12 annoying habits of social media users

12 annoying habits of social media users by PR Daily -Please and Thank you.By Becky Gaylord

http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/12313.aspx

Rod Millen's FJ-45 Land Cruiser Wagon

Take one of these:

And turn it into one of these - Check out the Fat-40!

http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/toyota/112_0001_2000_retro_toyota_land_cruiser/viewall.html


http://www.auto123.com/en/car-reviews/new/1999-toyota-retro-cruiser-concept?artid=18672&pg=1


http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/339464-fat-40-very-hummerish-3.html

Nissan Goes Back to the Future With $3000 Datsun

Nissan Goes Back to the Future With $3000 Datsun - plans for 2014. Don't know if this is still in the plans..

Hey Pete Brock! Is Nissan tapping you on the shoulder?

Nissan, originally Datsun, is bringing back the original name in a bid to bring back a more economical vehicle line of which they originally descended from... interesting!

http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2012-10-03/nissan-goes-back-to-the-future-with-3000-datsun

Ford sales boss Farley studies video game industry

Old news, but interesting from the marketing standpoint.
Ford sales boss Farley studies video game industry, refines prelaunch marketing efforts.

source:  AUTOBLOG
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/17/ford-sales-boss-farley-studies-video-game-industry-refines-prel/

OSCar eO (Electric Race Car) and Team Latvia in Dakar 2012

Read more:
http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/04/28/first-electric-rally-car-takes-on-dakar-challenge/

Castlegate’s Top 10 Favorite Castles in The World

Did someone say castle themed road trip?
Bishop Castle in Colorado made the Castlegate's Top 10 Favorite Castles in the World list.

Check out all the castles: http://castlegatedoor.com/castlegate-favorite-castles/#.UKO8pWBhJJE

Quick Strike Prints

Classic Kit! Eagle Industries Covered watch band & Marathon Navigator MIL-Spec watch

Classic Kit! 
Eagle Industries Covered watch band & Marathon Navigator MIL-PRF-46374G Type III, Class 1 watch. 

I totally dig the covered watch band! The bummer is that is seems Eagle Industries is no longer making the covered watch band. But while searching them out discovered that they have some awesome equipment! Eagle Industries is a world leader in the production of premium equipment products for the military, homeland security, and law enforcement agencies. Producing more than 5,000 items including tactical vests, holsters, insertion extraction harnesses, gear bags, packs, weapon cases, miscellaneous pouches, and weapon slings for military and law enforcement personnel, Eagle has emerged as one of the most trusted names in tactical nylon gear. In 2009, Eagle became a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (ATK). http://www.eagleindustries.com


Marathon watches are the real deal! I originally learned about Marathon watches from CountyComm:
http://countycomm.com/mechanicalwatches.html



I came across the watch band via MWR forum:
http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15270

Sugar is Killing Us

Loretta Lam and Ronna Sarvas Weltman Jewelry Necklaces

Looking for something exotic / overland safari adventurous style  this holiday for your wifey?!

Loretta Lam and Ronna Sarvas Weltman For inspiration, we chose the taijitu - the Taoist symbol of yin yang, representing interconnectedness and interdependence in nature. For years we have been collaborating, encouraging, supporting, critiquing and watching over each other's artistic development. So it seemed natural to create necklaces which reflect our individual style while paying homage to each others journey, balancing an exploration of the sleek and controlled with the fresh and loose. Each is a nod to the other, enhanced and informed by their relation to the other and the whole.
Loretta Lam & Ronna Sarvas Weltman

http://theipca.org/gallery/index.php/Synergy2/Synergy2-exhibit/lamwellores-copy

Field Watch Research: BERTUCCI - SWISS MILITARY CALIBRE

I have had a keen interest in field watches mil-spec heritage for some time now and just doing research on both the style of what I like and the functionality of the watches I am looking at. The internet is a wealth of knowledge, data and history along with consumer opinions.

While the Bertucci brand may not have actual mil-spec heritage, they do have the look and also seemed to be backed by actual durability that one would expect from a "field watch."

