Mika
08-15-2007, 06:00 AM
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-8-15&c=1)
http://www.earthsongsaga.com/images/Other%20Art/birthday.jpg
BMW in the News
thekneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/08/13/ron-wood-bmw-f-800-flat-tracker/) final found out about the F 800 Flat Tracker
The car guys get so many cool lifesized toys.
historiasdelmotor.com ( http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.historiasdelmotor.com/2007/bmw-m3-simulador-playstation/&hl=en&langpair=es|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8)
BMW simulator M3 Playstation
TED (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/5): Ideas worth spreading
TED Blog (http://blog.ted.com/),Conferences (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/7), Themes (http://www.ted.com/index.php/themes), Talks (http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks) and Speakers (http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers)
BMW Press: News and press releases from the official BMW sources
BMW Motorrad South Africa
Geocaching: A Brief (!) History ( http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/lifestyle/gps/geocaching/default.asp)
Frequently asked Questions ( http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/lifestyle/gps/geocaching/default.asp)
World of BMW News
Here is the article that features the pictures in yesterday’s Wonderings.
Two for the Road (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=867&artDate=14/08/2007)
BMW GroupPress Club:
BMW Sauber F1: Website (http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html)
BMW Motorsport (http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/index.html)
BMW Yachtsport (http://bmw-yachtsport.com/ys/en/index.html)
BMW Golfsport (http://bmw-golfsport.com/gs/en/index.html)
BMW Oracle Racing (http://bmworacleracing.com/en/index.html?track.refer=)
BMW Sport website ( http://bmw-sports.com/en/index.html)
News:
amadirctlink.com ( http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2007/ISDEpreview.asp)
US riders prepare for 82nd ISDE
BMW could do this –
thekneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/08/14/dirt-bike-based-450cc-single-cylinder-road-racer/)
Dirt Bike Based 450cc Single Cylinder Road Racer
Linked article
450moto.com ( http://www.450moto.com/)
topspeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/new-mondial-motorcycle-ar41601.html)
New Mondial Motorcycle?
topspeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/watch-parts-end-up-being-motorcycle-sculptures-ar41626.html)
Watch parts end up being motorcycle sculptures
womenriders.com (http://www.womenridersnow.com/PublicFiles/DepartmentViewer.asp?ArticleID=639)
Biketoberfest a Top 20 Event: One of the best festivals in the southeast
motorcycle-usa.com ( http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5140&Page=1)
Triumph’s incentives for Rocket Buyers
Another motorcycle corporate repositioning completed.
newswire.ca (http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2007/14/c6884.html)
Polaris completes accelerated share repurchase
londonbikers.com ( http://londonbikers.com/news/e2ad14d3-66d7-4b88-9bf0-892ac0038d17)
H&H Consignx Rare Vincent Black Princes
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/182526939-M.gif Packer News
jsonline.com ( http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=646213)
Stalled before takeoff – Linebacker Hodge limited by injuries
620wtmj.com ( http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/9154611.html)
Barnett, Haris out of packers practice
Iron Butt Rally 2007
The 2007 Iron Butt Rally will take off on Monday, August 20, 2007
from the St. Louis, Missouri area. Once again, it will be a challenge
not only to riding skills but also the riders ability to map a
successful route in order to maximize points and solve the
time/distance equation.
Iron Butt.org:
Website ( http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm)
Forum ( http://www.ironbutt.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=702&get=last)
SaddleSore Website ( http://www.saddlesore.com/)
Iron Butt Rally in the News:
Morning Reads attempt to give you ways for you to follow the event and fill in some of the background for the unfamiliar.
Bike Reviews:
motoring.co.za (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3982807&fSectionId=891&fSetId=381)
Kawasaki 1400GTR is built to chase horizons
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012031-L.jpg
autobloggreen.com ( http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/08/13/yamahas-2-000-electric-bike/)
Yamaha’s $2,000 electric bike
amadirectlink.com ( http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2007/KTMXCW/)
2008 KTM XC-W
Feature:
visordown.com (http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/swedes_are_best_when_it_comes_to_customs/1349.html)
Swedes are best at Customs
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012060-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012072-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012098-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012045-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012113-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012120-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012128-L.jpg
Adventure Posts:
Sues Excellent Adventure ( http://www.beemerhill.com/48_States.htm)
2007 Rally chair Sue Rihn-Manke is riding now what she calls "Sue's Excellent Adventure," covering 48 states in two weeks on her GS.
