Originally delivered at the Web 2.0 Summit 2008 in San Francisco, Matt’s “Preventing Blight” presentation offers tips for preventing abuse of web services. Site owners can protect their services by thinking like a spammer, implementing hurdles for abusers, and utilizing the power of community.
Electrifying! – Chrysler 200C Concept – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus takes a look at Chrysler’s plug-in hybrid, the 200C concept.
Read the story here:
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/chrysler_200c_ev.html
Ford’s Savior? – 2010 Ford Taurus – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus gives us the rundown on Ford’s all-new 2010 Taurus.
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http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/2010_ford_taurus.html
American Muscle – 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus takes a look at Ford’s top dog Mustang, the Shelby GT500.
Read the story here:
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/2010_ford_shelby_gt500.html
Fuel-Efficient Fun – Volkswagen BlueSport Concept – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus takes a look at Volkswagen’s mid-engined diesel roadster, the Bluesport Concept.
Read the story here:
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/volkswagen_concept_bluesport.html
65+ MPG! – 2010 Honda Insight
Senior Editor Edward Loh finds out just how fuel-efficient and fun to drive Honda’s all-new 2010 Insight is.
Prius Killer? – 2010 Honda Insight
Senior Editor Edward Loh heads out to Arizona to take a first look at Honda’s all-new hybrid, the 2010 Insight.
Detroit news: Mercedes E Class – by Autocar.co.uk
Autocars review of the all-new 2009 spec Mercedes E-Class, unveiled in Detroit. New 4 cylinder deisel engines, with lots of safety features. For more Mercedes news and reviews visit http://www.autocar.co.uk/mercedes/
Paul Sereno: What can fossils teach us?
http://www.ted.com Strange landscapes, scorching heat and (sometimes) mad crocodiles await scientists seeking clues to evolution’s genius. Paleontologist Paul Sereno talks about his surprising encounters with prehistory — and a new way to help students join the adventure.
TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Watch the Top 10 TEDTalks on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10