Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy...

Happy almost turkey day everyone.

I'm so excited, I sometimes feel like the father from a Christmas story when it comes to a turkey. Its really not about the day of, its about the left overs...... I'm drooling just thinking about it.

Ways to help the Retailers...

http://www.ihavetohavethat.com/ - Stainless Steel Solar Garden Lights - $6.99 Reg $22.99
http://www.handbagchick.com/ - The Sak Signature Leather Zip Top Shoulder Bag -$35 + Free Shipping
http://www.covercutlery.com/ - K.O Chive, Black 410 Stainless, Black Blade, Plan hunting knife - #35.72 Reg $64.95
http://www.secondact.com/ - Samsung LN37a550 37 inch 1080p LCD HDTV - $799.99 Reg $1499.99
http://www.biglots.com/ - Life-Like Chamion Speedway 600 HO scale Electric Slot Racing - $75.00 Reg $159.99 (Ahhhheeeemmm honey,, <--------- ;) http://www.yugster.com/ - Green Laser Pointer - $15.97
http://www.woot.com/ - Areobed Sport Bed in a Minute II - $49.99

Lets talk about geeks baby...

Wonder twins power active form of...

A very nice VGA to USB hack.
http://www.instructables.com/

You might be going to fast...

Honda is adding a color-changing speedometer to their new line of cars. Its more for an indication as to how "green" your driving is, Changing from a green background when you are getting good MPH to a Blue background when the Houses get out to play.

Golden Shellback is not for sale...

If you have not seen this, you really should check it out. 100% waterproofing for any electronics


Golden Shellback Gadget Waterproofing from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

Prices.

Blackberry Pearl $120.00 per unit coated
Apple IPod Shuffle $60.00 per unit coated
Apple IPod Touch $120.00 per unit coated
Lansing IPod Speaker Orbit M $60.00 per unit coated
Garmin GPS etrex $75.00 per unit coated
West Marine Vhf 55 Radio $120.00 per unit coated
Speakers (no enclosures) up to 8 inches in diameter $100 each $180 pair

The only kicker is the company is only backing it with a 30 day warranty. While I'm looking forward to getting my GPS coated, I think I might wait for a while.

Degrade dam you...

Someone, somewhere came up with a bio-degradable soda bottle. Ya know for all those that cant seem to put stuff in the recycling container!!!!!

Pet of the day...

Sometimes I wish I was my pet.

Why Helmets don't suck...

Ouch, over and over and over again.

This is one fine day to be....

Warning, warning, spell check fail. Read at your own risk.

Ride in...

Number for a while,

The last time I reset was fridayy on the way home.

Time: 58:05
Avg: 9.4
Max: 34.6
Trip: 9.1
Odo: 1267

Rode into work today, ahhhh felt good on the bike today, no snow, no frozen bike, my mp3 player worked the entire way in. (I'm counting that as my chrismas miracle)

It was a little chilly, I did not wear a belaclava or hat, and once I got to work I wish I would have. Also need to make a glove repair, with any luck I can beg, borrow or steal a heavy knedle and thread at Dave and Laines house tonight.

Curious on how dave will make out today, he is riding the tank today for the first time this year, I mght actualy be able to keep up with him now. hahahahah

Ways to stimulate the econimicaly...

• Handbag Chick - Kathy Van Zeeland Snake Embossed Nappa Dome Bag $35 Reg $79
• Amacon.com - Clumbia Corla Fleece Throws - $9.99 Reg $14.99Musiansfriend.com (aka the devil) D'Addario ELX 165TP Reg Light Top/Med Bottom Electric Bass Guita Stings 2 Pack with Storbe Tunner - $16.99 Reg 22.99
• Weekly Closeouts.com - Magellan Roadmate 1430 GPX w/Say Where Technology $179.00 Reg $538.52 - wow
• Patagonia - Men's Clyde Jacket - $56.00 Reg $140.00

Good Food, Fresh...

