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• NASA crashes helicopter to test new shield for cars

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 740
  Washington, December 26 (ANI): NASA has intentionally crashed a 3,000-pound MD-500 helicopter loaded with dummies to test a new safety shield, which could someday be used to make the cars we drive safer.According to a report in Discovery News, the small helicopter, donated by the US Army for NASA’s research program, ...
  3 days ago

• X-FLEX Kevlar Wallpaper

  
  What The Christ? — Authority: 153
  Ever wanted (or had a need) to make your bedroom bulletproof? Well, now you can with the X-FLEX system. X-FLEX materials is made from a kevlar-like material. (The term “kevlar” is actually trademarked by DuPont , oddly enough.) The material is designed to “stretch and catch” blast debris, bullets, and more. ...
  2 weeks ago

• Aircraft Crash-Absorber Shield May Save Your Life One Day [Airplanes]

  
  Gizmodo — Authority: 889
  newVideoPlayer("/giz-helisaftey2.flv", 500, 375,""); NASA has came up with a rather simple and clever idea that may save a lot of lives: An expandable Kevlar honeycomb cushion that would absorb the...
  2 weeks ago

• NASA’s Subsonic Rotary Wing Project – Helicopter With External Airbags

  
  Impact Lab — Authority: 522
  Airbags have evolved from being in cars to on cars, so it’s only natural that airbags in aircraft should be making the trip outside. NASA’s Subsonic Rotary Wing Project is attempting to make autorotation landings a little bit softer by slapping a pair of expandable kevlar cushions between the skids, and the first ...
  2 weeks ago

• The Michael Behenna Story: Part Four

  
  Bob McCarty Writes — Authority: 140
  EDITOR’S NOTE: On July 31, 2008, Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna was charged with the premeditated murder of Ali Mansur, a known Al-Qaeda agent operating near Albu Toma, an area north of Baghdad.  Seven months later, the leader of the 18-member Delta Company, 5th platoon of the Army 101st Airborne Infantry ...
  2 weeks ago

• Yet Another Holiday Gift Ideer from Bonco (3 of 3 or so)

  
  Skunkfeathers — Authority: 120
  *From the Bonco Holiday Gift Collection* Though the winter winds of December are upon us, it wont be long before spring is again in the air, in most places except North Dakota*. But with spring, something else returns to the air, too: BUGS. All kindsa bugs. Whether they fly, leap, skitter or crawl, ...
  3 weeks ago

• Sennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 177
  Active noise canceling for cutting out up to 25 dB of ambient noise Fold-and-flip design allows for compact storage Padded, closed earcups and adjustable headband 6-foot, Kevlar-reinforced cord Frequency response of 10 Hz – 21 kHz Product Description With all the latest advances in digital music and sound ...
  3 weeks ago

• iWallet – World’s Safest Wallet With A Fingerprint Scanner

  
  Impact Lab — Authority: 522
  iWalletThe iWallet is the first wallet that comes with an integrated fingerprint scanner. It also has the Bluetooth connectivity (I guess it’s also the first to have) sounding an obnoxious alarm if your wallet and cellphone get more than 15 to 30 feet away from each other.  (Video and pics)  Made of your choice ...
  3 weeks ago

• New Acoustic Audio HD725 In Wall Home Theater Surround Sound Speakers

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 177
  9 In Wall or Ceiling Speakers Home Theater Stereo 7.1 Speaker System Kevlar Cone and Titanium Pivoting Tweeters 5.25 Inch Front Rear Center In Wall Speakers 10 Inch In Wall Subwoofers Product Description This is a brand new, factory sealed, Acoustic Audio HD-725 7.1 in-wall speaker system which retails for ...
  3 weeks ago

• Carbon Fiber iWallet

  
  Gadget News and Reviews — Authority: 464
  Are you constantly worried that someone steals your wallet and gets all your hard-earned dough? Well, the iWallet might help you keep those pesky thieves at bay. The iWallet is a Kevlar and carbon fiber box with a fingerprint reader, so you’ll be the only person able to open it. The built-in Bluetooth will allow the ...
  3 weeks ago

• Bulletproof Baby Snow Suit

  
  KnitHacker — Authority: 126
  Art critic Susie Karlowski says: “Artist Dave Cole has a series entitled “Kevlar Baby Clothes”, which features exactly that: baby clothes created from bullet-proof vests discarded from the war in Iraq. Cole’s work often juxtaposes the harsh realities of our world against the sentiments of childhood: a ...
  3 weeks ago

• R.I.P. Lester Shubin, developer of the Kevlar vest

  
  Arresting Tales — Authority: 414
  Lester Shubin died of a heart attack on November 20th, at the age of 84.  Mr. Shubin, while employed as a researcher for the U.S. Department of Justice, was the first person to develop Kevlar for use in protective "bullet-proof" vests. According to this story : Mr. Shubin was working at the National Institute ...
  4 weeks ago

• Lester D. Shubin, 84; developed Kevlar bulletproof vest

  
  The Washington Post — Authority: 952
  Lester D. Shubin, 84, a Justice Department researcher who turned a DuPont fabric intended for tires into the first truly effective bulletproof vests, saving the lives of more than 3,000 law enforcement officers, died after a heart attack at his Fairfax County home.
  4 weeks ago

• ALL NEW BUFORI CS TURBO SPORTS CAR BY MALAYSIAN AUTOMAKER BUFORI - EXPECTED TO BE LAUNCHED EARLY 2010.

  
  KERETA INFO | MAJALAH KERETA MALAYSIA Car Automotive News Reviews Tips & Details — Authority: 139
  Here a good news for Malaysians.Malaysian luxury car manufacturer BUFORI Motor Car Company (BMCC) is extending its model range and will soon be launching a new car called the BUFORI CS.The BUFORI CS is expected to be launched in Malaysia at the beginning of 2010.The BUFORI CS, which stands for “Compact Sports”, is ...
  5 weeks ago

• The (Slightly) Poorer Man’s Tesla: ECOS Harbinger

  
  War On You: Breaking Alternative News — Authority: 518
  The (Slightly) Poorer Man’s Tesla: ECOS Harbinger 11-21-2009 • PopSi The ECOS Harbinger: Yours for Around $90,000 And a Wall Plug Electric Cars of Springfield (ECOS), whose primary business is electric-car conversions, is taking orders on its new Harbinger electric sports car. For $90,000, ...
  5 weeks ago

• Skip the Crowds: Online Shopping Tips for Black Friday (PC World)

  
  PC Mike - Tech News and Reviews — Authority: 164
  PC World – You probably already know that many Black Friday bargains are available online too. Rather than brave the elements or risk being trampled at 5 a.m., it’s much more pleasant to shop from the comfort of home. Save the Kevlar vest for another day. Go here to read the rest: (PC World)"> (PC ...
  5 weeks ago

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