mika
Still Wondering
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar
News:
SALCAR HAS BROKEN DOWN IN BRAZIL!!! Read all about it and help in some way if you are able. Statdawg is working on getting the parts out to him. Contact him with any assistance in that realm.
RoadRacingWorld.com – Aprilia owners gathering scheduled for May 11-14 in Texas. A glimpse into how newbies do a national.
The Indian government is allowing the import of bikes over 800cc in capacity. Now the prospective buyers are suffering sticker shock. rediff.com – This bike costs as much as a Merc
In a past life I traveled as part of my job. When possible I took my driving business trips on my R100. According to theKneeslider.com it is a good thing I didn’t work for Johnson Controls Ltd.
news.com.au – Town backs ban on gang symbols.
Indian Motorcycle is offering to take your $1000.00 and turning it into a reservation for a 2008 Chief.
MotorCycleNews.com - Bikers have been told by Speed Ferries, operating from Dover to Boulogne, they can no longer travel with their bikes.
Just because I don’t cover motorcycle racing doesn’t mean that I don’t follow several MC racing websites. Motoblog.it has a slug of great pictures from Valencia WSB.
Gear:
Geardiary.com – WaterField Cargo Mambo Combo Review. That is an article reviewing a courier type computer bag for the rest of us.
BoingBoing.com – Pen with built in paper scroll
MotoLiam usually appears in the blog section but today he is pitching a new sponsor – Axio.
Photography / Video:
DPS.com – Crop Factor Explained.
M.R. Traveler
Perspective is everything when you are planning the conquest of territory or a trip. From Strangemaps.worldpress.com – Europe from Moscow.
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
All things BMW
Topspeed.com – K 1200 R Review
Motorcycle-USA.com – 2007 BMW G650 Xmoto – First Ride Report. Wait out the Kawasaki advertisement and view the Video Review
BMW Sauber F1: Website
BMW Group Press Club:
PressClub USA
BMW AND TED EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH LAUNCH OF NEW TED.COM
- New website represents companies' shared commitment to innovation, independence and the sharing of ideas
- Features groundbreaking technology and 100 videos of extraordinary TED speakers
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 16, 2007... Underscoring a belief in the power of ideas-and the sharing of knowledge and inspiration on a global scale-BMW today announced its support for the new TED.com (www.ted.com). It is a completely redesigned website that promotes the free exchange of "Ideas Worth Spreading." The new site, which marks the latest venture between the two companies, features the most extraordinary talks made famous by the TED (Technology, Entertainment, & Design) Conference held annually in Monterey, California.
BMW first teamed with TED in June 2006 as the exclusive sponsor of the hugely successful TEDTalks podcast series, which brought talks from the TED Conference to the public for the first time. The TEDTalks have been viewed 8 million times by 3 million people worldwide. The new TED.com offers a vast selection of never-before-seen content and technological offerings that enhance the user experience. Among the features of the new TED.com:
* More than 100 full-length TED talks, including 30 never-before-seen outside the exclusive TED Conference.
* Ideas and insight from diverse speakers including BMW Group Design Director Chris Bangle, Jeff Bezos, Bono, Majora Carter, Bill Clinton, Richard Dawkins, Dan Dennett, Anna Deveare-Smith, Eve Ensler, Malcolm Gladwell, Jane Goodall, Al Gore, Nicholas Negroponte, Tony Robbins and Stefan Sagmeister.
* Unmatched high-resolution video that can be viewed online or downloaded as audio or video to playback on a computer, iPod or set-top box, such as the new Apple TV. The videos are also available on bmwusa.com/tedtalks.
* First-of-its-kind video player with innovative chapter-marking technology that lets users find and skip to key moments in a given talk.
* Unique ratings system that allows users to describe talks using adjectives (such as Courageous, Eloquent, and Inspiring) and find content accordingly.
* Social networking tools-Profile Pages, Comments and Favorites- that allow for interaction among members of the TED Community.
"We are extremely pleased to be partnering with TED again on a venture that falls so perfectly in line with BMW's commitment to technology, sustainability, passion and the profound experiences that the power of ideas can deliver," said Jack Pitney, Vice President of Marketing, BMW of North America. "As the inaugural sponsor of this project, we are helping TED deliver groundbreaking, inspiring content to everyone, everywhere. As evidenced by our previous project with TED, we truly believe that many of the breakthrough talks on TED.com-topics such as design, innovation and sustainable energy alternatives, which are so central to BMW-will help shape our future."
