D-Link Next-Generation PowerLine adapter kit

The PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-303) is a sweet little gadget that utilizes the home's integrated electrical wiring system to connect different devices for streaming media etc.

With simple plug-and-play installation, the DHP-303 can connect digital media devices to the home network and the Internet. It also allows users to connect gaming consoles like the Xbox 360®, Playstation® 3 or Nintendo Wii™ to the Internet.

Its so nice that it utilizes an already existing cable system that every house have.

Key Features and Benefits

• Uses home's existing electrical wiring
• Streams HD media across the network
• Up to 200Mbps* throughput
• Connects computers, game consoles and multimedia devices to the Internet
• Plugs into existing power outlets
• QoS support helps prioritize Internet traffic
• Extends wireless LAN by connecting an access point to achieve stronger wireless signals in remote areas
• Supports enhanced network security
• Simple plug-and-play installation
• Power-saving mode
• Simple push-button security
• LED for easy monitoring
• Microsoft Windows Vista "network map" locator

$139.99 sounds pretty decent for this little device.

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BrionVega RR227 retro 1960s radio gets renovated

The radio is based on a model the company made back in 1965 in Italy. This sweet gadget packs more things than you might think. Not only is it a radio but it can play Mp3 or WMA also. This is done by either the SD-slot or USB. Of course there is also a AUX jack to connect your mp3 player or other device. If you want to plug your headphones in this is also possible. It runs by either batteries or hooked up to the main power line. Seems to be a sweet little radio.

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Its beautiful.

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This marvelous contraption is about to be mass produced which means we can all have one of these babies. So what is it? Its a so called HAL(Hybrid Assistive Limb) suit and it is awesome. What it does is to make you super strong. It works by detecting faint bioelectrical signals that are sent from the brain to the limbs. Its not Ironman yet but we are definitely closing in. They are planning an annual production of 400 units and it will cost around $4200. Its going to be interesting to see how it will develops.

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Samsung's latest fuel cell prototype

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Megamouth Shark Found!

A megamouth shark was caught by some Philippine fishermen. This shark is extremely rare and the one they caught now was the 41st ever seen or captured in the world. The first specimen was caught off Oahu, Hawaii in 1976. Megamouths are very large sharks, able to grow to 5.5 metres (18 ft) in length. Males mature by 4 metres (13 ft) and females by 5 metres (16 ft). Weights of up to 1,215 kilograms (2,680 lb) have been reported.

So what happened to the rare specimen of the megamouth shark they caught? Well they ate it.

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Preliminary Determination of Epicenters, 1963-1998

Japan looks kind of dark.

1901 Eastern Telegraph System And Its General Connections

An old picture I found. But I think it is pretty awesome.