Google announced its self-driving car project in 2010 to make driving safer, more enjoyable, and more efficient. Having safely completed over 200,000 miles of computer-led driving, Google wanted to share one of its favorite moments. Here’s Steve, who joined Google for a special drive on a carefully programmed route to experience being behind the wheel in a whole new way. Google organized this test as a technical experiment, but think it’s also a promising look at what autonomous technology may one day deliver if rigorous technology and safety standards can be met.

Google Self Driving Car Test by AllThingsScience

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Cute plush toy alert! Sanei celebrated the release of the game Super Mario 3D Land by making these Tanooki Suit Mario plush toys available for purchase.  They come in two sizes (small and medium) and will run you $39.90 or $58.90 plus shipping.

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Ingredients:
1 Measure Cranberry Gin
0.5 Measure Żubrówka (Buffalo/Bison Grass Vodka)
0.5 Measure Amaretto
Squeeze of Lime Juice
Top Up Tonic

Directions: Mix first four ingredients in a flask or glass and top off with tonic. Consume as needed.

A note from the creator:

The red health potion, stored in a mystical apothecary vessel, is incredibly iconic in gaming and is found in many a dungeon crawler. Since I’m so excited for Diablo III I thought I’d focus on the most famous and original version as found in the series (though I’m aware that health potions are not being used in Diablo III – boo!). So in the spirit of Christmas and New Year being a time for relaxation and recuperation I thought this surprisingly sweet and refreshing health potion is just what most of us are looking for.

Drink Created and photographed by the wonderful GourmetGaming.

Jim Lee and Geoff Johns come to Midtown Comics Downtown to sign copies of the Justice League Origins Vol. 1 hardcover from DC Comics.