Because WoW can’t wait for a flood to subside. Oh man, the pranks I’d play on these guys with a powerstrip! This is What you Call Dedication to Gaming [unreality] Thanks again to Roy, who, for two tips in one day, gets to ride in my ark during the apocalypse.

Finally, USB wall outlets . The $10 ‘TruePower UCS Power Outlet With Built-in USB Ports’ not only has a terrible name, but will also be shipping early this year. It makes the perfect receptacle for all your USB gadgetry, and a terrible Valentine’s gift for a lady-friend. But on the up side, they do still come with two standard AC plugs for storing forks and knives. So….bet you can’t hold on for ten seconds! Product Site Thanks to Shea, who plugs things directly into the sun to cut out the middle man. Smart.

You ever been trying to vacuum that disgusting shit that collects in your couch cushions but not been able to reach without extra cord or (god forbid) unplugging the vacuum and plugging it in to a closer outlet? Well say goodbye to that problem, provided you’re cool cutting a giant f***ing hole in your wall to install a Rambler — five feet of retractable electrical cord built into a wall outlet! Neat idea, but whatever happened to making your son jam a fork in the plug and forming a human extension cord with his brothers and sisters? I HAD YOU FOR A REASON! GW Junior, you’re on antennae duty. Hit the jump for a couple close-ups of the currently conceptual product.

Ever seen a giant Santa on fire? Now you have. This electrical safety warning comes to us all the way from Santa Catarina, Brazil . Remember: despite what your father may have taught you, drinking and Christmas decorating don’t mix. “Russ, we checked every bulb , didn’t we?” Poor Santa, I can see him now, “HO, HO, HO, MEEERRY CHRISTMAS! HO, HO, HOLY SHIT I’M ON FIRE! AAAH IT BUUUUUUUURNS!” Hit the jump to see the whole progression from beginning to sad, sad end.

Apparently the Burj Dubai (the world’s tallest building ) can’t stop getting hit by lightning . Well what do you expect being a half a mile tall ? That’s like a 7-foot woman walking around and people not yelling, “that’s a huge bitch!” Also, this may or may not be Allah’s way of saying, “Dubai — this shit’s getting out of hand” (It 100% is). Hit the jump for two more shots and a video of a lightning strike in action.

Sorry, I’m still chuckling about how funny the title I came up with was. With isn’t it all. And that, I think we can all agree, is (the new) testament of my awesome. Anyway, Rolls Royce , a company best known for me owning like two die-cast models of their cars its soul, is releasing an electric version of the Phantom sometime next year. Last year Rolls-Royce CEO Tom Purves hinted that the luxury automaker might introduce an electric car, but now a source inside the company has confirmed that an electric version of their flagship Phantom is planned for late 2010. This will give them plenty of time before the 2012 London Olympics to get things rolling. No word yet on cost, but expect it to be somewhat more than the current gas powered version’s $380,000 price tag. I’ve got news for you, Richy Rich: if you’re actually considering dropping $400K+ on a car, you should hire me. This isn’t a joke, I’m being 100% serious. HIRE ME, PLEASE. Piggy-back rides! Rolls-Royce plans to introduce an electric Phantom in 2010 [dvice]

Sorry, I’m still chuckling about how funny the title I came up with was. With isn’t it all. And that, I think we can all agree, is (the new) testament of my awesome. Anyway, Rolls Royce , a company best known for me owning like two die-cast models of their cars its soul, is releasing an electric version of the Phantom sometime next year. Last year Rolls-Royce CEO Tom Purves hinted that the luxury automaker might introduce an electric car, but now a source inside the company has confirmed that an electric version of their flagship Phantom is planned for late 2010. This will give them plenty of time before the 2012 London Olympics to get things rolling. No word yet on cost, but expect it to be somewhat more than the current gas powered version’s $380,000 price tag. I’ve got news for you, Richy Rich: if you’re actually considering dropping $400K+ on a car, you should hire me. This isn’t a joke, I’m being 100% serious. HIRE ME, PLEASE. Piggy-back rides! Rolls-Royce plans to introduce an electric Phantom in 2010 [dvice]

Bob David went and built himself a 5,000 volt can crusher just because he could . That’s what I love about people : they do things for no reason . Also, some of them smell good . But don’t let ‘em catch you sniffing! If you care how Bob built the thing you can watch the first two minutes, but you look ADD-y, so skip to 2:15 for the action. Cool, huh? Now, let’s snort some Adderall. Say hello to the 5,000 volt can crusher [dvice]

Craighton Berman may or may not own stock in an extension cord company (I think he does), but he did design the Coil Lamp, a lamp constructed of an acrylic frame around which you wrap a 100′ electric cord . When fully-assembled, the Coil Lamp is a striking addition to any room, but when you look at the raw elements of the lamp, you’ll be scratching your head saying “that’s all there is?” This is truly a case where the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts. You can order the Coil Lamp over at Craighton Berman’s website. The D.I.Y. version (B.Y.O. extension cord) retails for $75 (USD), while a hand-coiled edition, signed and numbered by the artist sells for $150 bucks. Impressive, Craighton (can I call you Craig?), but what happens when, oh I dunno, an unruly blogger bites through the corn?! Did I say corn — I meant cord. Damnit, now all I can think about is Mexican-style corn on the cob. Curse you, obesity! Hit the jump for a shot of the lamp on and a picture of the unassembled unit.

You know how all those high-voltage capacitors have warning signs that tell you not to sit on them or play around them but you do anyways because you’re an ultra-L337 badass from the planet Choke-slam? Well this is a video demonstration of what can happen if a drunk electrical worker accidentally left some of the wires exposed and you sat on them. Except, in this demo they use a watermelon instead of your buttocks. The same thing would happen to your ass though, trust me. You see these? *knock knock knock* Wooden cheeks. I’m just like George Washington! Except way handsomer and a better leader. So, This Is What Those High Voltage Danger Signs Mean [gizmodo] Thanks to Harrison, who actually taught ‘ol George how to make love like an eagle falling out of the sky .