Venn diagram

In the 1960s, Charles and Ray Eames described a model for practice that considered the unique and overlapping interests of the three groups: the design studio, the client’s business, and society at large. The essence of their model is that the most relevant, impactful work occurs at the intersection of these interests.


Source: 

Design After Design: As designers, we have lost our sense of history and our passion to engage with it through what we produce. By John Rousseau / Spread Design By Sophie Milton

Dubfiles - Dubstep Documentary (2008)

Jeep ® Wrangler Rubicon - 4X4 Rock-Trac 4WD System Explained

The Jeep ® Wrangler Rubicon Rock-Trac® 4WD system is explained in this animation. This video demonstrates how, the Rock-Trac® 4WD system delivers more control, more torque at the wheels; how to shift on the fly, how the sway bar disconnect works and other features of the Jeep ® Wrangler Rubicon 4x4 Rock-Trac 4WD system.

Grub Hub Camp Kitchen

JOHN SCHULTZ Joins Horizon Hobby

My buddy John Schultz has left the building of HPI and joined Horizon Hobby

From John:

Good Morning April 20th 2012, I am very Excited to make an official announcement that I have taken a position with Horizon Hobby Surface Marketing Team, as the Field Marketing Manager. Many of you know I have been a hobbyist for almost 30 years in the RC industry as well as owning my own aftermarket performance parts company. I look forward to utilizing my experience and knowledge to assist Horizon Hobby, as well as the industry, grow in the future. I look forward to continuing our working relationship and providing the quality and level of commitment that you know and can depend on. If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to contact me. I have included my new contact information below. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!

 John Schultz Field Marketing Manager - Surface Category Marketing Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Nardwuar Interviews: N.E.R.D. / Jay-Z / NAS

Home and Garden Improvements: Scale Rock Course Design

1] http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2009/04/23/building-your-own-backyard-test-course/ 
2] http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2010/04/20/axials-visit-to-ocrcs-crawler-course/ 
3] http://axialracing.com/ftp/rockcourse/ - this could be more suited for a hobby shop.

Inexpensive Yet Reliable Firearms

About: Triple Aught Design

http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/

AA Battery Storage Solutions

http://www.inanycase.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=i&Category_Code=Batteries&Product_Code=&Search=&Sort_By=disp_order&Per_Page=-1

How To: Saber A Champagne Bottle

Burke & Wills - Wills & Burke

While reading my favorite forum, Expedition Portal, I've subscribed to a thread called "Coolest expedtion type movies." A recent post said something about "Burke & Wills." This struck me with a great deal of curiosity as my last names is Wills and my rally co-pilots' last name is Burke! 


So, the post stated, "Burke and Wills - Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1860 with expedition camels. The first Europeans to(almost)do so. Sound quality is sketchy (in the netflix stream version anyway) but a decent film."
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2118-Coolest-quot-expedition-quot-type-movies?p=1063171#post1063171


I grabbed the "Burke and Wills" and dropped that into the Google search window and came across this: "In 1860–61, Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia from Melbournein the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north, a distance of around 3,250 kilometres (approximately 2,000 miles).^[1] At that time most of the inland of Australia had not been explored by non-indigenous people and was completely unknown to the European settlers."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_and_Wills_expedition

The OG Burke & Wills above and the new school Wills & Burke below:

Now to go watch this movie:
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Burke_Wills/70146974?trkid=2361637

Jeff Grosso Interviews Allen Losi - Skate History

WOW!! I did not know that Allen invented these skate moves; Smith Grind, the Lein to Tail, the Ollie to Fakie and the No Handed Footplant! 

