Incipio cases & Jarod DeAnda, lets make it official !… Jarod’s on the case…

By Jarod DeAnda, March 9, 2010

Officially announced today I’m working with Incipio as their first ever Brand Ambassador.
“What is Incipio?” you may ask.
Well here’s a quick video with me explaining whats going to happen and how you can benefit…
This isn’t just about me, it involves you too!
So who wants a new case???

I’ll be blogging and updating the INCIPIO BLOG on the regular with adventures across the country and the world which would include my Formula DRIFT events, DMCC, XDC, X Games , my regular random experiences and so much more.
I want to come and meet you at your events, get YOU some Incipio products + we have some more ideas up our sleeves that we’ll be debuting throughout the year.
So who wants some cases???



Incipio makes cases and power solutions for your “life” aka your mobile devices either it be your Blackberry, Apple products including iPhones, iPods, smart phones, netbooks, notebooks, Kindles and whatever technology piece comes on the market. Incipio is quick to move and as the company credo says “The Art of Protection”.

The company’s commitment to provide innovative products at the highest level of craftsmanship, combined with maintaining an affordable price, makes it a leader in the electronics accessories industry. Incipio’s team members continually challenge themselves to develop the highest quality products by seeking opportunities to improve and enhance the user experience.

Check out all the case options that Incipio has to offer for your mobile devices CLICK HERE FOR MORE INCIPIO PRODUCTS Remember FREE SHIPPING on all products!

Incipio products are available directly online and in dozens of countries around the world with distributors and retailers in the US, Canada, Asia, UK, Europe, Australia, Africa and Latin America. Incipio Technologies, Inc is a privately held firm based out of Irvine CA., with offices in Hong Kong.

Bear bytes, Fun. Guaranteed, Meet Walmer

Caught an email last week from a fan of the blog, Walmer Medina… Here’s Walmers TWITTER Follow him!

Never met Walmer, never knew of him and now I can say after exchanging some emails and being blessed with a gift from him he’s a solid guy. Walmers a fan of life, a husband and a father. Walmer sounds pretty much like me! It’s amazing how people can run concurrent lives but if you take a look around stir up a conversation you’ll see that there’s people that exist that share the some hobbies, passions and zest for life that you do, just be approachable, honest and sincere and your actions and good things/people will approach you…
I sound a bit like a fortune cookie, but regardless Walmer sent me a package that consisted of the following pieces…….Thanks Walmer, we’ll get up sooner than later, can’t wait to share a beer with ya!

Walmer’s Director or Marketing for the Fresno Grizzlies the Triple AAA minor league baseball team for the SF Giants

Grizzlies beanie, New Era official team hat and a stuffed animal bear for my son Parker…

Guess what the bears name is????
Yep, Parker…

Walmer even sent over the newest from FASHAWN- Boy Meets World

I give the Fresno Grizzlies hat a thumbs up!

Parker gives his Grizzlie a thumbs up as well!!!

Hellloooo, Beep Beep, gulp gulp, nom nom, blink blink AKA cars, beers, food and HID

By Jarod DeAnda, March 8, 2010

Titles of blogs just come out of nowhere and some I apologize for but it is what it is…
Inspiration comes from either the post, the product or what’s in my mind at the time of writing it…
This weekend was a blast we had a good time with family, friends which are basically family (The Forsbergs) and just good experiences…

The title for this blog was inspired from an SNL skit from last week w/ J Lo, yes just watch and laugh!
NEW CAR HORNS!!!!!

Let’s start with Friday night Vivid Racing had a JDM/Euro Car meet at their awesome facility…This was to raise money for Wounded Warriors and raised $1,100+

I don’t currently own a race car so PJ brought his!
Dan even threw him a new sponsorship deal!

DC Shoes rolled out even…
This is Tanner of DC Shoes and his rusted ride…so sick…

That Friday night Chris Forsberg and his wife Michelle, The Forsbergs rolled out to AZ to kick it, its ALWAYS blast when they come out!!!
BTW, Chris is on Twitter now, follow him and his antics…

Fast Forward Saturday AM, coffee on the couch with Chris and PJ…

Now Saturday afternoon!!!!!!!!
GREAT ARIZONA BEER FESTIVAL at Tempe Town lake, good times!!!!!!!!!
It was crowded!

The DeAnda’s and The Forsbergs…. YES Those are pretzel necklaces, they will SAVE you from starving and they will also keep you answering the question of “Where did you get those necklaces???”

Chris and I… + REBEL8

Matt, the moose and his chica…

Thanks to Ed at Stone Brewing for hooking it up…

Also, thanks to Brendan at Left Hand Brewing for the hook up as well!!!
Breweries and people involved with beer and fun loving people, they HAVE to be!!!!

Wifey and I!

I’d proudly stand up….

