We start this morning off with everyone’s favorite super spy Sterling Archer and celebrity chef Alton Brown showing us how to make Eggs Woodhouse, with predictable results. Man, this show really needs to come back on television.
Archive for September, 2013
Cooking With Archer
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013ALIENS Behind-the-Scenes Chestburster Mechanism Test With Stephen Norrington
Monday, September 9th, 2013You just don’t see practical effects like this in movies anymore…
Rock Island Armory Introduces Sleek New Look For Legendary 1911’s
Monday, September 9th, 2013
Pahrump, NV – Rock Island Armory, the world’s largest seller of 1911 pistols, has introduced a new look for their entire line of popular handguns. Guided by customer feedback and a shift to provide a more streamlined look, Rock Island Armory has moved their logo from the side of the slide to the back of the slide displaying the distinctive Rock Island Armory logo. The company is now shipping all 1911 pistols with the new look.
“Two of the things that are important to us are staying true to the legendary standard platform of the 1911 and the second is listening to our customers,” said Martin Tuason, President of Rock Island Armory. “We were ready to refresh the look of our pistols and we heard a lot of feedback that the subtle change to a smaller logo at the back of the slide would give our 1911’s a more distinctive and streamlined look.”
The new visual change to the company’s 1911 pistols follows on the heels of the addition of rubber grips to the 1911 Tactical Series. Rock Island Armory’s global lineup of 1911 pistols includes the GI, Tactical, 2011 Tactical, Match, MAP/MAPP and the company’s revolutionary TCM series.
Tactical Performance Corp. – MultiCam Tactical Field Jacket
Monday, September 9th, 2013
This MultiCam Field Jacket from Tactical Performance Corp. is constructed of ripstop 50/50 NyCo. It has multi-panel body contour construction with an 8 pocket system, four pockets with zipper closure and four pockets with hook and loop closure. Pre-shaped and articulated built-in elbow pads and upper arm pads both feature 8mm EVA foam, covered by MultiCam Litelok. 4″ x 6″ MultiCam loop is present on both shoulders, and 2″ square loop is present on the front for name tags. Additional features include back panel and sleeve pocket lining with mesh for ventilation and 1.5″ hook and loop adjustable closure cuffs.
Gerber Gear Round Up – Bear Grylls Compact Compass
Sunday, September 8th, 2013Gerber gear offers a selection of knives, flashlights, belts, and other survival tools for the outdoorsman. We purchased a small variety of Gerber survival tools, and put them to the test with our own weekend warriors, our three Boy Scouts. The rules were simple. They could select any of the products that wanted but had to write about their impressions.
Each week, we’ll feature a new Gerber product review written by one of the Scouts.
The Bear Grylls Compact Compass is a small survival compass. It has a convenient zipper pull lanyard that allows for attachment to a jacket zipper or key chain. The body is made from a durable plastic.
I think the Compact Compass is great. It is light, durable, and convenient. I kept it attached to my jacket zipper so I could find my proper heading any time I needed. One thing I don’t like about it is you can’t use it in the dark very well because the compass face doesn’t glow.
It’s Hypnotizing, In A Way (Slightly NSFW)
Sunday, September 8th, 2013
Found this on Reddit.
Chromecast
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
Chromecast is an inexpensive device that allow you to stream from your computer directly to your television over your Wi-Fi connection. Actually, while that’s true, there are some restrictions. Specifically, Chromecast is designed to work best with certain devices and certain services/programs: if you want to stream YouTube, Google Play videos, or Netflix from your iOS, android, or computer you’re completely covered. Also, true to its name, it’s specific to the Chrome browser, so if your running it from your computer you’ll have to do all your surfing using Chrome for the device to work.
In my experience, you could project virtually any website to your tv if you wanted, although the stream to screen ratio was far from 1:1; lowering the stream quality from 720p to 480p helped a bit. You can almost get away with running ‘third party media players’ like Vimeo for a few seconds to a few minutes, until the stream decides to crash on you and you have to restart it. Overall, if you’re a Netflix or YouTube junkie without a game console or blu-ray player capable of streaming these services to your television, this might be the solution you’re looking for.
Coming Soon To An MRE Near You
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
A collaborative effort between an Italian chocolate maker and Italian beer maker has spawned the potentially unholy, potentially delicious concoction known as spreadable beer. Described as “…sweet and beer-perfumed jelly with an intense scent and a full-bodied taste”, it comes in Omid Dark Ale and Greta Blonde Ale flavors, perfect for pairing with your favorite “…hors d’oeuvres and cheeses, or spread on toast or as a stuffing or garnish for tarts and cakes.” Here’s a bit of a throwaway fact: both flavors are made with 40% beer (for that authentic beer taste).
