Incredible Flying Car of the 1950's

Equipped with wings and a propeller, Moulton Taylor Aerocar aerobile was capable of taking off from a stoplight or the runway

This is just cool! 

Motopia

How far are we from a future where pedestrians and automobiles can live together peacefully?  Living here in the Tri-Cities we really have a bad habit of not looking out for foot traffic.  I am to blame as well.  I don't give a second thought to the fact that someone maybe heading into a cross walk, or walking on the sidewalk as I am about to pull out from a parking lot into traffic.  It would be a terrible thing to hit a human with your your car.  I am also amazed when I head to Seattle and spend time downtown on a busy workday.  Walking the streets with huge numbers of pedestrians all plowing right into the street as soon as the WALK light comes on.  Especially since the traffic seems to go from 0 to 60 within on block.  Anywho...  I thought this article had some clever ideas about the future of commuting whether it be on foot or in a automobile.

A Pedestrian Paradise

Deep Thinkers Debate

Is The Internet Changing The Way We Think?

This questions regularly comes up in classes that I am taking. There are always arguments either way.  I think that we can honestly say that the internet has had a huge impact on the way we live today.  With that I guess it is inevitable that it would change the way we think.  I believe we take so many things for granted now.  We rush out into the middle of the wilderness with out a map as we just assume we will have an internet connection through our phone.  Sometimes we do and we are rescued from the side of a mountain.  Other times we don't and there we are, unprepared.

Each year the organization Edge poses this question to visionary thinkers on science and culture and collects essays.  Follow this link and see what the leading minds of our time think.  Article.

Science of Spreading Good

10 Things

Since this blog is about science, art and technology I am posting some suggestions from the article 10 Points About the Science of Spreading Good.  Although spreading good might not be consider a scientific in some circles I believe it is still worth sharing.

1. Good Deed Are Contagious.

2. The Network Acts Like a Matching Grant

3. Messages get Amplified when they Spread Naturally

4. Close Friends Matter More

5. Our Real World Friends are Online too.

6.Make Good Behavior Visible...

7. ... But Don't Overdue It!

8. Centrality, Interest, Influence, and Influence-ability are All Important

9. Central Actors Can Predict the Future

10. Realize Your Network Power

So with the holidays approaching it is important to stop and think about the science of spreading good.  Take a moment and read the article and see if you can make a difference.

!!BEWARE!!

After downloading ClipGrabber I became a victim of this malware.  Read article below from spyware techie to learn more.

 

Do you know what Claro Search Malware is?

Claro Search Malware is a generic name of a browser hijacker infection that changes user’s browser settings and then forcefully redirects him to malicious websites. Claro Search Malware is directly related to Isearch.claro.com website that pretends being a legitimate search engine. Basically, it changes your default search engine or default homepage settings in order to promote unwanted software.
Claro Search Malware is directly related to Babylon merchandise, and we know already just how annoying Babylon Toolbar can be. Claro Search Malware easily affects all three main browsers – Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. It takes one single click to install Claro Search Malware onto the target computer. Sometimes user does not even realize that this browser hijacker is being installed, because Claro Search Malware can also arrive bundled with other software. It is common for video codecs, players and other freeware to bring random third-party applications along.
When Claro Search Malware gets installed, the user will notice that his default homepage is changed, and he will be redirected to other third party websites that might be related to computer malware. Some users try to remove Claro Search Malware via Control Panel, because Claro LTD toolbar is listed among the installed programs list. However, Claro Search Malware does not want to be removed and it will try remain in your system for as long as possible.
Get yourself a powerful security tool and remove Claro Search Malware right now, otherwise you might face even more dangerous computer infections that Claro Search Malware will definitely invite your way.
In non-techie terms:
Claro Search Malware is a computer infection that pretends to be a genuine browser plug-in. It redirects user to malicious websites and hijacks the default search engine. Remove Claro Search Malware from your computer with a computer security program and safeguard your system against similar intrusions.

Global Oneness Project

Global Oneness Project

 

I found this website tonight.  It's wonderful.  The films range from portraits of artists to issues like global warming.  Included the "about us" below.  Please follow the link to the site and see if you are inspired.  The cinematography is very impressive. Be sure to check out the photo essays.

"The Global Oneness Project produces and distributes films, media and educational materials that challenge us to rethink our relationship to the world.

We've been traveling the world since 2006 documenting a range of stories including: films on food issues in East Africa, youth gangs in the barrios of Ecuador, an artist who paints with tea, and photo essays about street art in the Bay Area and prayer in New York City.
Through our screening and education programs, we hope to stimulate dialogue, support community engagement and inspire action."

The Key to American Innovation

EDUCATION

Here is an interesting article on the future of technology; the cost to the United States for the next 100 years of innovation and discovery, the benefits of crowd sourcing, and the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).  The article brings up some valid points with regards to the heart of a company lying within the R&D department.  The importance of Art and Design that should not be overlooked, as it is the missing link to success of a product.  Here is a link to the article if you would like to read more about it.   Article