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    A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie

    Pedal-Powered OLPC Tested in Afghanistan: Free Power (and Killer Calves) For All

    AP Photographer Loses Foot in Bomb Blast, Never Stops Taking Pictures

    Motivational Music In a Dangerous Land

    US Soldier Explains Why He Uses a Rifle Stock to Shoot Photographs

    US Army Selects Top Inventions That Can Take, Or Save, Your Life

    Wacky Afghan Engineer Develops Remote Controlled Kalashnikov Burglar Alarm

    Soldier Uses Body to Shield Comrades from Grenade Blast, Survives Thanks to Backpack

    Taliban Orders Afghan Cellphone Companies to Shut Down Networks at Night
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    11/26/09

    In reply to A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie
    State of the badass art....
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    Image of Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!!
    11/26/09

    In reply to A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie
    This seems like as good a time as any to post this:
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    Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! was starred Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! was unstarred
    Image of William Wade William Wade
    11/26/09

    @Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!!:

    I'm sad enough to know that's Avenue Q not Sesame Street.
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    Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! promoted this comment William Wade was starred William Wade was unstarred
    Image of Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!!
    11/26/09

    @William Wade: Indeed : ) Unfortunately, the Avenue Q Youtube videos are in below average (at best) quality, which is a shame, since those videos are actually funnier IMHO.
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    Image of Joaquin Joaquin
    11/26/09

    In reply to A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie
    Saving Private Ryan
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    Image of jerrymedina jerrymedina
    11/26/09

    @Joaquin: well in this case.. they should Save Ryan's privates, after these overheat s:
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    Image of met2art met2art
    11/26/09

    @Joaquin: Perhaps, The Loin King?
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    Image of Jrsy Devil's Advocate® Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
    11/26/09

    In reply to A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie
    Ishtar?
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    Image of Jrsy Devil's Advocate® Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
    11/26/09

    In reply to A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie
    They're watching Snake Plissken's next challenge: Escape from Guantanamo Bay..
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    Image of Bokusatsu_Tenshi Bokusatsu_Tenshi
    11/26/09

    In reply to A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie
    Jarhead?
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    Image of jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox. jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox.
    11/26/09

    In reply to A Taste of Home via a Laptop and a Movie
    MacBook Pro? That soldier has good taste and an eye for industrial design.
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    Image of kcin_77 kcin_77
    11/26/09

    @jayhawk11 is an octo-core at heart: good enough taste to get a shitty tribal tattoo.
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    Image of SJRNWT SJRNWT
    11/26/09

    @jayhawk11 is an octo-core at heart: That's quite the assumption-- all MacBook Pro owners must have "good taste and an eye for industrial design".

    //Not trying to troll, just sayin'...
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    jayhawk11 is an octo-core at heart promoted this comment SJRNWT was starred SJRNWT was unstarred
    Image of jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox. jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox.
    11/26/09

    @SJRNWT: I wish I had good taste and eye for industrial design. Would have saved me a shit ton of money on a wedding and a sex robot.
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    Image of soggy_cheerio soggy_cheerio
    11/26/09

    @SJRNWT: ...or a distaste for windows... or an overinflated sense of self worth... or as compensation for a tiny pecker.

    //Not trying to troll, just sayin'.

    It's entirely possible that he really doesn't care, and it is just a computer.
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    Image of yuzan yuzan
    11/26/09

    @jayhawk11 is an octo-core at heart:
    The 'MMA standard issue' tattoos would seem to contradict that statement.
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    Image of jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox. jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox.
    11/26/09

    @yuzan: Well played.
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    Image of Friedhamster Friedhamster
    11/26/09

    @jayhawk11 is an octo-core at heart: I think he's just doing whatever other people do. 'Mac's are in? Done. Tribal bands? You know it.'
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    Image of mmmiles mmmiles
    11/26/09

    @kcin_77: I'll give a guy a pass on a tribal tattoo when he's paid by the government to kill people.
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    Image of Odin Odin
    11/26/09

    @jayhawk11 is an octo-core at heart:
    Depends if you view your computer as a fashion icon or a tool. I can't deny that Apple products have stunning aesthetics but as they say looks aren't everything*.

    *Disclaimer: Not to say that Macs are bad but they're not for everyone.
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    Image of Chris Hansen Chris Hansen
    11/26/09

    @jayhawk11 is an octo-core at heart: To have "an eye for industrial design" one should have a degree in such and be an industrial designer. A.k.a. a person who designs vehicles or metallic structures for a living. I'm sure this soldier doesn't do that and most likely doesn't plan on it. Industrial design isn't as exciting as Jonathan Ive makes it sound. Take a look at an indust. design class and that becomes apparent quickly.
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    Image of jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox. jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox.
    11/26/09

    @Chris Hansen: Mind if I take a couple whacks at that horse?
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    Image of Chris Hansen Chris Hansen
    11/26/09

    @jayhawk11 is not a fan of smallpox.: If you want, go ahead.
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    Image of Bokusatsu_Tenshi Bokusatsu_Tenshi
    10/13/09

    In reply to Pedal-Powered OLPC Tested in Afghanistan: Free Power (and Killer Calves) For All
    So, what happens when those kids finds out about porn?
    HUGE HULK legs, that's what...
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    Image of Electp33 Electp33
    10/13/09

    In reply to Pedal-Powered OLPC Tested in Afghanistan: Free Power (and Killer Calves) For All
    Actually, we have GPRS in most major cities here in Afghanistan through at least 3 providers, so a tethered cell phone would get them 15kbps download speed for about $40 a month.
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    Image of Bertone77 Bertone77
    10/13/09

    In reply to Pedal-Powered OLPC Tested in Afghanistan: Free Power (and Killer Calves) For All
    These guys need the help of a good engineer.