"This is an important moment in TED's history," said Chris Anderson, curator of TED. "With the launch of our new website we're really saying to the world: we want to share with you our best content for free, and we want you to connect with like-minded people inspired by these talks. In other words, we see the site as a way of dramatically expanding our community from the 1,000 people who attend the conference to millions of knowledge seekers around the globe. We're grateful to BMW for their support in this endeavor."
"Our first venture with BMW, the TEDTalks podcast series, proved hugely successful. We were astounded by how quickly that audience grew," said June Cohen, Director of TED Media. "But what surprised us even more was the impact the talks had on viewers. The extensive discussion in the blogosphere, and the depth of the emotional response was what inspired us to create this new site. A year ago, BMW took a huge chance on us when this was just an idea, and we're thrilled to have their continued support as we take TED.com to the next level."
BMW's sponsorship of the new TED.com offers visitors a chance to engage more deeply with the idea of a post-carbon future by presenting a front-page "Ideas from our Sponsor" video by Dr. Klaus T?Âpfer, former UN Director for Environmental Policy. TED.com also details how and why TED and BMW chose to work together on both TED's website and at the recent TED2007 Conference. The two independent, idea-driven organizations have discovered much common ground as a result of the growing partnership-with one of BMW's big ideas holding particular interest with the TED audience: a hydrogen-powered world.
The BMW CleanEnergy program is leading the paradigm shift towards a hydrogen-based economy in the long term. With the BMW Hydrogen 7-the first hydrogen-powered luxury performance sedan -BMW is seeking to build widespread acceptance of hydrogen as replacement of fossil fuels-and looking to TED and the new TED.com to help support this strategy. In addition to a strong presence on the new TED.com website, the BMW Hydrogen 7 was a featured automobile at TED2007 and the focus of much discussion and interaction among the conference's high-profile attendees and speakers.
Based on the BMW 7 Series, the BMW Hydrogen 7 is powered by a 260 hp twelve-cylinder engine and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 9.3 seconds. It features a dual-mode internal combustion engine that switches at the push of a button from hydrogen to gasoline. Since the start of research and development in alternative fuel sources, BMW has focused on liquid hydrogen as the appropriate source of energy for the automobile. BMW launched the BMW Hydrogen 7 in Fall 2007 to help stimulate public interest for the development of a viable hydrogen infrastructure.
Rolls-Royse Motor Car PressClub
ROLLS-ROYCE HOSTS LAUNCH OF BIKESAFE SUSSEX 2007
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hosted the launch of BikeSafe Sussex 2007 at the company’s Goodwood manufacturing plant yesterday. Thirty employee motorcyclists were assessed by specially trained Sussex Police riders and advised on how to make their riding safer and more enjoyable.
BikeSafe is an initiative run by police forces around the country which aims to reduce motorcycling casualties. This was the first time that BikeSafe Sussex has run a dedicated session for a local company. Other courses will be taking place during the summer months across Sussex that are open to all motorcyclists.
The full day’s training included a morning classroom session and a three hour on-the-road assessment, with every two motorcyclist or scooter riders assigned one police rider. During lunch the employees had time to chat with representatives from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), the Highways Agency and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership. BMW Motorrad displayed a selection of new BMW motorcycles at the event.
Ian Robertson, Chairman and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and himself a keen motorcyclist said, “We are delighted to support BikeSafe Sussex in this initiative and encourage other local employers to take part. We take every opportunity to promote safe road use to our employees, working closely with the local authorities and emergency services. ”
Superintendent Paul Morrison, Sussex Police Road Policing Unit, said, “Last year, 22 motorcyclists lost their lives on Sussex roads, and we are working closely with our partners to bring that down this year through a combination of enforcement and education. BikeSafe is an excellent opportunity for motorcyclists of all abilities to improve their skills and ultimately make them safer riders. We want everyone to enjoy riding on our roads this summer, but also make sure their trip doesn't end in tragedy.”
To find out more about BikeSafe Sussex, or to book a place on a future course, call 08452 307407.
Motorsports PressClub
BAHRAIN GP
Race Pictures
Qualifying Pictures
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
Two Rivers BMW Club, #111
founded:
7/1/1981
contact:
Matt Dow (trbmwclub111@hotmail.com)
2115 Monroe Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241-2557 US
meetings:
MOA National at Midnight on Friday or any other Rally that's fun!!
events:
Port Washington Mini-Rally, R&R at K&K
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Enjoy a scenic sunset hot air balloon flight over the beautiful Green Lake County area. Sunset flights are scheduled daily from mid-May through early September and on weekends year-round.
