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Tow Truck Drivers Push Cars into
Tow-Away Zone then hold cars for ransom

Tow Truck Drivers Push Cars into
Tow-Away Zone then hold cars for ransom 03/22/2005 04:59 PM
Mark Frauenfelder: Tian says: "On March 7th, I took photos of a tow truck driver that damages a vehicle then tries to get away in Phoenix.

Sunday night (March 20th), Phoenix news channel 15 used a bait car and discovered that local tow truck company(s) would actually push cars into tow-away zone first, then held the cars as "hostages" for ransom."

I just watched it. The TV crew set up a white SUV as a bait car, and parked it legally. Time and time again, tow trucks would push the car into a red zone, snap a photo, and tow it away. Of course, when the TV crew showed the owner of the tow truck company how his drivers had pushed the car into the red lane, the owner denied responsibility. "I didn't push it," he said.

Arizona lawmakers have been half-heartedly writing legislation to stop this (isn't it illegal to do this already) but the tow truck has so far been able to convince them not to ruin the good thing they've got going. Link to RealMedia file. The segment starts about 20:15 into the broadcast.

"technology makes new cars too expensive
to repair, which may lead to disposable
cars"

"technology makes new cars too expensive
to repair, which may lead to disposable
cars" 04/21/2004 10:19 AM

When cars fly

When cars fly 09/01/2004 04:07 AM
David Pescovitz: It's time again for the mainstream media's semi-annual report on flying cars of the future. Guess what! According to this Associated Press article, we're still decades away from George Jetson-style jaunts. (Surprise!)

The problem is, those ideas have generally required both a lot of money and the skills of a trained pilot. And melding cars and planes hasn't always been very successful.

"When you try to combine them you get the worst of both worlds: a very heavy, slow, expensive vehicle that's hard to use," said Mark Moore, who heads the personal air vehicle division of the vehicle systems program at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.

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four stars, two cars...

four stars, two cars... 03/13/2003 10:22 AM

Scott finally posted about his new song, and I've been waiting to say something about it. It absolutely blows me away that someone with a desktop PC and a few guitars can create this kind of music all by themselves, in their home.

counterfeit cars?

counterfeit cars? 03/23/2005 05:26 PM
At the CCC, we're dedicated to putting an end to the victimization associated with purchasing a counterfeit MINI Cooper.

Electric Cars that Pay

Electric Cars that Pay 07/29/2004 07:01 PM
Giving back to the grid... looks like the idea that AC Propulsion has of empowering owners of electric cars to send energy back into the grid (like wind and solar consumers) is getting noticed.

PCs should get out of cars and walk
alone

PCs should get out of cars and walk
alone 01/02/2005 09:36 PM
The Times Jan 2 2005 11:25PM GMT

Are New Cars Too Expensive To Fix?

Are New Cars Too Expensive To Fix? 04/19/2004 01:30 AM
With all the expensive safety equipment, electronics, sensors and gadgets in new cars, it's getting to the point where it's increasingly less reasonable to fix them if they've been in an accident. The article includes an example story of a relatively new BMW that was flipped: despite a lack of serious structural damage, the car was considered totaled by the insurance company, in large part due to the cost of replacing all six airbags (including the sensors and pyrotechnics) that went off in the accident. Even fancier lighting is causing problems. Xenon headlights have become quite popular among thieves - but can cost thousands of dollars to replace, especially when additional body damage is done by the thief. Some are even saying that we're creating "disposable" cars that are simply too expensive to repair when things go wrong.

Cars as Investments

Cars as Investments 04/12/2004 02:20 PM
Don't count on becoming rich by buying cars -- they're not great money-makers.

NYT On Flying Cars

NYT On Flying Cars 09/26/2004 03:29 PM

Sirius gets into new cars

Sirius gets into new cars 03/23/2005 08:13 PM
Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz are plugging the satellite radio service into dashboards on 2005 models.

Etech05: Cars

Etech05: Cars 03/17/2005 03:50 AM

(Etech05: Cars, originally uploaded by etech)

Something folks have been talking about for months now: a mac mini embedded in a car dash, running an entertainment OS

When it comes to the computerization of
cars, keep it simple

When it comes to the computerization of
cars, keep it simple 04/10/2004 12:38 PM
National Post Apr 10 2004 5:07PM GMT

Classic Cars At MotorCities

Classic Cars At MotorCities 07/30/2004 01:26 PM
Interested in classic cars? Interested in classic car auctions? Okay, check out MotorCities at http://www.motorcities.com . There's a lot to see here. On the front page you'll find in an...

