Lexus caps its 2015 weirdness with working ice wheels

Daily Kos Recommended

Mika Brzezinski to Rick Santorum: 'Why aren't you working on white men with guns' Always classy, Fox News speculates on timing of Chelsea Clinton's pregnancy Donald Trump uses Hillary Clinton's bathroom break to remind us how much he hates women Conservative talk show hosts like what they see in arsonist Ted Cruz Hillary opposes the Keystone XL pipeline and drilling in the arctic. Stand with her to combat climate change and make America a clean energy superpower. Worse than we feared: Kansas mental health worker raped, lack of protections lead to federal decision Militia-backing Arizona lawmaker who says Earth is 6,000 years old now leads state senate education panel The high cost of just being a woman A Secret Service agent assigned to presidential protection had his badge, gun and access card stolen Polling update: Final 2015 status report Jeb! Bush upset at Trump for letting Hillary Clinton 'enhance her victimology status' What bravery looks like: Muslims shield Christians during al-Shabaab terrorist attack Cartoon flashback: More things for Islamophobes to worry about Sign if you agree: We must stand with Planned Parenthood in the states. Stand with the Democratic Governors Association to fight in each state. Delaware man no longer faces the death penalty, sentence overruled after prosecutorial misconduct New report finds that 44 percent of all Georgians killed by police were unarmed or shot in the back Human Rights Watch calls for criminal investigation of hospital bombing by U.S. that killed 42 Mitch McConnell gets honest about why Congress won't do much in 2016 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' comes full circle rehashing an old story in a different way Log in or sign up for Daily Kos, the nation's largest progressive community. Sign up to receive the Daily Kos Recommended email by clicking here. Thanks for all you do, The Daily Kos team

