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links for 2009-08-06

Jonas Salk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Salk, however, preferred not to have his career as a scientist affected by too much personal attention as he had always tried to remain independent and private in his research and life. But this proved to be impossible. "Young man, a great tragedy has befallen you - you've lost [...]

links for 2009-08-05

Student Invents Bicycle Which Folds Into 26-Inch Wheel Circumference For James Dyson Prize | UK News | Sky News
A student has designed a bike which can be folded completely into the space of the wheel's 26in circumference.
Mr Hargreaves has been in contact with various manufacturers and hopes to get the bike into production soon.
Competition founder [...]

links for 2009-08-04

YouTube - Sarah Palin Quits! Auto-Tune the News #6
auto tune the news
The Gregory Brothers bring the world another installment of the news with a beat.
(tags: video humor music politics news)

YouTube - Blur Studio - A Gentlemen's Duel [HQ]
(tags: video humor animation)

links for 2009-08-03

Sibel Edmonds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sibel Deniz Edmonds (born 1970)[1] is a Turkish-American[2][3][4] former FBI translator and founder of the National Security Whistleblowers Coalition (NSWBC). Edmonds was fired from her position as a language specialist at the FBI's Washington Field Office in March, 2002, after she accused a colleague of covering up illicit activity [...]

links for 2009-08-01

Mercedes Confirms an Electric Gullwing Will Fly | Autopia | Wired.com
The German automaker confirmed today the rumor we reported earlier this week and provided some tech specs on the electrified all-wheel-drive version of the upcoming SLS AMG. The four motors combine for a peak output of 392 kilowatts (525 horsepower) and an astounding 649 pound-feet [...]