Bike Thief Caught
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From YouTube: Bike Thief Gets Owned
Guy finds stolen bike on Craigslist 160 miles away, sets up home-made sting, confronts the thief and gets his bicycle back, thief gets felony arrest.
Tag: Olympics
Pennsylvania-Made Team USA Olympic Apparel on Display
While much was made about where the uniforms of Team USA were made in the recently concluded Olympic Games in London, the State Museum of Pennsylvania is responding with an exhibit of Team USA attire made in the Keystone State. The Museum is presenting an exhibit of Team USA gymnastics leotards made by Reading-based GK Elite Sportswear for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The Pennsylvania-made Olympic apparel will be on display in the museum’s ground floor lobby through Sunday, Sept. 9, which coincides with Harrisburg’s popular Gallery Walk event. Continue reading Pennsylvania-Made Team USA Olympic Apparel on Display
Kinetic Recap: 2012 Olympics
All good things come to an end, including the Olympics. Throughout the 17 days of the games and before we cast the spotlight on some of the latest technology and innovations that were used to help the athletes train and perform. Here is our Kinetic Recap of some of the top stories of the 2012 Olympics: Continue reading Kinetic Recap: 2012 Olympics
Weekend Reading List (8.11.2012): Olympic Recap – Fist Pumping, Olympic Tech, World’s Fair Worthy
Pump it Up
From Discovery New: Fist-pumping celebrations by Olympians linked to primates
Fist pumps, hands in the air and jumping up and down, seen at every event at the Olympics, turn out to be the same across all cultures and likely have their roots in non-human primate displays.
When Olympic athletes such as Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas and Usain Bolt celebrate their wins, they are displaying a declaration of success that could date back to the earliest human societies and beyond, according to a new study that has been accepted for publication in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (8.11.2012): Olympic Recap – Fist Pumping, Olympic Tech, World’s Fair Worthy
What About the Next Summer Olympics?
As the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London draw to a close this weekend, we wondered what the chances were of making the games in Rio in 2016? For those still in High School the chances of making the games have been broken down by CollegeFinder (click image above for a closer view). Good luck and start the training.
Olympics Sponsor Samsung Remembers the Games with Limited Edition Galaxy S3 Smart Phone
With the 2012 Olympics heading into its final days in London, it might be hard to bid cheerio to one of the more exciting and memorable games in recent memory. (Don’t forget, the Paralympics are up next, but coverage will be scant, unfortunately.) For those who need a little memento to remember the games by, Samsung has released London Olympics-themed Galaxy S3 smart phones featuring designs with the Union Jack. Continue reading Olympics Sponsor Samsung Remembers the Games with Limited Edition Galaxy S3 Smart Phone
Tyson Gay’s Shoes Show Team Spirit
While Tyson Gay didn’t make the podium this weekend in London, he still has a chance to earn a medal on Friday’s 4×100 meter relay. And Tyson will likely turn heads with his patriotic adizero Prime SPs shoes that were personalized with an American flag-inspired design. They also feature the name Trinity, in honor of his daughter, embroidered on the tongue.
At just 3.5 ounces the adizero Prime SP promises to be lightest sprint spikes ever made, and while you can’t get Tyson’s shoes, you can get your own pair later this month.
Adidas ClimaCool Fabric Plays in the Olympics
We’ve been hearing about ClimaCool technology a lot, and probably own a few garments with the fabric. Since it plays a big role in Olympic uniforms, adidas provided some information on how its constructed, tested, and the benefits of the wicking fabric. Continue reading Adidas ClimaCool Fabric Plays in the Olympics
Weekend Reading List (8.4.2012): Olympic Recap – Social Media, MTB Course Goes Public, BMW Brings Tech, Athletes Tank
Anti-Social Media at Olympics
From SportsTechie: Social Media Ban During the ‘Socialympics’?
Social media is a large part of London 2012, but if you’re a spectator make sure you don’t post your pictures or videos on any social media sites. The organizers of the XXX Olympiad have seen fit to ban visitors from posting pictures and video that are taken at events and “exploited” on social media sites. These draconian measures are a bit confusing considering most of the technological measures enacted have been to grant more access, not to restrict it. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (8.4.2012): Olympic Recap – Social Media, MTB Course Goes Public, BMW Brings Tech, Athletes Tank
POC Tempor Debuts at Olympics
At yesterday’s 2012 Olympic Games Bradley Wiggins of the UK and Kristin Armstrong of the USA took rode to the gold in the men’s and women’s Olympic Time Trial in cycling. Their efforts likely turned heads, but so did the new helmet that was donned by the Swedish riders.
This was the POC Tempor time trial helmet, which was developed by the Swedish company with the help of 2008 Olympic time trial silver medalist Gustav Erik Larsson. Larsson and teammate Emma Johansson each wore the helmet, and while they didn’t share the podium at these games, the helmet’s designers believe it could “promote maximum performance and aerodynamics, without sacrificing safety properties.” Continue reading POC Tempor Debuts at Olympics
Nike Outfits Olympic BMX Riders
The BMX competition at the Olympics is still a week away, but Team USA riders are probably already suiting up in their Nike uniforms, which have gotten rave reviews. While the fashionable uniforms have turned heads, the riders will get the technological benefits when they go for the cloud.
Nike reportedly spent the past two and a half years developing the uniforms, which include protruding bumps on the arms and sides of the torso, that are being called “Speed Dots.” The small air-deflecting dots are rumored to have been wind-tunnel tested for America’s fastest BMX racers, and will give Team USA just one more tiny edge over their competition, and in a sport where thousandths of a second can be the difference between Gold and Silver, this high-tech clothing may come in handy. Continue reading Nike Outfits Olympic BMX Riders
miadidas Offers Customizers for London 2012
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If you can’t bring home the gold from London you could still get a pair of miadidas Customizer shoes that are unique to you. The company is running a contest throughout the rest of the London Olympic that unites the most passionate artists, athletes and fans from around the world to produce unique customized shoes that embody the passion of the games.
Nine artists are creating 34 pieces of art, live at the Adidas Olympic Lounge throughout the games, and each day two artists will customize the footwear with the spirit of “all in” moments. The shoes will be award to an athlete of the day, while fans can win a second pair by suggest the day’s most outstanding sporting moment on Facebook. Continue reading miadidas Offers Customizers for London 2012
Adidas and Specialized Introduce Pro Only Cycling Shoes
Adidas has been turning heads the last couple of weeks with new shoes just in time for the Olympic Games, and now the company has introduced a new cycling shoe that comes through a collaboration with Specialized. However to get the new Sonic shoes you might have to make the Olympics. The shoes are pro-only and won’t be released commercially.
So what do the pros get? First, the R&D might of Adidas, which think isn’t too shabby, and then insight from Specialized. The Sonic features a Specialized sole and BOA closures, as well as an Adidas thermobonded upper. Continue reading Adidas and Specialized Introduce Pro Only Cycling Shoes