As a motorcyclist who enjoys vacant, isolated roads, I stared longingly at the Dakotas on my National Geographic wall map while planning my next excursion. A childhood friend of my wife had recently moved to Sioux Falls with her family. The brother of a buddy who was a groomsman at my wedding 25 years ago had transplanted himself to Sioux Falls from California long ago. I figured I should check out the allure, but I also needed an angle to...more
Motorcycle riders are a sore bunch, so soaking in hot springs during our travels is practically a medical necessity.We riders are a sore bunch, so soaking in hot springs during our travels is practically a medical necessity. To help motorcyclists visiting the geothermal state of Idaho, I planned a three-day tour to check out a few mineral pools and report back on their quality. I would pickle myself in the name of responsible...more
A Flash of the Omnia IIThe Samsung I8000 Omnia II is a pocket pc/mobile phone for the discerning user. With a combination of the TouchWiz user interface, Microsoft Windows Mobile Professional, it provides users with an excellent operating system that is both powerful and easy to use and personalize. It has WiFi, GPRS, 3.5G, and even GPS connectivity features which give the device a wide range of functionality. A great selection of applications, excellent physical appearance and above average hardware makes the Omnia II an excellent phone for the modern man; but for media specialists who are particularly picky about their gadgets, how does this phone hold up?Omnia II's Close UpWhen it comes to mobile media, nothing speaks louder than a mobile phone's built in camera. After all, this is the very hardware which allows users to capture or create their own media, from photos to videos. Up front, Samsung gave this mobile device a hefty 5 mega pixel camera lens with dual LED flash, and a wide range of camera options. That's a good deal, since anyone requiring a higher resolution image may be better off purchasing a camera for professionals. As a standard mobile device camera, the Omnia...more
When trying to sell your used vehicle you want to use a means that attracts as many potential buyers as possible. In the present used car market that means online. More people view listings from web sites for pre-owned car classifieds than anywhere. No newspaper, no periodical, no trade publication will have the readership like the Internet. As a...more
Having appealing car interiors is everyone's desires. Though there are several ways to get such an appeal, getting quality seat covers is the most important among them. Markets are overflowed with wide range of seat covers. However, a small number of them are effective and reliable. Genuine Leather seat covers one of them.What makes Genuine Leather...more
On its launch in 1997 Kangoo's affable, expressive style revolutionised the leisure utility vehicle sector. Roomy and versatile Kangoo has been a success, selling over 2,200,000 units since it was launched. The New Renault Kangoo Be Bop matches family expectations more closely. Buyers were reluctant to embrace the cars in this sector initially but have warmed up to them considerably in recent years. The Kangoo's style is fresh and modern.Ideal for escaping the crowd, Kangoo Be Bop offers open-top motoring at the rear thanks to its glazed sliding roof and rear tailgate window which slides down out of sight. There are two tilting glass panels at the front, plus a fixed central glass panel. Easy to control with great visibility, the new Renault Kangoo is extremely practical, plenty of room for passengers, or if need be, drop the seats and the Kangoo has all the space of a van.All four passengers benefit from individual seats which enable them to profit fully from the ride experience. The front seats are as spacious as those of Renault Kangoo and benefit from 1,510mm of elbow room, as wide as anything on the market. The Car-like ride and comfort levels are due to production of the...more
Owning or using an ATV (all terrain vehicle) is an ambition for loads of people of all ages across the country. Unlike road vehicles, ATVs often seem to be associated with greater freedom and exploration of the countryside. Many people who use these...more
Any biker can spend a protracted amount of time trying to explain to a non-rider (or even to a newcomer to the world of biking) the great feeling that traversing the country by motorcycle brings to them. The sense of freedom and being at one with the...more
Rotary, Kiwanis, Bridge, Golfing--There are many kinds of clubs a person could join in Indianapolis. Porsche club? That doesn't necessarily make my short list, but the Central Indiana Region Porsche Club of America (CIRPCA) is alive, well, and rich...more
Does your car corner like a boat? You know. That feeling you get where everybody leans away from the turn as one side of the car dips and the other rises? The problem is you either have no sway bar or a very weak one. Every car pitches when it goes...more
Your car would be mighty useless if you couldn't select the direction you wanted to go. Steering seems like a basic concept, but many car owners are completely baffled when asked how the steering process actually works. The answer is found in the...more
Creating the best Paint Protection Film value for our customers has been a passion here at ClearMask since this industry's inception in the early 1990's.With our exclusive Computer Aided Design software we have been able to group our Paint Protection...more