And Now For Something Completely Different (And NSFW)
Friday, September 6th, 2013
Take a good look at this S&W .357 Model 19 revolver. Notice anything, besides the impressive engraving, I mean? The seller describes this as a revolver “… for the discerning collector of erotica”, done by a renown engraver in Germany. The grips are made of pre-1989-ban elephant ivory, and are carved to be shaped as a… certain part of the male anatomy. The bid for this unique piece is currently at a penny short of $7000, with a buy now price of $7500; somebody really wants this gun. There are more images at the bidding page, for those who are curious.
NERF Rebelle Line
Friday, September 6th, 2013
The NERF Rebelle line is a series that consists of rebranded blasters and accessories to better appeal to young girls. The line features products colored with light pinks, purples, and whites and darts with light colors and special designs. I have no problem whatsoever with young girls playing with NERF blasters (they can be a lot of fun), but do girls already playing with blasters even care about the branding? And does Hasbro expect to draw in girls that don’t play with blasters because these happen to look ‘pretty’? Maybe I’m wrong and they’ll be a big hit, but it just sees kinda silly to me.
Robocop Reboot Trailer
Friday, September 6th, 2013The cast is solid, but somehow Robocop looks even stupider in this reboot than the original did. Plus, they couldn’t bring back Kurtwood Smith and his gang to shoot Murphy into a bloody smear again? It just had to be a car bomb, didn’t it.
K-Var Announces SHOT Showoff Monthly Video Contest Series
Thursday, September 5th, 2013(LAS VEGAS) – K-VAR Corp. will have a special guest at the industry’s upcoming and biggest gathering known as the SHOT Show, or Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show and convention. The guest selected will be one of the top winners from the company’s monthly “SHOT Showoff” video contest series announced today.
This new, ongoing contest follows the success of the company’s “What’s Your Story” video contest that just awarded gift card prizes for the best videos. Each month, from September through December, K-VAR will be awarding a $500, $300 and $100 company gift card for the respective 1st, 2nd and 3rd place video winners during the SHOT Showoff contest. The 1st place videos from each month will then go to a public vote to determine the best. The contestant behind the best winning video will become K-VAR’s SHOT Showoff and be invited to attend the convention.
This new contest runs in conjunction with K-VAR’s ongoing 20th year in business celebration allowing the company to create another avenue to more deeply connect with its most loyal customers. K-VAR will use the video submissions to both promote its current products and make changes to others based on customer preference.
The SHOT Showoff contest will give participants nearly full creative control in showcasing either a K-VAR or Arsenal, Inc product. Some suggestion ideas for video submissions may include, but are not limited to:
-Product Reviews
-First Impression of New Items
-2nd Amendment
-Self-Defense
-Prepper
-Competitive Shooting
-Hunting
-Comedy & Humor
-Arsenal vs. AR Platform
A list of official rules is posted on the K-VAR website at www.k-var.com. In addition to the three top monthly gift card prizes awarded, anyone who submits a video entry will be given a complementary Arsenal Inc. t-shirt bearing the company’s brand new slogan. Arsenal Inc. will announce the new slogan soon.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist – Orchestra Of Guns
Thursday, September 5th, 2013Filmed at Trigger Time, sounds recorded by Ubisoft Toronto and Red Storm sound teams. The event was coordinated by Travis Getz. The final artillery blast simulator is by Cyalume.
Plano Hunting – Parallel Limb Bow Case, Model 1144
Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Plano, IL (September 5, 2013) – Today’s modern compound bows come in just about every size and shape imaginable, often making it as difficult to choose the right bow case to fit your new bow as it was to pick out the perfect bow itself. Solving the bow case dilemma is Plano, the longtime outdoor gear storage experts introducing the Plano Parallel Limb Bow Case, model 1144.
The new Plano case is rectangular and measures 43” x 17” x 9.5”, making it a good shape and size for conveniently storing in a variety of spaces ranging from a bedroom closet to the back of a vehicle. From there, features just continue to get even better.
Since Plano is the industry leader in plastic injection, you know the product is built to last in its USA manufacturing facility. And the case’s latches are of the cam-action type that close and secure the lid tightly, with two in the front and one on each side. A proven O-ring seal is located around the full perimeter of the case and resists water and dust entry.
With an interior depth of 7”, the case is deep enough to accommodate many bows with quivers and arrows. The bow is held in place by positioning the three nylon tie wraps included to any of a number of locations for securement.
The real flexibility of the model 1144 comes in the ability to position Plano’s patented crush-proof PillarLock system supports as needed to fit whatever bow is in the case. The peg-and-hole design of both the interior lid and bottom allows placement of the two movable pillars so that top and bottom pieces of each are seated together to form a rigid support structure upon closing the case. Dense pluck foam accommodates pillar placement.
