Indiana - How could you leave this?
I was feeling disgusted about living in Indiana, one of the first states to "Go Red" on election day, when I found out a piece of information that would change my outlook forever. I no longer feel compelled to move to Canada, because I found out that Indiana is the home of the World's Largest Ball of Paint.
I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know we have a big ball of paint.
World's Largest Ball of Paint. Roadside America
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Does Chuck Heston know about this?
A redneck's version of responsible gun ownership.
Designated shooter stops drunken driving
A redneck's version of responsible gun ownership.
Designated shooter stops drunken driving
The New Mustang is Here!
After talking about it for years, the new Mustang is finally here. Time will tell whether the world has changed too much for it to be relevant. For horsepower junkies, it seems like there's lots of horsepower now in the GT (300), but there's also room for growth during the model run. Consider this: This Mustang uses just a 3-valve head - a bump up to 4 valves would probably raise horsepower about 15%. This one is tuned for regular unleaded. There is no variable valve timing. This one is normally aspirated (not turbocharged or supercharged.) Heck, you could put 200 more horsepower in this sucker. Why would you need it? The car already goes 0-60 in 5.3 seconds.
The Car Connection [ The Web's Automotive Authority ]
After talking about it for years, the new Mustang is finally here. Time will tell whether the world has changed too much for it to be relevant. For horsepower junkies, it seems like there's lots of horsepower now in the GT (300), but there's also room for growth during the model run. Consider this: This Mustang uses just a 3-valve head - a bump up to 4 valves would probably raise horsepower about 15%. This one is tuned for regular unleaded. There is no variable valve timing. This one is normally aspirated (not turbocharged or supercharged.) Heck, you could put 200 more horsepower in this sucker. Why would you need it? The car already goes 0-60 in 5.3 seconds.
The Car Connection [ The Web's Automotive Authority ]
Monday, November 08, 2004
Did Bill Gates cost John Kerry the Election?
In this article reprinted at www.michaelmoore.com, Thom Hartmann from "Common Dreams" asserts that a Windows PC that tabulated paper ballots in rural counties in Florida was rigged. The results swung the state to George Bush. Let's see where this story goes.
Michael Moore.com : Mike's Message : Mike's Latest News
In this article reprinted at www.michaelmoore.com, Thom Hartmann from "Common Dreams" asserts that a Windows PC that tabulated paper ballots in rural counties in Florida was rigged. The results swung the state to George Bush. Let's see where this story goes.
Michael Moore.com : Mike's Message : Mike's Latest News
Satellite Radio Goes Portable: the Delphi XM MyFi?
For some time, there have been satellite radio receivers that you could fit in the palm of your hand. You just couldn't use them in the palm of your hand. The previous generation receivers had to be hooked up ot a power supply and either an auto sound system or home boom box. The Delphi XM MyFi is an XM satellite radio player for the iPod crowd. (Perhaps call it a SkyPod?)
Unlike previous units, the MyFi does not require an external antenna. As long as you have access to the open sky, you can use the MyFi live. For those times that you are indoors, The MyFi can record up to 5 hours of audio to its built-in hard driver. It looks promising, but at $350.00, it is twice the price of existing systems, even if you take into consideration that, at this price, the MyFi ahs the equivalent to a home stereo connection pack and car audio connection pack. I have a hunch that after Christmas 2004, the price will come way down, maybe as far as $200.00. At that price, the MyFi should be a keeper.
Delphi XM MyFi review - Delphi XM MyFi Intro - Radios - CNET Reviews
For some time, there have been satellite radio receivers that you could fit in the palm of your hand. You just couldn't use them in the palm of your hand. The previous generation receivers had to be hooked up ot a power supply and either an auto sound system or home boom box. The Delphi XM MyFi is an XM satellite radio player for the iPod crowd. (Perhaps call it a SkyPod?)
Unlike previous units, the MyFi does not require an external antenna. As long as you have access to the open sky, you can use the MyFi live. For those times that you are indoors, The MyFi can record up to 5 hours of audio to its built-in hard driver. It looks promising, but at $350.00, it is twice the price of existing systems, even if you take into consideration that, at this price, the MyFi ahs the equivalent to a home stereo connection pack and car audio connection pack. I have a hunch that after Christmas 2004, the price will come way down, maybe as far as $200.00. At that price, the MyFi should be a keeper.
Delphi XM MyFi review - Delphi XM MyFi Intro - Radios - CNET Reviews
Monday, November 01, 2004
Whine of the day: Shortage of poll workers
Here is the now annual news story about the shortage of poll workers. Blah blah blah most of the workers are age 72 or over, blah blah blah. First of all, even though I'm off work, I still have to get my kids off to school and back home again. If they provide a nanny to help me do that, I'll work at the polls Secondly, there should never ever be a perpetual shortage of workers. If there is a shortage, you change the terms and conditions of employment until the shortage resolves itself. In this case, change the work hours. Did anybody think that just maybe you might get twice as many people (or more) who would be willing to put in 8 hour shifts as 16 hour shifts? How about (gasp) 6 hour shifts?
