Stark Expo 2010 ("Iron Man 2" Tie In Video)

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this is a quick prelim ilustration i drew & colored in prep for the story "curt connor's in shed; prologue" writen by zeb wells and colored on the book by mat hollingsworth published in web of sipider-man #6

The “Vers” Peugeot’s, new electric car stunner

This may be more than eco-car or the vehicle in dream and with designing idea from the profile of a cat in action, at created come out is an ultra-adaptable vehicle of the future and slapping it with a Peugeot brand. It’s called the "Vers"

The "Vers" Peugeot’s be new electric car stunner or eco-car which can be compacted and raised to sail smoothly through congested city roads. And once out on the free highway, the user can again bring it back to its usual aerodynamic position of reduced height for a speedy ride.

Regarding its eco element, Vers itself is powered by four electric motors, each mounted in the wheels with the rims’ design acting as ventilators. To allow it to reduce or increase its width, open the trunk or move seats (to allow the two-seater to alter its shape), the Vers also has a fifth motor, mounted right at the centre

Designer: David Vega






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Can Science Fiction be Fused With Anything... and Still be Considered Sci-fi?

I've learned something over the last couple of days. I am not good at trying to force certain elements of a story together.

I have been trying to write a short story for the online magazine that Gav over at NextRead is trying to launch, and my story suuuuucks.

The submissions had to fit within a certain theme and this issue's theme was science fiction fused with myth. Sounds easy right? And given the latest trend of fusing fantasy & sci-fi, you'd think I'd have plenty of inspiration. But it just wasn't working out.

The problem I had was my own interpretation of myths. My favorite kind has always been good old Greek mythology. I've been fascinated with it ever since I was a kid. I remember picking up books on mythology as early as fifth grade. I can't tell you how many times I watched the original "Clash of the Titans" growing up. And even though they were completely mythologically inaccurate, I was a bit of a "Hercules" and "Xena" addict. So I naturally gravitated toward Greek myth when trying to write my short story, but I really got caught up when trying to add sci-fi elements.

How do you put a gun in the hand of a god? Or give them a reason to need optical implants? Or space crafts? I know I didn't have to put the constraint on myself that the characters I was working with actually be gods, but I thought I could make it work. Only not really.

Science fiction isn't my strong suit. I'm kind of weird in that I like to read fantasy and watch science fiction, so I don't speak the language in print. Occasionally books with sci-fi elements will tickle my fancy. I really liked State of Decay by James Knapp, a book that put a really good spin on the zombie genre but was firmly grounded in science. But when I try to add a modern twist to a very old mythology, I end up with urban fantasy.

So it leaves me wondering whether science fiction can really be fused with other genres and still remain true to form, and not just something out of a "Star Trek" episode.

I have so many books right now that cross genres. I have a giveaway that is a mash-up of "Jane Eyre" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" for Pete's sake. But nearly all of the books that I can think of that incorporate fantasy & sci-fi elements fall under the urban fantasy umbrella.

I'm probably over-thinking this as usual. But it was grinding at me as I was writing the story. I didn't know if Gav was going for urban fantasy and I kept thinking that I needed to keep the sci-fi elements more crisp while staying true to the mythology. Is that even possible? Well, of course it is...but can you still, really, call it science fiction?

I probably have way too much time on my hands if I'm dwelling on this.

BMW Halbo, Eco-Friendly Bike

The main idea that want to build electric bike for use transportation which can run efficiently in the busy traffic of the future roads, while making it eco-friendly enough to contribute to the environment.


The Halbo is an electric bike concept that has been specially designed for BMW to be an ultimate and environmentally friendly next generation bike by featuring high end technologies and great aesthetics.


BMW Halbo designed have single-seater and front wheel big-sized wheel with sphere wheel at rear, by single-seater gets the energy from the electric power source and features an all-way rear axis with which the innovative sphere shaped wheel is attached. The front wheel is assisted by gyro and contains a space efficient baggage under the holo-screen panel.





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Unimog 6EV concept, the lizards six-wheels

According, a person has the travel by an airplane that increases, an airline has changing structure service and technology to follow globalization trend, shipping supplies system is one in that to the modern economies across the world that require an efficient vehicle for safe and brisk movement of the planes as well as passengers at the airports

The "Unimog 6EV" is a concept vehicle, which looks good in both form and functionality. Powered by six in-wheel motors which design featuring the body inspired by lizards and the cockpit by jet fighters

The 6EV provides enough power to tow airplanes at the airbase. The radical vehicle includes a carbon fiber trailer, attached at the back of the tractor, to make the job even easier while approaching an aircraft. Covering the cockpit with solar panels, the Unimog 6EV makes use of a HUD display that assists the driver in locating and dragging the airplane to its location.

