Take a look at the Dynosphere. This 1932 vehicle weighed in at 1,000 lbs, and although it was electric, it wasn't exactly practical. Just imagine what our lives would have been like if this model had taken off and become popular? 
Merrill just renewed its contract with Michael Epstein Sports Productions as the title sponsor for Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud and Obstacle Series, which is presented by Subaru. The course consists of either a 5 or 10k series of military-style obstacles, strength tests and mud crawling. The event so far has raised $100,000 to benefit a nonprofit organization called Operation Gratitude that sends personalized care packages to troops overseas. 
Here's an easy how-to on protecting your identity by using Google Alerts. All you need to do to set this up is a computer with Internet access. If you don't already know how to use Google Alerts, just click here. But it's pretty simple to use by trial and error.
Here's a do-it-yourself from Lifehacker on making your own heated slippers. Even though it's been warm this week, I think we can all expect a snowy winter here in VT. I haven't tried this one (yet), but it doesn't look too tricky. All you need is some cozy fabric, a sewing kit, a pair of your own shoes (for sizing purposes), scissors, tape, a pen and paper, and some rice.
Google Fellow and Stanford Research Professor, Sebastian Thrun resigned from Stanford in order to instruct a program he designed called Udacity, which will teach online computer science classes 100 percent free of charge. Thrun is joined by University of Virginia Professor of Computer Science, David Evans.
Subaru just launched an app for the iPhone called MapMyDOGWALK, in coordination with the already-existing MapMyDISTANCE. MapMyDOGWALK gives app owners opportunity to track and store their walking routes with their canine, providing a database of millions of routes. Also included in the app are fitness calculators, dog event listings, and an interactive social network filled with other active Subaru and dog lovers.
Here's an article resembling last week's about when to buy things in 2012. This post tells you when grocery products go on sale so you know which months of the year to stock up on certain goods.
Bolton Valley, the resort with the highest base elevation in Vermont, received 4-6 inches of snow last night and has 27 trails open! Night skiing is open until 8 p.m. and Bolton is ready to host some more skiers and snowboarders now that snow is finally falling and the trails are fresh and groomed as of this morning.
Here's an app that was posted by Lifehacker called Vokul, it's a voice-recognition application that can be used somewhat like the iPhone 4s' Siri. The app isn't quite as extensive as Siri; you can't ask "her" where to buy something, what to do this Friday or how much an air conditioner costs, but you can text hands-free as well as play and pause your music, among other things. And since the app is completely hands-free, it is safe to use while you're driving.
Subaru rally champion of 2011, Dave Higgins, will remain as a Subaru factory driver on the 2012 team. Dave Mirra will also drive for Subaru, but will be focusing on the Global RallyCross Championship because of conflicting dates.
"The 2011 Rally America driver's title was the third for Higgins in the United States, having won the SCCA ProRally Championship in 2002 and 2003. Higgins also took the British Rally Championship in 2004," says the article on Autoweek.
This blog idea is fantastic. Some of them are more obvious; buying TVs on Black Friday, snow gear in the spring, golf clubs in the winter, etc. But did you know that it's best to buy champagne in the spring? Neither did I.
For the full list, click here to see The Best Time to Buy Anything in 2012.
