Cruise Control: Run Automatically Matches Music to Your Running Pace

This is pretty good, slow down and the play list slows down as well, speed up, well you guessed it faster beat. This would work well with one of my ideas InSendtive.

Get ready to rock your run! Part coach and part dance partner, Cruise Control produces magical running experiences. It adjusts your music in real-time to control your running and keep you on track to hit your target pace, heart rate, or cadence. We call it Cruise Control because it works a lot like cruise control in your car - you set your target, and the music will keep adjusting its rhythm, just like the car adjusts its throttle, to get you to your target and keep you there. 

But Cruise Control is way more fun than pushing a button in your car! Imagine flying down the trail at exactly the speed you want, with every beat of every playlist song synchronized to your footfalls. It feels like your favorite band is right there with you, timing their kick drum to drive you faster and further. When we use it, we always get “Cruise Control Moments” - irrepressible smiles that stretch from ear to ear, outbursts of singing, and even some high-fiving of random dog walkers. Yeah, you can look a little goofy, but it sure feels great.

Under the hood of Cruise Control is some serious science. Researchers from the Locomotion Lab at Simon Fraser University used a combination of human experiments and control theory to develop algorithms that control your running speed and intensity in real-time. They filed patents, we licensed the technology, and together we built this App. * Patents Pending*
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There are 4 ways to Cruise Control your run:

FREE RUN: A good place to start! Just go for a run and the rhythm of the music will adjust to match your running rhythm. Automatically. 

PACE: Pick a target speed and go! As long as you match your steps to the rhythm of the music, the music will get you to your target speed and keep you there. How accurately? Our lab tests show that the average pacing error is less than 1%.

HEART RATE: Pick a target heart rate and go! Just like Pace Mode, as long as you match your steps to the rhythm of the music, the music will drive you to your heart rate goal. Our lab tests found that, on average, the measured heart rate is within 2 beats per minute of the target. Of course, you will need a Heart Rate Monitor for this mode.

CADENCE: Special order for the 90 strides per minute junkies! Pick a target stride rate and Cruise Control will adjust all your songs to play at the same tempo. This mode is also great for showing off how our algorithms can change music tempo without changing music pitch. No Alvin, Simon and Theodore here! 
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Features
Cruise Control is no one-trick pony. It is a full-featured running app.
✓ Listen to your music. CC pulls good running songs from the music already on your phone into the app automatically. Need more tunes? Follow us on Twitter @CruiseCtrlRun or check www.cruisecontrolrun.com for run-tested playlists.
✓ Customize your favorite songs into epic playlists.
✓ Control your music on the run by switching songs or playlists or using the thumb-up and thumb-down feature to keep track of those great and not-so-great tunes. 
✓ Accurately measure running pace and cadence using the iPhone’s built-in sensors. 
✓ Pair with ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitors and stride sensors for even more running data. Check out our favs at www.WahooFitness.com.
✓ View your pace, cadence, heart rate and route map as you run including current, average and maximum values. 
✓ Review your running history. CC logs of all your runs - including mileage, distance, map, pace, cadence and heart rate – and organizes them by date in the history tab.
✓ Share your runs via Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
✓ Email your runs including all your data for uploading to your favorite training website (e.g. MapMyFitness, Runkeeper, Strava, etc.).
✓ Works seamlessly with the iPhones 4, 4S and 5. 3GS not supported.

Have questions? We're here to help! (info@cruisecontrolrun.com). Now, go rock your run!

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Newton Running 2013

@newtonrunning 2013 models are here. Newton Running, colors are bolder, same old comfort and fast running. They have added a truck load of new apparel, shorts, tops, running singlets, YOU HAVE GOT TO LOVE NEWTON!

iSamrtAlarm - Keep your home and family safe

Making security affordable is important, many of us are paying services fees, monthly fees, set up fees and 90% of the time we are less than 10 miles from home. There has been those times that it has happened that you are away and your security companies calls you because the alarm is going off, that is rare.

We all have smart phone, I would rather pay the local police departments or municipalities a yearly fee for them to react when the alarm goes off. Now I am not sure how many false alarms there are in each city, I am sure it is not enough to turn down the money.

It seems as though there are more and more companies making Alarm systems affordable. Hey give me a  load siren, iPhone viewing capabilities and remote shutdown, sensors on the doors and I believe that is enough to keep people away.

iSmart Alarm Inc. was founded in Silicon Valley in 2012 on the principles of safety, beauty, and intelligence. We designed and developed the best smartphone-enabled home security and home control system. Our products are cool, simple to use, and affordable to everyone. We protect your home intelligently!

