Showing posts with label Vehicles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vehicles. Show all posts

November 13, 2013

The Myth Busters On Zombie Survival

June 25, 2012

World War Z "Zombie Flight" comes true...

Dead Man Flying!!!
A Swedish woman received a partial, $713, refund from Kenya Airways after she was forced to sit near a dead man during an international flight.
Lena Pettersson had just boarded her Tanzania-bound flight at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when she noticed a man in his 30s looking unwell, the Expressen daily reported.
Pettersson, a journalist with Sveriges Radio, told the broadcaster that the man “was sweating and had cramps .”
After the Kenya Airways plane took off, the man died, the Expressen reported. Cabin crew laid out the dead man across three seats and covered him with a blanket — but left his legs and feet sticking out, Pettersson said.
For the remainder of the overnight flight, Pettersson was forced to sit near the dead man, with just an aisle separating her and the corpse.
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/06/25/woman-forced-to-sit-next-to-corpse-on-international-flight/

June 20, 2012

Road Signs Hacked Twice

Daryl Dixon will be in Louisville Ky for the Mid America Comic Con next week. Could this be a warning?
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Hours after a prankster told drivers to "HONK IF YOURE [sic] HORNY," an electronic highway sign along Brownsboro Road was changed again to read, "BEWARE OF ZOMBIES."
The sign is supposed to warn drivers about a shift in traffic patterns approaching construction work on Brownsboro Road near Hite Avenue, according to Lindsay English, a spokesperson for Metro Public Works and Assets.

Lindsay said all such signs are password-protected and can be programmed one of two ways: through a control box on-site or through a laptop computer that's connected to the sign.
The city did not know who changed the sign or how the person or persons were able to do it. It was not clear whether the same person was responsible for both incidents.
The zombie sign was posted early Wednesday morning. The previous message was posted sometime Tuesday evening.
Copyright 2012 WAVE News. All rights reserved.

Road sign warns of the walking dead - wave3.com-Louisville News, Weather & Sports

May 10, 2012

Zombie Robots? Future Tech today.

Of course only the Japanese could build this in their garage with spare parts, an Xbox and an iPhone.
The book "Dead Mech" details exactly how semi-autonomous robots could be used in the upcoming apocalypse. Just for reference sake the US Army and DARPA has spent 100s of millions trying to develop concepts. These guys are building BattleTech style mechs now.
Building the future of combat today.

April 18, 2012

250cc Cruiser, Model Overview

By Shibby Midnight

Visualize your desired motorcycle, more than likely it's a sleek bad-to-the bone cruiser. Lucky for us there are fantastic choices and options in the 250cc motorcycle division Today we will gaze at 4 distinct cruiser motorbikes from some of the chief manufactures in the market: Honda, Suzuki, Hyosung, and Yamaha.

2010 Honda Rebel (msrp $3,999)

The Honda Rebel or Rebel 250 was initially released in 1986, it's a exceptional motorcycle. With a weight of 310 lbs. and a genre leading low 26.6 inch seat level, the Honda rebel is frequently observed at motorcycle instruction facilities worldwide. Its 234cc carbureted parallel twin offers adequate of pop while still obtaining 70+ mpg. The model is vintage to say the least, but with an 18 inch front rim still showy enough to be considered modern. In the words of our elders "If it ain't broke don't fix it". Honda's are renowned to be steadfast and this 250cc cruiser doesn't disappoint. Bonuses to buying a Rebel are a strong aftermarket parts catalog and it's really easy to work on.

2010 Hyosung GV250 (msrp $3,899)

New to the motorcycle community, Hyosung is beginning to get recognition by designing quality well operating motorcycles. The GV250 is Hyosung's version of a 250cc cruiser. By having a number of modern features not established on other bigger named motorcycles the Hyosung GV250 is obtaining status and position within the 250cc world. The GV250 is a excellent choice for all types of users, measuring in at a controllable 350lbs. coupled to a 27.9 inch seat level. Hyosung continuously make subtle changes and upgrades to their bikes year after year, these boys just seem to comprehend it. Better Styling, lowered handle bars, an upgraded exhaust, and the vast majority importantly fuel injection are all new features for the GV250 this year.

April 16, 2012

Replacing Headlights - How You Can Replace Automobile Headlights?

By Daniel Turbin


Having the capacity to install replacement headlights is an important skill. Installing new headlights on your own is far from impossible, which can save you the bother of making a run to the vehicle repair shop, and even saving you the bucks it would cost to pay other people to repair them for you.

