Archive for May 6th, 2009
« Previous EntriesGullwing GmbH creates perfect replica of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009What would you prefer, a brand new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG or the classic 300 SL, also known as Gullwing due to its doors? Although the new car has a lot of appeal, some would prefer to gather the appearence of 300 SL with the engine and refinement of the SLS. That has been made possible with the help of Gullwing GmbH, from Heyda, in Germany, which has recreated the car in its minimum details and given it the it is known for: Gullwing. Although the replica really seems to be rigorously equal
Big Brother: Surveillance and the Patriot Act
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009Welcome to the Progressive Surveillance State: As you’re probably aware, the fraudulent progressive group ACORN, is conducting the U.S. Census. When I say they’re conducting it, I mean they’re out there going door-to door right now! Yes, that ACORN. The group with legions of voter fraud violations who also just had criminal charges filed against them in Nevada. Ooohh, and the story gets much worse. Eric Dondero at the Libertarian Republican (H/T Valerie at GOP For Liberty! ) ha
BIG BROTHER WATCH:Census GPS-tagging your home’s front door:Coordinates being taken for every residence in nation
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009According to an online Yahoo program, the Global Position System coordinates for the White House, probably one of the best-known publicly owned buildings in the world, are 38.898590 Latitude and -77.035971 Longitude. And since you know that, it’s no big deal for the White House to know the coordinates for your front door, is it? Some people think it is, and are upset over an army of some 140,000 workers hired in part with a $700 million taxpayer-funded contract to collect GPS readings for ever
Ronn Motors’ H2GO systems getting ready for field trials in semi trucks
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009Representatives from Ronn Motor Company just announced they will be going to China this summer to show off their H2GO hydrogen injection system . The system is used in the Scorpion “green” supercar (above) and will also be used by RBX Management Corp. on two 18-wheel semi trucks in the near future. The two trucks will start using Ronn’s GPS tracking system this week as part of a 30-day data collecting period. Once the month is over, the trucks will be fitted with the H2GO system, which is sup
The Nokia E52 just keeps going, and going, and going
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009What has 8 hours of talk time, 23 days of standby time, noise cancellation, and comes from Espoo? If you guessed the Nokia E52, you’re psychic. Or you just read the headline and assumed. Whatever - either way, you’re right. For right around €245 ($326 USD) before taxes and subsidies, you’ll be getting a handset with A-GPS, HSDPA/HSUPA, a 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD (1GB included), a 2.4″ display. It’ll come in metel grey or golden aluminum at launch - but knowing Nokia, they’ll probably rel