Steve Aoki: The History of Dim Mak

Area 51: Unauthorized Entry Will Be Met With Lethal Force

Every weekday morning, some 500 people arrive at a guarded terminal on the northwest side of McCarran Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Here they board one of a small fleet of unmarked Boeing 737s.  Using three-digit numbers prefixed by the word "Janet" as their call signs, the 737s fly off every half-hour.  Their destination is Groom Lake, a dried-up wash in the Mojave Desert, better known as "Area 51," an installation so secret, its very existence is denied by the government agencies and contractors who have connections there.
source: desertusa.com


Read the whole story and see the imges:
http://www.desertusa.com/mag05/oct/51.html?utm_source=april2012+%232&utm_campaign=April+13+Newsletter&utm_medium=email

My Personal Business History

My personal business history [starting business / working for myself] has been a wild story within themselves and while all of them have gone away, the important lessons I have learned with them have given me the opportunity to build a core foundation of vast experiences! Same time, we did some really cool things along the way that have made lasting impressions. I am both proud and at ease with myself because at the end of the day I went out into the "wild" and did something! Not bad for a kid from Sycamore, Alabama.

The quick synopses:

1st -   Great success in moving my family forward - Family Bike Shop I started in high school
2nd - I was too afraid of selling out - KTD [clothing]
3rd -  I sold out too fast - TMRm'zine [magazine]
4th -  Biz partners imploded - Image Dynamics [Car Audio Mfg]

To see my whole working career:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneywills

Marketing 101: The Wayfair Study

Read their Inc Mag report:
http://www.inc.com/magazine/201204/kasey-wehrum/the-road-to-1-billion-growth-special-report.html

King of the Hammers 2012 - "Rise of the East" Trailer - Ultra4Racing // HeavyMetalConcepts

Tool Roll Research

I have my Pelican 1550, so now I am doing my tool roll research:
Waiting to see when and how much these are going to cost:
http://msa4x4usa.com/products/ultimate-tool-roll/

ECHO Niner E9 Mil-SPEC COMBAT CAMERA STRAP

I received my ECHO NiNER Mil-Spec combat camera strap - IN CAMO!
The cord-loop end detail is impressive as the strap is flapped over and has a hole at the end so the cord-loop can be pulled through, then 12X stitched over.

YouTube - Screen Takeover

Somebody has some YouTube connections!

CANON SERVICE

CANON SERVICE, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

I LOVE CANON & I LOVE CANON SERVICE.

CAMERA DO WORK! Bring to CANON SERVICE CENTER in Irvine, Ca., very close to our office, in & out in the same week!

I even used Canon phone field service while in Moab and they help me over the phone to make my camera work for the rest of the week! Simple fix, but I would not have gotten to that decision! THANKS CANON!!!

Cartographic Birds and Plants by Claire Brewster

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/tags/maps/

ECHO Niner Mil-Spec Camera Strap in action

ECHO Niner Mil-Spec Camera Strap in action, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

I finally put it to use during my trip to Moab. I totally dig this strap - more than just a camo-fashion statement! It's the real-deal!

Stump Stove

Stump Stove, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Meyers Manx Rescue

Meyers Manx Rescue, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Somebody was doing the deed - spotted this on the way to Moab.

Jeep Panels

Jeep Panels, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Tree Limb Coat Rack

Tree Limb Coat Rack, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Cool DYI project!

Carved Book Landscapes by Guy Laramee

See more at the source - Colossal Art & Design:

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/12/carved-book-landscapes-by-guy-laramee/ 

Land Cruiser FJ80 o Bullfrog Cakewalk Trail

I usually do not like any video with photos stuck in their, but these guys are wheelin hard and it is some cool terrain and the still shots are quick without lingering around all day!

I like the looks of the skinny-tire one too!

Butterfly Wallet - Ultralight Wallet

Butterfly Wallet - Ultralight Wallet, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Just got minz in the mail - SWEET! And yes, very light weight!!!

Jeep Mighty FC / Sergio Marchionne

Mark Allen and teams Jeep Mighty FC concept get to happen because of guys like Sergio Marchionne:

BUTTERFKY Wallet - New Ultralight Skinny Backpacking Wallet

More info: http://butterflywallet.com/