In the first place, it is useful to discover how to change your headlights when they go out, as it is important to have head-lights that work. When you drive with no headlights, particularly if the roads are poorly lit, you can be at risk to crashing or of driving off the road.

Not only is it primarily important to your own protection to have headlights that work, but this can be also a common fact that in case your headlights go out, the police are authorized to stop you. The very first time they pull you over with a damaged headlight, they will just give you a warning. But, if you fail to replace your headlights in the appropriate amount of time, and you are stopped once more, it could trigger a fine-and nobody likes to pay penalties. Hence, it is important to get your headlights replaced if they go out, and to get them replaced as soon as possible.

Once you prepare to take out your damaged headlights and put up the new replacement head-lights, there are particular items that you need to have available. First of all, if you have not even tried this process before, you may lack experience, but a little common sense, a sense of humor, along with a good attitude will take you a long ways thereby making up for any lack of experience! You also might just need a screw driver or two, or maybe you might find it wise to acquire a replacement headlight assembly kit.

One of the better ways to start replacing your headlights for the first time is to have a friend who knows what he is doing, explain the procedure for you. Nevertheless, if this is not possible or practical, don't worry, as it is not hard to figure it out yourself.

First of all, not all cars are similar when it comes to how to replace the head-lights. It is a wise idea to refer to the service manual for your particular vehicle to find out what tools you will need, and exactly how to go about doing this replacement. Some newer models even are built so that you can replace the headlights without tools at all. Once you have consulted your car's service handbook, another helpful resource is the internet, where you could find videos and instructions.

When you have never changed a headlight before, and have no friend to walk you through the process your first time, one essential fact to realize is that when you go about replacing your car's head lights, you have to do it from the back side, not from the front part. This indicates instead of somehow getting the outer transparent protection cover off your head-lights and screwing in new bulbs from there, you need to open your car's hood to get to the back side of the car headlights to be able to put in the replacement headlight bulbs. Once you have your car's hood opened, you will need to locate the back side of the headlights, unscrew any cap, and only then can you begin to replace your head-lights in earnest.




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April 14, 2012

4x4 Suspension Options and Solutions for your SUV

By John Wright






The country of Australia is identified for its gorgeous environment. Jumping into particular places could be rather inviting but it also may well come with certain hazards.


The truth of the matter here is that in the event you opt to take your 44 automobile off the road in Australia, you may have to navigate some extremely hard terrain. But , is it possible to make the terrain far less difficult to navigate?

Just adding items along the lines of EFS 4x4 suspension items could prove to present the perfect solution to delivering a automobile with performance elements it has otherwise been missing. Items that may be employed to boost your vehicle's suspension include:

- Leaf Springs
- Steering Stabilisers
- Coils
- Greaseable Shackles
- Shock Absorbers
- Torsion Bars
- Bushes and Hardware

Irrespective of what side of efficiency you would like to improve , you will come across EFS Suspension goods definitely deliver on your requirements . Your desires , clearly , can change which explains why they are a few unique selections it is feasible to select from within the EFS catalog.

Once you do have the right items acquired and installed, you can gain a fair confidence that your vehicle's suspension will function for you in the demeanour that you simply need to have it to. Essentially , you are going to most likely seek to have a reinforced 44 suspension system installed to manage the two popular places of driving: on road and off road.

Obviously, on-road performance is just not anywhere near as tricky as off road travel. ( Well , most of the time). This doesn't mean that you simply will need to completely pay no attention to the benefits that enhanced 4WD drive suspension can deliver to those that have to drive their vehicle on metropolitan or merely outside town roads.

This becomes doubly true when you will generally be required to drive your vehicle on "regular" roads that may well not often be correctly maintained. Potholes, obstructions, and other common road risks are never a pleasure to handle.

Such risks turn into much worse when you are carrying a trailer with a heavy load or you're using roof racks to carry cargo, or whenever you are transporting heavier loads within your load region. Seriously, it would in no fashion be a great thing to hit a proverbial bump within the road (literally) and see your load go flying because the suspension could not handle the impact.

Such a scenario could result in a particularly bad circumstance and, likely , result in a resultant accident or pile up. With the acceptable 4WD suspension methodology in place , you could most likely by-pass such issues .

This is not to point out such a scenario is completely avertable. No manufacturer of suspension systems could ever make such a claim. Yet, having a highly specialised 4x4 suspension system installed, you could possibly minimize the risk of such scenarios. That alone can give you a great deal of assurance as you drive on the highways.

