May 31, 2009
The new Triumph will be released this summer, and features a 1600cc parallel twin engine with a six-speed transmission and belt drive.
In looking at the bike, it's not all that impressive. There's just nothing that stands out for the $13,000 you'll spend on it. However, Triumph will have over 100 add-ons for the Thunderbird, available directly from dealers or websites. This allows you to get the bike, and then customize the look depending on what you like, and of course how much money you want to spend.
You can read the details about the 2010 HERE.
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May 25, 2009
This is a really good idea, if a little bit expensive. Here's the details from the site:
Our new shirt concept lets you compose your own tailored shirts to the extent that you can put any piece of fabric on almost any part of your shirt. You will do this using our interactive shirt model. The ShirtsMyWay Experience lets you design truly original men's shirts as you get to decide every detail following an easy step-by-step guide. Think of the shirts that are delivered to your home as your very own "designer shirts". You have the option to design classic dress shirts or eclectic fusions. You can combine a variety of colors such as white, black, blue, brown, or pink to create vibrant dress shirts that might even become "fashion shirts". With our user friendly design panel, you can quickly customize the collar, cuffs, buttons, buttonholes, monogram, and many more details. Whether you are thinking of words like oxford, cotton, plain, striped, french cuff, button down, slim fit, long sleeve, short sleeve, formal, or business shirts, they all match our style spectrum.
The shirts start at $65, and go up from there depending on what you do to it. You can hit the site HERE and start your own personal creation.
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May 25, 2009
If you're promoting a movie set in Vegas, I guess you're sort of obligated to have a Vegas sweepstakes. I'm looking forward to the movie also.
The Grand Prize will include: One vacation for Grand Prize Winner and his/her guest including a two night stay at Caesars Palace Las Vegas in a suite room; round trip limousine transportation between McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, NV and Caesars Palace hotel; VIP check-in at the hotel; $500 resort credit; two Roman Rituals passes at Qua Baths & Spa; one Ladies’ Forever Wedding Chapel tank top; one Next Level Men’s Forever Wedding Chapel t-shirt; one hat with bottle opener; one photo mug; one door hanger; and one The Hangover soundtrack CD.
There's also a First Prize which is a number of Hangover related gear.
You can enter the contest HERE.
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May 25, 2009
I need to snag one of these even though I don't find myself on a boat that often. It's be worth having around just for the occasional time I find myself somewhere in the rain. Here's the details from Amazon:
Protect your gear from water damage on your next paddling trip. This storage compartment is designed to withstand submersion for up to 30, at a depth of 1 meter. Designed to handle the rigors of extreme situations, the durable nylon fabric resists tears and has radio-frequency welded seams for enhanced strength. Keep everything dry and safe from moisture leakage with a 3-turn screw-top closure waterproof nylon fabric. Don't worry about losing the screw top as it's tethered to the side via an attachment. Your electronics and other valuables remain protected and safe from jarring and jostling because the EVA foam liner dampens vibration, and additional foam dividers provide protecting, adjustable compartmentalization. If you just want the waterproofness without the foam protection, the foam liner removes making the SeaVault Cube easily compressible for tighter spaces. Tie it up to your boat securely, or hang it from your pack when you're hiking out, the webbing handles provide durable convenience.
You can grab one HERE.
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May 24, 2009
Heading out the the Harrah's Casino here in Arizona to play in a small tournament. Hopefully I at least make a good showing.
Update: Well, I didn't do horrible, but it was disappointing. I ended up busting out around 16 out of 48 people. I wasn't getting anything, had about $6100 in chips, and the blinds were up to $1000 – $2000. I was the big blind and looked down at a pocket pair of queens, so I went all in for my $6100. I was called by a lady that had pocket aces, and they held up, knocking me out of the tournament.
We're heading to Vegas tomorrow, and I plan on hitting at least one tournament before the end of the day. Maybe two if I work it right. Hopefully those will go better.
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May 22, 2009
I know, it doesn't look all that impressive. However, the ZVox Z-Base 550 is a $500 single-speaker surround system that fits under your flat-panel TV.
The reviewer over at CNET, Steve Guttenberg, says that, "In addition to delivering solid sonics, the Zvox Z-Base 550 sets itself apart from competing single-speaker units with the unique capability to double as a stand for your TV."
You can set you flat panel TV right on top of it, and get a nice surround sound going. Not bad.
The contest runs until May 26th, 2009, and you can enter it HERE. You do have to sign up for CNET, and leave a comment, but that shouldn't take long.
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May 22, 2009
All of the following I swiped from Amazon, mostly because I'm in a little bit of a hurry.
The Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD in-dash double-DIN DVD multimedia AV receiver features a 5.8-inch widescreen display and plays back DVD video, DivX, and MP3/WMA/iTunes AAC. It also features iPod direct control (CD-IU50V required) and is Bluetooth-adapter ready (CD-BTB200 required).