To be the world leader in affordable, expandable, and innovative home technology and home security. To make your everyday life safer and more convenient.

Now this is the part that I like!
All devices are mobile and easy to use, no 3-year contracts and no monthly fees, customizable and expandable.

Every Parent Who Gives Their Kid an iPhone Should Make Their Kid Follow These 18 Rules

So everyone that has a kid and is or has given them a phone should consider some if not all these rules. An iPad should be considered as well. f Janell Hofmann wrote these when she gave her 13 year-old son his/her iPhone. 

Every Parent Who Gives Their Kid an iPhone Should Make Their Kid Follow These 18 Rules

1. It is my phone. I bought it. I pay for it. I am loaning it to you. Aren't I the greatest?
2. I will always know the password.
3. If it rings, answer it. It is a phone. Say hello, use your manners. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads "Mom" or "Dad". Not ever.
4. Hand the phone to one of your parents promptly at 7:30pm every school night & every weekend night at 9:00pm. It will be shut off for the night and turned on again at 7:30am. If you would not make a call to someone's land line, wherein their parents may answer first, then do not call or text. Listen to those instincts and respect other families like we would like to be respected.
5. It does not go to school with you. Have a conversation with the people you text in person. It's a life skill. *Half days, field trips and after school activities will require special consideration.
6. If it falls into the toilet, smashes on the ground, or vanishes into thin air, you are responsible for the replacement costs or repairs. Mow a lawn, babysit, stash some birthday money. It will happen, you should be prepared.
7. Do not use this technology to lie, fool, or deceive another human being. Do not involve yourself in conversations that are hurtful to others. Be a good friend first or stay the hell out of the crossfire.
8. Do not text, email, or say anything through this device you would not say in person.
9. Do not text, email, or say anything to someone that you would not say out loud with their parents in the room. Censor yourself.
10. No porn. Search the web for information you would openly share with me. If you have a question about anything, ask a person ? preferably me or your father.
11. Turn it off, silence it, put it away in public. Especially in a restaurant, at the movies, or while speaking with another human being. You are not a rude person; do not allow the iPhone to change that.
12. Do not send or receive pictures of your private parts or anyone else's private parts. Don't laugh. Someday you will be tempted to do this despite your high intelligence. It is risky and could ruin your teenage/college/adult life. It is always a bad idea. Cyberspace is vast and more powerful than you. And it is hard to make anything of this magnitude disappear — including a bad reputation.
13. Don't take a zillion pictures and videos. There is no need to document everything. Live your experiences. They will be stored in your memory for eternity.
14. Leave your phone home sometimes and feel safe and secure in that decision. It is not alive or an extension of you. Learn to live without it. Be bigger and more powerful than FOMO — fear of missing out.
15. Download music that is new or classic or different than the millions of your peers that listen to the same exact stuff. Your generation has access to music like never before in history. Take advantage of that gift. Expand your horizons.
16. Play a game with words or puzzles or brain teasers every now and then.
17. Keep your eyes up. See the world happening around you. Stare out a window. Listen to the birds. Take a walk. Talk to a stranger. Wonder without googling.
18. You will mess up. I will take away your phone. We will sit down and talk about it. We will start over again. You & I, we are always learning. I am on your team. We are in this together.

Stick-n-find | Never lose your keys again!

With Stick-n-find…

Never lose your keys again.

Find your Remote control.

Track your luggage.

An Amazing App
The Radar Screen displays all your devices within range.

You can tap the Sticker on the radar screen and decide if you would like it to Buzz, Flash the lights or do both.

Of course, because we don't really know direction, the radar Screen can only be used to approximate the distance of the Stick-N-Find to your phone, but not direction.

So once you have located on the Radar Screen a Sticker you would like to find, you start walking in a specific direction, and see if it gets closer or farther.

Back in Stock: Poler Napsack | Swell Blog

This one is different, there seem to be many different sleeping bags, some worth the while some not. The Napsack, is different:

Are you sick of that puff jacket wasting half the storage space in your pack? This dual purposed camping gear combines function and style for today’s hip traveler. Hybrid sleeping bag/jacket keeps you covered when you pass out next to the campfire. Super essential for backpacking or weekend music festivals.

Cinch bottom for leg opening or insulated closure
Half zip front, zip closure armholes
Chest pocket with pass through headphone eyelet
drawstring cinch hoody
Soft microfiber interior, warm poly filler, Nylon shell
50 F degree weather rating
Medium: 4’6”-5’7”
Large: 5’7”-6’3”

AQUADIVE, Old is New Again!

Take a ride in the AQUADIVE time machine!

