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Problematic logo design from Adidas and Au

July 18, 2008 11:06am

I don't think they're attempting to connect the two things, but it is an unfortunate choice. This reminds me of a Buddhist (?) symbol that stands for luck and is widespread in China I believe, that is a swastika. Sure, it means something good to them, but the rest of us can at least have a good-natured laugh at the Nazis.

World Wide Telescope presentation from TED online

February 28, 2008 2:32pm

While this does look very sweet and all, it's not particularly revolutionary. Consider checking out Stellarium for your local operating system. It's beautiful, engrossing, well supported, and I give it my seal of approval as an amateur astronomer.

And it's available now!

HOWTO force a padlock with a tin-can shim

November 16, 2007 6:04am

This isn't anything new, as the article points out. It's also worth mentioning that the FUD of "criminal negligence" is a bit absurdist. Anyone with 15 minutes and 5 dollars can learn to pick 95% of locks out there. After all, locks only keep honest people out.

Another fun one : Take a Bic pen, and cut it in half. Insert into the C-clamp circular locks that college kids use on their bikes. The tumblers will eat teeth into the plastic, and you can then turn it to unlock the bike. Me and my mates did this all the time at uni.

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