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Local pair raising funds to buy Segway for disabled airman

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 03/08/2010 10:51 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

It has been eight months since Airman Colton Read, a 20-year-old intelligence analyst stationed at Beale Air Force Base, was admitted to David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.
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Introducing 'Skyaking': skydiving with a kayak

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 03/04/2010 04:51 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Paddling across the sky, 13,000ft up in a kayak has become a new daredevil craze dubbed 'Skyaking'.
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John Deere 4020 Hot Rod: Chip Foose Edition is Unveiled!

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 03/04/2010 04:44 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for. The time has finally come for the unveiling of the best of the old and new world combined: the classic John Deere 4020 tractor re-imagined by the mind of Chip Foose Design. Want a peek?


Source: John Deere 4020 Hot Rod: Chip Foose Edition is Unveiled!

Electric boat wows crowds and woos women and kids

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 03/03/2010 08:53 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Have a yacht? Want to get to shore comfortably and in style? While I think this looks nerdier then me on my Segway, I guess if you have the cash, you can look anyway you like. Basically, it's a floating sofa. The curiously named 'sofa boat' was a star attraction at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show last week, ferrying visitors and VIPS alike around the superyachts, marinas, and pontoons, all under the power of an electric engine.
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Invasion of the Drones: Unmanned Aircraft Take Off in Polar Exploration

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 03/01/2010 12:00 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A multinational, robotic air corps is quietly invading the polar regions of the earth. Some catapult from ships; some launch from running pickup trucks; and some take off the old-fashioned way, from icy airstrips. The aircraft range from remote-controlled propeller planes—of the type found at Toys “R” Us—to sophisticated, high-altitude jets. All are specially outfitted, not with weapons but with scientific instruments.

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Gemballa founder missing in South Africa as company seeks insolvency

Posted in Other by: DavidGP on: 02/25/2010 01:02 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Police in South Africa are looking into a missing persons report regarding Uwe Gemballa. Gemballa, 54, is the founder of well known German tuning firm Gemballa Automobiletechnik, which has just filed for insolvency protection.


Source: Gemballa founder missing in South Africa as company seeks insolvency

BERU Factor 001: Formula 1 engineers create a bicycle

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 02/24/2010 07:51 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Ever wonder what F1 engineers could make if they didn't have to comply with the regulations governing the sport? Well, here you just might have your answer. Only it's not a car, it's a bicycle. Read on for the press release, plenty of photos at the source link.


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U.S. Navy rescues Tanzanian ship, nabs 8 pirates

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 02/23/2010 10:31 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A U.S. Navy warship prevented an attack on a Tanzanian ship and apprehended eight suspected pirates in the process, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania said on Tuesday.
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Segway encourages more laziness? Looks like broadcast journalism does too!

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 02/21/2010 08:53 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

I got a kick about this Segway story from a third-year broadcast journalism student at the University of South Carolina and feel the need to address his “article” here, as a Segway owner. Basically his article is about how so many Segways are now out there and making people lazy. Rather than talk to Segway owners or look up any facts at all, he just rambles on with his (obviously) immature thoughts. One would assume he was at a kegger and had to write something quickly when he woke up Monday morning with an assignment due. As someone in the press, but without a fancy journalist degree, allow me to address a few of Michael’s thoughts....



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Boating Industry Group Asks Obama to ‘Clarify’ Negative Boat-Buying Remark

Posted in Other by: TimothyT on: 02/20/2010 08:46 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

President Barack Obama has been called on by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) to clarify a remark he made Feb. 2 that it says linked buying a boat with irresponsible spending. What he said was "You don’t go buying a boat when you can barely pay your mortgage." Frankly, you can replace boat with almost anything so I think we are being a bit oversensitive here. Then again, I doubt anyone is taking money saving advice from Obama.
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Friends call Tesla engineers killed in plane crash dedicated, 'passionate'

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/18/2010 07:38 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Friends and colleagues of three Tesla Motors employees who died Wednesday during a plane crash in East Palo Alto are remembering the trio today as men who used technology to make the world a better place.
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Palo Alto Plane Crash, 3 Tesla executives believed to be onboard