Ban The iPod, Save Our Cars

Ban The iPod, Save Our Cars 07/30/2004 12:11 PM
According to this short article, an organized crime group that stole dozens of expensive luxury cars via identity theft, stored all of their documents and info on an iPod. They probably figured police wouldn't bother to check if there was anything other than music on it. I assume this isn't the type of usage that Apple will be promoting any time soon, but certainly adds some additional weight to the idea that the INDUCE Act should outlaw the iPod. Hell, if P2P is inducing people to (gasp!) share music, the iPod is a hell of a lot worse. It's being used to steal cars. It's a good thing Senator Hatch and Senator Leahy are working to save us from this threat. After all, as Senator Leahy so eloquently stated last week in an explanation for why P2P must be banned: "We have to understand that some people use P2P technology in ways that are wrong and illegal." Obviously, that should apply to the iPod as well. We have to understand that these people used iPods in ways that are wrong and illegal. Ban the iPod! Save our cars!

Breeding Race Cars to Win

Breeding Race Cars to Win 06/18/2004 04:58 AM
Horse breeders do it, so why can't car designers? A team of British researchers is using genetic algorithms run inside computers to 'evolve' better race-car designs to win Formula One races. In simulations the cars kick ass, but what about on real tracks? By Michelle Delio.

A Sweet Way to Fuel Cars

A Sweet Way to Fuel Cars 06/21/2004 01:17 AM
New York Times Jun 21 2004 5:48AM GMT

Drivers Want Code to Their Cars

Drivers Want Code to Their Cars 05/31/2004 05:26 AM
Today's cars have 1,000 times more computing horsepower than the moon rocket. But automakers resist letting car owners access diagnostic tools. Why? Because dealers can charge $100 just to turn off the Check Engine light. By Julia Scheeres.

Teched-Out Cars Bug Drivers

Teched-Out Cars Bug Drivers 06/29/2004 05:45 AM
As car companies compete for buyers, they add more and more electronics to their offerings. But with the advances come the bugs. By Julia Scheeres.

Green Cars Strive to End Oil Era

Green Cars Strive to End Oil Era 05/26/2004 06:11 AM
Students and carmakers gather to show off their alternative-fuel vehicles, and with gas prices on the rise again, more drivers are paying attention. John Gartner reports from Trenton, New Jersey.

The Future of Cars According to Toyota

The Future of Cars According to Toyota 05/25/2004 01:29 PM

Attack of the Robot Cars

Attack of the Robot Cars 07/06/2004 04:53 PM

How comfortable are you with some of the new high-tech features on today's cars? Looking over some of the posts on Automotive Forums, some newer cars are creating serious problems for their owners, and sometimes getting them injured. Range Rovers with electrically adjustable suspensions going flat at high speeds, Toyotas with electronic throttles that accellerate out of control, BMW's that die suddenly on the highway...

What you have now are a lot of first-generation systems. Automakers feel compelled to deliver bleeding-edge stuff, and it doesn't always work out. But given that the shift to electronics is unavoidable, the challenge is to make these systems more user-friendly.

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Cars That Show Emotion

Cars That Show Emotion 07/26/2004 05:31 AM
Anthropomorphic cars usually only exist in TV shows like Knight Rider or 'Herbie Goes ______' movies . Though drivers can expres s their feelings with after-market car accessories (or various hand signals to indicate their true feelings), real cars have not been able to express themselves -- until now. With US 6,757,593, inventors at Toyota have claimed the rights to cars that can show a variety of different emotions by wagging antennas, crying tears, raising eyebrows, etc. The car itself determines what emotions to show using software that records some user input along with road conditions and driving behavior. While this all sounds cute and amusing, I'm not sure I'd want my car to be showing a guilty smile the next time I'm caught speeding.

Near Miss For Electric Cars

Near Miss For Electric Cars 09/16/2004 04:43 PM
Wired News Sep 16 2004 7:55PM GMT

Toyota's Digital Hub for Cars

Toyota's Digital Hub for Cars 09/22/2004 04:23 PM

Toyota is showing off their new "Toyota Hub" at the Mondial de l'Automobile this weekend, a centrally-linked integrated system that orients around a removable PDA, connecting together the PDA, cell phones, MP3 players, and cameras into an all-in-one system that intelligently uses the car itself for things like sound and tactile interface. The best part? This isn't just a concept system - Toyota plans on offering it as an option as soon as next month.