A problem I have finding good, high end seafood in Central PA. Lets face it, I life to far from a cold ocean. Well as long as I'm ok with letting go of a few Washingtons, I can go here and get all the fresh sea criter I need.
http://shop.mccormickandschmicks.com/

Uncrate.com...

Did a nice work up on the why you need to have a first aid kit (were men) and if you going to have one in your house, it should be mainly... "Yes dear, I'll clean out the litter box as soon as I'm done with this post, OK, yea, nows good to" (Kidding, shill let me finish the post first ;)

A new site for me, Design Within Reach or http://www.dwr.com/ has a very nice millitart insprired First Aid Kit for $30.00. Ladies this is an exceptable christmas gift for that hard to buy for guy.

On to the Geekie Goodness....

Canon EOS 5D Mark II...

To hit stores, and maby even shelves today.
Price - $2,699 (sorry sweety, not this year)







Amazon Kindle 2...

Just might not make it for Christmas this yea, apparently there was a demaded software update from the VP, EVP level that will hold it off till Q1. I hope its better then the first verison, I so want to get behind this tech, but just can't yet. I still feels very mini-disk to me.

Head Refreshing anyone...

Only in Japan, 234 Points of scalp Massanging. All this and it will not mess up your hait at all. But can you share it with anyone else??? I mean, I love my wife, but there are still limits.

Androids Jam...


Little robot might be a badddddd man on the drums.

By the Wire...

I cought an off topic post on Gismodo today about a book that might be worth while for all you geeks, BBook of Geek. Might be somethhing to check out, suposed to be funny.

Are you one in five...

Someone, somewhere how is very smary has figured out that One in Five people cant tell the differnace between HI-Deff and Reg-Deff. Well I'm sadly one of them 68% of the time. But where there is a hocky game on, back up, and give me the Hi-Deff signal.

Chicken, Natures Camera Stabilizer...


who would have thunk it, the humble chicken.

The future of flight...

Posible Specs:

• Two Roll Royce Trent-like engines, capable of developing up to 95,000 lbf.
• 55,000 feet altitude ceiling.
• 505 knots cruise speed at 47,000 feet
• 208-foot long body (which in combination with the wings gives it that stylized look).
• 10,400 nautical miles range.
• 256 passengers in an all-sleeper, double-deck configuration (if only all inter-continental places were all-sleepers).

Might even be in service by 2028. Now I just wonder hum much polutants it will pump into the atmostphere. Also at the hight isent there a risk of radiation exposer?

Here we come a gadgeting and looking for some batteris...

Endgadget is out with the HOliday Gift Guide for him; ahemmmmm ---->> Hint, HINT!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-for-him/

Nanotech Material Never Gets Wet, Even When Wet...

Sright from the web;

Through the magic of nanotechnology (we use "magic" only ever so figuratively), chemists from the University of Zurich have developed a new fabric that never gets wet, even after being completely submerged in water for two months.
The fabric is constructed of polyester fibers that are covered in a layer of 40-nanometer-wide silicone nanofilaments. These nanofilaments are spiky and cause water to sit in a sphere above the fabric, a permanent pocket of air protected safely below.
Not only could the fabric create a self-cleaning clothing; it reduces drag in water by 20%. In other words, Michael Phelps could go without washing his bathing suit ever again—a prospect that's probably in mixed demand depending on the specific sexual orientation of the fan.

Papper Hal 9000....


Go here, print in color, fold and have a Hal of a good time. I kill me



http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~sf-papercraft/Gallery/hal/hal9000.html

Your dead, not make POWER....

"I'll rest when I'm dead,, ahhahah,, no you will not mister" Snta Coloma De Grament, a small town outside of Barcelona is putting solar cells on top of the Mausoleums. So far 462 Panels pare producing enought power to run 60 homes for a YEAR!!!!!! and they have only used 95 percent of the surafe arer in the cematary.

Cute Pet of the day...

Again, my dislike of pet costums is well know, but that is just funny.

Why Hemlmets dont suck...

For all thouse that are starting to ride in the winter time, please remember that Mt bikes are not really that stable.

Weekend...

Weekend...

