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Favorite Pic of the Day for April 30th

One of my favorite shots by Photographer Ethan James. See more of Ethan's work below.

Favorite Birthday Boys for Today April 30th

Happy Birthday today April 30th today to:

Love Canadian actor Paul Gross! So adorable, so talented. Paul turns 51 today.

Paul in 'Men With Brooms'

Paul in 'Aspen Extreme'

Happy 62nd Perry King!!!

Perry in 'Mandingo'

Happy Birthday Also today April 30th to:

Happy Birthday also today to:

Blair McDonough turns 29 today.

Johnny Galecki turns 35 today.

Jeff Timmons turns 37 today.

I have loved Adrian Pasdar since first seeing him in 'Vital Signs'. Although I am disappointed in Heroes of late, still love Adrian who turns 43 today.

Adrian in 'Just Like A Woman' (1992) Thanks to Casperfan for these caps!

Even though Adrian did not show as much in 1990's 'Vital Signs', this to me is one of his hottest scenes. There is something about just a peak, and those undies which had me rewinding and rewatching this scene many times.

Diane Lane- Hot Scene - Click here for the funniest movie of the week

The Latest Lexus Hybrid Is An Electric Carbon Fiber Bicycle

the press release from Lexus
Introducing the Lexus HB (Hybrid Bicycle) Concept

Lexus has established itself as an industry leader in bringing advanced technologies to the premium car market. Now it has applied the same thinking on a smaller scale to create the Lexus Hybrid Bicycle, a design concept the captures the fundamental engineering and design values of the brand, but with two wheels rather than four.

In every aspect this is Lexus, from the L-finesse design language of the engaging and elegant frame, to the application of hybrid power, an electric eight-speed transmission and lightweight carbon fibre construction.

Lexus has brought what is one of the only two examples in existence (one black and one white) to the UK for the first time, following the bicycle's debut at the 2009 Tokyo motor show (at that show, the concept bike was shown in black).

above: the Lexus HB Concept bike appeared in black at the 2009 Tokyo auto show

Its arrival coincides with the announcement of Lexus's title sponsorship of the Great British Bike Ride, a four-day charity fun ride from September 1-4, 2010, that will see hundreds of cyclists following a course from Land's End to the home of English rugby at Twickenham.

Lexus has pioneered high performance, low emissions and optimum fuel efficiency with its full hybrid Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain technology. The Hybrid Bicycle adopts similar principles, with the pedal power of the rider boosted by assistance to the front wheel from a 240W electric motor, via a 25.9V Lithium-ion battery, with a choice of Eco or Power modes. And, as with Lexus Hybrid Drive, there is an energy regeneration function that helps recharge the battery by capturing kinetic energy generated under braking.

The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle has all-wheel drive, by means of a belt system. It is equipped with an electric eight-speed Shimano internal gear system, which references the sophisticated eight-speed shift-by-wire automatic transmission of Lexus's LS 600h limousine.

The carbon fibre construction shares the same light-but-strong composite materials technology that was used on Valentino Rossi's MotoGP-winning motorcycle.

The video below is from the 2009 Tokyo Auto show (courtesy of Gizmag):

Specs:

Length (mm) 1,598
Width (mm) 425
Seat height (mm) 900
Wheelbase (mm) 1,080
Tyre size 20 x 1 3/8
Weight (kg) 17
Charge time Approx. 2hrs
Motor output (W) 240
Battery type Lithium-ion
Battery voltage 25.9V/4.0Ah
Gear system Shimano 8-speed internal gear
Shift lever Shimano dual control
Drive train Belt drive

The big bummer? There are no current plans for the Lexus Hybrid Bicycle to become a production model.

the white bike images are courtesy of Lexus and the black bike, courtesy of Gizmag

And...Just Because: Jonathan Groff

I was pretty excited when actor Jonathan Groff joined the cast of Glee in the guest role of Jesse St. James. Although I have not seen in him stage, I have seen him perform on youtube and television. I love the soundtrack to Spring Awakening and wish I had been in NY when he and Lea Michele were in the show.

I love getting to see this talented stage actor get to showcase his talents on a show that is reaching viewership highs. I am hoping it will lead to more notice for this underated actor. Jonathan, best known for his role in Spring Awakening, has also been on stage in Hair, The Sound Of Music, Fame, In My Life, Godspell and Prayer for My Enemy. Although the character is meant to be diliked, I can helped by loving Jonathan Groff.