Category: Quickhit

  • The perils of GPS

    The UK is now [posting signs that say ‘ignore SAT NAV’](http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/20/uk-posts-signs-to-ignore-navigation-systems-avoid-perils/) because of idiots who don’t think.

  • Maybe Gary Larson was right

    Apparently [computer gamers make better surgeons](http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/20/gamers-make-better-surgeons-study-says/). ([This page has the cartoon I’m referring to](http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2006/04/nintendo_aims_for_the_grey_mar.html))

  • Nice clock

    [A clock with three faces](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/just-a-moment-clock-take-time-to-read-the-time-237838.php). (Probably not what you expect)

  • Tesla in action

    [How to use a Tesla coil to protect your car from theft](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/tesla-antitheft-device-eye-of-sauron-237663.php). (Wimps used a rental car)

  • Today’s papercraft

    [Wolf Link](http://members.home.nl/saarloos/zeldamodels.htm#Wolf%20Link) (from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) papercraft. ([Via](http://kotaku.com/gaming/tag/wolf-link-papercraft-237688.php))

  • Need to get back on the wagon

    [Scary story about obesity and medical treatment](http://www.overlawyered.com/2007/02/treating_the_morbidly_obese_re.html).

  • The difference between ‘hard’ and ‘complicated’

    A list of [four things society makes too complicated](http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2007/02/what_does_socie.html).

  • Saving people from themselves

    [Special safety precautions from Nintendo](http://kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendos-antibaby-seal-237824.php).

  • Scariest roller coaster ever

    [A “redneck roller coaster”](http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/02/how_to_build_a_25.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890). I wouldn’t ride it!

  • DIY Starbucks

    [Recipes to make your own coffee syrups](http://www.slashfood.com/2007/02/07/make-your-own-coffee-syrup/). ([Via](http://lifehacker.com/software/diy/make-your-own-coffee-syrup-for-less-237564.php))