If anyone happens to pick up a car with the system we'd love to hear what you think of it.

Read - Le Hub Toyota: pour un monde de servies [SorobanGeeks]

Related
Toyta Archives [Gizmodo]

Backing into cleaner cars?

Backing into cleaner cars? 03/23/2005 11:07 PM
And now, for some good news about the fight against global warming. No, really.

Self-Steering GPS System for Cars

Self-Steering GPS System for Cars 04/04/2005 10:45 AM

Brother site Jalopnik reports a new Italian GPS-based system that lets automobiles steer themselves with an accuracy within 50 centimeters. That's probably good enough for high-speed highway driving, but the self-parking car will probably have to wait a bit longer. The sooner they can develop a system that enables me to sleep off Mountain Dew hangoevers while cruising cross-country, the better.

Self-Steering Navigation System Lets Cars Drive Themselves [Jalopnik]

IBM works to help cars diagnose
themselves

IBM works to help cars diagnose
themselves 04/11/2005 11:05 PM
System alerts driver to a potential malfunction, thereby giving the owner a chance to nip the problem in the bud.

New cars are getting too expensive to
fix | csmonitor.com

New cars are getting too expensive to
fix | csmonitor.com 04/20/2004 04:36 AM
New Cars Are Getting Too Expensive To Fix .. this Christian-Science Monitor article .. Work & Money

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Photos: Hot cars in the city

Photos: Hot cars in the city 03/23/2005 07:45 AM
At the New York International Auto Show, car enthusiasts will get a look at the latest computerized dashboards and more.

Flying Cars Ready To Take Off

Flying Cars Ready To Take Off 04/18/2005 11:09 AM

Why flying cars won't work

Why flying cars won't work 04/18/2005 11:14 AM
Blog: Flying cars are starting to appear on our, ah, radar screens once again. We featured them in an article last...

Time Sharing Cars

Time Sharing Cars 12/30/2004 11:56 PM
Slashdot Dec 31 2004 2:57AM GMT

Cars are getting computer-jacked

Cars are getting computer-jacked 03/25/2005 04:55 PM
Whether for safety or entertainment, there is now a lot of computing power parked in your driveway.

Time Sharing Cars

Time Sharing Cars 12/30/2004 10:04 PM

Pixar "Cars" Stalled: So What?

Pixar "Cars" Stalled: So What? 12/27/2004 03:37 PM
Does the delayed release of the next Pixar film matter? Nope.

The cost of depreciating cars

The cost of depreciating cars 01/06/2005 04:37 AM
Some new cars lose more than three-quarters of their value within three years, Which? magazine says.

New city police cars will have cameras

New city police cars will have cameras 03/29/2005 04:56 AM

Sun puts Java into gear for cars

Sun puts Java into gear for cars 06/28/2004 09:48 PM
The JavaOne crowd envisions a future with downloadable horn tunes as Sun's Jonathan Schwartz outlines a push to put Java in autos.
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What can ASP.NET Starter Kits do for
you?

What can ASP.NET Starter Kits do for
you? 02/25/2003 02:47 AM
CNET Feb 25 2003 1:24AM ET

DIY phishing kits hit the Net

DIY phishing kits hit the Net 08/19/2004 05:48 AM
My little fraudster

Do-it-yourself phishing kits appear on
web

Do-it-yourself phishing kits appear on
web 08/21/2004 04:39 PM
Personal Computer World Aug 21 2004 8:48PM GMT

Phishermen release DIY con kits

Phishermen release DIY con kits 08/19/2004 08:55 PM

Model Kits Coming Soon

Model Kits Coming Soon 04/09/2005 07:43 AM
Stawrars.com updated with a cool new article for all you model kit fans out there. AMT-Ertl has the U.S. market with 15 newly packaged classic kits plus 4 new Episode III kits. In Europe, Revell will be selling 5 new Episode III kits. The only crappy thing about it all is that the ARC-170 and AT-RT are European exclsuives and the Droid Tank is a U.S. exclsuive. I guess that's why they call it collecting!

New: Cinema Display Extension Kits

New: Cinema Display Extension Kits 09/15/2004 09:58 AM
Gefen released a line of Apple HD Cinema Display Extension Kits for distances ranging from 10 to 300 feet and capable of sustaining high definition resolutions up to 1920x1200.

