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Mike Rowe, the former host of Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs," took some time out of his flight to publicly ridicule a liberal commenter who apparently hijacked his Facebook page last week to hawk his book and make provocative claims, like "it's impossible to be a Christian and vote Republican." (Facebook/Mike Rowe) ** FILE **
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National Edition News cover for November 24, 2014 - Cybersecurity lapses leave U.S. government agencies vulnerable to hackers, reports show: Joe Abbey, Arxan Technologies' director of software engineering, displays on his computer how he hacked into a phone app during a demonstration at the Black Hat USA 2014 cyber security conference Aug. 6 in Las Vegas. Federal systems grow more susceptible to attack as the government's online offerings expand to user-friendly websites and apps, experts say. (Associated Press)
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Mike Amoroso of Deltona, Fla. was asked to leave a Planet Fitness when his pro-life shirt offended another customer. (Image: ABC Orlando screenshot)
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Kolibree Toothbrush. Wait, a toothbrush made the gadget list for Cyber Monday? Yes indeed. When that toothbrush is connected to your smart phone, has 3D motion sensors and games that are controlled by the way you hold your toothbrush. You can monitor your brushing habits over time and receive tips from dentists on your progress and overall oral health. Kolibree even has opened their ecosystem to allow developers and designers to create apps for the toothbrush. This is going on my list (maybe even for the whole family). The Kolibree toothbrush is taking pre-orders on Kickstarter with a few options still available. (Photo courtesy of Kolibree)
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Striiv Touch Fitness Band. Those familiar with this column may recognize this gadget. I reviewed the Striiv Touch a little while ago and have to say, it has helped me keep my physical activity on track. Wear it as a watch or fitness band or both. Plus, it alerts you to incoming calls when synced with your smart phone and can make the sometimes challenging (time to get my steps in) fun with its interactive game on the connected application. The Striiv Touch is available for purchase on the company website and at major retailers for $80.
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USB Shaver. So you have a big presentation and forgot to shave or headed out to dinner straight from work and want to knock down that stubble? Check out this USB-powered ShaveTech razor. It looks like a cigar/cigarette lighter, but with a much different outcome. With a USB charger, it is perfect for those minimalists on the go. And the price makes it perfect for those I-need-one-more-thing-for-them gift hunters. Purchase the ShaveTech USB Shaver on their website or at major retailers both online and in stores (if you dare this time of year). Prices range from $23 to $30. (Photo courtesy of ShaveTech)
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No! No! Hair. Face it, hair grows more in the winter, but with the NO! NO! HAIR your daily" maintenance might be a thing of the past! The NO! NO! gives you the results of much more expensive "professional" treatments in the comfort of your own home, at a fraction of the cost, and it can be used anywhere on the body. No! No! is available for purchase from their website and major retailers. Price range from $180 to $250. (Photo courtesy of NO! NO!)
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Braun Sensocare Hair Straightener. Don't think for a minute that I am partial to mens products. Here is another gadget from Braun that is working with cutting-edge technology to help women look their best! The Braun Satin-Hair 7 makes it comfortable, convenient and possible to straighten your hair as often as you like. The SensoCare technology actually feels your hair and adjusts the temperature to minimize damage. Available at major retailers from $85 to $150.
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The Nashville-based company 2nd Vote offers a free app that allows consumers to check a company's score on a liberal-to-conservative scale of 1 to 5. The ratings, which can be accessed via smartphone or the Internet, are based on the business's direct and indirect donations to advocacy groups, as well as corporate sponsorships, lobbying efforts and company policies.
