Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Why is American Broadband so slow?
This is a really interesting commentary on the state of broadband in the United States. Everyone is jealous about the speed of other countries infrastructure, however, the US has some challenges due to the lack of funding to help out with getting broadband to rural areas where it is traditionally very hard to recoup the initial investment of infrastructure. But now, broadband access will move to become a basic human right. For these rural ares, wireless broadband access may be a more logical step then building landlines. Here is the interesting report on the status of broadband connections in each state.
This is a scary statistic for North Carolina: North Carolina ranks 38th in the nation in Internet speeds.
This is a scary statistic for North Carolina: North Carolina ranks 38th in the nation in Internet speeds.
Old Richmond.....
This is really cool.
"Hi neighbors! I wanted to share a video that I made way back in 1989. I grew up here in Ginter Park, and my father's job as a pastor required them to relocate in 1986. So when I moved back after college, I set out with a camcorder and got a bunch of familiar sights, including our house on Hawthorne, some neighborhood images, many Richmond landmarks, and some wonderful shots inside downtown Miller & Rhoads and Thalhimers in the last years in business. At the time I worked at channel 12 so I had access to editing equipment (this was waaaayyyyy before iMovie.)
Finally uploaded it this year to YouTube for family members, and thought that fellow Richmonders, especially in Ginter Park, might enjoy the nostalgia!"
Video Link Here.
"Hi neighbors! I wanted to share a video that I made way back in 1989. I grew up here in Ginter Park, and my father's job as a pastor required them to relocate in 1986. So when I moved back after college, I set out with a camcorder and got a bunch of familiar sights, including our house on Hawthorne, some neighborhood images, many Richmond landmarks, and some wonderful shots inside downtown Miller & Rhoads and Thalhimers in the last years in business. At the time I worked at channel 12 so I had access to editing equipment (this was waaaayyyyy before iMovie.)
Finally uploaded it this year to YouTube for family members, and thought that fellow Richmonders, especially in Ginter Park, might enjoy the nostalgia!"
Video Link Here.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
NYTimes: Breaking Into the Smartphone (Risks Included)
From The New York Times:
Breaking Into the Smartphone (Risks Included)
Numerous apps make it relatively easy to skirt a smartphone's software controls.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Fascinating... the profit in news.
Until, that is, CBS News unveiled its "60 Minutes" news magazine in 1968. When, after three years or so, "60 Minutes" turned a profit (something no television news program had previously achieved), a light went on, and the news divisions of all three networks came to be seen as profit centers, with all the expectations that entailed.
From: Ted Koppel: Olbermann, O'Reilly and the death of real news
From: Ted Koppel: Olbermann, O'Reilly and the death of real news
Sunday, November 07, 2010
NYTimes: Secret Cars Kept Under Wraps, in Public
From The New York Times:
DESIGN: Secret Cars Kept Under Wraps, in Public
Automakers that send prototypes of future models onto public roads have new ways to camouflage their secrets.
NYTimes: Chasing Pirates: Inside Microsoft’s War Room
From The New York Times:
Chasing Pirates: Inside Microsoft's War Room
Microsoft's theft fight has implications beyond the bottom line in an industry that relies on intellectual property.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Jay Leno Signed it!
I was very impressed to get this in the mail on Saturday. Jay signed it. I think it looks great!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
NYTimes: E-Mail Spam Falls After Russian Crackdown
From The New York Times:
E-Mail Spam Falls After Russian Crackdown
Spam around the world dropped by an estimated one-fifth after Russia's pursuit of a suspected spam kingpin.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
NYTimes: A BMW on the Trans-Atlantic Plan
From The New York Times:
MOTORING: A BMW on the Trans-Atlantic Plan
One selling point for taking delivery of a car in Europe is the money saved by vacationers who drive their own car rather than paying for a rental.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Pictures from the Lexus Exhibit at Pebble Beach
Friday, September 24, 2010
My Favorite Podcasts
I absolutely love listening to Podcasts on my Ipod and these are my favorites. Do you have a favorite? Let me know, leave a comment.
Sound Opinions, the World's only rock and roll talkshow; now to go. Hosted by Jim DeRogatis of the Vocalo.org and Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune. Each week Jim and Greg bring you the latest music news and reviews. Plus tune in to hear exclusive interviews.
The funniest call in show on radio happens to be about car repair.
Official free, weekly podcast of the award-winning radio show "This American Life." First-person stories and short fiction pieces that are touching, funny, and surprising. Hosted by Ira Glass, from WBEZ Chicago Public Radio. In mp3 and updated Mondays.
Audio content from The Economist magazine
The best of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs.
The Moth features people telling true, engaging, funny, touching and eye-opening stories from their lives. Hailed as "New York's hottest and hippest literary ticket" by the Wall Street Journal, The Moth has been producing sold-out storytelling shows for over ten years. Stories are told without notes to a live audience by a wide range of people. The best have been captured here. For more information about our programs, live events, and CD's for sale, go to www.themoth.org. The podcast is updated on Mondays.
