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29Jun/090

3 Feet to Pass

In response to the deaths of 3 local cyclists in car versus bicycle collisions, members of the Boise, cycling community got together to prepare this Public Service Annoucement. The technical support was donated by CableOne. Olympic gold Medalist and World Champion Kristin Armstrong offered her services as well.

17Jun/090

Yehuda Moon and Kickstand is back. :)

So excited.  Yehuda Moon is back and with just 3 panels i am already asking around the office if anyone needs me to run an errand for them.2009-06-17

I encourage everyone to at least read and if you like it make sure to support the Kickstand.

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16Jun/090

Help feed a family in need.

So coming from my background you wont hear me say many good things about Microsoft.  Even though i am super impressed with what i am about to tell you my fingers are doing their best to stop me from writing it.  Because of this I apologize for any typos, miss spellings,poor wordings, or random splattering of keystrokes.  It is not me, it is my inner penguin.

browserforbetterOk on to the Good stuff.  Microsoft has just released a new version of Internet Explorer.  To help get the browser out there they have partnered with Feeding America to give 8 meals for every complete download of Internet Explorer 8.  Here is a little snippet from the press release.

“This summer, millions of families throughout the U.S. are living on the brink of hunger. Demand for food is higher than it has been in decades. The Browser for the Better campaign is both raising awareness of hunger and giving people an easy opportunity to help their neighbors at no cost to them. It’s a win-win arrangement for Microsoft, Feeding America and people all across the country,” said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

Having been in a few tight situations and having many friends that have or are currently facing this issue I ask that we all do our part.  Even though it is against most things i would ever recommend as an Linux guy.  Go and download Internet Explorer 8 and help out a family.

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I held the penguin back as long as i could.

Download here at Browser for the Better

via: Gizmodo

12Jun/090

Specialized gets trendy – and i like it.

Ok so i have to admit.  I have an inner hipster. So when i see a well done, simple fixie or single speed i just can't help but smile.  SO looking at the Urban Velo blog i was pleased to see the new release coming from Specialized.

From what i read on Urban Velo Specialized is taking there Globe bikes and turning it into it's own brand.  Hit the link to go to the article.  Here are a few pics of one of the sexy beasts to come.

globe_roll_01-300x199Make sure to keep an eye on the launch site to see the new line on June 28th.

Via: Urban Velo

Specialized Globe Site

9Jun/090

New Deals from Backcountry.com

Just wanted to pass along a few deals from backcounty.com

Big Brands - Up To 50% Off Women's Clothing At Backcountry.com. Expires 6/22/2009

Big Brands - Up To 50% Off Men's Clothing At Backcountry.com. Expires 6/22/2009

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9Jun/090

O Travis! You’re so Silly *Old post alert