Weekend was very lazy, we really did not do to much. Only had two set backs.

Saturday AM before we went to the Base for groceries with my mom, I had a ocular migraine hit me. And then again Last night I had another one. Two in 48 hours,,,, gerrrrr. I have a call into my Doc to see what I should be doing, and also to set up a appointment, the wife feels very strongly about me getting a checkup.

Cleaned up the house a bit, start writing out the thank you cards from the wedding, WOW what a pain in the back side that is. Now I know why people elope.

Other then when ever I sense I want to pass out, things are back to normal.

Bread...

I made challa bread this weekend, it came out really nice, I used a technique I learned/borrowed/stole from the restaurant in Long wood gardens where you bake the bread in a 2" terracotta flower pot. When its all said and done you get this really nice presentation, and a wonderful texture on the bread from being in direct contact with a stone.


I did changed up the traditional recipe a bit, Challa calls for a egg yok+sugar+water egg wash before it goes into the oven. I changed this out for just a traditional egg wash, were not really sweet bread lovers with the exception to sticky buns, and donuts. HUmmmmmm donut.

The two images were from the web, mine looks much better.

On to the Geeky Goodness...

Geek/Man Sales...

http://www.woot.com/ - very nicely priced digital camera

http://shnoop.com/ - $425.00 Citizen Perpetual Men's watch marked down to $124.00 :0

http://www.thinkgeek.com/ - nothing really on sale, but the 2008 Holiday gift center is online.

ttp://www.wine.woot.com/ - Six pack of "Emergency Holiday Provisions" of a Tuscan-style blend of Sagiovese and Merlot and Cab for $59.99, still with no shipping to PA. ;(

http://www.fatwallet.com/ -

• Postings for most blackfriday flyers are up
• Hanns 22" LCD monitor for $139 at staples.com
• Dell - Black Friday Vostro 1510 Laptop $499 after $282 in saving.
• Walmat announced it will price match all Black Friday prices

http://www.amazon.com/ - Is running their black Friday sales now!!

http://www.ihavetohavethat.com/ - Salton Express Wine Chiller -$23.99 Reg $61.99

http://www.handbagchick.com/ - I'm going to hate my self for this one, Maxx New York Patent Demi Bag w/Turnlock Detail $35.00 + $5.72 Reg $97.25

http://www.nashbar.com/ - De Marchi Contrur Plus Bib Knicker - $99.00 Reg $199.00

Man Toys...

Nothing really that new over at http://www.uncrate.com/ They did a nice write up on the LL Bean boots, and I fully agree with them, they are some of the best boots you will ever own.

http://www.dodtracker.com/

Sweet site, info is good, the layout could use a little love, but its all about the information.




How bad is your driving, Really?



Lemur Autovision is a key fob that records a drivers habits. With the price of gas being what it was, and just a needed over all understanding of some of the ways we can as a culture break our love affair with the automobile. This little fab will allow you to see how you really drive. I'm thinking of a second version that you can't reset so parents know how their children drive. $80




AdminPatch...



So hears the deal, You don't feel pain from a cut until the skin is cut to a certain depth. This depth is know to medical science, is the level where our skin has all its pain receptors.




So, we take a patch, fill it with millions of tiny micronedles that can puncture you skin, and then lace those microneedles with drugs. This will allow the delivering of water-soluble drugs locally or systemically thought the micrpores it makes in the skin, and allows for medication to be delivered continuously while its stuck to you.



Put all of this with, these cuts are so small they collapse quickly when the patch is removed, its simple to use, easy and cheep to manufacture. Not sure of the medical uses for delivering but if it can in some way be used for insulin I know allot of diabetics that will be very excited for this one.



Pet of the day...




One of the best pet costumes I have seen.

Why Helmets don't suck...

A Broken Shami reader send this one in.. I know I'm surprised to, we have readers.

They went down on a club ride, 10mph, f. tire went out on a Rodie, turned side ways and they did a road surface density check with their head.

This is your brain, this is your brain on asphalt with out a helmet, any questions?

Three Words, BURRRRRRR- all of them...

