The Runcible Blog

Hybrid cars still aren't good enough! I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX that I bought in 2004 for $6000. I've driven it about 55,000 miles since then. Does it make sense to buy a new Civic Hybrid instead of another used Civic? Let's see. A new hybrid costs about $17,000 more than a ~2005 Civic LX. My current car gets about 33mpg (and fading), so we'll assume that a newer one will get about the same mileage. At what ......
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I read all of Cliff Stoll's books 8 years ago, and I often channel his contrarianism about social networking, computers in education, and even my own choice of current occupation. He's influenced my life; it's a shame that his passionate questioning 10 years ago has faded into irrelevance, steamrolled by the billion dollar drive to get everyone connected and clicking away. With the impending failure of the OLPC, I wonder if anyone will take the opportunity to think about whether ......
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I was flipping through the channels and caught this fascinating concert on PBS, without sound. The visuals were enough for me....
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My clock radio says 10:28, but my computer tells me it's 9:28! I feel betrayed....
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This game is too difficult for me. Never mind all those role-playing or first-person shoot-em-up games......
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Thanks to the wonders of the web, I can be reminded (in the form of spam) of a failed relationship from 4 years ago! Dear David St.Germain,  As requested, we're reminding you that May 21 is an important date to remember, and you registered it as Jehae Kim.  Make the day memorable with a gift from FTD.COM.  Choose from festive flowers, blooming plants, gourmet gifts and more!  Plus, you can earn airline miles or hotel points with your purchase. Order ......
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