MARINE
SeaSki high-speed boat design leaves little in its wake
	The SeaSki uses special skis on top of the water rather than foils underneath it to provide lift. Its creator says this approach allows for greater fuel economy, stability in rough waters, a shallow draught, and higher speeds while generating minimal wash or bow waves.   read more
AUTOMOTIVE
2016 Audi A3 offers a step above entry-level luxury
	The entry-level vehicles from luxury brands are often the black sheep, offering a lot less for a far lower price tag. With the Audi A3, though, VW’s premium nameplate has managed to keep its essence intact, offering a solid little compact luxury car at a reasonable price.  read more
SMARTWATCHES
Fossil Q Founder review: An imperfect but fashionable smartwatch value
	Smartwatches are creating unexpected new rivalries, where tech companies like Huawei and Samsung are going head-to-head with jewelry firms like Tag Heuer and the Fossil Group. The Fossil Q Founder is a solid Android Wear watch that shows the latter group can hang with the former.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
BMW and Nissan carpool for fast EV chargers across the US
	Having an electric car is no good if there's nowhere to charge it. Fortunately, BMW and Nissan are on the case. The two firms have partnered to roll out a network of new electric vehicle fast ​charging points across the US. There will be 120 locations in total, across 19 states.​  read more
SCIENCE
Scientists create world's first biologically powered computer chip
	The dream of melding biological and man-made machinery is now a little more real with the announcement that Columbia Engineering researchers have successfully harnessed a chemical energy-producing biological process to power a solid state CMOS integrated circuit.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Hymer adds modular flexibility to Mercedes V-Class camper van
	German camper manufacturer Hymer has its own ideas about modularity, and they look pretty convincing in a design study camper van developed with Mercedes-Benz.  read more
SPACE
US restarts production of plutonium-238 to power space missions
	In an effort to avert an outer space energy crisis, the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has restarted production of plutonium-238 (PU-238) after almost 30 years.  read more
SPACE
Faulty instrument delays Mars lander launch
	NASA announced today that the launch of the InSight Mars lander mission scheduled for next March has been scrubbed due to a persistent vacuum leak in the primary science instrument.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Lexus caps its 2015 weirdness with working ice wheels
	When you have as fun-filled a year as Lexus had in 2015, you don't let it end without one last stunt. The luxury carmaker follows up its hoverboard and cardboard IS sedan projects with an equally weird-but-compelling design: an NX crossover riding on a set of ice wheels.  read more
SCIENCE
Gecko-inspired adhesive tape finally scales to market
	The natural stickiness of gecko's feet has inspired decades-long research efforts to develop advanced adhesives. Now a company spun out of university research group called nanoGriptech has taken the science to market.  read more
SCIENCE
New flow battery projected to cost 60% less than existing standard
	A new flow battery technology promises to drastically lower the cost and sustainability of running energy storage systems. The battery uses low-cost and sustainable organic materials for electrolytes rather than the usual commodity metals, and it could be retrofitted to existing batteries.   read more
SPACE
SpaceX's new high-res images get up close and personal with historic rocket landing
	If you caught SpaceX's rocket landing live, or in the near aftermath, then chances are it was via its exhilarating but distant video stream. The company has now released a set of high-res images offering a more detailed look at its most famous scientific achievement. ​​  read more
AROUND THE HOME
Adorn makes up makeup, custom-colored to its user
	​Finding the right foundation makeup can be a real chore. That's why Adorn was invented. It's a portable "3D makeup printer" that creates foundation makeup, custom-toned to the user.​  read more
ENVIRONMENT
Arctic winter observations show higher-than-expected methane emissions
	A new study has examined the amount of methane gas escaping from the Arctic – a key component of global warming. The results go against conventional theory, finding that a much larger amount of the gas escapes during the Arctic winter than was thought.  read more
MEDICAL
University of Oxford-developed computer program can rapidly predict drug resistance
	A team of University of Oxford researchers has developed easy-to-use software that's able to quickly predict which antibiotics will work for a patient by analyzing DNA from their infection. The program is currently being trialed in three UK hospitals.  read more
SPACE
Dawn delivers its closest-ever view of Ceres
	NASA's Dawn spacecraft has sent home the first images from its best-ever viewpoint around the dwarf planet Ceres, orbiting at an altitude of around 240 miles (385km). The views include a chain of craters across the body's scarred surface, and two 3D snaps, viewable through red-blue glasses.  read more
SCIENCE
Researchers produce new fuel from coal dust and algae
	Researchers at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in South Africa have developed a new fuel, known as Coalgae. Made from a combination of algae and coal dust, the latter of which is a waste product, the fuel could have a significant positive impact on the environment.  read more
SCIENCE
Scientists plan to grow potatoes under Martian conditions
	A new collaborative team is planning to grow a crop of potatoes on Earth under the same conditions as Mars. The effort is not only a step towards one day farming on the Red Planet, but will also demonstrate the potential of growing potatoes in inhospitable environments back home.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
University of Cambridge tech teaches cars, robots to see
	One of the more difficult things to teach a machine is how to see. With that in mind, researchers have developed two technologies that use deep learning for robotic sight.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Renzo Piano designs luxury condo for North Beach, Miami
	Early details recently emerged concerning starchitect Renzo Piano's North Beach, Miami condominium, Eighty Seven Park. The residential tower will include 70 luxury apartments, with the cheapest reportedly starting at US$2 million.  read more
GOOD THINKING
DIY airsoft rifle uses a syringe to shoot BBs
	​OK, so picture this: MacGyver is hiding in a medical lab, and needs to build a weapon using whatever's at hand. Well, if he had a syringe, he could perhaps make himself an airsoft-type rifle … not unlike the one recently built by our friend Patrick Priebe.​  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Oculus Rift still set for Q1 2016 launch, with pre-orders starting soon after the new year
	Today Oculus' founder shed some light on the lack of a Rift pre-order announcement, saying we can now expect them to start soon after the new year. More importantly, the Oculus Rift's Q1 2016 release window is still on track.  read more
URBAN TRANSPORT
Designer of wearable scooter launches crowdfunding campaign
	Hungarian designer Ádám Török​ previously devised a collapsible scooter that can double as a belt. He has now launched a campaign to further develop his concept and hopefully bring it to market  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Free in-car Spotify is music to the ears of Tesla Model S drivers
	Tesla has announced that drivers of its Model S in Europe, Australia and Hong Kong can now stream music via Spotify Premium for free. The new feature has been delivered as by way of Tesla's latest over-the-air software update. Spotify replaces Tesla's previous music partner, Rdio.​  read more
SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS
World's Smallest Camera Drone Fits in the Palm of Your Hand, now 30% off
	This tiny flyer is the smallest drone of its kind to carry its own camera for taking epic shots in the smallest places. Four fast blades make this new quadcopter omni-directional, which in layman’s terms means it can dip, dash, zip, spin, and flip anywhere you tell it to via remote control. Plus its decked out with LED lights so you can embark on night flights and document it all the while. Tote it anywhere you go and let it rip.  read more

If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.

