Do you think the martyrs would be so keen in their sacrifice if they knew the truth about the 77 virgins awaiting them in paradise?

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No doubt, this was the work of Al Quaeda…..I like the dead king outline detail.

Mock-up of Kite Generation site


This idea is proof that the renewable sector is overheating. There are good wind harvest ideas, and then there is this. If it even proved practical, anyone want to hazard a guess what the O&M cost would be on this approach? My guess is far more than the unit produces. We love innovation, we love new ideas, but there needs to be some there, there. If you’re interested in new ideas in wind generation, we suggest that aeroelastic flutter harvest is a far superior approach.

This is a striking image, probably a HDR photo, of the 468m (1535′) Pearl Tower in the Pudong district of Shanghai. Across the river is The Bund, which feels more like Prague than China. This is the first photo I’ve seen that captures part of the essence of Shanghai as I experienced it a couple of years ago. It felt like living in the BladeRunner movie… This is a view from a hotel in Pudong, a very similar view to what I had from my room.

Pearl Tower, Shanghai China – Attribution: Unknown

Perhaps you’ve seen or heard of Patently Silly, a place where actual patents are reviewed relative to their silliness and (im)practicality. Some things though never rise to the level of being patented. Here are some examples (that range from clever to silly to stupid to painful…)

Eco-Sensitive paper towel dispenser – see your impact on the world’s resources


Square Watermelons – better stacking and storage for melons


DIY Ass Kicking Machine – better left on the drawing board…


Slide-grater for kids – thankfully, only exists in Photoshop