BP Gulf Spill-O-Meter

Nobody really knows just how much oil is being pumped out into the ocean right now from the gulf oil crisis but this little widget is a good indicator as it is calculated by estimates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from out side experts, from British Petroleum -- of how fast crude is flowing out of two remaining leaks (a third was plugged Wednesday).

Oil has been flowing out of ruptures in the Deepwater Horizon well on the ocean floor since around 10 a.m. on April 22, two days after the BP-leased rig exploded, leaving 11 workers missing and presumed dead.

According to NOAA an estimated 210,000 gallons (5,000 barrels) a day is coming from the remaining ruptures. At that rate, this leak would surpass the 11 million gallons spilled by the Exxon Valdez in 1989 in mid-June if left unchecked.

25 Awesome Jeremy Clarkson Quotes

Stumbling around the internet over lunch we came across a great post from RideLust detailing 25 of Jeremy Clarkson's best quotes, such as; 12. “The air conditioning in Lamborghinis used to be an asthmatic sitting in the dashboard blowing at you through a straw.” and 3. “When they debate as to what the sound of the SLR engine was akin to, the British engineers from McLaren said it sounded like a Spitfire. But the German engineers from Mercedes said ‘Nein! Nein! Sounds like a Messerschmitt!’ They were both wrong. It sounds like the God of Thunder, gargling with nails.” Click Here for more awesomeness

17 DIY Cars Hacked For Maximum Econess!

Treehugger.com have posted a great little article featuring some hilarious examples of home made eco 'improvements' to enthusiasts cars. From actual wood burners to DIY aerodynamics there are some brilliant modifications to put a smile on your face. Despite the light hearted approach to many of these conversions there is an element of ingenuity in all of them that has to be admired and makes you wonder if there might actually be a commercial application to be found in some of the more unique modifications. Check it out here