THE LATEST FROM   Christopher Closeup December 23, 2015   Family, Not Just Nostalgia, is Behind Popularity of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”  by Tony Rossi As expected, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has done blockbuster business opening weekend, earning over $250 million. I also heard a statistic that said 71% of the people who attended were adults. To me, that suggests the movie’s popularity is about more than simple pop culture nostalgia, but something deeper. “Star Wars” is popular among [Read More...] Most Recent “Star Wars” Fans Rejoice! “The Force Awakens” Offers Adventure, Humor, and Emotional Depth  by Tony Rossi At the end of season one of JJ Abrams’ hit TV series “Alias,” a mysterious character tells a captive Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner), “I’ve waited 30 years for this.” “Star Wars” fans like myself who are old enough to have seen the original trilogy in theaters will adapt that timeline to 32 years as we [Read More...] Finding Comfort and Joy in the Broken Chapters of Our Lives  by Tony Rossi Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Story recently released her first Christmas album, “God With Us,” and she’s the perfect person to sing about the joy and light that Jesus brings because she was in desperate need of it several years ago. Her husband Martin was diagnosed with a brain tumor and experienced complications post-surgery that left [Read More...] VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Imitating the Heroism of Jesus  by Tony Rossi While Father Jonathan Morris is frequently on television, he made the news not long ago because of an incident that happened in his parish. A man outside his church was attacked by two pitbulls. Other people in the area stepped in to beat the dogs off the victim and, in the process, were injured themselves. [Read More...] More from Christopher Closeup For Monday Mirthiness, Watch Phil Rosenthal in “Jewish Die Hard” A Disabled Child Finds Joy & Encouragement Around Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Seven Classic TV Christmas Episodes to Boost Your Holiday Spirit “An Invisible Thread Christmas Story” Highlights Act of Kindness That Changed Two Lives The Best Christmas Gift You’ll Ever Receive What Would the World Be Like Without Prayer? Finding Serenity in Silence Father Jonathan Morris on How You Can Support the Work of The Christophers What “Scandal’s” Olivia Pope Could Learn from Joan of Arcadia On Thanksgiving, the Gospel of Happiness, and Finding the Good in Darth Vader Ask an Expert by Deily What's a deacon? What does Buddhism say about charity? Do animals have souls? If you have a religion or spirituality question that you've always wondered about, send it to our Ask an Expert program! Expert advice on the big (and small) questions about faith: Ask an Expert by Deily Now Featured in Patheos Store Patheos' online store offers a unique selection of books, videos, seminars, and unique products for a wide range of interests and beliefs. Here are just a few: More Catholic Blogs Share This:                     Preference Center | Unsubscribe About Patheos | Privacy | Terms of Use © 2008-2014 Patheos, Incorporated. All rights reserved. 4700 S. Syracuse St. | Suite 400 | Denver, CO 80237

Hi STJEPAN, Here is what's happening this week in your network. Professionals with your interests are watching Flash-based Solution Architectures for Hadoop Deployments Roark Hilomen, Engineering Fellow, SanDisk August 13, 2015 | 52 mins NVDIMMs - the Go-to Technology for Boosting Storage Performance Arthur Sainio, Co-Chair, SNIA SSSI NVDIMM SIG and Director, Marketing, SMAR January 12, 2016 | 75 mins Using VMware Virtual Data Services for Storage Acceleration in vSphere 6 Rich Petersen, Dir Product Marketing, SanDisk; Juan Novella, Product Manager September 15, 2015 | 24 mins Five Tips For Building a More Efficient Data Center Adam Roberts, Chief Solutions Architect, SanDisk October 21, 2015 | 59 mins Flash and Open Source: Creating New Possibilities in the Datacenter Nithya Ruff, Director Open Source Strategy, SanDisk November 17, 2015 | 37 mins Under the Hood with NVMe over Fabrics Dave Minturn, Storage Architect, Intel; J Metz, SNIA Board Member, R&D Engin December 15, 2015 | 64 mins Shared Infrastructure for Big Data: Separating Compute and Storage Chris Harrold, Global CTO for Big Data, EMC; and Anant Chintamaneni, VP of P December 8, 2015 | 62 mins Flash in The Real World - Using Flash Storage To Solve VMware Performance Issues George Crump, Storage Switzerland December 16, 2015 | 61 mins How to Deploy All-Flash Cloud Infrastructure without Breaking the Bank Venkat Kolli, Director Product Marketing, SanDisk November 10, 2015 | 47 mins No Passwords, No Boundaries, No Problem Laurent Heslault & Laurence Pitt – Security Specialists, Symantec Peter Ridl January 20, 2016 | 45 mins Didn't find what you're looking for? Visit your knowledge feed About BrightTALK BrightTALK provides webinars and videos for professionals and their communities. Every day thousands of thought leaders are actively sharing their insights, their ideas and their most up-to-date knowledge with professionals all over the globe through the technologies the BrightTALK has created. Connect with BrightTALK    LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Google+ For more information, please visit us at www.brighttalk.com BrightTALK™, 501 Folsom Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 Unsubscribe from similar emails