New security for bicycle parts that are frequently stolen seats and tires

While many companies have sought to release products that protect a cyclist's property by attempting to lock an entire bike, few have focused on the all too common issue of thieves taking easily accessible parts, such as wheels and seats. The C3N offers a more conscientious approach to avoiding a stolen bike by locking crucial elements with easy-to-carry locks.

See and read more about these at http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/sphyke-c3n?context=featured

I just learned that annually a Fire Fighter training convention happens in Indianapolis, called the FDIC

Images from http://www.globalemergencyvehicles.com/blog/fdic-2014-highlights/

And this website, Global Emergancy Vehicles has a comprehensive look at the many varieties of Ambulances, fire trucks, etc... like which makers have better engines, and why http://www.globalemergencyvehicles.com/blog/tips-buying-used-ambulance/  (buy a Sprinter or Ford with the 7.3L diesel)

if you're interested in fire trucks, how fire depts plan to replace and lease vehicles :  http://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/archives.html

Above 3 photos found on http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/2014/04/more-from-the-2014-fdic/

BMW has lost its mind

“Is the engine noise coming from the speakers?” Agonizingly, yes. The M3/M4’s interior sound comes courtesy of special effects.
When pressed, BMW engineers reluctantly explain that the sound doesn’t come from a pre-recorded soundtrack or an engine-mounted microphone. Instead, a sensor analyzes what the engine should sound like according to rpm and load. Then, it uses a “synthesizer” to replicate that sound and pipes it through the speakers.
Like the digitally rendered humans in the movie The Polar Express, you immediately know something is off—and that particular something is creepy. Also off-putting is the character of the synthesized engine noise, which sounds like a bass-heavy V-8 rather than the sharp rasp of an inline six. Onlookers outside the car are treated to blats of real, raucous inline-six sound as the exhaust flaps kick rudely open. Turns out they’re the lucky ones.

Found on http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1405-2015-bmw-m3-m4-review/ from the Sept 2014 issue of Automobile magazine