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Rube Goldberg, Anyone?

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:January 12, 2008
Post category:Technology Videos Whimsy
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I really do enjoy these displays of gadgetry. Quite clever. I just wish I could read the little notes at the end of each episode--I assume I'm missing a good joke. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6AJcUIx0So[/youtube]

Rube Goldberg video

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:October 11, 2007
Post category:Uncategorized
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This video is making the rounds on Stumbleupon.com. If you're into wacky and clever gadgetry, this will be heavenly for you.

The Apple iPhone: yet another conflation of needs and wants

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:June 29, 2007
Post category:Consumerism
Post comments:8 Comments

It's deemed "news" rather than advertising: It's right up there with Paris Hilton. Hundreds of people who lined up to be among the first to get their hands on Apple Inc.’s coveted iPhone are now the braggarts and guinea pigs for the latest must-have, cutting-edge piece of techno-wizardry. Gotta have…

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