Slice of Life

Today's most interesting news item: an electrical engineer in Corte Madera CA rigs his Toyota Prius to take additional charge, spending only $3000 in parts and fiddling to obtain net gas mileage of 250 mpg. Initially the Toyota folks were a little miffed (didn't want anyone fiddling with their formula) but now they're taking it in stride, actually seeking input from these Open Sourcers. The movement is gaining speed as political Hawks James Woolsey and Frank Gaffney join Set America Free.

It gives me great delight. Maybe the U.S. won't bring about the end of the world after all. I mean have you noticed gas prices lately? Aren't you ready to say uncle yet?