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy:
1966 Royal Enfield Continental GT: From – Motorcycles of the 20th Century
THE END
News:
SALCAR HAS BROKEN DOWN IN BRAZIL!!! Read all about it and help in some way if you are able. Statdawg is working on getting the parts out to him. Contact him with any assistance in that realm.
RoadRacingWorld.com – Aprilia owners gathering scheduled for May 11-14 in Texas. A glimpse into how newbies do a national.
The Indian government is allowing the import of bikes over 800cc in capacity. Now the prospective buyers are suffering sticker shock. rediff.com – This bike costs as much as a Merc
In a past life I traveled as part of my job. When possible I took my driving business trips on my R100. According to theKneeslider.com it is a good thing I didn’t work for Johnson Controls Ltd.
news.com.au – Town backs ban on gang symbols.
Indian Motorcycle is offering to take your $1000.00 and turning it into a reservation for a 2008 Chief.
MotorCycleNews.com - Bikers have been told by Speed Ferries, operating from Dover to Boulogne, they can no longer travel with their bikes.
Just because I don’t cover motorcycle racing doesn’t mean that I don’t follow several MC racing websites. Motoblog.it has a slug of great pictures from Valencia WSB.
Gear:
Geardiary.com – WaterField Cargo Mambo Combo Review. That is an article reviewing a courier type computer bag for the rest of us.
BoingBoing.com – Pen with built in paper scroll
MotoLiam usually appears in the blog section but today he is pitching a new sponsor – Axio.
Photography / Video:
DPS.com – Crop Factor Explained.
M.R. Traveler
Perspective is everything when you are planning the conquest of territory or a trip. From Strangemaps.worldpress.com – Europe from Moscow.
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
All things BMW
Topspeed.com – K 1200 R Review
Motorcycle-USA.com – 2007 BMW G650 Xmoto – First Ride Report. Wait out the Kawasaki advertisement and view the Video Review
BMW Sauber F1: Website
BMW Group Press Club:
PressClub USA
BMW AND TED EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH LAUNCH OF NEW TED.COM
- New website represents companies' shared commitment to innovation, independence and the sharing of ideas
- Features groundbreaking technology and 100 videos of extraordinary TED speakers
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 16, 2007... Underscoring a belief in the power of ideas-and the sharing of knowledge and inspiration on a global scale-BMW today announced its support for the new TED.com (www.ted.com). It is a completely redesigned website that promotes the free exchange of "Ideas Worth Spreading." The new site, which marks the latest venture between the two companies, features the most extraordinary talks made famous by the TED (Technology, Entertainment, & Design) Conference held annually in Monterey, California.
BMW first teamed with TED in June 2006 as the exclusive sponsor of the hugely successful TEDTalks podcast series, which brought talks from the TED Conference to the public for the first time. The TEDTalks have been viewed 8 million times by 3 million people worldwide. The new TED.com offers a vast selection of never-before-seen content and technological offerings that enhance the user experience. Among the features of the new TED.com:
* More than 100 full-length TED talks, including 30 never-before-seen outside the exclusive TED Conference.
* Ideas and insight from diverse speakers including BMW Group Design Director Chris Bangle, Jeff Bezos, Bono, Majora Carter, Bill Clinton, Richard Dawkins, Dan Dennett, Anna Deveare-Smith, Eve Ensler, Malcolm Gladwell, Jane Goodall, Al Gore, Nicholas Negroponte, Tony Robbins and Stefan Sagmeister.
* Unmatched high-resolution video that can be viewed online or downloaded as audio or video to playback on a computer, iPod or set-top box, such as the new Apple TV. The videos are also available on bmwusa.com/tedtalks.
* First-of-its-kind video player with innovative chapter-marking technology that lets users find and skip to key moments in a given talk.
* Unique ratings system that allows users to describe talks using adjectives (such as Courageous, Eloquent, and Inspiring) and find content accordingly.
* Social networking tools-Profile Pages, Comments and Favorites- that allow for interaction among members of the TED Community.
"We are extremely pleased to be partnering with TED again on a venture that falls so perfectly in line with BMW's commitment to technology, sustainability, passion and the profound experiences that the power of ideas can deliver," said Jack Pitney, Vice President of Marketing, BMW of North America. "As the inaugural sponsor of this project, we are helping TED deliver groundbreaking, inspiring content to everyone, everywhere. As evidenced by our previous project with TED, we truly believe that many of the breakthrough talks on TED.com-topics such as design, innovation and sustainable energy alternatives, which are so central to BMW-will help shape our future."