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/17/2010 02:25 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Palo Alto Plane Crash- A twin-engine Cessna crashed into transmission lines shortly after take-off from a small airport, exploding on impact, killing all three people onboard and crashing into an East Palo neighborhood, authorities said.
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NYPD continues writing tickets for taking more than one seat on empty cars

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/17/2010 09:53 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Seems the subways are so safe that police are still busy hunting down early-morning riders who put their feet up on seats or -- heaven forbid!-- cross their legs. And they're doling out pricey summonses even when trains are nearly empty.
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R.I.P: Taylor Shipman - Young man with a love for Fieros

Posted in Automotive by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/15/2010 09:51 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

You may remember this story about Tyler Shipman, a Fiero enthusiast who was working on his project Fiero when diagnosed with cancer. A truly inspirational and touching story that has reached its final chapter. His project car might never have been completed without the help of fellow enthusiasts at this enthusiast forum who completed the car in a weekend. We wish the family well and are glad we were able to witness this simple act of selflessness simply from people who share a similar passion. Hit the source link to read the families statement, see tons of pictures and links to those who helped. The forum link above as well as at the source link offer you a way to donate a few bucks for a large wreath, another small and final gesture from the community.

Source: R.I.P: Taylor Shipman - Young man with a love for Fieros

PisicaSoft Vehicle Maintenance Software

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/14/2010 04:24 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

PisicaSoft Vehicle Maintenance puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to keeping track of your vehicle service records. Stop forgetting when you performed your last oil change or tire rotation again. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or you manage a whole fleet, keeping track of what service, performed when, is easy. PisicaSoft Vehicle Maintenance will store as many vehicles and service records that you need. Freeware.

Source: PisicaSoft Vehicle Maintenance Software

Southwest Airlines decides actor Kevin Smith is "too fat" to fly with them - kicks him off plane

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/14/2010 09:51 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Oh Southwest Airlines... You make yourself look good by staying away from those pesky baggage charges, then you go and make yourself look ridiculous by kicking a famous actor off your plane because the captain decided he was "a safety risk" for being too fat to fly. The actor in question is Kevin Smith (you may know him as Silent Bob).

Source: Southwest Airlines decides actor Kevin Smith is "too fat" to fly with them - kicks him off plane

NASA featured image: Shuttle Silhouette

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/13/2010 07:21 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Another awesome photo from NASA also available to download at full size, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, or 800 x 600 at the source link. Here is there description: In a very unique setting over Earth's colorful horizon, the silhouette of the space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this photo by an Expedition 22 crew member on board the International Space Station, as the shuttle approached for its docking on Feb. 9 during the STS-130 mission.


Source: NASA featured image: Shuttle Silhouette

Astronauts install space station observation deck

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/12/2010 03:36 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Two astronauts from the US space shuttle Endeavour successfully completed the first phase of installing a new observation deck on the International Space Station Friday, NASA said.
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Walter *Fred* Frederick Morrison dies aged 90.

Posted in Other by: DavidGP on: 02/12/2010 01:56 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

So why do you think I have posted this death of someone who many will not have heard of? well Walter or Fred as he liked to be called was the inventor of the Frisbee, now we all heard of that and loved playing with them in our younger days if not still. I cannot think of anyone that will not have heard of the Frisbee and reading about its history is good as I never knew it was originally named "The Pluto Platter".

A post on Wham-O's site the toy maker who bought the Frisbee rights reads today.....

"As Frisbee discs keep flying though the air, bringing smiles to faces, Fred's spirit lives on. Smooth flights, Fred,"

Source: Walter *Fred* Frederick Morrison dies aged 90.

American Chopper - Series Finale Tonight

Posted in Other by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 02/11/2010 08:42 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]



The end has come as Jr. gathers the family together and makes a truly life changing announcement. I noticed they said "the last American Chopper ever" in the teaser although I fail to see why another network would not pick them up. After all reality TV follows a bunch of self professed guidos around New Jersey, I would prefer to watch this. The final episode airs Thursday, February 11 at 9pm/8c. Visit http://tlc.com/americanchopper and watch the teaser video above.


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