AND... Go...

Even if you're really busy, you could probably spare seven minutes. The 'Scientific 7 Minute Workout' is a fast, high intensity workout for all the muscle groups.

See the chart and read the article via the New York Times:

well.blogs.nytimes.com

iShoot...

Inteliscopes is offering a tactical rail and application for turning your iPhone into a gunsight. While the phone is held in place, the user can enjoy a 5X digital zoom, custom crosshairs, local prevailing winds, and more. Cost: 69 USD

Info and order via inteliscopes:

inteliscopes.com

Looking slick...

Carapace Wetsuits wants you to look good while in the water. Using 15 points of measurement, they make custom tailored wetsuits.

Read more about it via KickStarter:

www.kickstarter.com

Border crossing...

When BMW joins forces with legendary Italian design group Pinifarina, you know the results are going to be interesting. The 'Gran Lusso Coupe' does not disappoint.

Read more about it via BMW:

www.press.bmwgroup.com

Just venting...

Video of one of the first F-35B vertical take-offs tests.

F-35B take off via YouTube:

youtu.be/zW28Mb1YvwY

A little boost...

DARPA is continuing it's work with exoskeletons - this time with 'The Warrior Web' prototypes. The goal is to have a lightweight, low power consumption set of gear to enhance the carrying capability of individuals while fitting under normal clothing.

Read more and watch video of early an early prototype via DARPA:

www.darpa.mil

Data cleansing...

Caleb Kraft has put together a short piece showing how he rigged his laptop to self-destruct using some thermite and magnesium.

Laptop vs. Thermite via Hack a Day:

hackaday.com

Mixed metaphor...

Shooting clay pigeons - not too unusual. Unless you're using golf clubs and golf balls. Follow the link to watch four pro golfers take a swing at it.

Watch the fun via Wimp.Com:

www.wimp.com/progolfers

Tiny trackers...

US Special OPS groups will have a new helper soon - mini satellites. The relatively inexpensive satellites will orbit about 300 hundred miles up, relaying information on 'tagged' targets.

Read the details and links via The Danger Room at Wired:

www.wired.com

Under the sea...

The 'Huvafen Fushi Luxury Spa' , located in the Maldives, has undergone a few upgrades lately. One of the new features in the underwater spa treatment rooms. Just 20 feet below the sea, one can relax watching sea life and enjoying a good rubdown.

Read more about it via the Huvafen Fushi homesite:

huvafenfushi.peraquum.com/Spa/default.aspx

Situational awareness...

'EarHeroPro Earphones' are designed to allow you to hear the ambient sounds around you. Perfect for discreet multi-tasking. Cost: 150 USD

Available from Amazon:

www.amazon.com

A real spitfire...

Recently, Designer Claydon Reeves unveiled his limited edition motor launch - the 'Aeroboat'. Intended as a homage to the WWII Spitfire, it uses a supercharged Rolls Royce V12 engine, first produced in 1933 for fighter planes. Cost: 3-4 Million USD

Details via The Daily Mail:

www.dailymail.co.uk

Slow your roll...

Shaolin Monks are amazing - they're even more amazing in super slow motion. Follow the link below to watch a selection of Monks via YouTube and Earth Unplugged.

Shaolin in Slow Mo via YouTube:

youtu.be/lLlO3iIFTzg

Dinner, to go...

The KODIAK survival wrist band incorporates a fire tinder, flint, fish hook, fishing line and para-cord. Cost: 30 USD

Info and order via Outdoor Element:

www.outdoorelement.co

Full metal jacket...

Zippo (yes, the lighter company) has an idea of how to shield your RFID cards - the stainless steel men's wallet. The thin, lightweight wallet has a stainless steel outer jacket that prevents remote reading of the cards inside. Cost: 50 USD

Info and order via Zippo:

www.zippo.com/product.aspx?id=1025738