Friday ride report.

WOW was that cold. I left my house at aprox 7:00am, thinking I'll be a little late getting to work, but it might be a little less slippery if the sun gets on the trail a bit.

Ok, so I started me day of wrong and just made it a habit most of the day.

The ride in was ok, I had a little bit of a trouble with some of the climbs, I still have the semi slick tire on the back so it was all over the pace if i stood up. Other then that everything went ok.

Once I got off bike trails, and onto streets it was just wet, the only sporty places were where the snow was being insulated from the road by leaves.

After racking the bike, I changed out the back tire for me Kenda X-trail (Love that thing).

The ride home was much better, with the exception of my rear derailleur froze up tight, I had three gears. Fastest speed I could make was 6mph... 6 I tell you 6. what usually takes me 30-40 min took me over 1 hour and 30 min. at this point I was freezing.

Headed over to the bike shop and got a can of alcohol degreaser and went to town on the derailleur, they also found a broken cable housing, and something "technical" in the back axle was loose.

Got a new patch kit, CO2, and spray for 24 bucks, I love my LBS.

On to the geek stuff.

Vista has failed me...
I gave vista a year, can't do it any longer. On Friday I slip streamed SATA drivers into a XP pro install and, ahhhhhhh, back to a real OS. Much happier now.

Nuclear Cooling Tower...
Its a vase, its a router is a Nuclear Colling Tower.

I have a rule, well two rules actually.

1) Don't drink anything blue. :)
2) Never, ever, mix water and gadgets, but this is kid-of geek sexy.

RPGs=Bad, Quick kill defense system=Badder...

The military has come up with a way to use a grenade to defend against a grenade. How would have thunk it?

Fiber optic Wall Paper...

My inner dork, you know the one, the guy that I try to not let out is flipping out over this one.

Wall paper laced with fiber-optic lines. You can program it to display just about anything, or lots of random somethings. No idea how expensive it will be.

Wave LED Coffee Table...

Uses 32 sensors to detect movement and follow it with trails of color from 480 LEDs under the surface. More your wine glass over it and the lite will follow it. Nifty, $1800-$2000. This would flip my cat out!

HypsSurface...

Fabric and Plastic walls drive my pistons to create a moving surface. Recommendation, No drugs prior to standing next to this thing.

Pet of the Day...

We are now excepting submissions for the pet of the day image, if you have a goofy pet, and can get their goofiness on film, send it over to Broken Shami and we may post your image on the World Wide Web!!! And if we use your image, you'll get,, well nothing at all.

Why Helmets Don't Suck...

Three Words, OUCH! All of them.

What a wonderfull Friday...

On the post again, I just cant wait to get on the post again I'm back online hanging out with my online friends, I just can't wait to get on the post again.

So I have been very, very lucky as for the last two days, the wife has been driving her old man to and from work... Ahhh,, "Some times to be a man, you get to take off the stretchy pants"

So since there is no bike news on the books, "Let talk about geek baby, lets talk about you and me"


Vista in 4 seconds...

So some rocket scie.... wait not really.

Someone, somewhere (That Guy --->)
was very, very happy with them selvs that they got windows Vista to start in 4 seconds. Ok, all they really did when you take the higher math out of it was retart the comptuer, then susspend the new session till it was needed...... ho-hu.

Correct me if I'm wrong, and according to some its often, but aren't their some more pressing problems with Windows Vista that need fixed other then the speed of boot?


Its Hudge...

No really its it, I can't say it any better then they did so here you go.

"Huge astronomy news! For the first time EVER, galaxy researchers have taken pictures of planets orbiting a sun-star, much like our own. The first, taken by the much beloved Hubble Telescope, shows a planet orbiting the bright southern star Fomalhaut, located 25 light-years away in the constellation Piscis Australis. The second picture, snapped by upstaging Hawaiian observatories Gemini and Keck, shows two young planets orbiting a completely different star located 130 light-years from us! Take that Hubble! But I warn you—like the ultrasounds your friends show you of their three-month old fetus—these pictures wow mostly because of what they are, not because of what they look like."


