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My California Adventure, Part 2: A strange place called Autopia

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:48:03 +0000

Sit in traffic! Breathe exhaust fumes! It’s fun for the whole family! And it’s all brought to you by Chevron.(Photo © Joel Maus/Studio EMP) I forgot to mention one of the most memorable experiences from my recent California Adventure: Autopia. On Monday, my family and I ventured to Disneyland. My mom worked at the [...]

Giove charged in marijuana conspiracy

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:08:57 +0000

Former world downhill champion Melissa “Missy” Giove and two alleged co-conspirators were arrested in New York Tuesday, charged with plans to distribute some 400 pounds of marijuana. Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested the 37-year-old Giove, 26-year-old Tamara Geagly and 30-year-old Eric Canori north of Saratoga Springs, New York. Earlier unconfirmed reports that investigators had also [...]

Specialized Launches Globe Sub-Brand

CJ Eder — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:21:18 +0000

It was only a matter of time before Specialized brought the Globe brand back to its roots. Over a decade ago the company launched a line of european style commuter bikes with minimal Specialized branding and maximum mid-nineties do-gooderness. The idea flopped. This second attempt at launching Globe as a sub-brand certainly has higher chances [...]

Apple developing activity monitor for skiers, snowboarders, bikers

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:47:18 +0000

Apple appears to be working on an activity sensor similar to the Nike+ iPod sport kit geared towards skiers, snowboarders and mountain bikers that would be capable of determining their "air time," "speed," and the amount of "power" or energy absorbed during those sporting activities.

Sram XX Photos Surface

CJ Eder — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:36:18 +0000

From the finish of the graphics attached, the new SRAM XX will indeed be a red inspired 2×10 off-road group. The big changes? Not much other than surprisingly small chain rings, what looks to be an integrated pop-loc in the left brake lever, and an aluminum bodied disc rotor. Oh yeah, its also supposed to [...]