Mind melting…

Check these guys out and their Drink Easy party products!!!!!
The Beer Belt- Yes it’s a beer holster for a gang of cans or beverages of any sort!!!
The Double Beer Bong- Because one beer bong just isn’t enough!!!!
These guys have some fun products to be had, for your next debauchery filled house party, GET SOME OF THEIR PRODUCTS @ DrinkEasy.com CLICK HERE to BUY and view

Beer Pong N-Ice Rack’s keep them Dixie cups cold and fresh…
Then they have floaties for them too for the POOL DUH!!!!!!!!!!

When you’re done, you’re DONE!

Next stop on Mill Ave, The Tavern On Mill Ave...

Looks like The Tavern on Mill is gonna have a pretty good set up coming on March 17th, buy the shirt and GET THE DEALS ON Wed!

Chris and Mich…

Jarod and Steph…

Fast forward SUNDAY MORNING!!!
Ritual stop for The Forsbergs is WAFFLE HOUSE….
The hats funny but I’m hoping he’s aspiring to be more than working at Waffle House…

Double Scattered, smothered, chunked and capped!
YUM!

The look of satisfaction!!! Thanks Chris and Michelle for rolling out, GREAT TIMES!!!
BEEP BEEP!!!

Ended the weekend by seeing a little clearer!!!
HID kit for our new family ride, Nissan Armada…
I purchased the kit through a company called Altitude Importers for $65 shipped! Yes, that cheap and super easy to install!!!
If you’re interested let me know…

On the left is the OEM bulbs and on the right is the HID installed bulb…

Now up close….
STOCK OEM BULB…

HID BULB INSTALLED…
RADICAL!

Tools of the trade…

By Jarod DeAnda, March 4, 2010

So out with the old and in with the new…

I’m ALWAYS on my Blackberry just ask my wife and friends…
Hey I’m NEVER not working, shucking and jiving…
So had to step it up to the new Blackberry Bold 9700 through T Mobile…
Liking it so far…
Phone looks naked, need a new case…I’ve got one coming tomorrow, JUST WAIT, you’ll see…

Now, speaking of communication (pun intended) I saw this product on Twitter and Facebook so I added them to see reviews, feedback, etc. I was even going to purchase some but low and behold I WIN some before I even have the chance to purchase some
ENTERTAINERS SECRET….Throat relief for laryngitis, hoarseness, congestion, stuffiness, and dry throat

Given my line of work, MC’ing events ALL day especially Formula Drift events where I’m hooting, hollering, “Sending It” and wrapping it up this is MY kind of product… So believe me I will be giving this a test drive at the 1st round of Formula Drift if not sooner!!!!
Thanks Entertainers Secret, feedback post usage/post event!
To buy CLICK HERE

Last but definitely NOT least, THIS IS THE LAST Picture my Canon SD790IS will be taking and of course it’s of its predecessor the newest Canon PowerShot SD1400IS, shoots 14.1 Megapixel and HD Video!
Sweet!!! Plus flatblack, gangster!

Great Arizona Beer Festival THIS Saturday & Sunday

This Saturday and Sunday is the 22nd annual Great Arizona Beer Festival…
The proceeds go towards a good cause which means you drink and be happy as do the ones your helping while drinking….
Check out AZBEER.com for more info…

Come one, come all, I’m gonna be there and reporting next week how it all went down!!!!

The Great Arizona Beer Festival
presented by AZCentral.com
Tempe Town Lake, 54 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
March 6 and 7, 2010

I’m so excited… I’m so excited….I’m so….

Just had to share a laugh with this memorable TV show gem of a moment from “Saved By the Bell”…
Is it bad that I laugh every time I see this clip???

As the clock is ticking just remember, it’ll get done and nothings ever PERFECT!

THIS Friday! VividRacing JDM/Euro Charity Meet March 5th for Wounded Warrior Project + Balrog Porsche Cayenne

Vivid Racingis holding a charity car meet for all amazing JDM, Euro, and Domestic vehicles to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Pull out your change and donate at least $1 at the door to these brave heroes as we kick back at the Vivid Racing Headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona March 5th from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. All donations will be matched 100% by VR and donors of $20 or more will receive the all new Vivid Racing T-Shirt. Bring your good spirits and checkout gear from our sponsors: DC Shoes, Brembo Brakes, KSport Coilovers, HRE Wheels, and Sound Xpression. Vivid Racing’s Project 997TT, CLS55, and 135I will be on display along with other vehicles. See you there! View more about the WWP here – www.woundedwarriorproject.org

If you’re going to attend PLEASE RSVP HERE

Also, I have to show you the gnarly Porsche Cayenne kit that VIVID RACING is the official USA distributor of…Balrog!!!!