NPR: All Songs Considered Podcast
In NPR Music's All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen brings you an eclectic mix of fresh music by emerging and breakout bands and musical icons.
NPR: Live Concerts from All Songs Considered Podcast
A unique podcast. Entire concerts from artists like Blitzen Trapper, Dan Deacon, The Decemberists, Radiohead, Tom Waits, Fleet Foxes, Neko Case. Some concerts include interviews with the bands. Find more at npr.org/music.
KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic is committed to a music experience that celebrates innovation, creativity and diversity by combining progressive pop, rock, world beat, jazz, funk, and the best new music from all genres. KCRW Music Director and host of 'Morning Becomes Eclectic, Jason Bentley presents live performances by new talent and established favorites for a dynamic musical adventure that cannot be found anywhere else.
Today's Top Tune is a free song a day, from KCRW's all Music Channel, that represents a cross section of KCRW's eclectic music format. Tracks selected are chosen from recent and upcoming releases as well as songs performed live on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Each song will be available for download and podcast. Click on FULL DETAILS to stream/download the track and read more about the artist.
The Onion Radio News is a daily podcast featuring a short news clip from The Onion's award-winning 24-hour radio news network. Read The Onion at www.theonion.com.
Bill Maher and his panelists are back to take on the contenders, and pretenders, all year long! Download complete episodes including Overtime, where Bill and his guests answer fan questions. For more of Real Time, go to hbo.com/real-time-with-bill-maher
The World's weekly Technology Podcast brings you all the latest and greatest news in global technology. Each week, we offer this special enhanced version with chapter markers, pictures and links.
Music from Stones Throw and the Stones Throw DJs. www.stonesthrow.com
NYTimes.com: BBC and News Corp. Sharpen Attacks
New York Times: BUSINESS | September 13, 2010
Media Cache: BBC and News Corp. Sharpen Attacks
By ERIC PFANNER
Usually the BBC and News Corp. clash over matters like broadcasting regulations; now they are battling over a racecar driver who took a turn as a writer.
The Truth about the Stig!
Media Cache: BBC and News Corp. Sharpen Attacks
By ERIC PFANNER
Usually the BBC and News Corp. clash over matters like broadcasting regulations; now they are battling over a racecar driver who took a turn as a writer.
The Truth about the Stig!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
California Itinerary:
Our Trip to California
Itinerary:
August 5th, 2010:
We arrived late to Cleveland, thus missing our connecting flight to LA.
Instead of arriving on late on August 5th, we arrive at 10.40am @ LAX on Friday August 6th.
Our rental Car is a 2010 Ford Focus from Dollar rent-a-car.
We then visited:
Petersen Automotive Museum, we have lunch at the Johnny Rocket’s at the Museum.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Dinner at CoCo’s in Irvine
We Stay Night in Irvine
Saturday August 7th
Wake up early @ 6 am for Cars and Coffee in Irvine
Then drive to Yorba Linda to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Drive to Sylmar to view the Nethercutt Collection. A car collection and amazing bizarre items including an organ.
Drive to Simi Valley accidentally run into Costco
Night Simi Valley at the Best Western Pasado
Dinner at the Elephant Bar
Sunday August 8th
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to Start
Then to Palos Verdes Estates to see the Wayfarer’s Chapel
Then heavy hors d'œuvre's at Nancy to see 2009 Ferrari Scuderia
Stay Night @ Super 8 near LAX
Monday August 9th
Leave LA cruise up Pacfic Coast Highway
Just drive by the Mullin Museum in Oxnard,
Snack @ McDonald’s
Lunch @ In and Out Burger
Head towards Santa Barbara to Mission
See Hanna
Visit State Street Coastal Shore
Go back to Mission, the mother off all missions
Dinner:
Santa Barbara Brewing Company.
Drive back to Oxnard and stay in Best Western near Mullins Museum.
Tuesday August 10th:
10am - Mullin Museum
12.45 Lunch @ El Sitio in Santa Barbara
Head to San Simeon via 154, 101 and 1
Wednesday August 11th
Hearst Castle Tour 2 and watch Movie
Drive up Pacific Coast Highway
Check out Art Exhibit at Embassy Suites
Motel 6 Salinas- Went to Monterey Bay Brewing Company
Thursday August 12th
10am RM Auction Tour led by Ian Kehler, President of RM
Lunch @ Subway
Went to Carmel @ 2.30 to see Tour d’elegence
5-7 Back to Portola to RM drinks and food party
Friday August 13th
Concorso Italiano @ Laguna Seca County Club
Saturday August 14th
Wake up @ 6.30
Sports Car Market at Gooding Auction Site
Head to Laguna Seca Raceway
See an all Bugatti Race
Also, the US debut of Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Sunday August 15th
Concours D’elegence @ Pebble Beach
Drive to San Francisco
Stay Night near SFO at Days Inn
Zorba’s Pizza on El Camino Real
Monday August 16th
Head to Black Hawk Museum in Danville California
Then drive long way around San Francisco Bay stopping in Sausalito and crossing Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco
Looked around Fisherman’s Warf
Dinner @ Zorba’s again
Tuesday August 17th.