Read all About it -> Here


What the fork???

I'm with gizmodo on this one, this might be fake, but it looks real, and I would really like to know what its for, why and how.






Save a tree, make it easier on the Air lines so they can bill you more...

American Airlines is now allowing customers to eprint their bording pass on a PDA. At O'Hare airport you can walk up, show your inner geek and get on. I wounder if they will charge for this to?














This is taking pre-wash a little to far.















Why helmets don't Suck...

No image today, just a link and A hope that you all go out and read this one,

Want to know where the most dangerous places to ride are, well here is the data behind where bikers get hit and why.

http://www.bikexprt.com/bikepol/facil/sidepath/sidecrash.htm

Getting back to Old Broken Shami

Wow, Tuesday AM SUCKED!!!!!

ShockTop is the devil.

Dave, thank you by the way, that was one of the better hang overs I have had in quite a long time.

Ok so time to get the Shami back to her old style and format.




The ride in today...

It was fun, I took a street that I tend not to ride due to traffic, but today I was in the mood to be a bit of a road warrior. (Wow, when the wife reads this I'm in a bucket of trubble)

So I hopped off the green belt at Harrisburg Hospitalbe and then ran 2nd for a while, well let me tell you, 2nd street at 7:30am is sporty. 3 lanes of traffic red lights, and most of the time I was faster then the cars..... Hahahahahahahah. Kiss my fat a@@.

Red Line-New Route
Green Line-Old Route

It was nice for a change of pace.



What I've Learned...

Things I have learned about marriage in one month.

1) It was a good idea.
2) I have eaten and drank to much in the last month, my pants are getting tighter.
3) I missed going to work, not really the working, but the ride to work every day, I enjoy it.
4) Now I can tell her anything, and she can't run away.
5) Our wedding was a blast, thank you to all those that made it possible.

The bombdigitty...

Getting colder here in PA, average AM ride temp is between 40-50 deg F.

So after we got back I picked up some new gear for the winter season.

Item 1:

NiteRIder MiNewt Mini-USB LED Bike Light

Holy crap is this thing bright.

Specs:

Weight (w/ batteries)	175 grams
System	LED
Battery life on high	3 hours
Batteries	Lithium Ion
Charge time	4.5 hours
Mounting	Handlebar
Battery mount	Stem

Can charge via-USB, it lights the night up like a Cops flashlight.

Item 2:

Craft Performance XC Storm Tights

"Remember when we first got married Louis, and I said I wonder what it would be like to be a bear? well I'm living it louis, I'm living it"

Best investment I have made in clothing yet on the bike.

Specs:

• Smooth on the outside and soft on the inside, stretchy Flex Fleece fabric resists winds up to 30mph, sheds light weather elements and keeps you warm through and through
• Wind Shield front laminate offers further protection from cold winds
• Vented and articulated knees keep your movements fluid and sweat-free
• Reflective piping enhances visibility
• Drawcord waist lets you adjust the fit
• Credit card holder keeps your personal items secure - I have not found this yet, but I'll keep looking.

Item 3:

Pearl Izumi Gavia Glove.

No padding in the palm, but then again its a cover glove. I have yet to get a cold finger in these.

Specs.

• Windproof, waterproof and super-breathable AmFIB fabric creates an effective barrier against the elements on the outside, while remaining soft and comfortable on the inside
• Silicone screened palm enhances grip
• Soft, Mircofleece wiping surface picks up excess sweat
• Articulated, Neoprene stretch wrist gusset with locking zipper enhances mobility and locks out the cold

Item 4:

Cannondale L.E. Balaclava

Wow, it has not got cold enought in my state yet for this. Fit is good, I used it one day, and had to take it off on the way home due to getting to warm.

Specs.

• Modular design offers a breathable, front face shield with coverage you can regulate when the weather takes a sudden turn for the worse
• Carbon Thermal Hydrogrid Max fabric provides wind and waterproof protection while maintaining flexible comfort
• Quadtex Carbon Jersey fabric in back encourages air circulation so your head stays cool when the heat is on
• Reflective accents add visibility

Item 5.

