The Terrafugia TF-X flying car is a conceptual design for a twin engined, 200mph, 1 MW, auto piloted air hooptie with vertical take off and landing (VTOL) and a 500 mile range.
When it’s built (in your dreams, our dreams and those of the designers), you’ll simply tell it where you want to go and it will take you there.
Hush now.
It’s a real thing that’s actually happening and that’s that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=73&v=x2B5d-8H588
The 10 minute pitch that convinced ABC to greenlight a 2015 reboot of The Muppet Show.
Presented in faux observational documentary style, the new series premieres in the US on September 22.
The rare Diphylleia grayi, or ‘skeleton flower’ (found only in the colder regions of Japan and China and in the Appalachian Mountains in the US) changes from white to translucent when exposed to water then back from its ‘skeletal’ form to white as it dries.
Mario(n), Fafa and Johnny T get to grips with the evolution of relationships, from infatuation to love.
Colin Hassard writes:
As you are probably aware, there is a serious, increasing problem with racially motivated crimes in Ireland, both North and South. I have written this poem that speaks out against racism and hatred and to try and dispel some of the myths about foreign nationals. The real message of the poem is simply that we are all connected – and all have a shared humanity. Hopefully you appreciate the message.
A bonkers POV video from Polygon UR Team downhill mountain biker Jamie Nicoll vying with (and trying to avoid colliding with) fellow competitors in the opening minutes of the 30km Megavalanche glacier descent in the French Alps.
The race starts at the 3,300m summit of the Pic Blanc and ends 2,500 meters below in the Allemont Valley.
Here’s another rider (Thibaut Ruffin’s) POV of the 2014 race in it’s full unexpurgated glory.
That Star Wars/Mad Max mashup you’ve been waiting for, deftly stiched together by 20 year old Indian editor Krishna Shenoi.
An amazing challenge, in fairness.
A great cause, to be fair.
Cormac O’Culain writes:
Two lads – Pearse O’Toole (Up Spiddal!) and Ruairí Leddy (Cmon’ Roscommon!) – are canoeing around Ireland….AROUND THE ENTIRE island – in aid of Console, Ireland’s National Suicide charity, starting on 24th July from Galway. Any support and awareness you can raise, much appreciated.
Meanwhile….
‘sup?
Cian Walsh writes:
I saw your post about Kayak for Console and thought I should mention a duo currently out on the water doing the same trek.
Jon Hynes (top left) and Sean Cahill (right) set out on the 16th June from the Old Head of Kinsale to paddle around Ireland. They are currently almost home (Wexford) having braved mountainous seas and weather.
They are raising money for the Cappanalea Centre down in Kerry to allow them to install a hoist for wheelchair access to canoes and kayaks. They are documenting the whole adventure on facebook [link below]. Above is the lads squeezing through Diarmuid and Grainne’s Rock at Loop Head. Co. Clare…
