In one episode of "Cheers", Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy, Norm. I don't think I've ever heard the concept explained any better than this . . 



"Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the heard is hunted, it is the lowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. 
In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. 
And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."

From Freeple Joe in: Forwards on Thu, Jun 24th, 2010 at 11:28am
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The Waves of Hawaii 
 
 
 
 
       

 
Waimea Bay shore-break surfing pioneer, husband, and father of two, Clark Little has gained nationwide recognition for his photography with appearances on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and many local news stations across the U.S.
 
Clark Little on Good Morning America (2009): 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
It all started in 2007 when Clark 's wife wanted a nice piece of art to decorate a wall. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

      
Voluntarily, Clark grabbed a camera, jumped in the water, and starting snapping away capturing the beauty and power of monstrous Hawaiian waves from the inside out.
 
" Clark 's view" is a unique view of the ocean that most will only 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       be able to experience safely on land while studying one of Clark 's photos. 
 
Now with a camera upgrade and an itch to get that better shot, Clark has taken this on full time and has moved his office from land, to the inside of a barrel. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Since the recent stir of Clark 's work, his images have been run 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       on the Today Show, ABC World News Now, Nature's Best Photography, Paris Match(France), La Vie (France), Hana Hou (Hawaiian Airlines) magazine, Surfer magazine, Surfer's Journal 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       as well as multiple publishers and newspapers in the U.S. and overseas.
 
These incredible images of waves in the Hawaiian Islands were taken by Clark Little, the number one photographer of surf. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

He is dedicated to photographing the waves and has published a selection of his best images.

He captures magical moments inside the tube as surfers say. 
   
 

Sun glints off  wave 
 Clark Little/SWNS
 
 Sand in surf 
 Clark Little/SWNS

This shot captures sand from the ocean's floor being swept up by a monstrous wave and resembles a sandstorm.

Little calls it the Sandmonster.

There were clouds of sand ten feet high and I'm standing there.
 I'm holding on to my camera and my trigger as long as I can.

Then I have to jump into the cloud of sand to try to get out of danger's way.

His fans pay as much as $4,000 for his gorgeous photos.
 

 
Tubular shining 
 Clark Little/SWNS
 

 
Beach – surf crashes down 
 Clark Little/SWNS
 

 
Molten liquid gold 
 Clark Little/SWNS
 

White tumultuous water

Clark Little/SWNS

 
Splash – stunning shot 
 Clark Little/SWNS
 

 
Red mysterious shot 
 Clark Little/SWNS
 

 
Break – wave crashes down 
 Clark Little/SWNS
 

 Beauty – water drops

Clark Little/SWNS

This shot is his favorite.

With a high shutter speed he caught the brilliant fanned effect of two waves  intersecting each other and throwing out this beautiful fan of water. 
 
 
 

From Freeple Joe in: Forwards on Thu, Jun 24th, 2010 at 11:26am
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CHECK OUT THESE TIRES !

These tires are made in South Carolina, USA .
 
SEE THROUGH TIRES 
Radical new tire design by Michelin.
The next generation of tires. 
They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.

 

Yes, those are 'spoke' like connections to the inner part

of the tire from the outside tread 'wrap!' The next picture shows how odd it looks in motion….

 

 

 

These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.
The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these.
Just think of the impact on existing technology: 
A. no more air valves…
B. no more air compressors at gas stations…
C. no more repair kits… 
D. no more flats…. 
These are actual pictures taken in the South  Carolina plant of Michelin

From Freeple Joe in: Forwards on Thu, Jun 24th, 2010 at 11:25am
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