Monthly Archives: January 2009

How ships get launched into the sea

January 15, 2009 @ 10:37 pm

According to what I just watched on YouTube, there are really only 2 ways to put a ship into water. You either drop it in (for lifeboats and other small watercraft) or you slide it in. Now, there are 2 … Continue reading →

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Hulu to stream Obama's inaugural speech

January 15, 2009 @ 10:08 pm

If you don’t own a TV (and you live in the US), Hulu may be your best friend on January 20, 2009 because Hulu will be streaming Barack Obama’s inaugural address live. Unfortunately, if you live outside of the US, … Continue reading →

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Cat nearly gets hit by train

January 15, 2009 @ 9:12 pm

Don’t worry, the cat doesn’t get hurt. But seriously, WHY DIDN’T THE PERSON BEHIND THE CAMERA DO ANYTHING?!?! [via]

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US Airways (USA 1549) flight tracking data

January 15, 2009 @ 9:03 pm

Click image to see larger size According to FlightAware, the status of US Airways flight 1549 — the same flight that crashed today in the Hudson River — is that it has arrived at its destination. I guess it’s half-right, … Continue reading →

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Google Maps adds public transportation layers

January 15, 2009 @ 8:44 pm

Google Maps has shown public transportation stops for a while in New York City (and…if I remember correctly, some other cities as well), but now they are taking it one step further and offering public transportation layers that show routes … Continue reading →

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