No it’s not a character name from Street Fighter, yet it is a Street Fighter Cayenne body kit!
Most Incredible Porsche Cayenne Kit EVER – Introducing the Balrog!
Fore more info on it and acquiring the kit CLICK HERE

Interview with yours truly… Sitting Shotgun: Jarod DeAnda The Interview

By Jarod DeAnda, March 3, 2010

There’s a brand spanking new drift website that’s capturing the drifting scene from the street level to the starting grid at the professional level, it’s called 1K Drift, it actually means 1,000 drifters of Facebook but I’m sure it’ll branch out farther than Facebook, maybe even twitter, MySpace or even digressing back to Friendster or even analog means such as “message pigeons”…

I was stoked to be the 1st ever interview on the website and I even gave Corey the owner of the site the name Sitting Shotgun for interviews… Thanks Corey and good luck with the site, see you at HyperFest!

CHECK OUT MY INTERVIEW HERE…..

Enkei RPF1 woven fibers….

ENKEI Wheels sent me a new tee for the summer…
Graphics are of their most popular wheel, the Enkei RPF1…
Used by many of the Formula Drift competitors…
Thanks Enkei…Here’s their blog

HUGE Donuts, birthday, Hockey and of course beers + Pictorial tour of Stone Brewing World Bistro and Beer Garden

By Jarod DeAnda, March 2, 2010

Here’s some pics of from this past weekend…

Yes, Hockey is popular in AZ…

Mini hockey game w/my friends son Dylan…

Alright Westward bound to Cali…

HUGE Trailer hitch ball, haha

The new Ford Focus hatch, looks sick…
This is what Ken Block is rallying in WRC this year, obviously heavily modified!

Hellooooo Saint Diego, Sand Dog, Whales Vagina aka San Diego…
My fams house is up and running, so sick!

Lightning Brewery made in POWAY, CA YEP, my hometown!!! They have a couple of their beers at StoneBrewery in Escondido, CA btw!

This is one of their new dogs, Jolie…

Next stop, Stone Brewing in Escondido, CA, this place is UTOPIA for a hop head and anybody that likes LIFE!
In the parking lot the workers ALL rock Stone stickers and also some support my homie that I went to high school with at Poway High School and his brewery MAUI BREWING CO, Atta boy Garrett

As you apprach the brewery you’re greeted with an awesome hand built stone wall and greenery…
Welcome to Wonka-tania…

The doors to Stone-Atania…

Food menu is AWESOME!
But the BEER MENU is where it’s at, BTW, they have all their favorite breweries on the menu NOT just Stone, so go and enjoy, DON’T BE SHY and ask “what do you recommend?”

Oh boy, a little Stone Brewing Cali Belgique and from Temecula Black Market Pilsner
+ Incipio phone case and REBEL8 sticker, haha

The World Bistro and Beer Garden is a THING of beauty, masculine yet feminine, calm but disruptive, I would live here if I could!




Tofue and veggie lettuce wraps, YUM!!!

PJ loves the koi pond…

My beautiful wife and my lil PJ playing in the garden…

Here’s me playing in the garden enjoying the Port Brewing Mongo, rocking the REBEL8 tee

I snapped this pic with YOU in mind! How inviting does this look?
Green grass, 2 nice relaxing chairs and a glass of AWESOME BEER!
Go visit Stone Brewing & The World Bistro and Beer Garden TODAY!

While there I met up with my friend Chris he works at Stone, he’s a good dude and does good things at Stone INCLUDING hook me up with some Stone Swag… Thanks Chris, you can put one of the skateboards in the mail anytime buddy!



Ok up North a little further to the IE aka Riverside…. the 909 gets such a bad wrap but its nice…
Sweet Samurai right???
caged up!

The real reason we’re in California was for my nephews birthday…
He had a basketball early Saturday morning, check the defensive skills, he’s the one with the arms out btw

Love the old school YMCA pics…

Check out the sneakers, so rad!

Rainy day + 5 kids and home life = Mac & Cheese and hot dogs!!!

Guess who became a wizard by means of Wizard staffing?!?!?! THIS GUY but my nephew stole it from me!

Birthday cakes are soooooo 2009, THIS YEAR BIRTHDAY DONUT TOWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My brother set it up to GET HUGE DONUTS because my nephew loves them sooo much…

Here’s 7 HUGE donuts made into a tower/cake for his 7th birthday, what do ya think????


For his party he brought all his friends to the Ontario Reign hockey game, my bro set up a sweet suite for parents and kids!
Good times on the ice…

Birthday boy with PJ and another homie…

after 1st period a wedding was performed on the ice, weird but whatever….

The Ontario Reign dancers visited the party, check out PJ!.
He later proceeded to break dance and do the arm wave in front of EVERYBODY for the girls, ladies man!!!

The mascot, the Dark Knight showed up for pics…
PJ…

Davis/Birthday Boy…

and yours truly, dude stood on his tippy toes to get as tall as me…

DeAnda Army!

Driving home back to AZ….
Check this out, haha…

I had no idea… Can I get in on this deal, I AM family or I should say Familia…

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