The Daily Procrastinator

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Hello, procrastinators! I hope you’ll forgive my labored breathing and flushed cheeks. I’ve been off procrastinating. It takes a lot of work not to do my work! Now that we’re all here together, though, let’s look back over the last two weeks’ editions of The Daily Procrastinator and make sure that nothing escaped your notice.

TDP served up a healthy portion of technology posts, beginning with TallGirl’s reminiscences about the space shuttle we have all come to know and love. Somehow, replacing it with a capsule just doesn’t seem right. Speaking of technological advances with which TallGirl is not 100% comfortable, she also pointed out that two recently revealed “innovative” cars share an uncanny resemblance. BigRedPoet contributed to the technological frenzy by offering his opinion on a soon-to-be-released technology from XBox360 that will revolutionize video gaming. TallGirl addressed technology once more as she lamented the absence of old-fashioned customer service and human contact in the modern business world.

FlashCap directed a post toward collectors and hobbyists as he revealed his collection of Marvel Universe action figures. Simultaneously, he called down a pox upon Hasbro for luring him into collecting yet another series of tiny plastic superheroes. The pictures are pretty astonishing.

I've heard of unreceptive women, but this is ridiculous.

The subject of good ol’ everyday life got some attention on TDP in the past two weeks. TallGirl discussed her recent “opportunity” to serve on a jury and also provided some enlightening tips for avoiding your civic duty. My inner procrastinator is smiling. Next, TallGirl revealed that there may or may not be an undead creature in her rose garden. Is it possible for plants to return, rotted and shambling, from the grave? Finally, BigRedPoet saw a product this week that he simply could not resist writing about. It’s difficult to explain. Just go check it out…

In what’s beginning to look like a pattern, BigRedPoet posted a concert and album review this week. This time, his attention is turned toward a young singer and songwriter who hasn’t yet made the bigtime, but who is destined for great success. Long live old-time music!

Finally, BigRedPoet addressed the topic of physical anthropology. A new fossil, nicknamed “Ida,” has recently been discovered in Germany, and she promises to open many doors of insight into humanity’s earliest ancestors. In this post, you can check out pictures of the discovery, read BRP’s reactions, and find out about the recently published book about Ida.

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The Daily Procrastinator: Contributing to the Dramatic Reduction of Your Personal Productivity

Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the next generation Toyota Prius. With its distinctive lines… wait, what? Are you serious? That’s not a Prius? But… but… are you sure?

Aside from different lights and a Honda logo, it looks suspiciously like a Prius.

This was exactly how I felt when I spotted what I thought was the next generation Prius on the highway. From the distinctive wedge-shaped lines to the same hatchback, there’s nothing at all that would indicate that this isn’t a Toyota… until you get close enough to see the logo.

I was blown away by this. Wouldn’t Honda want their car to be distinctive? Different? I realize that there’s a reason for the design — maximum interior space combined with sleek aerodynamics — but the similarities give an eerie impression that all cars will look identical going forward. If you’re interested in a hybrid, I hope you like the wedge-shaped look.

Will the real Prius please stand up?

See for yourself. This is the 2010 Prius. Would you be able to tell these cars apart at a glance?

Personally, I’m still hoping for a surprising cash windfall as I hold out for the Tesla.

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