Who says you cannot have 700 Horse Power in your Camry....
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Middle-class Americans to spend $481 a year on Apple products by 2015
AppleInsider
The average middle-class American will spend roughly $481 each year on Apple products by 2015, up from $321 this year, while emerging middle-class consumers in developing markets will drive substantial growth for the company in coming years, according to a new analysis.The Best and Worst Things to Buy at Popular Retailers [Shopping]
As always, it is good where to shop for what.
Article here on Lifehacker.com
My favorites are Amazon and Costo.com
Article here on Lifehacker.com
My favorites are Amazon and Costo.com
Free Essential Windows Utilities
No...not those Windows Utilities. Although if you're thinking that you must never use a computer...
Just like owning a car, owning a computer comes with the hassle of maintenance every now and again. In order to prevent your computer from getting sluggish, download these free utilities. Most are shareware and include additional features if you pay, but their free versions are more than powerful enough. Get them, and ensure your Windows PC stays just as fast as the day you first got it!
My favorites: (In order) Make sure to keep these programs updated!
My favorite utility is Glary Utilities . I just do not check the "Tracks Eraser", because you lose all your website history. I try to run it at least every 10 days. It also has some nice specific modules inside the program.
Spybot Search and Destroy: Application to scan for spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (shareware) – The number one anti-malware application out there. MSE can sometimes miss malware that MB Anti-Malware simply doesn't. More importantly, it can also remove that malware, and it even includes a tool called FileASSASSIN – a great tool that can even delete files locked by Windows. You should run this once a week.
Microsoft Security Essentials – For the longest time, Windows users had to turn elsewhere to guard themselves from the onslaught of viruses and malware that plague their systems. Recently, the folks in Redmond decided to step up to the plate and release their own anti-virus program. It's free, works great, and receives definition updates almost daily. Add to that live protection, and you've got one of the best anti-virus programs out there, all for free! Just be sure not to accidentally delete important registry files if you do get a virus; you'll be in for a world of lost data and headaches. You should make sure this is turned on and doing live protection everyday.
These are some other programs to check out:
Revo Uninstaller (shareware) – As I previously mentioned before, this is the best uninstaller on Windows. It completely removes all traces of an application, even the files located deep within your registry associated with that program. Use this to ensure that you reclaim all available hard drive space when uninstalling a program. Use whenever it's needed.
Recuva (shareware) – If you accidentally delete a file, use Recuva to pull deleted files from the grave. It's got support for a ton of different file formats, from emails to iPod music to word documents. It's helpful every now and again whenever you need it.
If you need to download a whole website try HTTrack, it allows you to download all the contents of a website.
The History of Photojournalism Powerpoint
An incredible powerpoint I found online and wanted to share.
Check it out. It is 38MB.
Check it out. It is 38MB.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Thursday, September 08, 2011
AutoMD Estimates Auto Repair Costs and Negotiates with Repair Shops to Make Servicing Your Car Less Stressful [Cars]
Lifehacker
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Video of my visit to Dealy Plaza
Here is my video from my trip this summer visiting the site of the assassination of JFK. I was really surprised how close the road is to the School Book building. I am definitely not a conspiracy theorist when it comes to this event. Dealy Plaza - YouTube:
The narration is provided by yours truly.
I filmed in 1080HD, take the time to let that version load. It looks crisp.
iPad met its match in the TouchPad | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News
An interesting idea for a competitor of Ipad. Just spend all your development cash beating Apple on price (taking a loss on each unit sold) and hope enough people will buy it because it is cheaper.... I don't know if this will work in the long run however...
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Apple Battery Maintenance
I always enjoy reading Walt Mossberg’s articles for AllthingsD.com and I found this question and answer especially interesting and worth sharing. It really applies to all new digital devices with Lithium Ion batteries.
Q:
An Apple store employee told us that each Apple mobile device battery should be depleted to 0% once per month to keep its battery healthy. Is this necessary?
A:
That’s correct. Here’s part of the company’s advice on iPhone batteries: “For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).”
In its advice on laptop batteries, the company states, in part: “Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time.” It adds that, if you don’t drain and recharge your Mac laptop in the course of normal usage, “Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month.”
Found Here.
Q:
An Apple store employee told us that each Apple mobile device battery should be depleted to 0% once per month to keep its battery healthy. Is this necessary?
