links for 2007-07-24

• Digg - Silverlit Picco Z X-Rotor RTF Electric RC Mini Helicopter - $39
  “It’s cute but thats all I can say about it.
  It’s has a 2 channle remote so it can only go up and down right and left.
  Only if you spend the time to tune it.
  Out of the package I found it to be a poor flyer it tends to spin and any air current
  will bl
  (tags: aero toy helicopter review)
• Regular Expression Tool
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• Functional JavaScript at Oliver Steele
  “In most languages, including JavaScript, invoking a function is one of the slowest things you can do. The implementations of languages designed for functional programming use a variety of techniques to optimize function calls. JavaScript is not one of th
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• Scratch makes programming like playing with LEGO bricks
  “Scratch is available as a free 35 MB download, and runs on both Windows and Mac OS X, with a Linux version currently in the works. The interface is divided up into several panels: lists of available programming operators and variables appear on the left-
  (tags: oo scratch lego viapopular mit max)
• YouTube - Best micro chopper Better then a picco z in more ways then 1
  ” taoistflyer review. This is called th… taoistflyer review. This is called the ecoman microgear helicopter. I purchased it from frys electronics for 24.99 it has about the same make up as a picco z but it seams to be of a much better construction. The
  (tags: piccoz helicopter toy aero review clone good video)
• http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5183726
  via http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyrUQ56FbZ0
  ” * control system that is also tri-band A, B, C
  * Recharging takes place via the included transmitter
  * The transmitter has an Alignment Trim, a Charging and Power Indicator,a Left/Right Lever
  (tags: wishlist helicopter toy aero via)
• Amazon.com: The Tea Companion: A Connoisseur’s Guide (Connoisseur’s Guides): Books: Jane Pettigrew
  ” From Booklist
  Drinking tea has traditionally been associated with ancient rituals and Asian art forms; and, in a more contemporary vein, the imbibing of herbal teas is often linked to spiritual benefits and good health. This informative guide provides
  (tags: book wishlist tea via borders gift)
• Amazon.com: Anatomy of the Hot Rod: Books: Doug Mitchel
  It looks worthwhile. An eclectic collection wish photos of details.
  (tags: auto via borders hotrod photo detail mynote)
• Amazon.com: Hot Rod Kings: Top Traditional Rod and Custom Builders: Books: Kevin Thomson,Billy F Gibbons,David Perry
  “venture into the shops of all-steel apostles Cole Foster (Salinas Boyz in Salinas, California), Gary Howard (Customs by Gary Howard in Austin, Texas), Keith Tardel (Rex Rod & Chassis in Santa Rosa, California), the Kennedy Brothers (Pomona, California),
  (tags: auto book via borders hotrod photo culture interview)
• YouTube - Micro gear fairy helicopter schematics computer generated
  “I made a 3d studio max model of my eco man micro gear fairy 2 channel helicopter. I mainly built it so I could design modifications for my helicopter quickly and easily. It isn’t built to precision scale but its pretty close. If you would like a copy of
  (tags: cool 3d cad toy helicopter aero schmatic video)
• YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
  (tags: helicopter toy aero video list good)
• rove aspen - Google Search
  “The Denver Post - Rove faces cynics in Aspen
  Aspen - A polarizing figure, presidential adviser Karl Rove is accustomed to criticism. He is also used to getting laughs. Speaking in liberal Aspen at the …
  www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_6328941 - 89k -
  (tags: rove war fraud bush via npr aspen)