In addition to regular navigational systems, the Phaeton will be the first to integrate a new system which can download Google maps satellite images and points of interest info over a mobile phone, and then laid over existing maps within the GPS, providing a far superior, up to date database of information to the driver. And then there’s the camera installed behind the windshield, which can read street sign information such as posted speed limits, no passing zones and the like. It also boasts Dynamic Light Assist, which makes use of the camera to scan the surrounding area for other cars that might suffer from the glare of the headlights, and responds by masking a portion of the lamp to cut said glare. (via Volkswagen 2011 Phaeton can read street signs using windshield mounted camera – Engadget

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A weatherproof pinafore, made from waxed organic cotton, naturally repels dirt and water, while its dark navy wash camouflages the occasional spill or stain (minimum 30 wears per wash). 

U.K. Fashion Graduate Designs Clothes That Encourage Infrequent Washing – Ecouterre

lukes:

if this is a t-shirt i want it.

(update: turns out you can!)

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The money and valuables found in this one house alone, would be enough to pay for health insurance for every man woman and child in the U.S.A. for 12 years! There are believed to be approximately 27 more of these houses in Mexico alone not to mention the ones in othercountries who are enriching themselves in the drug trade. These people have so much money, they make the Arab oil sheiks look like welfare recipients. (via MEXICAN DRUG LORD’S HOME AFTER BEING RAIDED)

Last week, a young bottlenose dolphin named Merlin became the first of his species to join the growing number of enthusiasts using the Apple iPad. (via Dolphin uses iPad as way to communicate with humans – Boing Boing)

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