I expect that some whingers will whine,
At this latest genetic design,
But they’ve no cause to fret,
For they knew what they’d get,
When they voted for Vic Frankenstein.
John Moynes
(Rex)
Firebombing
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSkB3M3DkXU
A blazing housefire in Russia is extinguished in an instant by a massive ‘waterbomb’ dropped by an amphibious Beriev Be-200 Altair.
A timelapse by Art Animation showing the enviable freehand drawing skills of Korean artist Kim Jung Gi as he creates a poster (without outlines, references or preliminary sketches) in celebration of the Korean Independence Movement.
Although it might look underwhelming, the once-revered Daihatsu Charade has disappeared from the many roads it once travelled. The 1.0L, 3 cylinder diesel had a reputation for bulletproof reliability and economical motoring. The sporty GTti and GTxx were known for the punchy 1.0L turbo engines and are much sought after today. The Charade was also available in the even rarer small saloon body shape.
The BMW 635CSi demonstrates all I loved about the marque’s styling techniques in the late 70s and up to the early 90s. An aggressive “shark-nose” which peters back to a luxurious yet sporty rear end – the reason why it’s probably the most beautiful production car I’ve ever seen. This one had an automatic transmission, which I don’t fancy, but I’ll own one some day!
What might look like a slightly modded Opel Kadett/Vauxhall Astra is, in fact, the range-topping GSE model. My guess is that it is a post-1988 model and, therefore, fitted with the bigger 2.0L engine (previously 1.8L before emission regulations forced a change). I found this seemingly forgotten example near O’Brien’s Bridge close to Limerick city.
Pics and text: Patrick ‘Carspotter’ Cummins
How Much?
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Splutter.
Eoin Darby writes
:…And that’s for draught Bulmers. Surely the most expensive pint in town?
A collection of callers to Niall Boylan at Night on Classic Hits 4FM over the last 2 years along with audio from the Anglo tapes exposed by the Irish Independent.
Happy Friday everyone!
Via Mike Hogan 4FM
Previously: Ready Or Not
(Pic: Oisín Kane)
Kevin Robinson writes:
A friend of mine Donal has undertaken a cycle across Europe to raise money and awareness for Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. The cycle itself is totally self funded, so all money raised is going straight to ABII.
He’s been on the road for less than a week now, and he is keeping a blog of his experience.
It would be great if you could maybe share it, and see can we get him some more followers.
Neiler writes [via BS app]:
Anyone know what the story with the Trinity rugby pitch is? #FUBAR
No (*adjusts glasses, dabs at minor nosebleed*) they’re not the same.
Scientist and software engineer Burr Settles of Slackpropogation explains:
Both are dedicated to their subjects, and sometimes socially awkward. The distinction is that geeks are fans of their subjects, and nerds are practitioners of them. A computer geek might read Wired and tap the Silicon Valley rumor-mill for leads on the next hot-new-thing, while a computer nerd might read CLRS and keep an eye out for clever new ways of applying Dijkstra’s algorithm. Note that, while not synonyms, they are not necessarily distinct either: many geeks are also nerds (and vice versa).
Christine writes [via BS app]:
Future entrepreneurs in Galway. Got this through the letter box today. Local kids trying to make a few quid. Nice home made feel to their advertising material, in fairness.
Mmf.