Crank Brothers Premium Cleats.

While ridding during our honeymoon my left foot kept pulling straight up out of the peddle. So after getting back, the wife allowed me to get a nice new set of premium crank brothers cleats.

The Premiums have a sweet set up, the little silver center piece can be slide left and right.



Are you a Trek Geek...
You to can have three Star Trek outlet covers for $18.




Next to this one is should say. "Live long and don't get laid"










I guaranty that you will never get a gold uniformed extra in your room, cause the EPS conduit has killed more of "that guy" then anything else in the Federation.






141MPG...

The long, naaaaaa, how about the short of it

MP3 Hybrid scooter.
141MPG
Can operate in either a full-electric mode, or one of three hybride modes
125cc gas engine
Zero to 6o in about 5 seconds
Regenerative breaking
Full charge in three hours
No work on price, might, they said MIGHT hit the market next year

Ohhhhh the Irony...

Does anyone else get the Irony on this one. "Flush this to kill these"






WHAT THE HE**...

Pepsi is testing some new flavors in Japan. Akihabara News tasted a few of them and got a few sentences down before they expired. They also reviewed Pepsi Ice Cucumber, and Pepsi Hawaii (83% of all Japanese hate the new Pepsi Blue Hawaii) They will soon be testing Pepsi Cthulu (Squid)

Thank god these aren't in the US,,, yet....






Something there were not supposed to be...

I'm not sure what they were doing, but as a cat owner, I'm sure it was something they were not supposed to be. Also, I would highly recommend to who every is the primary care giver to these two , to check the other side of that wall for. what ever mischief they were just up to.







Why Helmets Don't Suck...




This is why, you;
1) Always were a helmet.
2) Always, always, ALWAYS watch for people sitting park cars, they will not see you and then they open the door and you end up with a car door in the face.




This guy is going to need a band-aid

Dont CRASH!!!!!!

Ever find your self going down a hill a little bit faster then you think you should be and running through your head is.

Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!
Don't crash!


Today was one of thouse days, I got to Daves house really, really late. I blame snuggling with the new wife for to long, but hey can you blame a guy?

So after getting the bike set up, I decided to take the short way in to work, a quick ride up Sycamore street and I'm there. This route cuts my ride in about 1/2.

Well last night there was some rain and its been a long time since I rode with wet roads. Going down the hill I pushed and got the bike up to about 32 mph. Just as I crosed the street, the car in front of me puts on their left turn signal and comes to a dead stop. WOW do thouse new disk breaks ever lock up a tire. The back tire started to fish tail, both feet came out of the peddels, and I was sitting on the top tube. At this point I was excepting I was going to crash. Somehow, I managed to get my feet out into the ski position, feather back the break and keep the bike upright. At the same time I got over onto the side walk and brought things to a complete stop. When I looked back there was a fish tail drag mark throght the entire intersection. Must have been quite a show for all thouse watching.

Fisxed my chain, it fell off during all the excitement, and back in the saddle again. Thats when I looked down at my HRM and relised that is the highest its ever been. Wow, I did not know my heart went up that high.

Wow, what a month

Well we did it, the wedding went perfictaly.

Some Highlight of the enving.

1) Shooting Skeet with the guys prior to kicking off the service.

2) I got attacked by two bugs during the survive, a stink bug hit me in the far head, and a honeybee was flying around my flowers for my vows.

3) Getting to share this with Melissa...

4) The FOOD!!!! wow the lodge did a fantastic job of getting things set up and ready.

5) The set up, Melissa and her Girls did a even more fantastic job setting up the tables and the decorations at the lodge, it looked fantastic.

6) Our photographer. Marry was amazing, as we get the pictures back from her we I will try to get some posted up to the web, but you can see some of them at.

http://blog.marysteinbacher.com/

Were the group in kilts.

and

Wedding at the lodge

7) Partying likes I was young again, wow what a hangover...

8) Spending time with my mom, brother and sister-in law. Wish I could see my family more often.