Once again, this is why EFS may be the major brand to seek when looking to have a 4x4 suspension technique installed on a auto. An amazing deal of investigation has gone into the development of the suspension systems this major brand provides. As such, you can actually feel reasonably confident that your on road journeys. will likely be significantly safer and far more comfortable . And yes, you will be able to expect precisely the same level of glorious in your off road journeys.




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Scout Boats - Innovation in Fishing Boats

By Jack Calahan


When it comes to building a great reputation for design and quality in fishing boats, Scout has earned that through 20 years of cutting edge craftsmanship. Scout, more than any other boat manufacturer knows what it will take to produce award winning fishing boats and continue to put out the best fishing boats in the world.

One major innovation that Scout introduced with its fishingboats was the reverse-shoebox hull/deck design - increasing overall strength of the hull and making it safer at the same time. Another great innovation that Scout helped pioneer was the eradication of all wood in fishing boat construction. Wood rots, It's as simple as that, so, from the very beginning, Scout fishing boats have been made with composite stringers and transoms.

When you want to increase static floatation, reduce time to plane, improve the handling and save on fuel costs, what do you do? You innovate. You create an "air assist hull". That's what Scout has done with all of its boats. And when you're out on the water, you'll notice the difference.

Scout is continually developing new and innovative construction methods for its fishing boats such as the "Scout Strata-Mount" system, an innovative feature that allows the natural stresses of the engines to be spread out over the entire hull - Increasing strength, durability, and performance. Please consider a Scout for your next fishing boat!

Whether you are a serious fisherman, weekend warrior, or just like to get your family and friends out on the water...Scout Boats brings over 20 years boat building experience to the table and has delivered the best sport fishing boats, sportfish boats, coastal fishing boats, and bay boats in the world. These fishing boats are the most dependable, durable, and beautiful crafts on the water today. What are you waiting for? Go take a look at a Scout Fishing Boat today. You won't be disappointed.




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April 13, 2012

Auto Repair - The Benefits Of Regular Maintenance

By Fred Gagnon


Among the most vital functions of auto repair is forestalling problems from transpiring right off the bat. Getting a car boasts a lot of responsibility. Driving on the road means taking the safety of yourself, your passengers, and the other drivers to your hands.

You need to make your payments to prevent yourself from getting a hit on your credit history or getting the vehicle foreclosed. And you really have to care for the vehicle if you'd like it to last. Vehicle maintenance involves many different ingredients, however there are some you do not want to just ignore.

The Oil. Maintaining a regular oil change is as crucial to keeping off major auto repair as recalling to place the gas in the appropriate tank. Without any oil, your engine will quickly grind to a burning, melting halt. Naturally, this simply means not merely guaranteeing you have it replaced in time, but additionally making certain that it's not going without.

Should you have reason to believe your car is burning or leaking oil, ensure that you inspect it whenever you load up your car with gas. Isn't going to take very long, and it's worth every penny to assure your engine isn't running dry.

Coolant. Observe your coolant levels every time. This coolant suppresses your engine from heating up, a trouble that can rapidly bring about expensive auto repair. If your engine gets too hot, it may contribute to damage far beyond anything a mechanic could do to bring it back on the road. Being sure your coolant levels are adequate is very easy.

What you should want to do is eyeball your coolant reservoir and assure you're between the right lines. Or else, incorporating a mix off water and anti-freeze is the best option of solutions. You can contribute straight water in a pinch, but this could cause quite a lot of problems if you let it sit just like that for too long.

Staying Problems. Do not let problems stay and fester. When you know something is wrong with your car, take it in and have the auto repair you need before a minor, reasonable problem develops into something which will clean out your wallet.

It can be terrifying to take your car in to a repair shop, but the sooner you get a matter remedied, the more inexpensive it can be. You may also be protecting yourself from the potential dangers that lurk behind driving with a malfunctioning vehicle. Provided that you have a very good shop you can rely on, there is not any reason to suspend important servicing.




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April 3, 2012

Build Your Own Electric Automobile

By Herb Vacanti
For anybody who is wondering tips on how to rid yourself of high fuel costs, then Les and Jane Oke's story may inspire you - for over 15 years they have lived off the grid. They have their own homemade electric car, and their house is run by solar / wind energy. You can convert your own car to make use of electricity instead of gas, by following the instructions in their book Build Your Own Electric Car.

Their approach will only cost a few hundred dollars making it affordable for even regular people. You'll also

Excitement In A Mud Trucks Video?