Usually when I find a watch and or any product of interest, I usually go straight to the companies history or about page to see what type of game or claim they are making. Its all about the about!

When I read the Bertucci story, they are talking to me and about me! I am the "every man!" I'm not a baller looking to speed a ton of money on a Panerai / Rolex / Omega / Tag Heuer. I would have if I could have, but at this stage in my life, its not in the cards. Honestly I have been a diehard Swatch fan since 1983!

So, what was so captivating from Bertucci's about page?
"It's all about building a better watch... and it's all about our promise of performance to you." 
They said "promise" IN PRINT! That is a HEAVY WORD in this day and age!

"If you were to own only one watch... it would be a watch well suited for life's endeavors. It would need to possess the qualities of durability, singularity of purpose, and versatility. In essence, equally rugged and refined, with a classic, understated, and enduring style."
They are really winning me over with some text in digital pixel form! The electricity could go off, and these words and statements would be gone... but for the moment, they have my attention.

"Original... Our Passion It's in our blood and it's in our brand. Bertucci™ Field Watches is a 10 years old, independent start up, stand alone U.S. Company. We are the market leader in titanium field watches..."
OK, They are a US Company - winning! 
Titanium - winning!
Focused out outdoor activities and field watches - winning!!!

Give them a look and start at the about page:
http://www.bertucciwatches.com/Bertucci/ourstory.html

Also, this is where I discovered them again from:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/field-watch-bertucci-vs-swiss-military-calibre-751916.html

Timex Mil-Spec W-46374B - The History of the REAL Timex Military Watch: Plastic, Disposable, And A Product Of The 1980s

Finally found the story on the Timex Mil-Spec W-46374B watch!

Read more here: 
http://hodinkee.squarespace.com/blog/2011/4/20/the-history-of-the-real-timex-military-watch-plastic-disposa.html

Overland EXPO 2014 Film Promo - What Do You Dream?

Nitrous Muscle Truck and Mini Bikes! - Roadkill Episode 18

Timex Military Classic Reviewed by The Watch Report

Excerpt from the Watch Report: 
For under $100 the Timex Military Classic looks great,  boasts a simple and reliable Timex quartz movement and even has Indiglo. For some it might make for the perfect watch, for others just the perfect beater and we don’t think you can go wrong either way.

Read the whole review:
http://watchreport.com/2011/09/timex-military-classic-review.html

Rothco Multicam American Flag Patch - Costa's Corner - Tactical Distributors- Tactical Gear

Rothco Multicam American Flag Patch - Costa's Corner - Tactical Distributors- Tactical Gear

Tactical LEO Battle Polo with epaulets & velcro by Hazard 4

Check out this cool technical or better yet, tactical polo with epaulets and velcro!
http://hazard4.com/products/apparel/battle-polos/leo

Retirement Inspiration

Legendary Japanese Mountaineer to Scale Everest for Third Time at 80

http://www.outdoorhub.com/news/legendary-japanese-mountaineer-to-scale-everest-for-third-time-at-80/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3-31-13%20Weekly%20Outdoor%20Newswire%20(1)&utm_content=

Casey Currie - Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series - Round 9, 10

Mil-Spec Monkey Patch Books

I grew up collecting patches... collecting my Boy Scouts Merit badges and various patches my dad collected for me for my denim jacket. Those were various motorcycle patches and places visit.
Lately seems like all patches call for velcro backing for interchangeability. Thus you need some place to keep them all. May as well have a nice tactical book to keep them in. Enter the Mil-Spec Monkey Patch Book or MSM Mega Patch Book.

More info:
http://milspecmonkey.com/store/pouches-panels/104-msm-mega-patch-book.html

Two Roads to Baja (Complete Video) By Ryan Millen

C.I. Boys x PTS Magpul 2" Figure Set

Check out these Magpul figure set:
http://www.evike.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=191&products_id=39936

SLANGVEL Nomad Recce CAMO Boonie Hat

Cool modern interpretation of camouflage from Slangvel on this boonie hat call the Nomad Recce. Found this over on the RECOIL site. Read more about the collection at:
http://www.recoilweb.com/slangvel-facebook-special-30629.html#ixzz2blz5dyj6

Favorite Toyota Truggy!!!! Picture Post Thread on Pirate4X4.com

If you are into Toyota's and rock crawling and want to gaze at a ton of images of purpose built rigs, here is your thread: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/949184-favorite-toyota-truggy-post.html

Technical Apparel College - Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

First of its kind and man do I wish I could go back to school! 

Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

More info: 

http://soldiersystems.net/?utm_source=MOTUS&utm_campaign=9713b365c7-MOTUS_Dispatch_18_21_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_47e5bab957-9713b365c7-78709481

10 Popular California Beach Campgrounds - Things to See and Do - Park Ranger's Blog

Dana Point has this campground that is pretty nice considering the fact this is prime Southern Location property. It is located within the Doheny State Beach located to probably the best place to learn to long board surf spots as well. Doheny is the original spot where Cars & Coffee use to be until it outgrew the space there. Doheny State Beach is two parks in one with camping in the southern area (with some campsites only steps away from the beach) and day use in the northern area, where there is a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts. Surfing is popular, but is restricted to the north end of the beach. Surf fishing is also popular.

10 Popular California Beach Campgrounds - Things to See and Do - Park Ranger's Blog

Carving Out a Perfect Independence Day with John Mahoney at Woodhill Firewood

look at my buddy John DO WORK!

BAJA SOCIAL CLUB TEASER

Silly AWESOME pass From 3rd to 1st place in 2.2 seconds!!! Ultimate MTB SWOOP Pass !!!

How many times throughout the heat of competition have we seen a heated battle between a 1st and 2nd place competitor only to have both of them SWOOPED by the 3rd place competitor!?

Pay attention to the 1:07 minute mark - PURE AWESOME!!!

‪Baa Baa Black Sheep TV Show

Who remembers watching Baa Baa Black Sheep with their dads?

Baa Baa Black Sheep is a television series that aired on NBC from 1976 until 1978. Its premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Pappy Boyington and his World War II "Black Sheep Squadron"

Official Trailer Vindication: 2013 Griffin King of The Hammers Presen...

183 Pound Honda XR200 - The perfect Lightweight Woods & Tight Trail Motorcycle?

While on my little search on lightweight trail & woods bikes, I came across this thread by "Woodsryder" on ThumperTalk call 183lb. XR200

"I'm old and skinnny with two bad wrists so I needed to build an ultralight playbike. My regular ride is an XR650R/CRF450 hybrid that weighs 275 lbs. Big fun but too much heft for a 55 year old 155lb aging adolescent with bad wrists."

Read more and also check out the cool parts weight breakdowns in post #40:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/943320-183-lb-xr200/

FX Bikes Mountain Moto Lightweight Motorcycle

Honda XR200 Weight Reduction - ThumperTalk

As I am approaching 50, three years away... projects, no matter the age, take a while to develop. I currently ride a ATK605DS & Honda XR400 but there have been many times were I wished I had a smaller dual sport bike. While spelunking around on ThumperTalk, I have discovered this thread by "Chuck4788" titled: Honda XR200 Weight Reduction.

"Several members have posted their conversion projects on this forum; the most popular seem to involve stuffing an XR200 motor into a MX chassis.  I have one of those in my garage and while it is a good bike I thought I could make some improvements in my search for a more “perfect” bike for the type of trail riding I currently ride.  A long time riding buddy and I have been fussin with riding dirt bikes since the mid sixties and thru the years our riding and priorities have evolved, and the bikes have ranged from open class MX bikes used in the desert to Trials bikes.  Also during this time we have had a variety of XRs in our stables and the power delivery of the XR200 engine seems to suit the type of trail riding we currently like to do.  During this past year we have been attempting to define an ideal bike for our use on technical trails in the PNW, we started by riding different types of bikes in side by side comparisons, and evaluating the results to find what we thought suited our riding style and terrain.  I tend to focus on improving suspension and he focuses on light weight, as a result we have some lively discussions, and different bikes.  At this point I’m just a recreational rider that likes single track along with some tight technical stuff, plus mountain trails with switchbacks and stair steps.  My friend has a really cool Montessa Trials bike (Honda owns Montessa and this bike has a Honda 250 EFI Unicam engine); while it has one of the best engines for trail riding attempting to make the chassis trail worthy would require a lot of work including suspension upgrades.  This engine would be my engine of choice for a trail bike.  The 450 bikes just have too much power and weight for tight woods.  MX bikes have a nice chassis but too long a wheelbase for tight trails.  Two strokes are short on good low speed torque but I like their power delivery and light weight.  Mini bikes have the light weight but lack enough tractable power; but most important is that the ergonomics of the cockpit are terrible for an adult on a long ride.  So let’s get started."

