A friend of mine from Tulsa told me something quite innocuous a month or two back about 'gun people'. Gun people, he said, are "special". He said that it probably wouldn't be a good idea to bring a camera into a gun store, and to act tough if I ever set foot in one. I thanked him for the advice.
Gun people, it turns out, look at their hobby as something more than the act of pulling the trigger. Shooting is not so much about demonstrating the awesome might of man's creations, but more about exercising control over these same creations.
There are plenty of ways to spit bullets, but individual needs determine the final system. Hence the enormous range of accessories that can be found for any modern arm - choose platform, choose optics, choose grips, choose stock, choose barrel, choose finish, choose carry style. With each investment, the system builds itself closer to completion. Old components are replaced along the way, and as time would have it, the finished product is a sight to behold.
All of this customization can become quite overwhelming, and often the basics will suffice.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Systems.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Audi R8
The Audi R8 was originally unveiled as part of Audi's 2008 line with sales beginning in the first half of 2007 for the United States and Europe. This all-wheel drive beauty is Audi's first mid-engine sports car, powered by a naturally aspirated 4.2 liter V8 engine that delivers 420 horsepower with a redline at 8,250 RPM. Audi claims a 0-60 MPH time of 4.4 seconds. MSRP of $114,200 for the 2009 model, but don't forget the carbon sideblades!
More pictures of the Audi R8 after the jump
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Inauguration of Barack Obama
Having finally had a chance to watch Obama's inauguration address, I am anxious to see what changes will be brought about in America at large. The new president has a strong group of individuals backing him; from the members of his cabinet to middle America, from the hip hop community to the Republicans waiting for a change in administration. With leading minds interconnected the whole globe over, this new age promises brilliance for the brave and the free.
And with that let us welcome 2009. Anyone who has lived through the nineties and witnessed the transformation that has taken place before us - this time it's for real. The revolution that you are watching will not be televised, even though video may have killed the radio star.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte
Nokia has successfully captured the mid-luxury phone segment with its 8000-series lineup, starting with the introduction of the Nokia 8800 in April 2005. Featuring the same slide-to-open mechanism as found on the original Nokia 8800, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte takes the 8800 Arte series one step further by incorporating new materials that set it apart from its predecessors. Titanium, carbon fiber, and stainless steel - yours for a list price of €1,100.
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Friday, December 5, 2008
dosh wallets
These wallets made by dosh are sweet. Made from flexible polymers, the wallets come in three styles and an assortment of colors as shown above. I wouldn't mind one in style 002.
More pictures after the jump.
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