<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751</id><updated>2011-07-31T01:30:26.189-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Tangent Surfing</title><subtitle type='html'>Fresh, Unguarded Ideas for Public Consumption</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>11</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-7106473212657939342</id><published>2011-04-12T21:33:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-04-12T21:33:20.849-06:00</updated><title type='text'>pink stork</title><summary type='text'>pink version for little ladies</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/7106473212657939342/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=7106473212657939342' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/7106473212657939342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/7106473212657939342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2011/04/pink-stork.html' title='pink stork'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-igZQ-gLW5zk/TaUZNCipZ1I/AAAAAAAAAVg/eiOo2rLPGJE/s72-c/stork+-+girl-4x6-sm.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-504609722736619682</id><published>2011-04-12T21:28:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2011-04-12T21:33:42.053-06:00</updated><title type='text'>stork card design</title><summary type='text'>blue stork over tetons- baby congrats card- this one is for a boy

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/504609722736619682/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=504609722736619682' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/504609722736619682'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/504609722736619682'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2011/04/stork-card-design.html' title='stork card design'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qAiXaDw31pg/TaUYD3AMYYI/AAAAAAAAAVY/708-b-AXupI/s72-c/stork+-+boy-4x6-sm.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-1228100725504017955</id><published>2009-04-10T22:24:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-04-10T22:53:54.342-06:00</updated><title type='text'>the power of Socialism FOR Individuals</title><summary type='text'>There are many people out there that bash Socialism and praise Capitalism. While I agree that Capitalism plays an important role in allowing individuals to pursue their own agendas, I also think that there are vast benefits that we enjoy that are, in fact, Socialist manifestations in our society today. I live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and one of the best things about living here is the freedom to</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/1228100725504017955/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=1228100725504017955' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/1228100725504017955'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/1228100725504017955'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2009/04/power-of-socialism-for-individuals.html' title='the power of Socialism FOR Individuals'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-7216767198552464832</id><published>2008-03-13T22:33:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2008-03-13T22:40:42.005-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Flying under pressure</title><summary type='text'>In my dreams I often get to fly. However, I always seem to have some element of gravity that I can't let go of - it feels as if my body is a day old helium balloon that hovers about 2' below the ceiling. I usually get to fly if I'm trying to get away from danger. So far, I've had enough helium to escape the evil imposter spirits posing as my family or friends- just as they come to get me.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/7216767198552464832/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=7216767198552464832' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/7216767198552464832'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/7216767198552464832'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/03/flying-under-pressure.html' title='Flying under pressure'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-8045379021556094121</id><published>2008-03-12T22:31:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2008-03-12T22:31:20.604-06:00</updated><title type='text'>More Stuff = Less Freedom</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/8045379021556094121/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=8045379021556094121' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/8045379021556094121'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/8045379021556094121'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/03/more-stuff-less-freedom.html' title='More Stuff = Less Freedom'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-3564307343717037471</id><published>2008-03-12T22:25:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2008-03-12T22:31:02.724-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Irony of Fast Technology</title><summary type='text'>The irony of technology is - although it initially impresses us with its ability to do things faster for us (and appearing to give us more time for other things)...soon, we and others we work for expect this and we have to maintain this level of speed - so we actually end up in more of a hurry and actually more dependent on the technology.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/3564307343717037471/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=3564307343717037471' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/3564307343717037471'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/3564307343717037471'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/03/irony-of-fast-technology.html' title='Irony of Fast Technology'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-4373210806985158079</id><published>2008-03-12T22:19:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2008-03-12T22:25:44.096-06:00</updated><title type='text'>3d camera / scanner</title><summary type='text'>A camera that photographs space that can be scaled and downloaded for use in CAD, Google Earth, etc. It does this through the combination of lasers that detect dimensions - and GPS that determines specific location/elevation, and video so it can photograph many different perspectives. This would benefit the construction industry in determining very accurate as-built/site conditions.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/4373210806985158079/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=4373210806985158079' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/4373210806985158079'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/4373210806985158079'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/03/3d-camera-scanner.html' title='3d camera / scanner'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-3148385865637519777</id><published>2008-03-06T22:29:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-12T18:25:27.123-07:00</updated><title type='text'>super-efficient market rate housing</title><summary type='text'>An idea for affordable market rate housing for Jackson Hole and similar challenged communities (see image). This could help fill the demand for housing but still allow developers to make a profit and be motivated to build more of these. The mortgage would be smaller or equal to what room rental rates currently go for (and those are typically in old condos with several other roommates. While small</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/3148385865637519777/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=3148385865637519777' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/3148385865637519777'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/3148385865637519777'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/03/super-efficient-market-rate-housing.html' title='super-efficient market rate housing'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R9DULwTjISI/AAAAAAAAABw/Q_5xMgjuf6o/s72-c/sem-condo.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-1041980680963984508</id><published>2008-02-27T21:06:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-02-27T21:09:13.115-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Reality needs Fantasy</title><summary type='text'>To be a realist also means to cut through all the so called "practical" limitations we ignorantly impose upon ourselves. So, the truth is, reality needs fantasy to create progress.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/1041980680963984508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=1041980680963984508' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/1041980680963984508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/1041980680963984508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/02/reality-needs-fantasy.html' title='Reality needs Fantasy'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-2384555989383774453</id><published>2008-02-27T20:41:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-12T18:25:27.274-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hand-Operated Laser CUTTING Tool</title><summary type='text'>How about this: a Laser Carpentry/Construction Tool- not just laser guided but laser cutting. It will be an all-in-one hand operated precision cutting tool that can accurately make cuts- it will act just like a hand dremel or similar tool in size and weight (eventually becoming the size/weight of a pencil). It will replace the standard reciprocating saw, the circular saw, the jig saw, rotozip, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/2384555989383774453/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=2384555989383774453' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/2384555989383774453'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/2384555989383774453'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/02/hand-operated-laser-cutting-tool.html' title='Hand-Operated Laser CUTTING Tool'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8Yyn9lr0tI/AAAAAAAAAAg/NRif868XoWU/s72-c/Laser+Cutting+Tool.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711795312687889751.post-1335618138565281149</id><published>2008-02-27T20:31:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-12T18:25:27.502-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hydraulic Compact Travel PERCH</title><summary type='text'>I want a hydraulic compact travel perch that I can take to outdoor concerts, camping, festivals, etc. that I can carry in on my back, set up, then crank the lever to put me at 20 feet + to get optimal viewing. It would basically be a stout tripod for human use. A two person perch would be ideal. A sun-brella attachment would top it off. Other variations include a compact travel hydraulic bed for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/feeds/1335618138565281149/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7711795312687889751&amp;postID=1335618138565281149' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/1335618138565281149'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7711795312687889751/posts/default/1335618138565281149'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://surftangents.blogspot.com/2008/02/hydraulic-compact-travel-perch.html' title='Hydraulic Compact Travel PERCH'/><author><name>Jeff Lawrence</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555841995491115168</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8YS99lr0qI/AAAAAAAAAAM/A14X5Tma_oM/S220/Photo+18b.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wCpCeeSEe9c/R8Yrmtlr0sI/AAAAAAAAAAY/NGmCsgzQXIU/s72-c/Perch-1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
