Went for a quick round Friday night.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
BOSTON Dynamics DARPA PACK MULE
I would hate to run up on this in the woods!
The Legged Squad Support System (LS3) is a rough-terrain robot developed by Boston Dynamics with funding from DARPA and the US Marine Corps. It is designed to carry 400 lbs of payload and travel 20 miles without refueling. LS3 has sensors that let it follow a human leader while avoiding obstacles in the terrain.
For more information visit www.BostonDynamics.com.
For more information visit www.BostonDynamics.com.
DARPA Cheetah
Faster than a cheetah and human smart – I would l hate to have this chasing me!
Cheetah Robot is a fast-running quadruped developed by Boston Dynamics with funding from DARPA. It just blazed past its previous speed record, getting up to 28.3 mph, about 0.5 mph faster than Usain Bolt's fastest 20 meter split. This version of the Cheetah Robot runs on a treadmill with offboard power. Testing on an untethered outdoor version starts early next year. For more information about Cheetah or the other robots we develop, visit www.BostonDynamics.com.
Ventura Camp Systems Cabin Cots
Ventura Camp Systems' Cabin Cots go anywhere, and keep rain, bugs, and lumpy ground from disturbing your night's sleep!
Tired of leaky tents and uncomfortable sleeping terrain and bugs? Go and camp where no man has camped before. For outdoor enthusiasts worldwide comes the most advanced camping system for fold-out cots yet - Cabin Cots!
Weighing in at less than 5 pounds*, the patented Cabin Cot tent system will provide you with a sound night's rest, and 100% protection from weather, mosquitoes, scorpions, centipedes, etc. no matter where and what terrain you are in.
More Info: http://www.venturacampsystems.com/
4x4 Expedition / Off Road Vehicle Kitted to the 9's!
I would love to do this - to this:
See the whole kit:
http://www.neneoverland.co.uk/4x4expedition_offroad/4x4expedition_offroad2.8TDI130.htm
Ole Time Woodsman Fly Dope
While fishing in Maine in 1910, Obie Sherer and his his fishing buddy, Dr. Donald Adams decided they needed to come up with something to make spring fishing in the Maine wilderness a little more enjoyable. Working from an old 1882 recipe, they mixed up a batch of Fly Dope. On their next trip to Maine, a logging crew spotted Obie fishing peacefully. Obie told the foreman all about his Fly Dope and agreed to make a batch for the company. When the first batch was used up, the woods crews clamored for more. As a result, Obie decided to go into business and named his new product "Ole Time Woodsman" in honor of his first customers.
Since then, generations of outdoors folk have continued to rely on
Ole Time Woodsman to make their wilderness experience more comfortable, peaceful and memorable.
Get It:
http://oletimewoodsman.com/
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Friday, September 7, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
MIL-SPEC TOOL BOX
Super Strong Mil-Spec Case Withstands Roughest Use
Premium, hard-side tool box is ideal for storage, shipping and protection of small arms, tools, range equipment and precision instruments. Made from nearly indestructible molded polymer resin. Dent, rust and corrosion proof; watertight, O-ring seals keep dust and moisture out. Features four, removable drawers and a flat work surface. Front door has six, open, storage compartments, one is lockable. Corrosion-resistant, stainless steel latch and hinge pins, plus two padlock attaching points help keep tools secure. Protective ears surround the snap latches, plus spring-loaded latch pins prevent accidental opening. Two, spring-loaded, padded, steel handles always lay flat. Easy rolling wheels and retractable handle take the load off your arm; provides faster, easier carry for heavy loads. Used by the military to protect sensitive missile repair tools, meets mil-spec MIL-C-4150 and ATA specifications.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Aluminum Storage Case
Was crusing around Laguna last weekend and came across a shoe company using aluminum storage cases to transport & display shoes.
Off Road Tire Pressure Comparisons
Here are a couple of good threads to read on the subject of skinny tires vs fat tires:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/resources/91-guide/983-the-lowdown-off-road-tire-pressures.html
and
http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html
Portable Spice Kit for Camping or Travel
Check out this cool easy to do idea from The Handy Hausfrau:
Portable Spice Kit for Camping or Travel
Friday, August 31, 2012
POWER CARS: VW Bug / Beetle "The Woodruff Special" Bug Run Ext...
I saw this and just thought of Dennis Anderson of Grave Digger. Check out all the images:
POWER CARS: VW Bug / Beetle "The Woodruff Special" Bug Run Ext...: No technical specification available (click images for a larger view)
Axial visits 2012 Easter Jeep Safari - highlight reel
I do get to say that I have the coolest job on the planet!!! Part of that is looking through a 1-inch square at the world while filming in such awesome locations as Moab Utah.
The First Annual Oakley Downhill Derby of Doom
I use to work across the street from Oakley and have a few friends that work over there - the following paragraph is very true!
"When you work at Oakley headquarters, you come to expect the unexpected. One day a Ferrari will be hauling ass around the traffic circle out front and the next an Olympic gold medalist will be signing autographs in the lobby. Like the brand itself, life at One Icon is far from ordinary."
