Category Archives: Science, Engineering and Technology

I didn’t think I’d be into Wii…

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Jeff Block

… until I saw this. This video obviously focuses on the controller, which I hadn’t even heard much about.  Some of the uses demonstrated are pretty hokie, but others look pretty amazing.  Worth checking out anyway. Now, if we can just … Continue reading →

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A New Era for Television: the Slingbox

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Jeff Block

Sling Media announced recently the launch of three brand-new versions of their groundbreaking Slingbox product.  For those of you unfamiliar, this is a simple box that you plug into your entertainment center — plug one side into your A/V source, … Continue reading →

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Relativity Drive: The End of Wings and Wheels?

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Jeff Block

My buddy Dave sent this one in, and it deserves comment.  Roger Shawyer, an English physicist, who has worked on such auspicious programs as Europe’s satellite navigation system (the Galileo project), is in the process of bringing to large-scale production … Continue reading →

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Step 5: Cyber Warfare

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Jeff Block

I guess the BBQ food coma lasted longer than expected…  Actually, work has just been insane.  But I’ve carved out a cozy nook from which to bring you the next installment in my “How to win the war on terror in 10 … Continue reading →

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Step 1: Alternative Fuels

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Jeff Block

The first thing we need to do to win the war on terror is to dramatically reduce our dependence on oil.  We should have been addressing this problem decades ago, and we definitely should have been dealing with it since 9-11, … Continue reading →

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We Live in a Sci-Fi Movie

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Jeff Block

Have you ever felt that way? Well I have, over the last couple days. I love to play video games. My brother Mike got me Civilization 4 for Christmas, and I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t get it out … Continue reading →

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