"This is an important moment in TED's history," said Chris Anderson, curator of TED. "With the launch of our new website we're really saying to the world: we want to share with you our best content for free, and we want you to connect with like-minded people inspired by these talks. In other words, we see the site as a way of dramatically expanding our community from the 1,000 people who attend the conference to millions of knowledge seekers around the globe. We're grateful to BMW for their support in this endeavor."
"Our first venture with BMW, the TEDTalks podcast series, proved hugely successful. We were astounded by how quickly that audience grew," said June Cohen, Director of TED Media. "But what surprised us even more was the impact the talks had on viewers. The extensive discussion in the blogosphere, and the depth of the emotional response was what inspired us to create this new site. A year ago, BMW took a huge chance on us when this was just an idea, and we're thrilled to have their continued support as we take TED.com to the next level."
BMW's sponsorship of the new TED.com offers visitors a chance to engage more deeply with the idea of a post-carbon future by presenting a front-page "Ideas from our Sponsor" video by Dr. Klaus T?Âpfer, former UN Director for Environmental Policy. TED.com also details how and why TED and BMW chose to work together on both TED's website and at the recent TED2007 Conference. The two independent, idea-driven organizations have discovered much common ground as a result of the growing partnership-with one of BMW's big ideas holding particular interest with the TED audience: a hydrogen-powered world.
The BMW CleanEnergy program is leading the paradigm shift towards a hydrogen-based economy in the long term. With the BMW Hydrogen 7-the first hydrogen-powered luxury performance sedan -BMW is seeking to build widespread acceptance of hydrogen as replacement of fossil fuels-and looking to TED and the new TED.com to help support this strategy. In addition to a strong presence on the new TED.com website, the BMW Hydrogen 7 was a featured automobile at TED2007 and the focus of much discussion and interaction among the conference's high-profile attendees and speakers.
Based on the BMW 7 Series, the BMW Hydrogen 7 is powered by a 260 hp twelve-cylinder engine and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 9.3 seconds. It features a dual-mode internal combustion engine that switches at the push of a button from hydrogen to gasoline. Since the start of research and development in alternative fuel sources, BMW has focused on liquid hydrogen as the appropriate source of energy for the automobile. BMW launched the BMW Hydrogen 7 in Fall 2007 to help stimulate public interest for the development of a viable hydrogen infrastructure.
Rolls-Royse Motor Car PressClub
ROLLS-ROYCE HOSTS LAUNCH OF BIKESAFE SUSSEX 2007
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hosted the launch of BikeSafe Sussex 2007 at the company’s Goodwood manufacturing plant yesterday. Thirty employee motorcyclists were assessed by specially trained Sussex Police riders and advised on how to make their riding safer and more enjoyable.
BikeSafe is an initiative run by police forces around the country which aims to reduce motorcycling casualties. This was the first time that BikeSafe Sussex has run a dedicated session for a local company. Other courses will be taking place during the summer months across Sussex that are open to all motorcyclists.
The full day’s training included a morning classroom session and a three hour on-the-road assessment, with every two motorcyclist or scooter riders assigned one police rider. During lunch the employees had time to chat with representatives from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), the Highways Agency and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership. BMW Motorrad displayed a selection of new BMW motorcycles at the event.
Ian Robertson, Chairman and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and himself a keen motorcyclist said, “We are delighted to support BikeSafe Sussex in this initiative and encourage other local employers to take part. We take every opportunity to promote safe road use to our employees, working closely with the local authorities and emergency services. ”
Superintendent Paul Morrison, Sussex Police Road Policing Unit, said, “Last year, 22 motorcyclists lost their lives on Sussex roads, and we are working closely with our partners to bring that down this year through a combination of enforcement and education. BikeSafe is an excellent opportunity for motorcyclists of all abilities to improve their skills and ultimately make them safer riders. We want everyone to enjoy riding on our roads this summer, but also make sure their trip doesn't end in tragedy.”
To find out more about BikeSafe Sussex, or to book a place on a future course, call 08452 307407.
Motorsports PressClub
BAHRAIN GP
Race Pictures
Qualifying Pictures
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
Two Rivers BMW Club, #111
founded:
7/1/1981
contact:
Matt Dow (trbmwclub111@hotmail.com)
2115 Monroe Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241-2557 US
meetings:
MOA National at Midnight on Friday or any other Rally that's fun!!
events:
Port Washington Mini-Rally, R&R at K&K
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Enjoy a scenic sunset hot air balloon flight over the beautiful Green Lake County area. Sunset flights are scheduled daily from mid-May through early September and on weekends year-round.
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy:
1966 Royal Enfield Continental GT: From – Motorcycles of the 20th Century
THE END
Last edited:
