Let's take the nice tank out...

Are you looking to find a limo alternative for a night out in the UK? Maybe you might like to take a dressy tank out for the evening. The TankLimo is available for events. The big white tank has been outfitted with all the amenities you might expect in a nice limo - and a few extras. Insert your own joke here about 'getting tanked' and driving.

Details and pictures at Tanklimo.com:
tanklimo.com

Where do they get those...

You've been in enough secret undground lairs to notice something they all have in common - that's right, they all have really great chairs. Where do those super villans get them? One place would be from the www.suck.uk.com design group. They offer this fine example of a villian chair for about 3600 GBP. Now we know why those villians are always trying to score large amounts of cash.


The villian chair from suck.uk.com:
www.suck.uk.com

Secret Squirrels

Apparently, someone's agency has been recruiting squirrels for dangerous missions on the Iranian border. Iranian news agencies have reported the government captured 14 of them with embedded espionage systems. No word on where they're being held for questioning - or if any of them have cracked yet.

More info via dailywireless.org:
www.dailywireless.org

No waves required

Do you need to make a quick get away on water? Maybe you like to surf, but live in an area that's waveless? Check out the Xboard! The Xboard is a self powered surfboard that provides two hours of high speed fun per tank of gas. Powered by a rotary motor, it can zip around at a high end speed of 45 mph. Xtremely fun..


Details and videos via aquaextremes:
www.aquaextremes.com

Sneaky pen

Ever get the feeling you might be on hidden camera? You might want to keep one of these pens with you. This clever pen can detect wireless transmitters. It also has a UV light that's useful for detecting watermarks on currency. And it a pen when it's not doing all that other stuff. Priced at about 16 USD.

Iteki pen available from vavolo:
www.vavolo.com

That's one tiny projector...

Very soon, you will find yourself slipping a projector into your pocket to use for briefing. And no, this is not a discussion of very large pants. Take a look at this 'nano projector' that's been announced by a company called Explay. Using laser projection, the tiny devices will be able to project an image of up to 30 inches. Brilliant.

Information on the Explay nanoprojector:

www.explay.co.il

Owner's manual

There's nothing worse than losing the owner's manual to your vintage World War II submarine. Especially if it's classified and you can't get another copy. The good news is, it's no longer restricted information, and you can get a reprint from Periscope Film.
Originally published in 1946, this is THE technical guide for US submarines used in the Pacific Theatre.

Information and ordering via Periscope Film:
www.periscopefilm.com

Modern problems

So, it never fails to happen. You're partying with a bunch of supermodels and decide to change venues. Where will everyone sit in your Aston Martin? Sure, they're thin and willowy - but wouldn't a four door sport coupe make more sense? The designers have heard your cry for help, and are working on a new four door sport coupe - 'The Rapide'. Scheduled for 2009, this coupe is certain to turn heads.


Article via TopGear:
www.topgear.com

Update via ZERcustoms:
www.zercustoms.com

Lots of photos via paultan.org:
paultan.org

Chosing the right jet pack

We've seen the rocket belt from the Mexican startup company Tecnologia Aerospacial Mexicana (New Belt...), but now there's a second company offering jet packs! So, as a public service, here's some helpful information on selecting the jet pack that's right for you.

A short article with comparison (via Popular Mechanics):
popularmechanics.com

The homepage of Jetpack International:
www.jetpackinternational.com

The homepage of Tecnologia Aerospacial Mexicana:
www.tecaeromex.com

Reach out and zap someone

Is there someone you would like to taser, but they're more than 40 feet away? That's not a problem anymore! The XREP from taser international is here. A self contained taser that can be fired from a standard shotgun has the ability to zap people up to 100 feet away.


The taser international XREP page:

www.taser.com


And here's a direct link to the dramatic 5 minute 'how it works' video:

www.taser.com/video

Wallets of Steel

If you are concerned about RFID readers remotely 'picking your pocket', here's an excellent solution. The stainless steel wallet. Made by Stewart/Stand, these handsome wallets are made from either textured stainless steel or a combination of leather and stainless steel. Security usually doesn't look this good. Available for about 80 USD.


Details and order online at the Stewart/Stand site:
www.stewartstand.com

Inflight entertainment

Looking for a new hobby? How about assembling an aircraft? Currently being offered by an Australian company, these kits have what you need to assembly your own Spitfire. All it takes is 100,000 GBP and about 1200 hours of assembly time and you're ready to go.


Here's the back story via the Daily Mail:
Daily

And here's the offical site:
www.supermarineaircraft.com

Just in case...

Here's something you might need for the busy travel season, the Carl Merten 'bar briefcase'. This handsome aluminum breifcase has an over the top array of bar tools for mixing the perfect drink on the road. Oh, and there's also room for work stuff, too.
Available for 720 USD from Unica Home.


Order info and details:

www.unicahome.com

An Un-Eraser

Here's a handy little gadget. The 'TEXTspy' can recover deleted information off of GSM SIM cards from cell phones. Just insert the SIM card into this USB device, and like magic, you can recover deleted messages in an easy to read format on your computer. Available for about 99 GBP.

More detail and ordering info from gadgets.co.uk:

www.gadgets.co.uk

A bit puffed up

Do you need to hold a briefing in a remote location? Here’s an interesting solution with a touch of the surreal. ‘The Cloud’ portable, inflatable meeting room inflates in three minutes to form a meeting area wherever you need it. Available for about 5000 USD.


Order information via Generate:

www.gnr8.biz

It's a pleasure...

In these days of self help disciplinarians, many of us have lost track of how to have a good time. Here's a small book to the rescue - 'The Hedonism Handbook'. This slim tounge-in-cheek volume gives great advice on how to lighten up a little. Illustrated with victorian era prints and peppered with quotes from slackers through the ages.

Available from all the big online bookstores for about 12 USD.

Small Adventures: Lunch

Here’s an easy and fun way to cultivate a taste for adventure. Make a resolution to eat lunch twice a month at a restaurant serving a cuisine you’ve never tried before.

There are a lot of great choices out there – things you may not have ever considered.

Here are a couple of ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
Brazilian
Ethiopian
Moroccan
Korean Barbeque
Peruvian
Persian

You get the idea…

You’ll learn a bit about other cultures, boost your creativity, and maybe find a new favorite for dinner.

Discreet coats shed water, bullets

In the market for a bullet proof coat that won't make you look like a stuffed sausage? You might like to talk to the nice people at Fortier and company. They have a wide variety of bulletproof outerwear in different styles, colors and 'threat levels'. You can even get ballistic undershirts for those more casual occasions. Custom work is available too.

See the styles available at the Fortier & Co. homepage:

www.fortierandco.com

Take a quick look..

Need to set up a video surveillance system quickly and without an advanced degree in electronics? You might like to consider the Wilife system. It’s possible to set the whole thing up in less than an hour. The stylish cameras plug into a power source, and report back to your PC – allowing you to check in on things from anywhere in the world. All for a very reasonable price. Prices start at about 300 USD. It's a small price to pay to keep unwanted visitors out of your liqour cabinet.


Detail information and video tour available at:

www.wilife.com

Ain't nothing like a Dame

Looking for another addition to your adventure music mix? Take a listen to the new Dame Shirley Bassey CD. Her first full album in 10 years. 'Get the Party Started' is a remix project with classics and newly recorded material - All done up by some of the newest producers on the scene. Great fun.

Take a preview listen on Itunes.


Available via Amazon and Itunes

A Bigger Bang

Are your flame thrower skills getting rusty? Is your firing range complaining about your use of munitions larger than 9mm? Maybe you should plan a visit to the Knob Creek Gun Range. Located in Westpoint Kentucky, it's the home of the world's largest machine gun shoot twice a year. And yes, it is possible to rent a flame thrower. Some restrictions apply.


Details about the firing range and machine gun shoot:

machinegunshoot.com

and

machinegunshoot.com/shootinfo.htm

Here are some of the photos from the spring 2007 shoot:

www.flickr.com

Let the games begin

Sometimes, 'monopoly' just doesn't cut it. Here's a great space saving idea for your home - 'The Six-in-One Gaming Table'. Six casino games in one handsome package. It also doubles as a bar. Very handy for those evenings in. Available from Harrod's for about 600 GBP.


Picture and brief description via Lussorian:
lussorian.com