Engines again I’m afraid

This time an F40 on a dyno. For some reason the title on YouTube mentions that it’s red, presumably that makes it more powerful and better in bed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t8TpyE5QI4

I swear to god I don’t go looking for these things, they find me. Although I have just added an “Engineering” tag in WordPress…

Book recommendations please

Graham reminded me that it’s about time I did an order for books, so I have two picked out on The Book Depository and I’d like to add another two. Any recommendations? Fiction please, I have a ton of non-fiction to read but I have to be in the mood for it. Gripping or funny for preference. I like Michael Connolly, Lee Child, Carl Hiaasen, Harlen Coben, Terry Pratchett, etc.

Edit: I’ve just added Cory Doctorow’s “Overclocked: Stories of the Future Present” to my basket, so just one more boys and girls, just one more!

Edit: Finished up with The Difference Engine by Bruce Sterling and William Gibson. Guess posting my request on Friday was a bad idea. Still interested in recommendations though.

Nixie tube take-apart

Nixie tubes, like, totally rock. If you ever want to treat me to something nice, don’t mind the Amazon wishlist, buy me a nice nixie clock!

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Advertising anomalies

In amongst the shite foisted upon us every eleven minutes or so is the occasional pearl, and I have to say I’m looking forward to seeing this one on my tellybox.

It won’t do anything for you if you’re a motoring ignoramus, but I’m a car nut and it sends shivers down my spine. Engine porn ahoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qT_q8PXFrw

Fast Printer

Begob, another printer. I must have a fetish!

I’ll refrain from perpetuating the “world’s fastest” line, but it’s hard to deny this fella is damned fast. Let’s just hope it’s not vapour or a dodgy mockup like the Optimus.

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You gave him the licence, bitch.

Frankp is running a caption comp for an iPod Shuffle on BifSniff at the moment. I’m not sure my entry – oops – will get past the censor, but I’ll have a go anyway.

You gave him the licence, bitch.

Can’t stand iPod Shuffles meself – the lack of control would drive me demented – so if I win I’ll auction it off for the Cork Simon Community here and on Foot.ie.

Games for the Brain

I’m not a gamer by any stretch of the imagination, but I do like puzzles and the like, so Games for the Brain is just a tad addicitive. Don’t say you weren’t warned. :)