Read the whole store: http://www.oakley.com/community/posts/3197
Moto GP / 2-Strokes / Germany / NASA - what is the common thread?
Over The Wall: The Sachsenring's Storied Past
by Dean Adams / photo: Soup Photo
What does Moto GP / 2-Strokes / Germany / NASA - what is the common thread?
All answered in such an awesome story!!!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
HISTORY OF THE BAJA 1000 - WHO STARTED IT AND HOW BUD & DAVE EKINS
Photo courtesy of Bud and Dave Ekins Collection
A RIDE DOWN THE PENINSULA: THE MEN WHO STARTED A WHOLE NEW KIND OF RACING
If you are a motorsports / off-road / Baja 1000 fan, check this historical story out!!!
http://www.budanddaveekins.com/stories-photos/1st-baja-1000.cfm
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Handsome Clothing Brand - INDIGO CAMO BUTTON DOWN
I LIKE CAMO and this is a nice sophisticated camo dress shirt:
http://www.handsomeclothing.com/2012/08/14/wings-horns-indigo-camo-button-down/
Monday, August 20, 2012
Bush Wires: Hood Mounted?
Bush Wires: Hood Mounted - Post #17:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/438243-bush-wires.html
Bush Wires
BUSH WIRES + Camel Trophy Rover Kit List:
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CALLING ALL ARTIST: HDTS Call For 2013 Proposals
HDTS is now accepting project proposals for HDTS 2013!
HDTS 2013, the ninth program in a series of free ranging and ever evolving contemporary art events, will expand our range and depth to take in everything from Joshua Tree, California to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event will take place over an entire week, October 12 - 19, 2013, during which artists and audience alike traverse the desolate desert roads and explore the hidden gems, both old and new, between Joshua Tree and Albuquerque.
When will the HDTS 2013 event take place?
HDTS 2013 will take place October 12 – 19, 2013.
High Desert Test Sites
6470 Veterans Way
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
More info: http://www.highdeserttestsites.com/site
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
X GAMES ENDURO X 2012 Final Highlight
I love EnduroCross! But watching the sport make its way into the XGames, reminded me about the DVD I bought back in 2009 of the Vegas event. As I was watching the XGames YouTube clip, I did a generic search on YouTube and sorted by "Most Viewed" and discovered this video that shows just how hard this sport is for the "regular bonafiede dirt bike guy."
So before you just pop out to your next event and want to flex mad skillz, just watch this video:
You better recognize!
And then - there is ERZBERG RODEO that can not be contained in a small format of a structural building:
And when that is all done and finished, wipe the sweat off and just know when RedBull has their name on it - OMG!!!
Social media to-do list: 10 tasks every PR pro should complete
Social media will suck up as much time as you let it. Balancing social media activity with the meaningful work and relationships we have in real life is vital.
One solution is to make a to-do list of social media tasks and stick to the priorities.Here are 10 on Becky Gaylord's list:
http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/12248.aspx
Monday, August 13, 2012
ultimatexcursions.com Pinzgauer
Spotted this guy this morning on the 55FWY coming out of Costa Mesa.
www.ultimatexcursions.com
For reservations or assistance call
(714) 916 - 6772
Thursday, August 9, 2012
USA 101 HOW AMERIA WORKS STICKER toobbox.com
Saw this sticker at Wahoo's on Placentia Ave - Costa Mesa location.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Make Team Conflict Work For Strategy
Being smart isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Having team leaders with intelligence is great, but for organizations to really get somewhere together it takes teamwork. In his book “The Advantage,” Patrick Lencioni addresses organizational health issues. He stresses the importance of healthy organizational environments as the trumping influencer of success over all other “smarter” competencies in areas such as marketing, finance, technology and even strategy.
In our view, meaningful strategic achievement does not happen in silos. The fulfillment of long-term objectives requires departments to act in unison at some point. It doesn’t matter if the goals are tracked with MyStrategicPlan or an MS Excel file (although we believe the former is more effective). What matters beyond all else is that leadership is ready to focus on the whole organization as their number one priority, and recognize when departmental protectionism is harming rather than helping achieve important organizational outcomes.
- Cammy Elquist LoRé (@cammyelquist) writes the newsletter and is a functional leader of Customer Loyalty Engagement programs for M3 Planning.
http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/make-team-conflict-work-for-strategy/
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Gore Vidal dies: 10 of his best quotes on writing and language
Gore Vidal dies: 10 of his best quotes on writing and language
Posted: August 1, 2012
Gore Vidal passed away on Tuesday at his home in the Hollywood Hills. He died of complications of pneumonia. Vidal was 86.
The New York Times obituary offers a glimpse at his résumé:
“Mr. Vidal was, at the end of his life, an Augustan figure who believed himself to be the last of a breed, and he was probably right. Few American writers have been more versatile or gotten more mileage from their talent. He published some 25 novels, two memoirs and several volumes of stylish, magisterial essays. He also wrote plays, television dramas and screenplays. For a while he was even a contract writer at MGM. And he could always be counted on for a spur-of-the-moment aphorism, putdown or sharply worded critique of American foreign policy.”
Read the whole story: http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/12301.aspx
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