Dec 2, 2009

From designer Liam Ferguson comes the "Amatoya," a two-man, two-cannon off-road ATV that is "more military in its approach" in the war on fire. If ever made to Ferguson's specifications, the buggy would combine maneuverability, high-tech extras to help identify the heart of the blaze, and survivability to see it through a fire. A big downside would be that it can't hold as much water as some of the other options out there, but it'd certainly be a robust (not to mention cool-looking) way to fight big blazes.

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Yanko Design, via Popular Science

Lemon has seen a lot of his kennel mates find new homes, but sadly he's still waiting for his chance. He's always overlooked because of his health issues and that's such a shame because he's a really friendly boy who just wants some TLC.

Isn't he a handsome boy! This is Lloyd and he's a 7 year old ex-racing greyhound looking for someone with sighthound experience. He's a very affectionate boy, but he still has a strong chase instinct so needs a new home without cats or small dogs.

Dreamer is a beautiful 9 year old greyhound girl who would be happy in almost any type of home. She has a great temperament and could live with older children. She's used to other greyhounds and with a careful introduction may be okay with other breeds.

Dec 2, 2009

Look, fancy cellphone straps are all well and good, but if you're talking about something that's going to go in your pocket maybe you should consider something other than the four-pronged blade of death. Yee-ikes.

DealExtreme via NerdApproved

8 year old Ollie has only been in rescue for a week, but he's already making a great impression on the kennel staff. He's a friendly boy and he should be fine to live with other dogs and older children.

Dec 2, 2009

In case you haven't heard, the publishing industry isn't doing so hot right now. Magazine especially are being hit hard, what with the internet existing and all. But they won't take it lying down! No sir. Just take a look at Time Inc's "Manhattan Project."

This turns out to be an interactive magazine that can work on tablet computers. It'll allow you to organize your magazine in whatever order you want to read it in, then flip through it using the touchscreen. Sounds interesting, I guess, but don't websites offer some pretty similar functionality? If not more functionality? This may not be the savior the industry is looking for, but time will tell.

TechCrunch

"Magic Highway USA" is a Disney cartoon that aired back in 1958 and showed the kind of good ol' fashioned future that was all the rage back then. What did people have to look forward to? Color-coded and air conditioned highways, roads that are built instantly by lumbering vehicles, and — something we're not so far from anymore — self-driving cars.

There are even some familiar technologies in there, such as rear-view video cameras and "pleasure vehicles," which are basically RVs. And, of course, some wildly impractical predictions, such as cylindrical towers ringed by one solid elevator that is supposed to quickly serve hundreds of offices and carports. Check it out in its entirety in the video above.

Via Boing Boing