FOXNews.com - You Decide 2004 - U.S. Short of Poll Workers
John Kerry's Flight History
Most people know that George W. Bush was trained as a pilot in the Air National Guard. Most also know that soon after becoming checked out on the F-102, his history becomes really fuzzy until he is officially booted out for missing an annual flight physical. Not only has no one come up with his attendance records for his last year of guard service, no one has produced his pilot's logbook.
Most people don't know that John Kerry is a private pilot. He has been a private pilot since 1966. He apparently paid for his own flight training, and over the years, not only has he kept his status current, but he has added ratings, multi-engine, instrument, even seaplane. His records are below. I deleted his address. If you want his home address, get it somewhere else.
Name : KERRY, JOHN FORBES
Airman's Address : XX LOUISBURG SQ
BOSTON, MA, 02108-1202
FAA Region : New England
Date of Medical : Dec, 2003
Class of Medical : 2Expiration : Dec, 2004
Airman Certificates : Commercial Pilot
Airplane Single Engine Land
Airplane Single Engine Sea
Airplane Multiengine Land
Instrument Airplane
Glider Aero Tow (Private Pilot)
I bet John Kerry can find his logbook.
Final notes before the Election
This will be my final post before the election. I encourage everyone to get out and vote. Here's a question I want you to answer as you go to the polls: When you are choosing a president, wouldn't you prefer that no matter where the President is, he has a decent shot at being the smartest one in the room?
Here is the now annual news story about the shortage of poll workers. Blah blah blah most of the workers are age 72 or over, blah blah blah. First of all, even though I'm off work, I still have to get my kids off to school and back home again. If they provide a nanny to help me do that, I'll work at the polls Secondly, there should never ever be a perpetual shortage of workers. If there is a shortage, you change the terms and conditions of employment until the shortage resolves itself. In this case, change the work hours. Did anybody think that just maybe you might get twice as many people (or more) who would be willing to put in 8 hour shifts as 16 hour shifts? How about (gasp) 6 hour shifts?
FOXNews.com - You Decide 2004 - U.S. Short of Poll Workers
John Kerry's Flight History
Most people know that George W. Bush was trained as a pilot in the Air National Guard. Most also know that soon after becoming checked out on the F-102, his history becomes really fuzzy until he is officially booted out for missing an annual flight physical. Not only has no one come up with his attendance records for his last year of guard service, no one has produced his pilot's logbook.
Most people don't know that John Kerry is a private pilot. He has been a private pilot since 1966. He apparently paid for his own flight training, and over the years, not only has he kept his status current, but he has added ratings, multi-engine, instrument, even seaplane. His records are below. I deleted his address. If you want his home address, get it somewhere else.
Name : KERRY, JOHN FORBES
Airman's Address : XX LOUISBURG SQ
BOSTON, MA, 02108-1202
FAA Region : New England
Date of Medical : Dec, 2003
Class of Medical : 2Expiration : Dec, 2004
Airman Certificates : Commercial Pilot
Airplane Single Engine Land
Airplane Single Engine Sea
Airplane Multiengine Land
Instrument Airplane
Glider Aero Tow (Private Pilot)
I bet John Kerry can find his logbook.
Final notes before the Election
This will be my final post before the election. I encourage everyone to get out and vote. Here's a question I want you to answer as you go to the polls: When you are choosing a president, wouldn't you prefer that no matter where the President is, he has a decent shot at being the smartest one in the room?
Encouraging news for Kerry from early Florida Voters; significant lead over Bush among early voters
According to today's USA Today, 30% of Florida voters have already voted, and the early voters favor Kerry 51-43. Is that the Ghost of Al Gore seeking revenge?
It appears more and more that "election DAY" is becoming an obsolete concept, and we might as well do away with it altogether.
USATODAY.com - Swing states lean to Kerry
According to today's USA Today, 30% of Florida voters have already voted, and the early voters favor Kerry 51-43. Is that the Ghost of Al Gore seeking revenge?
It appears more and more that "election DAY" is becoming an obsolete concept, and we might as well do away with it altogether.
USATODAY.com - Swing states lean to Kerry
Why is General Motors worth only 1/7th of Toyota?
The total market value of all of General Motor's stock (market cap) is about $22 Billion. Toyota's market cap is $140 billion. Why the difference? It has to do with profitability. General Motor's stock is trading for less than the book value of its assets.
The New York Times > Business > Your Money > Investing: G.M. vs. Toyota: This Time, the Hare May Win
The total market value of all of General Motor's stock (market cap) is about $22 Billion. Toyota's market cap is $140 billion. Why the difference? It has to do with profitability. General Motor's stock is trading for less than the book value of its assets.
The New York Times > Business > Your Money > Investing: G.M. vs. Toyota: This Time, the Hare May Win
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