GoPro HERO HD: Extreme RC Cliff Surfing in Utah’s Rockies

11.09.2011 Utah
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Todd Sheridan and some other Utahns are creating these amazing videos using a GoPro HD Helmet HERO Camera. Instead of strapping the camera to their helmets while paragliding or hang gliding; they are mounting the cameras on remote control planes and flying these gorgeous views. The mountains featured are the Wasatch in Utah.

Tagged as: Outdoors, Utah

Happy 40th Birthday Stairway to Heaven

11.08.2011 Guitar
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It was 40 years ago today that Led Zeppelin dropped their 4th and untitled album on the public. IV was Led Zeppelin’s biggest album, selling over 32 million units since its release. It is the third biggest selling album ever in the USA behind Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The album contained [...]

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You tend to get told that the world is the way it is,

10.27.2011 History
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On the Charlie Rose Show, I heard biographer Walter Isaacson author of  ”Steve Jobs” say that Steve Jobs was the Thomas Edison or Henry Ford of our time. Today I read yet another interesting perspective quote from Steve Jobs. “You tend to get told that the world is the way it is, but life can [...]

Tagged as: Apple, Steve Jobs

Utah Triathlete Trying to Break World Record and Earn Money for Charity

10.18.2011 Charity
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Last year I blogged about a local Utah triathlete  James Lawrence who was raising money to build damns in drought plagued Africa by racing in triathlons when mid way through his bike was destroyed by Delta Airlines. Well James is back. James plans to set a Guinness Book of World Records mark by racing in 30 Ironman [...]

Tagged as: ironman, triathlete, tryandgiveadamn

The Proper Ammunition for Killing Zombies

10.15.2011 Humor
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Sometimes plain ole ammo just won’t do. Get Hornady Zombie Max with Glow in the Dark Tips.  

Tagged as: Guns, Zombies

Fund Raising Rant

10.12.2011 My Rants
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It’s been a while since I have been in rant mode but recently an experience has made me get fired up about something and that something is fundraising. School has been in session about a month now and the fund raising sales are beginning to appear like moths to a light.  It’s an endless parade [...]

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Halloween 5k & Fun Run to Help Raise Money for Family to Adopt a Child

10.10.2011 Charity
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Some charities are much more personal.  This is one of them. I have some friends who are trying to earn money so that they can adopt a child.  As part of their fundraising efforts they are doing a 5k Halloween Fun Run. 5k Halloween Fun Run Saratoga Springs, Utah. Date: Saturday October 22, 2011 Registration/ [...]

Tagged as: Adoption

Zombieland Rules

10.05.2011 Movies
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I am not much into horror flicks but every time I watch Zombieland it makes me laugh.  You can even get it as a t-shirt. Here are the Zombieland Rules: Cardio The Double Tap Beware of Bathrooms Wear Seat Belts No Attachments The “Skillet” Travel Light Get a Kick Ass Partner With your Bare Hands [...]

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5 Reasons I Chose an Android Phone

10.02.2011 Tech
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Recently it was time for a new phone.  I decided to ditch Blackberry and try another brand of smart phone. My wife has an iPhone.  It was fun and nice and probably made me hate my blackberry more than it deserved to be hated.  It was an older blackberry that did some things well but [...]

Tagged as: Android, mobile phones, Technology

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominates The Cure

09.30.2011 Music
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The Cure are an English rock band that formed in Crawley, Sussex in 1976. The band have endured on despite several lineup changes. With their iconic frontman, guitarist and main songwriter Robert Smith—known for his iconic wild hair, pale complexion, smudged lipstick and frequently gloomy and introspective lyrics—being the only constant member.

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