Marvelous molecular model kits

Marvelous molecular model kits 08/27/2004 01:46 PM
David Pescovitz:
Howard Lovy's NanoBot points us to a site selling plastic model nanotube kits. They sell other fun molecular model kits too, including cocaine, caffeine, THC, and, of course, lysergic acid diethylamide.

"LSD is a strong hallucinogen. A rough form, ergotamine, which can occur in stored rye grain, is believed to have been the cause of the odd behaviour which triggered the Salam witch trials. This model of LSD can be used in conjuction with molecular model kits of other street drugs as part of drug awareness programs."

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DIY phishing kits found on the internet

DIY phishing kits found on the internet 08/20/2004 06:45 AM
vnunet.com Aug 20 2004 10:53AM GMT

NCR recalls inkjet refill kits

NCR recalls inkjet refill kits 09/16/2004 05:17 AM
Danger to the kids

Tweakmonster Fan Bracket Kits Giveaway

Tweakmonster Fan Bracket Kits Giveaway 07/14/2004 03:34 PM

The Best of Microsofts Resource Kits
Tools

The Best of Microsofts Resource Kits
Tools 07/27/2004 06:19 PM

G5 Supercomputer Kits from Virginia Tech

G5 Supercomputer Kits from Virginia Tech 11/05/2003 08:14 PM
As mentioned in a previous report, Virginia Tech will begin offering Supercomputer Kits beginning early next year. These kits will provide plans fo...

Battery 2.1 adds 13 new drum kits, more

Battery 2.1 adds 13 new drum kits, more 12/19/2004 03:11 PM
Native Instruments on Friday released Battery 2.1, an update to its drum sampling software that adds 13 drum kits to its library. In addition, it features direct-from-disk streaming, MIDI CC automation, a new import browser, the ability to set a default drum kit that automatically loads at start-up and more. This is a free update for registered Battery 2 users. The full version is €199 (US$229) with updates from Battery 1.x selling for €99 ($119).

Design-Your-Own Computer Case Kits

Design-Your-Own Computer Case Kits 12/28/2003 11:47 PM

Battlefield 2 Screens Part 3: All Kits

Battlefield 2 Screens Part 3: All Kits 03/29/2005 08:45 AM

Fan Club Membership Kits Arriving

Fan Club Membership Kits Arriving 04/09/2004 04:02 PM
We've been hearing all week long about the 2004 Fan Club Kits arriving in members' mailboxes, and we've got images of what's included.

Mad Catz announces iPod accessory kits

Mad Catz announces iPod accessory kits 08/04/2004 11:53 AM
Mad Catz Interactive, a leading video game accessory manufacturer, today announced accessory starter kits for Apple's iPod and iPod mini...

Maxtor introduces Ultra16 drive kits

Maxtor introduces Ultra16 drive kits 09/13/2004 08:44 AM
Maxtor Corp. on Monday introduced its new Ultra16 Hard Drive Kits, designed to give Power Mac and PC owners the ability to add additional Serial ATA (SATA)-based hard drive storage to their computers. The systems include 7,200 RPM hard drive mechanisms with 16MB buffers. in capacities of 250GB to 300GB. The kits include a SATA cable, mounting screws and an installation guide. The drives can be used with existing interfaces in Power Mac G5s, or with the addition of a SATA controller card in Power Mac G4s. The 250GB and 300GB SATA Ultra16 hard drive kits are available for US$239.95 and $279.95 respectively.

Maxtor Ships 300-GB SATA Drive Kits

Maxtor Ships 300-GB SATA Drive Kits 09/13/2004 04:11 PM
Maxtor Corporation said Monday that it had begun shipping its Maxtor SATA Ultra16 hard drive kits.

Apple HD Cinema Display Extension Kits
available

Apple HD Cinema Display Extension Kits
available 09/14/2004 07:31 AM
Gefen today announced the availability of new Apple HD Cinema Display Extension Kits...

Macromedia Breeze Accelerates Developer
Kits

Macromedia Breeze Accelerates Developer
Kits 05/11/2004 07:42 AM
Macromedia launches developer kits to bolster the use of its Breeze Web conferencing system through tighter integration in the enterprise.

