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Polar Cities for Day After Tomorrow Survivors Will Save Us All From Horrible Deaths

Global warming is bearing down on us with the fire of a thousand suns, and soon, the arctic chill of like a billion perfect storms. Whatever is Jake Gyllenhaal to do? Hole up in a Polar City, of course. Envisioned by "visionary futurist" Dan Bloom—how would he know he's a visionary unless he, in fact, is one—the first model polar city will begin construction in 2012 in Norway, with "volunteer testing occupancy" starting in 2015. And no, you earth-hating, global-warming-denying Bush lackeys, he is NOT a "a little Dr. Evil," "plain far-fetched" or a "just lone wacko day dreamer." He tells us so in the self-authored press release, which we have below. More »

12:25 PM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By matt buchanan
8,695 views, 63 comments

Latest by danbloom: Thursday, October 18, 3007 What experts in climate change field are saying:The following quotes are from genuine emails from real scientists and experts in the field of climate change and scientific research. Since the emails to this blog were private emails more »

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Jammie Thomas Appealing RIAA Trial Judgment, Keeping Up Her MySpace Blog

Last week, a jury that we are not a fan of awarded the RIAA $222,000 for 24 songs shared via Kazaa. The first RIAA lawsuit brought to trial, it sets a pretty lousy precedent and it's seen as a big ol' victory for the freedom-haters that rep the major labels. Jammie Thomas, the woman who lost the court battle, isn't done fighting yet, however: she's gonna appeal the decision. More »

1:56 PM on Mon Oct 8 2007
By Adam Frucci
6,920 views, 30 comments

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R2-Beer2 is My Kind of Droid

Sure, it can't repair or refuel your X-wing, nor can it project a video on your wall, but it can get you drunk. If given a choice between the original R2 and this guy… well, I'm just saying it wouldn't be an easy decision. [Geekstir via Coolest Gadgets]

7:00 PM on Fri Aug 17 2007
By Adam Frucci
9,735 views, 7 comments

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Q&A With Crazy Tokyo Watch Genius Yasushi Kimura

PingMag got a one-on-one interview with Yasushi Kimura, founder of the Japanese design firm Sea Hope. And for as awesomely insane as their watches are, his responses were interesting and and not crazy at all. When questioned about peoples fascination with LED's he responded
"Simply put, people like light and illuminations - it just enhances any accessory; especially in Japan, where it gets dark so early.
For example, mobiles are just so part of our daily lives now and they have become very accessoried in trying to be unique and user-friendly with their displays. I think watches are just another accessory and LED lights give off an illumination everyone enjoys. The lights are like those small insects in the night, those bugs that can light up."

What ever man, all we care about is that you keep coming out with more watch designs like the Scope.[PingMag Photos by PingMag]

8:35 PM on Wed Aug 15 2007
By blongo3
3,696 views, 8 comments

Latest by Galley: Is that a dude, or a chick? more »

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Greenbox Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Biodiesel

With the billions of dollars being pumped into research every year, is it possible that the auto-emissions problem could have been solved by a trio of fisherman in Wales? It's possible. Three fishing buddies (who also happen to be organic chemists and engineers) have developed what they call the "Greenbox," a device that basically neutralizes harmful emissions when attached to a vehicle. More »

12:45 PM on Wed Jul 25 2007
By Adam Frucci
8,808 views, 24 comments

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Big-Box Retailers: Why We Need iTunes and Other Online Stores

An article in the Wall Street Journal today drives home why record labels need to hop on the DRM-free digital music train to get their wares out there. Wal-Mart, Best Buy and their ilk are now responsible for at least 65 percent of all music sales—including online stores—and they're reducing the amount of music they carry as CD sales drop. Do we really want Wal-Mart dictating what music people listen to? More »

9:15 PM on Fri Apr 27 2007
By Matt Buchanan
3,958 views, 33 comments