Two other items also come with the case: a six-arrow holder that attaches to the inside of the lid, and a Plano model 1309 archery utility box that is ideal for carrying nocks, field points, string wax and other accessories inside the bow case.
The new Plano Parallel Limb Bow Case is stylish in its black construction with yellow latches and a yellow comfort-grip carrying handle.
Hex: A Copter That Anyone Can Fly
Thursday, September 5th, 2013Hex is the world’s first personalized smartphone controlled nanocopter. It comes in a kit that snaps together and requires no soldering; the designers provide many custom shells, and even more designs can be 3D printed by the user. The platform is completely open source and is compatible with Arduino, so it’s easy to change the source code and/or hardware to specify it for different tasks. The app used to control Hex is free, and uses Bluetooth 4.0 for efficient long distance communication.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1387330585/hex-a-copter-that-anyone-can-fly
NERF Zombie Strike Hammershot
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
We just picked up the second in the Zombie Strike line, the Hammershot blaster. It’s a single-action revolver with a five dart capacity. The top rail lets you use other N-Strike accessories, and it features Zombie Strike branding, including the obligatory taped-up post-apocalyptic grip; still too colorful for my tastes, but it is a toy for kids so that’s just me being nitpicky. It shoots pretty far and despite being single-action you’ll still go through the limited capacity fairly quickly; the trigger’s also pretty sensitive. It’s a Target exclusive, so you can pick one up there.
DoorKickers Now Available On Steam
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013DoorKickers, the real time strategy game where you play a SWAT team, is now available through the digital distribution service Steam. Additionally, the following features were added during the most recent update:
– Added realistic shooting methods.
– SWAT now wait for flashbangs to explode before proceeding on their path.
– SWAT now wait on doors if there is a flashbang being thrown through that door.
– SWAT better stacking at doors.
– Added an in-game “News” panel where you will be notified of new updates and/or community news.
– Greatly improved FPS on older video cards (and newer ones as well).
– Distance is now shown when rclick-dragging.
– Game loads fasters now.
– Added new ambiental music.
Seen At This Year’s DragonCon
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
20 Years Covering Combat – Goran Tomasevic
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013AK Misfire
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013Misfire’s a bit of an understatement; I’m guessing the ammo was spiked.
Elysium – Stunt Version Of Kruger’s Vest Up For Auction
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
Up for auction on Ebay is a screen-used stunt version of the vest worn by mercenary leader Kruger in the move Elysium. The vest is made from polyester resin and cloth materials. It’s black in color, with several different colored decals and accessories, and a black padding around the neck area. Attached wire and accessories are placed to make the vest look realistic. The vest includes a handle on the top of the back, and various stains, tape, wires, and cables all from production and stunt use. The vest is large-sized, with adjustable straps and Velcro sections. Only one of two units received from production.
NASA Helicopter Drop Test
Monday, September 2nd, 2013Road Rash Camouflage
Monday, September 2nd, 2013
Developed by Element Group for Z.E.R.T. Coming late September.
Springtac Holsters TC (Total Custom)
Monday, September 2nd, 2013
Springtac Holsters TC (Total Custom) holster is a customizable laser sight holster based on their patented design. They send out the unfinished holster, materials, and instructions. This allows for more control over the fit, form, and finish of the holster and reduces the break-in period since the holster is built for a specific weapon and accessory.
The kit comes with the following items:
-3 inch laser sight holster (5 inch after completion)
-Rubber bands
-Gloves
-Dye
-Applicators
-Finish
-Conditioner
-Video instructions
springtacholsters.com/springtac-holsters-new-tc-total-custom/
Gerber Gear Round Up – Bear Grylls Intense Torch Flashlight
Sunday, September 1st, 2013Gerber gear offers a selection of knives, flashlights, belts, and other survival tools for the outdoorsman. We purchased a small variety of Gerber survival tools, and put them to the test with our own weekend warriors, our three Boy Scouts. The rules were simple. They could select any of the products that wanted but had to write about their impressions.
Each week, we’ll feature a new Gerber product review written by one of the Scouts.
The Bear Grylls Intense Torch Flashlight has a durable anodized aluminum body with rubber overmold for comfort and easy grip in any condition. The tri-sided design wont’ let it roll on flat surfaces. It’s waterproof up to 1 meter for a period of 30 minutes. The weight of the flashlight with batteries installed is 5 oz. Shines up to 89 meters. The output and run time is as follows:
High – 140 lumens/1hr 30min
Medium – 35 lumens/8hr 35min
Low – 15 lumens/17hr
It also has a built-in SOS message beam that flashes SOS code at 140 lumens.
I like the Intense Torch flashlight because it’s great for my camping trips as well as around the house. The bright orange makes it easier to find and the run time is great. I do not like the low setting, however because I found the beam too weak when I used it at that setting. Everything else is awesome overall.