Designer: Victor Uribe Chacon

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"Jane Slayre" Giveaway...

Who needs Jane Eyre when you can get your hands on one of three copies of "Jane Slayre?" Be sure to CHECK OUT MY GIVEAWAY PAGE for your chance to win.

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"B-membrane" the omni directional projector PC

Now, computer Laptops come in instead of PC desktop more and more previously, until make the design of desktop there is the development less and now we see design, its only in box square design only, have keyboard, PC and monitor be majority components. Are you feel? , that desktop it will be dieeing

Good luck, this is a newbie in the technology savvy world. It is desktop new model and new idea design. Because, it’s taken out monitor from the desktop and given it some sexy-savvy revamp.

The B-membrane is a user friendly computer with a membrane like keyboard which appears when it is needed, integrated optical drive and when not used as a computer, the projector can beam ambient light effects on any surface you desire.

Now, call that technology or innovation, this piece is really a gizmo wonder. Let’s hope that this piece of sheer brilliance is available in markets soon.

Designers: Won-Seok Lee

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Book Review: "Silver Borne" by Patricia Briggs

Silver Borne is the fifth installment in the very popular Mercy Thompson series by Patrica Briggs. Mercy, the VW mechanic whose proper name is Mercedes, is a skin-walker who turns into a coyote. Being raised by werewolves has left Mercy naturally wary of the brutes of the were-community, but she hasn't been able to fight her attraction to the local pack alpha and she has finally taken the position as his mate and fully accepted the pack bond. Unfortunately many of the werewolves in Adam's pack do not like a coyote in a dominant position and are using the pack bond to manipulate Mercy and drive a wedge between her and Adam.

But that's the least of Mercy's problems. Her roommate, and lone wolf, Samuel is growing tired of living and his wolf has taken over. And as Mercy fights to save Sam's life, she gets a mysterious phone call regarding a book she borrowed from a local fae book dealer, and she may be the target of those who would kill to get their hands on the book.

Like most popular paranormal fiction "Silver Borne" has a lot going on. A whole lot. And at times it can be confusing. But I have picked up a lot of paranormal fiction lately, trying to find a new author to love, and it's tough to find one that has Brigg's gift for pacing and characterization. I find that a lot of writers try to cram too much action up front and too much unrealistic "romance" (which really translates into heavy breathing at the first site of the romantic interest), and the results are a mixed bag at best. Paranormal fiction is also one of those genres where you generally know what you're going to get going in. They're light entertainment, full of action and magic, and typically quickly devoured. That said, we all still want something compelling in our fantasy fiction and it's not unusual for a series to get tired as it goes along. Fortunately "Silver Borne" seems to have what it takes to keep the series alive and interesting.

Where "Silver Borne" succeeds is with the characters. Mercy has always been a great character. Not your stereotypical beauty, you still get the sense that she's compelling and tough. The romance between her and Adam flows naturally and never feels contrived and the obstacles they face actually make sense-- which is rare in any kind of romance. Briggs also is smart enough to keep a regular cast of characters and has continued to develop their story-lines over the course of the series; and Samuel's story is particularly poignant.

Where "Silver Borne" stumbles in this go-around is with the action. The borrowed-book thread is the only part of the book that feels a bit forced. I like that Briggs has always introduced different types of fae in each of her books and has never relied solely on the typical vampire/werewolf shortcut to attract an audience. But this time around the fae don't draw our attention as much as the wolves and I wanted to linger on that storyline instead of some tangential action. Also, we don't see Mercy spend much time as a coyote in this book, and I kind of missed that.

"Silver Borne" isn't the best book in the Mercy Thompson series but it's still a good book. Like any book that's written as part of an established series, it's for people who already know and love the characters. It'll satisfy those craving a new installment even as it seems somewhat transitional and doesn't have a lot wow moments. I know I enjoyed it and still consider this to be one of the best paranormal series' in print.

The WU& a LED Chess Set in the dark

Chess isn’t perhaps everyone’s favorite game and it doesn’t have to be either. What with all the pawns, the rules and the "intellectual" sounding players who go on about all the moves and strategies like it were the World War III! Well, if you are a chess lover, here is a geeky version of the immaculately boring chess board and this one comes with LED lights.

The WU& a Chess Set are the foldable silica gel chessboard rolls up for portability and if you can't find a human-partner, the onboard computer will gladly make a worthy opponent.

Designer: Guan Yi Quan

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Debut Giveaway!

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