the flyer. Makes flying awesome!

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The Sun Online - News: ‘Richard is winning his fight’

Crash siteThe Sun Online - News: 'Richard is winning his fight'

Then came the moment when I said: “The reason you’re here mate is because you’re a c**p driver.” And he smiled. I knew then that he was going to pull through. And God it was a relief.

Taken from: Hammond Update: "Was I driving like a tw*t?" - Autoblog


[H] Consumer - Dell XPS 410

I might have found this article funny, if I had not gone through this hell myself. Instead, it made me cry a little more … 

[H] Consumer - Dell XPS 410

Before you begin reading this section, we advise you to get comfortable. Settle into a cozy chair, get a cup of hot cocoa, and prepare for a lengthy, drawn-out battle with Dell’s “premium” XPS support.


Getting ball to Bryant earlier would help …

It’s only Thursday, but already coach Mike Nolan has locked up the quote of the week. When asked if coaches need to get the ball to wide receiver Antonio Bryant early, Nolan said, “No, I think we do pretty well when we tick him off at halftime.”

SFGate: Niners Turf Blog : Getting ball to Bryant earlier would help


Superman: The Ultimate Collector’s Edition

As fans have been hoping, Warner has also officially announced the 11/28 release of the 14-disc Superman: The Ultimate Collector’s Edition DVD box set (SRP $99.92). Packaged in a special tin case, the set will include the 2-disc Superman Returns: Special Edition, the 4-disc Superman: The Movie - Special Edition, the 2-disc Superman II: Special Edition, the single-disc Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, the single-disc Superman III and Superman IV DVDs, the You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman documentary, the previously-released Look Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman and a Bryan Singer’s Journals Extended Edition disc featuring ALL of the director’s video journals shot on the set of Superman Returns (along with 2 that have never been seen before). The case will also include a reproduction of the Superman #7 comic book, a booklet on the history of the character and a mail-in offer for all 5 Superman feature film movie posters. Here’s a look at the box set’s contents, all laid out for you to see…

The Digital Bits - We Know DVD!


Richard Hammond “followed safety rules and wasn’t trying to break a record”

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond was observing the highest safety standards before the jet-powered car he was driving crashed, event organisers say. Primetime Land Speed Engineering also denied reports that Hammond was trying to break the British land speed record.

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Rattle & Hum

Rattle & Hum

My Brother's Brush with Greatness … (from the Rattle & Hum DVD) 


Nerd, Geek or Dork?
Modern, Cool Nerd
56 % Nerd, 82% Geek, 47% Dork
For The Record:

A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia.
A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area or subject, often an obscure or difficult one.
A Dork is someone who has difficulty with common social expectations/interactions.
You scored better than half in Nerd and Geek, earning you the title of: Modern, Cool Nerd.

Nerds didn't use to be cool, but in the 90's that all changed. It used to be that, if you were a computer expert, you had to wear plaid or a pocket protector or suspenders or something that announced to the world that you couldn't quite fit in. Not anymore. Now, the intelligent and geeky have eked out for themselves a modicum of respect at the very least, and "geek is chic." The Modern, Cool Nerd is intelligent, knowledgable and always the person to call in a crisis (needing computer advice/an arcane bit of trivia knowledge). They are the one you want as your lifeline in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (or the one up there, winning the million bucks)!

Congratulations!

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You scored higher than 99% on nerdiness
You scored higher than 99% on geekosity
You scored higher than 99% on dork points

Link: The Nerd? Geek? or Dork? Test written by donathos on OkCupid

Top Gear’s Richard Hammond in critical condition

Richard Hammond … BBC Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond lies in a Leeds hospital in critical condition. Hammond was airlifted to the hospital following a terrifying crash at the wheel of a jet-powered car while filming a segment for the popular British car program.

Top Gear's Richard Hammond in critical condition - Autoblog

UPDATE: Details on Richard Hammond crash - Autoblog


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