Fly out early the back to RIC
Itinerary:
August 5th, 2010:
We arrived late to Cleveland, thus missing our connecting flight to LA.
Instead of arriving on late on August 5th, we arrive at 10.40am @ LAX on Friday August 6th.
Our rental Car is a 2010 Ford Focus from Dollar rent-a-car.
We then visited:
Petersen Automotive Museum, we have lunch at the Johnny Rocket’s at the Museum.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Dinner at CoCo’s in Irvine
We Stay Night in Irvine
Saturday August 7th
Wake up early @ 6 am for Cars and Coffee in Irvine
Then drive to Yorba Linda to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Drive to Sylmar to view the Nethercutt Collection. A car collection and amazing bizarre items including an organ.
Drive to Simi Valley accidentally run into Costco
Night Simi Valley at the Best Western Pasado
Dinner at the Elephant Bar
Sunday August 8th
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to Start
Then to Palos Verdes Estates to see the Wayfarer’s Chapel
Then heavy hors d'œuvre's at Nancy to see 2009 Ferrari Scuderia
Stay Night @ Super 8 near LAX
Monday August 9th
Leave LA cruise up Pacfic Coast Highway
Just drive by the Mullin Museum in Oxnard,
Snack @ McDonald’s
Lunch @ In and Out Burger
Head towards Santa Barbara to Mission
See Hanna
Visit State Street Coastal Shore
Go back to Mission, the mother off all missions
Dinner:
Santa Barbara Brewing Company.
Drive back to Oxnard and stay in Best Western near Mullins Museum.
Tuesday August 10th:
10am - Mullin Museum
12.45 Lunch @ El Sitio in Santa Barbara
Head to San Simeon via 154, 101 and 1
Wednesday August 11th
Hearst Castle Tour 2 and watch Movie
Drive up Pacific Coast Highway
Check out Art Exhibit at Embassy Suites
Motel 6 Salinas- Went to Monterey Bay Brewing Company
Thursday August 12th
10am RM Auction Tour led by Ian Kehler, President of RM
Lunch @ Subway
Went to Carmel @ 2.30 to see Tour d’elegence
5-7 Back to Portola to RM drinks and food party
Friday August 13th
Concorso Italiano @ Laguna Seca County Club
Saturday August 14th
Wake up @ 6.30
Sports Car Market at Gooding Auction Site
Head to Laguna Seca Raceway
See an all Bugatti Race
Also, the US debut of Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Sunday August 15th
Concours D’elegence @ Pebble Beach
Drive to San Francisco
Stay Night near SFO at Days Inn
Zorba’s Pizza on El Camino Real
Monday August 16th
Head to Black Hawk Museum in Danville California
Then drive long way around San Francisco Bay stopping in Sausalito and crossing Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco
Looked around Fisherman’s Warf
Dinner @ Zorba’s again
Tuesday August 17th.
Fly out early the back to RIC
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| California Trip 2010 Part 2 |
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
NYTimes: Building a Better Teacher
From The New York Times:
Building a Better Teacher
There are more than three million teachers in the United States, and Doug Lemov is trying to prove that he can teach them to be better.
NYTimes: What Is It About 20-Somethings?
From The New York Times:
What Is It About 20-Somethings?
They move back in with their parents. They delay beginning careers. Why are so many young people taking so long to grow up?
NYTimes: Eileen Nearne, Wartime Spy, Dies at 89
From The New York Times:
Eileen Nearne, Wartime Spy, Dies at 89
Ms. Nearne was one of the secret agents who helped prepare the French resistance for the D-Day landings in 1944.
Monday, September 20, 2010
NYTimes: Thieves Cart Off St. Louis Bricks
From The New York Times:
Thieves Cart Off St. Louis Bricks
Buildings are being torched to quicken their harvest of St. Louis brick, prized for its distinctive character.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
NYTimes: The 3,000-Mile Oil Change Is Pretty Much History
From The New York Times:
SHORTCUTS: The 3,000-Mile Oil Change Is Pretty Much History
Knowing how often to change your car oil takes more information than in the past. The good news is that it's probably less often.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
NYTimes: We’re No. 1(1)!
From The New York Times:
OP-ED COLUMNIST: We're No. 1(1)!
Who's No. 1? With leaders who can't ask the people to make some sacrifices and an education system that's slipping, it isn't the United States.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Nixon's Marine One
This is the acutal Helicopter that Nixon left the White House on that infamous day.
Today it is located at the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda CA.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
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