A:
That’s correct. Here’s part of the company’s advice on iPhone batteries: “For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).”
In its advice on laptop batteries, the company states, in part: “Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time.” It adds that, if you don’t drain and recharge your Mac laptop in the course of normal usage, “Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month.”
Found Here.
Garmin Nuvi Hacks
I have a Garmin 1490T that I love and always use for navigation in the car. I found this information on all kinds of different information you can gain from your Garmin GPS. These should work with all Garmin branded devices and possibly some of their OEM installations.
Garmin Nuvi 1490T non-obvious screen access, hacks and undocumented features.
The list below was collected from a range of sources, including Garmin manuals, internet sites and my own experience. Time
In main menu tap clock/time to access "Time” screen and one can change time format and the time Return to main screen
From any screen hold finger on "Return" arrow where available and unit to will return to main screen Lock unit, adjust screen brightness or turn off
Quickly pressing and releasing the power button from any screen to a new screen to Lock unit, adjust screen brightness or turn off. If left for 10 seconds the screen will disappear and unit revert to previous screen. Customize the data field
On Map page, one can customise the data field on the lower left of the extended data display on the right, if enable. Tap the data field (Direction of travel, Elevation or Time of day) to select required field. There are additional items when navigating.
Save current location
From Map page, touch vehicle icon and touch "Save Location" Satellite Display
On Main page, press and hold the upper left corner of the display (the GPS signal strength meter. It shows a sky map of the GPS satellites in view, as well as the current speed and latitude, longitude and elevation. It also shows the current estimated GPS accuracy. SNR
In satellite display, press and hold finger on “Elevation" to display SNR Logging screen System Configuration Displays
While running on batteries: press and hold the battery indicator at the top of the display. If on external power press just right of the time. Hold it until the display appears - this takes 5 seconds. This is the first of several pages that show all sorts of system configuration settings. While advancing through the screens (using the "next" button in the lower right corner), when the screen goes totally one color, continue to tap where the "next" button has been and it will continue to the next color. After "Exit" GPS restarts. Track Log
Go to the "View Map" screen
Tap on the "Speed" indicator
Press and hold center of the speedometer until the “Diagnostics Page" appears (up to 10 seconds) Select "Diagnostic Logging" Select "Start Recording" Check "GPX" then press "Start" Log file is located in the "\.System\Logs\gpx"folder with the file name YYYYMMDD_XXXXXX.gpx (track log is already in GPX format). Note: the "\.System folder is hidden (will not show upon the root dive in mass storage). You will have unhide hidden folders or type it in manually into the address bar (example "E:\.system\").
Usage Mode
Select "Usage Mode" by tapping on the vehicle symbol in Main page to select Automobile, Pedestrian of Bicycle. How To Reset (Access Maintenance Mode) Power off Garmin unit. Press continuously the bottom right corner of screen and then power on the unit by pressing once on the Power button. This can take up to 30 seconds. You should be prompted to clear all user data, or asked if do you really want to start up in maintenance mode. Press “Yes” to reset (warning: all data will be erased and lost, so backup before proceeding) or enter maintenance mode. Screen Calibration (this is different from the help on the unit)
1. Turn device off
2. Put finger on upper left hand corner of screen & hold it
3. Power device on by a short press (may take up to 30 seconds)
4. You will get the calibration screen
5. Calibrate screen
6. Done
Info Found Here.
Garmin Nuvi 1490T non-obvious screen access, hacks and undocumented features.
The list below was collected from a range of sources, including Garmin manuals, internet sites and my own experience. Time
In main menu tap clock/time to access "Time” screen and one can change time format and the time Return to main screen
From any screen hold finger on "Return" arrow where available and unit to will return to main screen Lock unit, adjust screen brightness or turn off
Quickly pressing and releasing the power button from any screen to a new screen to Lock unit, adjust screen brightness or turn off. If left for 10 seconds the screen will disappear and unit revert to previous screen. Customize the data field
On Map page, one can customise the data field on the lower left of the extended data display on the right, if enable. Tap the data field (Direction of travel, Elevation or Time of day) to select required field. There are additional items when navigating.