Borland offers eBay kits to developers

Borland offers eBay kits to developers 05/27/2004 04:43 AM
ZDNet UK May 27 2004 8:28AM GMT

Buy Quality Inkjet Cartridges and Refill
Kits

Buy Quality Inkjet Cartridges and Refill
Kits 06/18/2004 09:24 AM
Ad - http://www.myinks.com Jun 18 2004 2:24PM GMT

Borland to distribute tool kits for
eBay, PayPal

Borland to distribute tool kits for
eBay, PayPal 05/26/2004 01:34 PM

PopSci design competition: "personal
occupation kits"

PopSci design competition: "personal
occupation kits" 06/27/2004 07:30 PM
Among the finalists in the 2004 Popular Science design competition:

"The horrendous situation in Iraq highlights the thorny challenge of liberation by a superpower: The liberated don't necessarily buy into the program...In this concept, autonomous surveillance systems watch foreign news broadcasts for any foment of anti-American sentiment to identify areas in need of intervention. The geographical coordinates are beamed to airplanes carrying the smart bombs; the bombs explode and shower, not explosives, but small, flower-like packages containing assorted bits of Americana."

Link (Thanks, Brian Wong!)

Remixing "Construction Kits" are the
future of the music industry?

Remixing "Construction Kits" are the
future of the music industry? 04/23/2004 04:26 PM
Inspired by the Jay-Z Construction Set (a CDROM and .torrent full of Jay-Z vocal tracks, samples and art, intended for remixture), Ernest Miller has written a shrewd editorial about a potential path for musicians to engage their fans with their work through the release of similar kits -- he likens this to videogames that encourage players to invest in making or seeking out custom mods.

Many videogames permit players to create new content for the game engine, such as levels, maps and mods. This new content is freely distributable (at least for noncommercial purposes) and frequently incorporates content created by the original game designer along with new user-created content. This has been incredibly successful for videogame companies. The more content there is, the more popular the game becomes. The ability to create and add content creates feverish and committed communities of fans for a game. Imagine if musicians had such communities working for them.

Link (via A Copyfighter's Musings)

Sonnet announces new Tempo Serial ATA
Cable Kits

Sonnet announces new Tempo Serial ATA
Cable Kits 12/23/2003 06:09 AM
Sonnet Technologies today announced the new Tempo Serial ATA Cable Kits, which are designed to be used with the company's Tempo Serial ATA PCI Adapter cards, as well as nearly any SATA PCI controller card...

Flatpack furniture crossed with airplane
model kits

Flatpack furniture crossed with airplane
model kits 06/18/2004 09:26 AM
These punch-and-stick chairs ("3 chairs are routed out of one sheet of 8x4 15mm Birch faced ply-wood or MDF. 126 flat pack units will fit on a standard euro pallet. The excess wood is its own packaging. Easily assembled in minutes by the end user. Chairfix was inspired by Airfix model kits and is easily assembled by the consumer useing a mallet") are amazing -- so much smarter than traditional hex-key-and-swearing flatpack furniture. Link (via Gizmodo)

Harris Educational's 'Build Your Own
Lightbulb, Telegraph' Kits

Harris Educational's 'Build Your Own
Lightbulb, Telegraph' Kits 06/14/2004 04:32 PM

So maybe their website looks like it was designed by the Cyber Dsign Clan, but perhaps Harris Educational's website is meant to evoke a more simple time in web design to reflect the retro-gadget science kits they sell, including the 'Build Your Own Telegraph' kit ("Take Text Messaging to a Whole New Level!") or the 'Build Your Own Lightbulb' kit that allows students to create a real, functioning light bulb with a partial vacuum that burns for up to five minutes. They kits even look the part, with sturdy wooden bases -- none of that cheap plastic crap for my son's telegraph -- and metal switches. Although each kit is sold through a number of different retailers, it looks like each one rings up between $40 and $65 or so.

Hands on is the best science learning there is. Watching my 7th Grade science teacher shatter a banana with liquid nitrogen will always be indelibly frozen into my memory -- he never did explain why we had to be naked for it to work, though.
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Frequently spat-on bus drivers get DNA
kits to collect evidence

Frequently spat-on bus drivers get DNA
kits to collect evidence 04/21/2004 12:47 PM
About once a week, a bus driver in Edinburgh gets gobbed on. To nab the sickening spitters, the drivers have been given "saliva recovery kits" -- aka "spit kits."

The kits include sterile swabs to pick up any trace of an offender’s DNA. The packs also contain a pair of latex gloves and an evidence collection bag.

Link (via Fark)

Fun with rc-cars

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