The ultimate phallic symbol of flashlights is available at $140 with something like 40 million candlepower. I’m not sure how they gauge the brightness of these ridiculous things, but I have to squint just looking at the picture. The Sunforce nightlight will be great for melting snow off the road this winter. via Oh Gizmo!
KATHMANDU (AFP) – A young man believed by followers to be a reincarnation of Buddha has returned to Nepal’s jungles to meditate alone, police said Saturday, as scholars cast doubt on his supporters’ claims. Known as the “Buddha Boy,” Ram Bahadur Bomjam, 18, became famous in 2005 after supporters said he could meditate motionless for months without water, food or sleep. “Bomjam went back into the jungle late Friday and all the devotees have left,” police officer Gobinda Kushwaha told AFP fr
We had big plans last weekend of taking a group of our friends out to Joshua Tree. Having spent so much time out there the last two years rock climbing and camping, I figured our friends would enjoy the quiet solitude, campfire, and starry nights. I guess I was wrong. Although we locked down the date over 4 months ago, our small circle of friends all lead very busy lives. Like clockwork, we got our first call Tuesday night — the wife was sick and they were staying home. We got our second c
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The following is by Gene Bisbee of BikingBis.com People on a budget already know that one of their biggest expenses is their car. They can save money by leaving the car in the garage and still have rich experiences by riding a bicycle. A scenic attraction always seems more picturesque when you arrive under your own power. A bike commute to work feels like a victory lap when you pass a line of cars stuck at a particularly bad intersection. Even an errand to the store is less of a chore when it