Crowder visits the Canadian health care system and shows Michael Moore how a documentary should be made.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Video: Air Force Officers' Sworn Testimony About UFO Encounters
A group of Air Force Officers give sworn testimony about UFO close encounters around US nuclear facilities. Hmm...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Potentially Habitable Planet Found Near Earth
It's only 20 light years away!
AFP reported:
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US astronomers said Wednesday they have discovered an Earth-sized planet that they think might be habitable, orbiting a nearby star, and believe there could be many more planets like it in space.
The planet, found by astronomers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the Carnegie Institution of Washington, is orbiting in the middle of the "habitable zone" of the red dwarf star Gliese 581, which means it could have water on its surface. Read more here.
Texting While Driving Death Toll Rising
The seven year toll (2001~2007) is 16,000 deaths.
Sending text messages while driving led to accidents that killed an estimated 16,000 people from 2001 to 2007.
An analysis of federal data on road fatalities, in the American Journal of Public Health, concluded that deaths due to "distracted driving" surged...Read more here.
Texting while driving bans don't seem to work.
Researchers at the Highway Loss Data Institute reported today they found no reduction in car collisions after texting-while-driving laws took effect.
The researchers calculated rates of collision claims for vehicles in California, Louisiana, Minnesota and Washington, immediately before and immediately after those states banned texting while driving.
My guess is the bans don't work because people ignore them. It is difficult to enforce these laws when people can hid the phone out of sight. Hiding the phone while texting may actually distract the driver more.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Wearable XOS 2 Robotic Suit (video)
Raytheon has unveiled their XOS 2 exoskeleton. This is the closest thing to an Ironman suit. The military is interested.
Via YouTube:
Via YouTube:
Raytheon has unveiled its second-generation powered exoskeleton, the XOS 2, coinciding with the release of Iron Man 2 on DVD. The XOS 2 is ligher, faster and uses 50% less power than the XOS 1 proof-of-concept robotic suit. Powered by an internal-combustion engine driving hydraulic actiations, the exoskeleton allows its wearing to lift 200lb repeatedly without tiring, says Raytheon, but is agile enough to climb stairs, kick a ball etc.
Video: Grey Wolves of Yellowstone National Park Make a Comeback
Grey wolves are beautiful animals, but ranchers around Yellowstone may not be as excited as wildlife watchers.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Major Earthquake Predicted for Southern California in Next Five Days
The earthquake will likely be in the 66.0 or 7.0 range and strike in the Salton Sea or Chino Hills, Los Angeles area.
Click screen capture to visit Quake Prediction.
Click screen capture to visit Quake Prediction.
Bizarre: Segway Company Owner Dies After Driving Segway Off Cliff
I guess they won't be using this in their advertising.
A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday.
The body of 62-year-old Jimi Heselden and a Segway personal transporter were found in the River Wharfe and he was pronounced dead at the scene, West Yorkshire Police said.
World's Biggest Dog Meets World's Smallest Dog
Good thing 'Giant George' wasn't hungry.
Via ABC News:
Via ABC News:
Giant George and Boo Boo are both amazing animals in their own right, but in very different ways. At 245-pounds and 7' 3" from nose to tail, Giant George is the world's biggest dog-- and, at 4 inches tall, Boo Boo is the world's smallest.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Video: Tesla Test Drive
What is it about the Tesla roadster that has other carmakers salivating? It's an electric sports car! Eat your heart out GM.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Is Soy Dangerous for Men?
Large quantities of soy can increase a man's estrogen, but most people don't have to worry.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Did Helmsman Turn Titanic Into Iceburg?
A new novel claims this is a long kept secret.
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Could Moses have really parted the Red Sea?
New computer simulation indicates the biblical story could have a basis in scientific fact.
Fox News reported:
Computer simulations, part of a larger study on how winds affect water, show wind could push water back at a point where a river bent to merge with a coastal lagoon, the team at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and the University of Colorado at Boulder said.
"The simulations match fairly closely with the account in Exodus," Carl Drews of NCAR, who led the study, said in a statement.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Is the missing Gulf oil spill on the ocean floor? (video)
Sludge has been found two inches thick in some areas.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Video: NASA 'RATS' Simulate Space Exploration In Arizona Desert
Simulating planetary exploration missions in the Arizona desert.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Lair of the Shadow Broker
'Mass Effect' takes you into the shads.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
'DTV Shredder' is the latest battlefield tool? (video)
A skateboard crossed with a tank?
'DTV Shredder' offers new take on all-terrain vehicle
'DTV Shredder' offers new take on all-terrain vehicle
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Playing Video Games With Your Brain Waves
Game developers show off technology that reads users' brain waves and footsteps. This will be out for Christmas.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Feel Good Story: Kissing Pony Shows Love to Elderly (video)
This is a great story.
A Shetland pony prompts smiles at nursing homes in New Jersey.
A Shetland pony prompts smiles at nursing homes in New Jersey.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Is God Necessary? Stephen Hawking Says No. (video)
Here is part of a rare and provocative video interview of Stephen Hawking by ABC.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Video: NASA Mission to Unlock Sun's Biggest Mysteries
NASA is sending a car-sized spacecraft on the closest mission to the Sun ever.
Adult Ads Still Exist on Craigslist (video)
Adult service ads were still posted after the website removed the section and other technology news.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Obama administration wants to drug your obese kid
The nanny state is on the move again...
From Breitbart:
From Breitbart:
First Lady Michelle Obama reveals some requirement of the new Health Care law that seemed to have been hidden in its 2,000+ pages. Nancy Pelosi famously said "We have to pass the bill to see what is in the bill." Well, now we are finding out little gems like this.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Smart Trash Carts rat You out to Big Brother
Recycle or else...
ABC News reported:
Big Brother has gotten down and dirty to make sure Cleveland residents recycle.
As part of a $2.5 million waste-collection system, the city plans to give residents high-tech trash carts embedded with RFID (radio frequency identification) tags that monitor how much they recycle.
If Clevelanders don't recycle enough of their garbage, the city now has the power to issue $100 fines.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Get Ready for Earl
Category 4 hurricane Earl targets the East Coast.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Google Reorganizes Your In-box and other Tech-bytes
Google Reorganizes Your In-box and other Tech-bytes
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