Here is his thread:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/720551-xr200r-weight-reduction/

10 Most Dangerous Race Tracks - XCAR

Axial Presents: Casey Currie at LOORS Round 9 & 10 Glen Helen Raceway Ju...

UTVUnderground Presents: RJ Anderson XP1K - Official Trailer

AK-47 Underwater at 27,450 frames per second (Part 2) - Smarter Every Da...

CREE LED Technology Eulogy :60

LAND CRUISER 60TH

LAND CRUISER 60TH from déri on Vimeo.

Westwood *OLD SCHOOL* - Will Smith aka The Fresh Prince freestyle 1989

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary: What’s Your Choice?

Story by GD Crocker for The Firearm Blog

For years, my friends and I have sent what must be thousands of emails to each other about a single issue: If you were going to be displaced or circumstances were altered to a degree that you would have to rely on only three weapons, which do you choose? Ultimately, the parameters of the conversation were constrained to choosing one rifle, one pistol and one shotgun.

Read more here:
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/02/primary-secondary-tertiary-choice/

Best places to glamp

By Emily H. Bratcher | U.S. News 
Are you fond of the great outdoors … minus the mosquitoes, the dirt and the whole sleeping bag situation? If so, you might be more of a "glamper": You want to experience the majesty and tranquility of nature, but you don't want to forgo luxuries like a plush bed and privacy when nature calls. These eight glampsites — found everywhere from Montana to Australia — blend pristine natural beauty with luxurious accommodations ("glamping" combines "glamour" and "camp"). So leave your sleeping bag and your tent at home, and get ready not to rough it in the great outdoors. The photo above is from The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana and only one example from this story. 

read more here: 
http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/best-places-to-glamp-003630235.html?page=all

Chalan Rest Stop

Chalan Rest Stop, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Omar has drinks and tools at a handy shade spot at the bottom of the Sam Gabriel Dam. I stopped here on my 110-mile round trip bike ride today from Costa Mesa to San Gabriel Mountains.

www.chalanreststop.com

Online Ammo Buying Tips

Story by Ray Ibanez at thefirearmblog.com
The great ammo shortage of 2013 isn’t news to many of you, gone are the days where you could walk into your local gun shop and pick up a few bricks of .22lr for a weekend of plinking. Our sister blog AOD recently discussed the ammo shortage of 2013 and the grim reality that we may not see things get back to normal for quite some time.

Read the whole story plus some extra buying tips at: 
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/02/online-ammo-buying-tips/

Slow Motion Hard Enduro - Red Bull Hare Scramble 2013

Thomas Voeckler's custom Colnago C59: Tour de France 2013

ADV80

ADV80, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

223,000 Miles:
Tires Rotated
Drive Line U-Joints Replaced [4]
Fan Belts Replaced

Serviced at www.yotamasters.com

ADV80 Toyota Land Cruiser on the Newport Back Bay

ADV80 Toyota Land Cruiser on the Newport Back Bay, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Shooting some images of the ADV80, playing with flash fill and flashlight streaks.

THE HIP HOP YEARS PART 1 by: Firehouse Sound Labs

Here is part one of the 3 part mini series "The Hip Hop Years" this episode covers the birth of hip hop culture and how it spread to a worldwide phenomenon.

For more videos, music and Interviews Check out www.FirehouseSoundLabs.com