This is a totally uber groovy tool that allows you to visualize the economic impact of the recession in new and interesting ways. From foreclosures to how many Chrysler dealers are in danger of losing their franchises, Patchwork Nation will show you our economy in a whole new light.
Apple’s Worst Security Breach: 114,000 iPad Owners Exposed | Fast Company
It doesn’t stop there. According to the data we were given by the web security group that exploited vulnerabilities on the AT&T network, we believe 114,000 user accounts have been compromised, although it’s possible that confidential information about every iPad 3G owner in the U.S. has been exposed.
Identity Finder Searches Out All the Sensitive Data on Your Computer | Lifehacker.com
Windows: Free utility Identity Finder scans your hard drive looking for sensitive information, like credit card numbers and passwords.
Cat climbing shelf in one compact Billy | ikeahacker.blogspot.com
Cave Lion fashions a fantastic Billy Cat climbing shelf. It looks pretty easy to do too. Looks fun!
Making Oil in Minutes, Not Millennia | Wired.com
Petroleum was formed by the compression and heating of biomass over millennia. Chemical engineers at the University of Michigan hope to do it in minutes.They are applying heat and pressure on microalgae, exploring a method to create affordable biofuel that could replace fossil fuels. They also hope to use the byproducts of bio-oil production as feedstock for more biofuel.
UShip’s $6 million cargo cult | money.cnn.com
In 2001, Matt Chasen’s mother wanted to send an antique dresser from Ohio to Texas, but was staggered when she received a $1,000 shipping quote — far more than the dresser was worth. Unable to find a cheaper option, she never sent it.
See how this prompted an entrepreneur to find his blue ocean business.
“Daddy, What’s a Brand?” and 9 More Awkward Questions for Uncertain Times | Fast Company
For a brand, nirvana is when your good name is so widely endorsed that it enters the language. “Pass the Kleenex.” “Google it.”
Hidden Chemicals in Scents Could Be Hazardous to Your Health | Fast Company
Forget secondhand smoke–the Environmental Working Group thinks we should be worried about “secondhand scents” from perfumes containing hidden chemicals.
D’oh! Volvo Crashes During Crash-Avoidance Demo | Wired.com
A great reputation for safety doesn’t count for much if your car crashes during a demonstration of its crash-avoidance technology.
Goldman Sachs Should Cut Losses in SEC Standoff (Update1) – Bloomberg.com
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. may be better off cutting its losses instead of fighting what it terms “unfounded” fraud claims