Now Playing in a Dash Near You
This is what drive-in movies were supposed to be. Audio/video players improve on CD players by adding a large touchscreen. With features like touch-slide control and improved iPod interface, taking your favorite movies, music, and other media on the road is better than ever.
I Can See Clearly Now
The 5.8-inch widescreen touchscreen on the AVH-P3100DVD allows you to enjoy all of your music and videos in style. Sick of having to search through your music song by song? Now you can scroll through your music at the touch of a finger.
iPod Made Easy
Simply plug your iPod directly into the unit using the CD-IU50V iPod cable, and you're ready to rock and roll. Touch-slide scrolling, alphabetical high-speed search, album art, and improved link search make it easy to find your music.
Bring Your Music to Life
Hear the detail, warmth, and clarity the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3, WMA, and AAC files. By restoring data that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneer can make your music sound close to CD quality.
Smooth Operator
Controlling your movies and music has never been easier. With a smooth swipe of your finger on the touch-panel display, you can fast forward and rewind audio/video content. (Note: The touch-slide fast forward/rewind function is not available on iPod.)
Now it's Personal
Select among five display colors and 112 key panel illuminations to match your car's interior lighting, color, and design. You even can set your favorite JPEG file as wallpaper. Parked with no place to go? Now you can enjoy a slideshow of your photos on a CD or USB device.
Get the Blues
Fed up with your Bluetooth headset? Here's a better hands-free solution. Use the available CD-BTB200 Bluetooth adapter and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone for easy, safe, and hands-free operation. The unit acts like a speakerphone, channeling the sound through your car speakers, which makes the call sound better. It also automatically mutes your music so that you'll never miss a call. (Note: CD-BTB200 adapter is required.)
Other Features
The AVH-P3100DVD also includes features that are designed to expand your system, customize your experience, and provide both superior sound quality and easy operation, such as:
- built-in AUX input for your media devices;
- two RCA high-Volt pre-outs for adding external amps and speakers;
- built-in MOSFET 50 W x 4 amplifier for excellent sound quality, minimal distortion, and efficient power handling; and
- supertuner IIID advanced analog and digital processing to ensure superior imaging, less distortion and noise, and stronger, smoother broadcast signal reception.
You can grab one for $322 HERE.
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May 21, 2009
I had never actually heard of Johnny Moss until recently. Bluff Magazine has an article naming him the #6 on the 40 Greatest Champions. Here's a little bit from the article written by Paul Oresteen, that I thought was amazing:
Moss had grown up with Benny Binion in Texas and the two were life long friends. In 1949 the world’s most famous gambler, Nick “The Greek” Dandalos, arrived at Binion’s Horseshoe Casino looking to play high stakes heads up poker. Binion immediately knew that Johnny Moss was the man to play him. In what would become poker’s most famous game, the precursor to the WSOP, Nick the Greek and Moss would play a five month long heads up match.
Binion, a master of publicity, put them in front of the casino to attract tourists and gamblers alike. No official records were kept but it’s guessed that Moss beat the Greek out of four million dollars before an exhausted Dandalos rose from the table and spoke poker’s most famous quote, “Mr. Moss, I have to let you go.”
They played heads up, for five months, and the Greek lost four million dollars in 1949. That's the equivalent of about $30 million if they played today.
You can read the rest of the article HERE, and check out the Johnny Moss tribute page HERE.
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May 21, 2009
This is an excellent giveaway. It has a little bit of everything, and a nice chunk of spending cash.
The Grand Prize is a four day three night trip for you and a guest to Las Vegas. The trip includes: a three night hotel stay; tickets to an MMA fight in Las Vegas where you'll watch the fight with Gina Carano; a pre-fight dinner for you and a guest; two tickets to a show; a pre-show dinner for you and your guest; a helicopter tour for you and your guest; test drive a G8 in las Vegas; and $2,000 spending money.
You can enter the giveaway HERE.
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May 21, 2009
This one has some cool features. I don't the average person would use any of those features, but they're cool none the less. Here's the details from the Think Geek site:
With its roots in natural time rhythms, the Yes Zulu Watch offers a unique perspective on time alongside a host of practical applications for modern living. A wealth of useful time information including local time, times for sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moon-set, lunar phase, length of day/night, digital time, and military time are presented at a glance in a straightforward, easy-to-comprehend format. Astronomers can use this information to plan for the best time to star hop. Photographers are able to capture the magic light of dusk and dawn. Travelers can rejoice because it keeps time for over 500 cities worldwide and helps them get over jet lag.
A collection of solar and lunar algorithms from distinguished astronomers, the US Naval Observatory and NASA, are incorporated into a sophisticated program that calculates extensive time data through the year 2099. All of this information can be immediately accessed regardless of where you might find yourself on the planet. In addition, the Yes Zulu Watch offers a beautifully understated look as well as great readability due to a high contrast black & white LCD display. The moon stone indicating midnight makes it a purely personal time piece.
You can read more about it, and grab one, over at Thing Geek HERE.
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