This year will see the launch of a fully-electric sports car that is both fast and looks amazing. Tesla Roadster prototypes have been able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, and reach a top speed of over 130 mph. Additionally, the car will be able to travel 245 miles on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery. Now, that sounds like a good deal. Of course it costs about $100,000 and it's only available in the U.S and only left-hand drive so it's not like we are going to see a lot of these on the road but still it's a good start...

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http://www.teslamotors.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Roadster

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, respect for others and responsibility for all your actions.

4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

8. Spend some time alone every day.

9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.

12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.

15. Be gentle with the earth.

16. Once a year, go some place you've never been before.

17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

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http://kryon.com/inspiritmag/inspire/this/dalaiLama.html
http://www.haestad.com/philosophy.asp

As you may know, you can now order an iPod with a custom, laser-engraved message. Here's a list of some funny messages people chose:

• "One time at band camp." 
• 49 20 66 75 63 6b 69 6e 67 72 75 6c 65 (translation: I fucking rule in HEX)
• I don't need good taste, I've got selection.
• Kiss me, I've got Irish music.
• "To all the Chinese children who made my iPod, Thanks!" 
• George Bush Hates Black People 
• fatti i cazzi tuoi (Mind your own f-ing business) 
• I Don't Do Windows 
• Trapped in iPod factory. Please send help 
• Me vs. RIAA: Exhibit A 
• My other iPod is a Millenium Falcon 
• Steal At Your Own Risk. Bomb Installed 
• Tom Cruise is a couch humping homo 
• Mic0s0f7 5ux a$$ 
• I may be small and white but at least I've got a big disk! 
• Don't fsck with me or: $find / -name u | /dev/null
• Scratch your balls, not my metal. 
• Who said Apple sucks? 
• Save water, drink beer and shower together 
• Now you have two little white pocket rockets.
• People will pay more to be entertained than educated. 
• WARNING: Contains Yanni Box Set
• 10,000 reasons to ignore my wife
• If only women's buttons were this easy to push.
• This iPod makes up for my small hard disk.
• Once you go small and white... 
• 98% Liberace-free
• Harmful If Swallowed
• Dear [insert name], Thanks for the iPod idea. Steve Jobs 
• I'm so trendy look at my white headphones! 
• Size Does Matter 
• Musically Disturbed 
• Weapons of Mass Distraction Inside 
• Contents Under Pressure from RIAA
  
• My other handheld is a PocketPC
  
• CDs are for amish people! 
• Quarter free jukebox 
• FCUK WINDOWS 
• Why drink and drive, When you can smoke and fly. 
• I last 8 hrs. You last 2 minutes. Who's the man?
• My iPod can beat up your honor roll student
• Your mamma uses a walkman.
• "Say hello to my little friend"
• FCUK THE SHUFFLE, WTF I Ordered a 60 Gigger!  
• Gopz tbzpj dhz hss zavklu.
  for(;;i++)d[i]=d[i]%26+65; [If you use the first line, as the input for the second line. It produces the text "This music was all stolen" in plain english.]

Apple also rejected some engravings. Here's a list:

• 10,000 Stolen Tunes Inside
• Not to be used as a suppository.
• I cost more than three hookers.
• When my battery dies, so will you.
• Not responsible for prolonged damage to the ear & brain.
• iPod Limited Edition: Retard Compatible.
• Rip, Mix, & Burn Down RIAA Headquarters
• Cocaine and razor blade not included.
• Lick My Shiny Metal Ass
  
• karma is a bitch
• Bad Mother Fucker
• Something small & white that Enrique Eglasias Isn't In.
• I play with myself.
• Steal this? Will self destruct when used.
• iMasturbate five times a day
• Screwing The RIAA One Download At A Time
• I cost more per ounce than cocaine.
• This iPod will self destruct in 1 year.
• Practice safe sex... Go FU*K yourself!
• Controls on reverse side, you STUPID FCUK!

Hmm... I really want one now

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http://www.methodshop.com/games/play/rejectedengraving/