seems like there’s a lot of energy that can be captured from a moving car besides the current braking hybrid generators, including having turbines integrated into wheels, and low-drag wind turbines.

Check out the first test flights of our “Autonomous UAV Project.” Crash landings and all… Stay tuned!http://www.vimeo.com/6602905

Here is a video giving a high level description of a UAV we’re developing.  The UAV and its software has been in development for 6 months, and we’re about a week away from its first autonomous test flight. So, stay tuned for the next episode!  (26 Minutes)http://www.vimeo.com/6440699

The Guarani Indians of Paraguay used the Stevia plant to naturally sweeten things – it’s sweeter than sugar without negative effects – it has no calories, no carbohydrates, doesn’t promote tooth decay, is safe for diabetics etc. Kahe Drinks, which I just sampled at the market, are sparkling fruit drinks using this special ingredient, and they’re quite good!

Congratulations to my friend and sharkride reader Senan for successfully launching Karma Army, a website and social media channel that is basically an amber alert for stolen stuff like bikes and snowboards.

Recently featured in the Wall Street Journal – article here.

It’s only a matter of time before we have GPS transmitting chips attached to everything we own!

Have you noticed that the gas gauge falls faster, as it falls below half a tank? In other words, it stays more than half full longer than half empty, and accelerates downward, as you consume more gas.  I wonder if this is an intentional design feature, which factors psychological value in seeing your tank full longer than almost empty?