    From what I can see it seems like they are only stepping down a small bit to increase the rotation of the top shaft making the pedaling somewhat more productive.

    But if they added a few more steps they could probably get that top shaft wizzing fast enough to power two or more laptops.
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    Image of Curves Curves
    10/13/09

    @Bullet77: I am not an engineer, but I am wondering why 2 foot pedals and not one pedal like on my grandmothers old sewing machine, which would seem easier, less shakey and can be powered (if needed) by one foot.
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
    10/13/09

    @Curves: The "treadle" is good for power, like driving the needle of a sewing machine, but it can also be very tiring. This set up requires minimal power vs. a treadle.
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    Image of met2art met2art
    10/13/09

    @Curves: A treadle could be easily implemented, even with the pedal design. I would imagine that the design was based largely on available salvage. A treadle design would also be more difficult with a chain, as it would require a ratcheting sprocket design on the "up take" to avoid hitching (for those slow on the uptake), and possibly introduce more mechanical drag. A belt would work but introduce slippage and "wow" over time, as well as requiring a large flywheel to maintain the high speed necessary in the step-up (as the large iron flywheel on the side of the sewing machine did, or the large wooden wheel of treadle spinning wheels).
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    Curves promoted this comment met2art was starred met2art was unstarred
    Image of MaQ MaQ
    10/13/09

    @Curves: I was planing, and still am, on doing just that, just for fun.

    I got all I need so it's only the question of when I'll do it.
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    Image of Curves Curves
    10/13/09

    @met2art: I love engineers......and whats so nice at Giz is that no matter what I ask, SOMEONE has the answer. Thank you.
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    Image of Curves Curves
    10/13/09

    @MaQ: lol@ for fun. Will you salvage an old Singer or start from square 1?
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    Image of MaQ MaQ
    10/15/09

    @Curves: I'll start from a Singer and see if I could use it as is,

    I aim to make it practical and disturb it as least as possible.

    I'll post the results

    ^__^

    The origin of the idea is from a while back, when I was considering how to keep my lifestyle in case of some horrific disaster, which would leave us without el. power for indefinite period of time.

    Solar power is cool but this came up as the ultimate idea and totally practical, and as you said:
    " seem easier, less shakey and can be powered (if needed) by one foot."

    so you could take turns and keep it going.

    It seams being practical has nothing to do with the engineering degree,
    (:though I'm getting mine soon:)

    :) #pedalpoweredolpcbeingtestedina...
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    Image of appletoad appletoad
    10/13/09

    In reply to Pedal-Powered OLPC Tested in Afghanistan: Free Power (and Killer Calves) For All

    OLPC would like to welcome its latest addition to the engineering team, "The Professor" Roy Hinkley, M.A., B.S., Ph.D!

    His assistant Gilligan is seen on a prototype of the OLPC charger.
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    GitEmSteveDave_GotOff2HoursEarly promoted this comment Edited by appletoad at 10/13/09 9:56 AM appletoad was starred appletoad was unstarred
    Image of GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
    10/13/09

    @appletoad: Did you know The Professor recieved a Purple Heart?
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    Image of appletoad appletoad
    10/13/09

    @GitEmSteveDave_GotOff2HoursEar...: I didn't know that.
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    08/30/09

    In reply to AP Photographer Loses Foot in Bomb Blast, Never Stops Taking Pictures
    Don't they have hospitals in Europe where they can do this? WHy did he have to fly all the way back to the U.S. from Afghan? They might have been able to save his foot if not for the long flight back.
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    Image of loslosbaby loslosbaby
    08/29/09

    In reply to AP Photographer Loses Foot in Bomb Blast, Never Stops Taking Pictures
    Pulitzer.
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    Image of GreyHammer GreyHammer
    08/28/09

    In reply to AP Photographer Loses Foot in Bomb Blast, Never Stops Taking Pictures
    he figured he could use the pictures when he writes his book about the experience.
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    Image of aido2002 aido2002
    08/28/09

    In reply to AP Photographer Loses Foot in Bomb Blast, Never Stops Taking Pictures
    You know the xkcd that shows the difference between a scientist and a regular person? The regular person pulls a lever, gets electrocuted, and then walks away, but the scientist pulls it again to see if it happens every time? This kinda reminds me of that: the regular person screams in agony, but the photographer takes the once in a lifetime opportunity for some amazing shots.
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