Blog Heap o'Transport Links 9 April 2009

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Blog-Heap links regarding transportation and related infrastructure,
also energy, because it takes energy to transport,
and virtuality, because telepresence saves on transpresence.

Animals and Transport

Honda unveils dog-friendly car with bed, fan, ramp
uk.reuters.com Thu 2009 Apr 9, 2:24pm

DogDog-crazy Americans will soon be able to buy a pet-friendly car with a cushioned dog bed in the trunk, fitted with a built-in water bowl and fan and a ramp to help less agile dogs climb in.

Infrastructure Threat

China Denies Involvement in Hacking U.S. Power Grid
dailytech.com Thu 2009 Apr 9, 2:24pm

Shortly after a report indicated Chinese and Russian hackers were accused of targeting the U.S. power grid infrastructure, Chinese officials have vehemently denied the accusations. "The intrusion doesn't exist at all," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu said during a press conference. "We hope that the concerned media will prudently deal with some groundless remarks, especially those concerning accusations against China."

Digital Policing

YouTube - Hidden camera captures Boynton Beach burglary
youtube.com Thu 2009 Apr 9, 2:18pm

A hidden camera captured footage of two men breaking into a Boynton Beach home on April 8, 2009. The homeowner was watching via live internet feed at her job. She called police, who surrounded the house and arrested the burgarly suspects. [video]

Burglary Live On The Internet
thesmokinggun.com Thu 2009 Apr 9, 2:14pm

Thomas... set up the live video stream after her home was burglarized last October... The amazing surveillance video from inside Thomas's house was uploaded to YouTube by the Boynton Beach Police Department ...