Your destination: Switzerland 1977

Your mission: Witness the birth of an iconic timepiece and an unforgettable piece of time

AQUADIVE is proud to be the only watch company in the world today to offer an updated NOS version of their vintage iconic timepieces. The soon to be released AQUADIVE NOS Model 77 (December 2012), is based on the iconic 70s design model, the 1977 AQUADIVE MARITIME.

The NOS Model 77 is a classic beauty, housed in a genuine NOS vintage case with a unique 70s Swiss design. only a limited quantity of these cases are still available in our inventory. The NOS Model 77 case is all original with beautiful sunburst S/S finishing and extremely durable PVD coating on the lower part of the case, In the 1970's, AQUADIVE would be one of very few companies who applied a layer of copper alloy to the case to make the PVD coating extremely durable. The original unidirectional rotating bezel has a black aluminum insert and operates on a very precise and solid 60 click mechanism. The model 77 case measures 40mm wide - excluding crown - and 46mm long, and has 22mm lugs. The NOS Model 77 is supplied on a specially designed NATO or rubber dive strap. The case, bezel, and case back and AS automatic movement are vintage genuine NOS parts originally manufactured in the mid 1970's in Switzerland. The crystal, gaskets, galvanized dial, hands, and ETA movements are all new Swiss made parts. The new 5mm thick crystal and gasket insure much higher depth rating than the original. So the NOS Model 77 case is now depth rated beyond 200m/660ft.

The modern black dial is a two piece galvanized and all SWISS made construction. The hands are a 100% reproduction of the original hands found in the vintage automatic version. The NOS self-winding 21 jewels Anton Schild movements are regulated to 20 seconds a day, due to age and features of this particular movement. They have all been disassembled, oiled, cleaned and serviced by our master watchmaker. They are the movements that were originally used in this case back in the mid to late 1970's. The vintage date wheels in the Anton Schild movement are white with red digits. Back in the 1970's, it was a common feature for date wheels in terms of legibility. So to stay true to the vintage heritage of this model, AQUADIVE did not switch the date wheels over to modern black versions on these vintage movements. With the modern ETA 2836 Elabore movements, the date wheel is black.
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Patrol 24 ABS Avalanche Airbag Backpack

$1179

The North Face Patrol 24 ABS avalanche airbag pack enhances protection for winter pursuits in the backcountry. Its innovative airbag system helps prevent burial in an avalanche.

• With a 95% success rate in real-world use, the ABS airbag system can significantly increase your odds of survival if caught in an avalanche
• When activated, compressed nitrogen inflates 2 large airbags that help keep you on the surface of an avalanche; highly visible airbags create visual markers to speed rescue
• ABS activation pull handle is positioned on the left shoulder strap for quick access and deployment when every second counts
• Auto-grade airbag pack fabric, high-denier? internal materials, leg/body harness and a metal hipbelt buckle offer breaking resistance to help keep you attached to the pack
• Panel-loading main compartment features internal pockets for organizing gear; large avalanche tool pocket features organization sleeves and a backcountry essentials checklist
• Ski/snowboard carry system has been tested by athletes for simplicity and stability; it can be tucked away when not in use
• Oversize, water-resistant YKK?® zippers are built to resist zipper failure and slider damage
• The North Face Patrol 24 ABS avalanche airbag pack features a small top pocket and dual hipbelt pockets that keep snacks or other items at your fingertips

Urban Hauler

$50

The age-old Japanese fishing bag concept gets a 21st century makeover. UpCycled® fabrics are state-of-the-art and decidedly green. An internal organizer pocket makes keeping track of smaller items a breeze, and the shoulder strap converts to a handy carry handle. Top gaitor closes tightly for overhead compatibility on plane.

Features

• Shoulder Strap Can Be Converted to Carry Handle
• Storm Collar
• Internal Organizer Pocket
• Front Vertical Zip Pocket
• Key Clip Attachment

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The Blank Slate mounts in your doorway in minutes with no damage to the wall.  Add your combination of climbing holds, hangboards, and accessories to the 17 standard t-nuts.  Attach your Smartphone or Tablet for work out entertainment.

