09/30/2010

flying humvee? the military can’t be serious…

It looks like AAI Corp has, indeed, landed the contract for feasibility studies of the Transformer flying Humvee project, which as far as we can tell takes a lightly armored (if armored at all) four man vehicle and puts it in the air, practically begging to be hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. And if that doesn\’t sound sketchy enough, keep in mind that among the design considerations are gas tanks in the craft\’s wings which, as Spencer Ackerman at Wired points out, would make really obvious targets. The testing should last about a year, and cost DARPA a cool $3 million. If all goes well, AAI could have a partial prototype in 2013.

via Flying Humvee a step closer to reality, still seems like a really bad idea — Engadget.

09/23/2010

One Day On Earth – The World’s Story is Yours to Tell

On October 10, 2010 (10.10.10), across the planet, documentary filmmakers, students, and inspired citizens will record the human experience over a 24-hour period and contribute their voice to the largest participatory media event in history.

via One Day On Earth – The World’s Story is Yours to Tell.

09/21/2010

fiber optic synthetic human nervous system…wow

The Department of Defense and Southern Methodist University have teamed up to develop prostheticsthat use two-way fiber optic communication between artificial limbs and peripheral nerves to essentially give these devices the ability to feel pressure or temperature. The technology is called neurophotonics, and it will someday allow hi-speed communication between the brain and artificial limbs. But that’s just the beginning — the work being done at SMU’s Neurophotonics Research Center might someday lead to brain implants that control tremors, neuro-modulators for chronic pain management, implants for treating spinal cord injuries, and more. And since we can’t have a post about DARPA-funded research without the following trope, Dean Orsak of the SMU Lyle School of Engineering points out that “[s]cience fiction writers have long imagined the day when the understanding and intuition of the human brain could be enhanced by the lightning speed of computing technologies. With this remarkable research initiative, we are truly beginning a journey into the future that will provide immeasurable benefits to humanity.” Truly.

via SMU and DARPA develop fiber optics for the human nervous system — Engadget.

T-Mobile Sued For Allegedly Censoring Marijuana Service

T-Mobile is being sued for allegedly blocking EZ Texting, a text messaging service, from its network because T-Mobile “did not approve” of an EZ Texting client that offered information via SMS on the location of medical marijuana dispensaries.

via T-Mobile Sued For Allegedly Censoring Marijuana Service.

09/17/2010

#nw @therodproject feat. @phillyfreezer – can’t stand you

09/15/2010

#np @common – they say

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09/14/2010

concrete roses growing in oakland

In the middle of the killing fields in east oakland, california, these young cats find peace within their intricate movements…

09/13/2010

a father’s dream

Though I’m not there to turn off the light,
To tuck you in and kiss you goodnight,
To read you a book, or give you a drink,
It’s you I love, and of you I think.
If you were here, I’d give you a squeeze,
And ask if you could give me one please.
I’d sing you a song and let you take lead,
While dancing around, just me and my seed,
From the moment of ‘hello’ until our goodbye’s.
My air is supplied by love in your eyes,
As long as you’re in my soul and my heart,
I promise you that we’re never apart,
I love you, Sydney.

09/12/2010

#np blackstar – twice inna lifetime

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09/08/2010

session aftermath…pb&j and ice cold milk hype #classic

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