What's the best Christmas present ever, other than a new sportscar in the driveway under a big bow? How about a rogue crew of Santas covering up speed cameras, letting scofflaws have a holiday break?
That's what happened in Tempe, Arizona, according to the AP. A quartet of Santas took over three speeding and red-light cameras in the Tempe area, covering them and blocking their signals--giving drivers a break from the area's notorious traffic devices.
The video's even cropped up on YouTube--with the tagline, "Ho Ho Ho! Death to the surveillance state! Free movement for all people!'' For those of you that like a little liberty with your eggnog, the Santas add in "lumps of coal to all of those who make it their business to watch and control.''
Technological innovation can have a downside? A company called Key2SafeDriving has designed a smart car key that can jam the frequency of a particular cell phone once the key has been engaged--the goal being to keep your attention on the road and not on calls. Along the way, however, developers thought it would be just swell if the key also sent data on your sloppy driving habits to your insurance company. DO NOT WANT.
Dick shoots off at the mouth. Not content merely to shoot people in the face, president of vice vice president Dick Cheney blasted Congress--mostly his Republican buddies--for failing to pass a bailout package for the Big 3. Cheney went on to say that president-elect Obama would be responsible for Detroit's future. If that ain't a Heisman-worthy hand-off, I don't know what is.
Biofuel may not be worth the hassle after all. Not only is there a new study indicating that ethanol fuel is among the least effective and least clean of renewable energy sources, but its production seems pretty dodgy, too. So, deforesting huge swaths of land to generate fuel for billions of automobiles isn't a good idea?
Iowa gets spicy. If you're driving through Ankeny, Iowa and you start craving your grandmother's lasagna, don't be surprised: road crews there have been covering the roads in garlic salt, which was donated by a local manufacturer. Is it lunchtime yet?
Toyota Greens Up Inside.One of the automaker's new models will likely use "ecological plastics" for around 60% of its interior. As long as the upholstery isn't chartreuse, we're totally on board.
Paris Hilton is still tacky, still wealthier than you. Yes, the heiress named Paris has taken a break from shopping for others and has put a little something for herself under the Christmas tree--and by "little something", I mean a $200,000 Bentley Continental GT. Did I mention that she had it customized in pink? Oh well, when she's finished burning through her inheritance, at least she'll be able to get a gig selling Mary Kay.
Why the robots, hoopla, and hydrogen? Honda wanted a memorable way to celebrate its 50th anniversary of its U.S. operations. The parade kicks of on January 1, 2009 at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Standard time.
The company known for fuel-sipping engines and green thinking will be constructing its float, called "Hats Off in Celebration," partially of biodegradable materials such as lettuce seed, rice, carnations, and strawflower. Riding alongside the FCX Clarity will be a Honda Super Cub motorcycle, the first model sold in the U.S.
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