• Available in Light and Dark Stain, Vertical and Overhang
• Assembles with 8 burly bolts
• Slot mechanism allows for different door widths, trims and board height
• Foam padding and felt prevent door trim damage
• Climbing hold hex tool and holder included
• Dimensions:  Crossbar: 42″  Board: 29 1/2″ x 19″
• Doorway requires 10″ between the top of the door trim to the ceiling
• Patent Pending
• Holds and Hangboards sold separately
• Hangboards
• Holds
• Rings
• Anchors+Carabiners

Bounce Imaging

Bounce Imaging 
Every day, we ask first responders to enter hazardous, unseen spaces. Police around the world face an increasingly complex tactical environment. The rise of the “active shooter”, with recent incidents including Aurora and the Sikh Temple shooting, has meant that the regular patrol officer now faces “SWAT-like” situations without the training and equipment of specialized team. Bounce Imaging is developing systems to fill this need. In the coming months, Bounce Imaging will enter field testing with several police units in Massachusetts. Firefighters frequently must enter burning buildings searching for victims, putting their own lives on the line. While some larger departments have access to thermal imagers, such technologies are beyond the reach of most units. Bounce Imaging is developing low-cost sensor units that not only provide an image of a space, but also transmit relevant data like temperature and oxygen levels. Soldiers today face a range of threats and situations in which they must see around a corner, inside a compound, or down a tunnel or sewer system. Bounce Imaging is developing systems that will not only make life-saving technologies accessible to front-line infantry – they will also reduce the likelihood of civilian casualties. Search & rescue after a disaster is often a slow and difficult process. Bounce Imaging is developing sensors that will not only reduce the technical difficult of searching collapsed buildings, but will also help map the unfamiliar terrain of a post-disaster landscape. Bounce Imaging’s flexible sensor platform can also be adapted to more complex tasks, such as industrial inspection or Homeland Security container inspection.

A great glove at a great price $85, this allows the ones who can't disconnect to connect no matter where they are. 

MEN'S STORMSENSOR GLOVES™

Designed with TouchTec™ technology - which allows for gloves-on use of touch screen devices - the Stormsensor™ glove adds a techy twist to high-performance, technical alpine gloves.

• Water-repellent soft shell back-of-hand fabrication
• Fleece-lined
• TouchTec™ leather palm technology allows gloved use of touch-screen devices
• Fully lined shell
• Pre-curved, anatomical fit
• Undercuff construction
• Hook and loop closure Fabric- 100% nylon soft shell with 100% polyester back // Leather palm
• Supple, durable, and water-resistant leather that utilizes patent-pending nanotechnology allowing accurate use of touch-screen mobile devices. Outdoor Research utilizes TouchTec™ leather in select skiing and mountaineering handwear.

Xterra Wetsuits Holiday Bundle

HOLIDAY BUNDLE - FREE SHIPPING ON ALL WETSUITS

Aaron - STAY WARM WITH THESE BUNDLES

For a limited time, you can get a VORTEX Fullsuit or a VECTOR PRO Fullsuit plus: Transition Backpack Wetsuit Hanger Race Belt All for $199 or$279. Enter HOLIDAY-VX in the Discount Code Box to get the VORTEX for $199. Enter HOLIDAY-VP in the Discount Code Box to get the VECTOR PRO for $279.  OFFER DETAILS: CLICK HERE Triathletes Consider XTERRA Wetsuits To Be The #1 Triathlon Wetsuit Brand: No Sales Tax - Sales Tax only collected on Texas orders. 30 Day Guarantee - Test your wetsuit and if it doesn't fit within 30 days, send it back to us and we'll exchange it for a different size or a refund. Exceptional Service - Our customer service team is second to none. We work with triathletes and swimmers of all skill levels to find the perfect wetsuit. Any questions? Just call us (858.565.9500) or write us (info@xterrawetsuits.com)

Petzl NAO | $175

Self-adjusting lighting

The integrated light sensor is oriented in the same direction as the eyes; it measures and analyzes reflected light in order to instantly and automatically adjust the headlamp's beam pattern (wide and/or focused) and light output to the user's needs.

For proximity lighting When looking at an object at close range, for example when reading a map, tying a knot or setting up a tent, the beam is very wide and less powerful. Lighting adjusts automatically to the distance of the object

For mobility When walking, running, etc., the beam is wide and has medium strength in order to illuminate obstacles in the path.

For distance vision When raising the head to see into the distance, looking for a trail marker or an anchor on a climb, for example, the light output increases and becomes more focused.

Dodge Power Wagon, New Technology

It is hard after what has been happening the past week not to look at technology differently. This time how to recycle old bullet proof truck, with today's technology. Now the price might scare you, it will scare most, but you can't deny that this Power Wagon is on everyone's Holiday list.
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Legacy Classic Trucks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is using the 2012 SEMA Show to display the Legacy Power Wagon. As its name implies, the truck started life many, many years ago as a Dodge Power Wagon (built between 1945 and 1980 – not to be confused with the current version), itself based on an older military design. In stock form, the Power Wagon was much loved for its stalwart ability to carry people and products over just about any terrain.