Blog Update (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225349&posted=1#post225349)
Foreign Language Blogs (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225351&posted=1#post225351)
Gear:
DIY
webbikeworld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/motorcycle-glasses/)
Motorcycle Glasses
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
canadiandriver.com (http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/mc/regular_maintenance)
Regular maintenance wins every time
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)
Riding Skills:
articlesbase.com ( http://www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles/acceleration-and-breaking-first-and-most-important-element-in-riding-190749.html)
Acceleration and Breaking – First and Most Important Element in Riding
a-harley-motoccycle.com ( http://www.a-harley-motorcycle.com/blog/archives/2007/08/13/how-to-avoid-traffic-congestion/)
How to avoid traffic congestion.
Photography / Video:
dPS.com ( http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/top-10-point-and-shoot-digital-cameras-dps-reader-favorites/)
Top 10 Points and Shoot Digital Camers
M.R. Traveler
bmw-motorrad.co.za ( http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/lifestyle/articles/default.asp?Id=499)
Taking the Train
Technology:
engadget.com ( http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/13/tumbler-batmobile-modded-to-house-pc/) : Tumbler Batmobile modded to house PC – and here is how the did it. casemodgod.com ( http://casemodgod.com/batmobile_tumbler_pc.htm)
Tumbler Batmobile PC work Log
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184011952-L.jpg
Today’s RoadFood.com ( http://www.roadfood.com/)
chow.com ( http://www.chow.com/recipes/10943)
Hot Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts
TwinCites.com ( http://www.twincities.com/ci_6572596?source=rss&nclick_check=1)
Tapping into beer cocktails
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
xkcd (http://www.xkcd.com/) A webcomic of Romance, Sarcasm, Math and Language
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/174534906-L.jpg
THE END (http://www.theothersidegallery.org/other_side_gallery_artists/vardiashvili_ketrin/last-ray.jpg)
http://www.earthsongsaga.com/images/Other%20Art/birthday.jpg
BMW in the News
thekneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/08/13/ron-wood-bmw-f-800-flat-tracker/) final found out about the F 800 Flat Tracker
The car guys get so many cool lifesized toys.
historiasdelmotor.com ( http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.historiasdelmotor.com/2007/bmw-m3-simulador-playstation/&hl=en&langpair=es|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8)
BMW simulator M3 Playstation
TED (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/5): Ideas worth spreading
TED Blog (http://blog.ted.com/),Conferences (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/7), Themes (http://www.ted.com/index.php/themes), Talks (http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks) and Speakers (http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers)
BMW Press: News and press releases from the official BMW sources
BMW Motorrad South Africa
Geocaching: A Brief (!) History ( http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/lifestyle/gps/geocaching/default.asp)
Frequently asked Questions ( http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/lifestyle/gps/geocaching/default.asp)
World of BMW News
Here is the article that features the pictures in yesterday’s Wonderings.
Two for the Road (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=867&artDate=14/08/2007)
BMW GroupPress Club:
BMW Sauber F1: Website (http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html)
BMW Motorsport (http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/index.html)
BMW Yachtsport (http://bmw-yachtsport.com/ys/en/index.html)
BMW Golfsport (http://bmw-golfsport.com/gs/en/index.html)
BMW Oracle Racing (http://bmworacleracing.com/en/index.html?track.refer=)
BMW Sport website ( http://bmw-sports.com/en/index.html)
News:
amadirctlink.com ( http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2007/ISDEpreview.asp)
US riders prepare for 82nd ISDE
BMW could do this –
thekneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/08/14/dirt-bike-based-450cc-single-cylinder-road-racer/)
Dirt Bike Based 450cc Single Cylinder Road Racer
Linked article
450moto.com ( http://www.450moto.com/)
topspeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/new-mondial-motorcycle-ar41601.html)
New Mondial Motorcycle?
topspeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/watch-parts-end-up-being-motorcycle-sculptures-ar41626.html)
Watch parts end up being motorcycle sculptures
womenriders.com (http://www.womenridersnow.com/PublicFiles/DepartmentViewer.asp?ArticleID=639)
Biketoberfest a Top 20 Event: One of the best festivals in the southeast
motorcycle-usa.com ( http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5140&Page=1)
Triumph’s incentives for Rocket Buyers
Another motorcycle corporate repositioning completed.
newswire.ca (http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2007/14/c6884.html)
Polaris completes accelerated share repurchase
londonbikers.com ( http://londonbikers.com/news/e2ad14d3-66d7-4b88-9bf0-892ac0038d17)
H&H Consignx Rare Vincent Black Princes
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/182526939-M.gif Packer News
jsonline.com ( http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=646213)
Stalled before takeoff – Linebacker Hodge limited by injuries
620wtmj.com ( http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/9154611.html)
Barnett, Haris out of packers practice
Iron Butt Rally 2007
The 2007 Iron Butt Rally will take off on Monday, August 20, 2007
from the St. Louis, Missouri area. Once again, it will be a challenge
not only to riding skills but also the riders ability to map a
successful route in order to maximize points and solve the
time/distance equation.
Iron Butt.org:
Website ( http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm)
Forum ( http://www.ironbutt.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=702&get=last)
SaddleSore Website ( http://www.saddlesore.com/)
Iron Butt Rally in the News:
Morning Reads attempt to give you ways for you to follow the event and fill in some of the background for the unfamiliar.
Bike Reviews:
motoring.co.za (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3982807&fSectionId=891&fSetId=381)
Kawasaki 1400GTR is built to chase horizons
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012031-L.jpg
autobloggreen.com ( http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/08/13/yamahas-2-000-electric-bike/)
Yamaha’s $2,000 electric bike
amadirectlink.com ( http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2007/KTMXCW/)
2008 KTM XC-W
Feature:
visordown.com (http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/swedes_are_best_when_it_comes_to_customs/1349.html)
Swedes are best at Customs
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012060-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012072-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012098-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012045-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012113-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012120-L.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184012128-L.jpg
Adventure Posts:
Sues Excellent Adventure ( http://www.beemerhill.com/48_States.htm)
2007 Rally chair Sue Rihn-Manke is riding now what she calls "Sue's Excellent Adventure," covering 48 states in two weeks on her GS.
Blog Update (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225349&posted=1#post225349)
Foreign Language Blogs (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225351&posted=1#post225351)
Gear:
DIY
webbikeworld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/motorcycle-glasses/)
Motorcycle Glasses
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
canadiandriver.com (http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/mc/regular_maintenance)
Regular maintenance wins every time
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)
Riding Skills:
articlesbase.com ( http://www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles/acceleration-and-breaking-first-and-most-important-element-in-riding-190749.html)
Acceleration and Breaking – First and Most Important Element in Riding
a-harley-motoccycle.com ( http://www.a-harley-motorcycle.com/blog/archives/2007/08/13/how-to-avoid-traffic-congestion/)
How to avoid traffic congestion.
Photography / Video:
dPS.com ( http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/top-10-point-and-shoot-digital-cameras-dps-reader-favorites/)
Top 10 Points and Shoot Digital Camers
M.R. Traveler
bmw-motorrad.co.za ( http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/lifestyle/articles/default.asp?Id=499)
Taking the Train
Technology:
engadget.com ( http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/13/tumbler-batmobile-modded-to-house-pc/) : Tumbler Batmobile modded to house PC – and here is how the did it. casemodgod.com ( http://casemodgod.com/batmobile_tumbler_pc.htm)
Tumbler Batmobile PC work Log
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/184011952-L.jpg
Today’s RoadFood.com ( http://www.roadfood.com/)
chow.com ( http://www.chow.com/recipes/10943)
Hot Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts
TwinCites.com ( http://www.twincities.com/ci_6572596?source=rss&nclick_check=1)
Tapping into beer cocktails
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
xkcd (http://www.xkcd.com/) A webcomic of Romance, Sarcasm, Math and Language
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/174534906-L.jpg
THE END (http://www.theothersidegallery.org/other_side_gallery_artists/vardiashvili_ketrin/last-ray.jpg)