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FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2014 file photo, people watch a bluefin tuna laid in front of a sushi restaurant near Tsukiji fish market after the year's celebratory first auction in Tokyo. The researchers at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology are fine-tuning a technology to use mackerel surrogates to spawn the bluefin, a process he hopes will enable fisheries to raise the huge, torpedo-shaped fish more quickly and at lower cost than conventional aquaculture. The aim: to relieve pressure on wild fish stocks while preserving vital genetic diversity. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)
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This June 6, 2013, file photo, shows the National Security Agency's Utah Data Center in Bluffdale, Utah. A Utah lawmaker is questioning whether city water should be shut off to a massive National Security Agency data-storage facility outside Salt Lake City. Republican Rep. Marc Roberts of Santaquin said he wants to explore whether the data center is getting any sweetheart deals on municipal water and power before a legislative committee hearing Wednesday afternoon. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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Russia is developing a maneuvering warhead for both land-based and submarine-launched missiles. Tests highlight Russia's development of strategic missile capabilities, including systems with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles. (Makeyev State Rocket Center)
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Flir One. Ever wonder, like I do, if there really is a draft, a water leak you cannot see, or heat escaping around your windows this time of year? Well, you are in luck. With the FLIR ONE, you can have the ability to check all of those things and many more in the palm of your hand. See how many other uses you can find for the FLIR ONE thermal imaging case for iPhone 5/5s. The FLIR ONE is available for purchase from their website for $350. (Photo courtesy of Flir)
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Bladepad for iPhone. This, like the Powershell, offers yet another way to experience the gaming system in your pocket. If you haven't thought about your iPhone that way, it's time to realize that the game developers are. The Bladepad has a detached mode, allowing you to plug it into the phone when you need a break from your hectic schedule, but doesn't require you to be hooked up to it all day. So your coworkers will never know that in your downtime you are only moments away from stopping an alien invasion or on the verge of setting the track speed record. The Bladepad will be available for purchase later this year, according to their website. Photo courtesy of Bladepad)
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Logitech Powershell. So there are some big games for the iPhone that include some popular titles from King, Zynga and others, but those aren't exactly designed for the "gamers." Now with the Logitech Powershell, some of the more intense games for the iOS platform can be played with a "console-like experience". One added benefit, the Powershell comes with a built-in battery to extend those minutes of gaming into hours of procrastination as you try to win, battle, crawl and shoot your way to that next level. The Powershell is available for purchase from their website and major online brick and mortar locations> Price range from $50 to $70. (Photo courtesy of Logitech)
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A July 20, 1969 photo from files made showing astronaut Edwin E. Buzz Aldrin Jr. posing for a photograph beside the U.S. flag deployed on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. (AP Photo/NASA/Neil A. Armstrong, File) ** FILE **
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Mark Paffrath, a Navy veteran who worked at a hotel outside St. Louis, said he was fired from his job after posting pictures on Facebook that showed dozens of Homeland Security vehicles parked in the hotel's garage. (KTVI)
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2015 CHEVY CAMARO- The LS and LT feature a 323-hp 3.6-liter V-6; the SS gets a 426-hp 6.2-liter V-8. A six-speed manual is standard on all; a six-speed auto is optional, but on the SS it gets just 400 hp. The 1LE option for SS coupes has unique gearing, suspension, and tires with the manual only.
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2015 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS (CONCEPT) - potential buyers can expect to find the 6.2L LS3 engine under its hood. Unfortunately, the company has not revealed the details of its engine.
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1968 CHEVY CAMARO RS 327-The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared in dealerships on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year on an all brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be available as a 2-door, 2+2 seat, coupe or convertible with a choice of six-cylinder and V8 powerplants. The first-gen Camaro would last up through the 1969 model year. The Camaro's standard drivetrain was a 230 cu in (3.8 L) straight-6 engine rated at 140 hp (104 kW) and backed by a Saginaw three-speed manual transmission. There were 8 (in 67), 10 (in 68), and 12 (in 69) different engines available in 67-69 Camaros. And there were several transmission options. A four-speed manual was optional, replacing the base three-speed. The two-speed "Powerglide" automatic transmission was a popular option in 1967 and 1968 until the three-speed "Turbo Hydra-Matic 350" automatic became available starting in 1969. The larger Turbo 400 three-speed automatic was an option on SS396 cars. The RS was an appearance package that included hidden headlights, revised taillights with back-up lights under the rear bumper, RS badging, and exterior bright trim. It was available on any model.