Save current location
From Map page, touch vehicle icon and touch "Save Location" Satellite Display
On Main page, press and hold the upper left corner of the display (the GPS signal strength meter. It shows a sky map of the GPS satellites in view, as well as the current speed and latitude, longitude and elevation. It also shows the current estimated GPS accuracy. SNR
In satellite display, press and hold finger on “Elevation" to display SNR Logging screen System Configuration Displays
While running on batteries: press and hold the battery indicator at the top of the display. If on external power press just right of the time. Hold it until the display appears - this takes 5 seconds. This is the first of several pages that show all sorts of system configuration settings. While advancing through the screens (using the "next" button in the lower right corner), when the screen goes totally one color, continue to tap where the "next" button has been and it will continue to the next color. After "Exit" GPS restarts. Track Log
Go to the "View Map" screen
Tap on the "Speed" indicator
Press and hold center of the speedometer until the “Diagnostics Page" appears (up to 10 seconds) Select "Diagnostic Logging" Select "Start Recording" Check "GPX" then press "Start" Log file is located in the "\.System\Logs\gpx"folder with the file name YYYYMMDD_XXXXXX.gpx (track log is already in GPX format). Note: the "\.System folder is hidden (will not show upon the root dive in mass storage). You will have unhide hidden folders or type it in manually into the address bar (example "E:\.system\").
Usage Mode
Select "Usage Mode" by tapping on the vehicle symbol in Main page to select Automobile, Pedestrian of Bicycle. How To Reset (Access Maintenance Mode) Power off Garmin unit. Press continuously the bottom right corner of screen and then power on the unit by pressing once on the Power button. This can take up to 30 seconds. You should be prompted to clear all user data, or asked if do you really want to start up in maintenance mode. Press “Yes” to reset (warning: all data will be erased and lost, so backup before proceeding) or enter maintenance mode. Screen Calibration (this is different from the help on the unit)
1. Turn device off
2. Put finger on upper left hand corner of screen & hold it
3. Power device on by a short press (may take up to 30 seconds)
4. You will get the calibration screen
5. Calibrate screen
6. Done
Info Found Here.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
NYTimes: How to Avoid Credit Card Problems Abroad
From The New York Times:
PRACTICAL TRAVELER: How to Avoid Credit Card Problems Abroad
For years, American travelers have had trouble using their credit cards in other countries. Now some card issuers are trying to do something about it.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Sunday, June 05, 2011
NYTimes: When Teachers Talk Out of School
From The New York Times:
OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR: When Teachers Talk Out of School
Such teachers have become minor Internet celebrities, lauded by their fans for exposing students' insolent manners and desultory work habits. But they should not be defended.
Monday, May 30, 2011
NYTimes: Hackers Post Fake Tupac Shakur Article on PBS Site
From The New York Times:
Hackers Post Fake Tupac Shakur Article on PBS Site
A group of hackers took over the PBS Web site on Saturday night, posting PBS passwords and fake news stories.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
NYTimes: The High Cost of Low Teacher Salaries
From The New York Times:
OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR: The High Cost of Low Teacher Salaries
To revamp our education system, blame teachers less and pay them more.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Which gadgets you need to keep, which to go...
Spring Cleaning - Gadgets You Can Get Rid Of - NYTimes.com
Interesting thoughts. Some which I agree, some which I do not. I still like my 1490T Garmin with EcoRoute better than any smartphone. Convergence is not necessarily perfect.. or at least not yet.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Remembering Henry Stanley - Telegraph
Remembering Henry Stanley - Telegraph: "claiming that Stanley had been connected with genocide in the Congo. Other critics questioned why a Welsh town council thought an explorer who had pretended to be an American deserved a statue. Bloggers blogged, tweeters tweeted, letters and articles appeared, many attacking the statue, and the councillors must have wondered what had hit them. But......"
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Consumer Reports Cars Blog: 2011 Annual Auto Issue: Stuck in reverse
Interesting. When a new car design is actually not as strong as the previous:
Consumer Reports Cars Blog: 2011 Annual Auto Issue: Stuck in reverse
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Target Of Glenn Beck's Ire Recounts Threats : NPR
This is really sad and shows the state of the media today.
Target Of Glenn Beck's Ire Recounts Threats : NPR
Target Of Glenn Beck's Ire Recounts Threats : NPR
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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.
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