By Wayne Allen

Over time, mudding, or mud bogging, has become one of the more popular unconventional sports in the United States. Mudding is essentially extreme off-road, where drivers take trucks through rough, muddy terrain along a set path. There are many things that are featured in a mud trucks video.

April 2, 2012

Why HID Lighting System Is A Lot Better For Your Auto?

Why do you need to opt for HID headlights?
By James A. Thomas

HID or High intensity discharge is a technology that heavily relies on using electric charge that can light up a xenon gas bulb. It got the name from the white light that is produced by igniting two electrodes. The most common example is HID headlights. Over the past years, this lighting system is only seen on luxury cars however they are now a standard in European models. Although halogen bulbs are still common, HID is continuing to become popular because of its benefits related to safety and performance. Kits are being developed for several auto models.

April 1, 2012

Skid Pan Training

Excitement of a life-time
By Anna Murray

Climatic conditions in England appear to get worse and worse each year particularly in the long winter months, to this end if you need to drive to get to work it may be smart to take a skid pan training course. These courses are arranged by events corporations that advertise skid pan training and plenty of other car-related activities thru the web, so check them out soon if this appeals to you.

March 24, 2012

The 500 Watt Electric Motor Motor Scooter

By Darnell Stoel
A Brand New Cheap Option To Commute
All over the world a new kind of travel is becoming very popular. We have a clear uptrend in sales of all scooters, gasoline as well as electric. What a great deal of folks don't realize is that, when it comes to highway regulation, motor scooters are classified as motor vehicles. Electric scooters create a danger mainly because of that anomaly. Motor scooter operators frequently engage in careless practices, unaware that the rules applying to motor vehicles also apply to them. A number of these drivers happen to be children, who drive a variation of the scooter referred to as a moped, and they often do so without a valid driver's licence. Driving a motor scooter could be dangerous for juveniles, given that they have not acquired experience by driving autos.

March 2, 2012

Solar Powered Autos

By Belinda Nash
The 1 of nature have been made for man alone. Every single need can be procured and it is present in nature around us. Man only needs to go traveling and explore the hidden treasures of nature and use them for the accomplishment of his basic needs of life. Something that doesn't need any looking shines up above in the sky. The sun is the basic source of life on planet earth . If there wasn't any sun no life would've been achievable .

Why Enclosed Trailers Are So Awesome

By Melvin W. Ruff
Enclosed trailers are wonderful for anyone looking to load up the family and take a long vacation to get away from it all. They are great for cross country travels, including fun family camping trips. And the benefits of a having a trailer don't simply stop once your trip is over, because they are always handy for moving things around town or storing things you will only use occasionally.

January 29, 2012

Alfa Romeo 147: Sporty and attractive style of the car

By Amrit Saini

From its seems to be alone, you can watch that the 2011 Alfa Romeo Brera car is a fantastic Italian grand tourer. The sporty and alluring design and style of the car is really captivating. From its classic-hunting bonnet design and style to its big striking rear lighting, the Brera is simply marvelous. You will certainly adore its style and would want to demonstrate the total globe that you very own 1.

It is the kind of automobile that will not last more than 8 hrs in your garage. You would undoubtedly want to get on & push the automobile all all around the city and show to everyone with a small experiencing of boastfulness for possessing this bulky but lovely auto.

The grand tourer's style is impressively distinctive. Sporting a harmonious blend of form and quantity, the automobile turns out to be entirely appealing and claims a powerful overall performance. It is a sure head-turner on the roadways, be it on the metropolis streets for a short drive or along the highways for cross-place journey.

With the Alfa Romeo 147 sturdy and desirable fashion coupled with a strong engine, the car is the best automobile for the modern day superior auto proprietor of these days.

Excellent truck bed covers for the pickup truck

By Adam Wallace

Tonneau covers are the greatest types of accessories you can get for your truck and they remain to be the most useful in everyone's dictionary. In this article, I'll let you in to some of the best features you can find in certain tonneau covers that you may have missed or you may want to purchase for your pickup truck. Here are 4 great types and features of tonneau covers for your truck:

Retractable tonneau covers

With their current rising reputation, you could have already run into this sort of tonneau cover before. Retractable tonneau covers define comfort in truck tonneau covers which you won't discover in any other style. These sorts of covers can be pulled back right into a canister at the rear of the truck's cab and may be accomplished in just a few seconds! Not just that -- if you would like the covers again on, simply pull it back out as well as you're already granted safety on your truck bed as hard as the metal that it's made of.