Archive for December, 2005
MIT’s Stackable Cars
Four years in the making, a new type of stackable car design is about to be finalized by it’s MIT developers. The car is designed to help big cities cope with the age old problem of traffic congestion — at least until we can all afford Segways.Of course this design is so revolutionary it may extend beyond the big city to the rest of us. I know that I’m always looking for a sweeter ride to get me around the back nine. :D
No CommentsPC Christmas
For those of you that were offend by our “Merry CHRISTmas” yesterday… We’re sorry.
Merry Christmas
Merry CHRISTmas everyone!Christmas time reminded me of another Kubanism. The correct way to sing the classic tune Angels We Have on Heard High is as follows:
Angels we have on heard high
Sweetly singing ore the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
(Chorus)
Glo—ria. In egg shells, cease day-O.
Glo—ria. In egg shells, cease day-O…
DIY Basement
Whew… It's been hard to keep up with the site… what with the Christmas rush and trying to finish my basement. I figured I would turn this obstacle into an advantage and grab some content out of the experience. Here is the glorious BEFORE picture:
And the Phase 1 pics. On the left, notice the window is now a door and the electrical work is partially complete. On the right, the framing for the closet and bathroom is complete and the cinderblock walls have been prepped with waterproofing paint…
No CommentsCredit Averages
While reviewing my credit report, I found some interesting numbers on the national credit averages. I found some of them surprising. The average American consumer has 5 open credit accounts and 1 late payment on their credit report. The average mortgage balance is $106,782 with an average payment of $1,020. The average auto balance $12,141 with an average payment of $416. Meanwhile, the average total debt in America is $79,884. Uh, do that math… (yeah, I know)
Want To Be A Millionaire? Hurricanes Can Help
So Katrina caused a huge amount of economic destruction… people just can’t seem to agree on how MUCH economic destruction. Louisiana asked for $250 BILLION! Mississppi was a little surprised to learn this, since they’ve only asked for $33 Billion. So here’s a little math based on Census data. Louisiana’s $250 Billion translates into
Reasons Not To Be A Minister
I met a girl on ThanksMas that was looking to move down here from Boston. She liked the area and was pursuing a career with Young Life. Apparently there are more positions available locally than up North. After further conversation she admitted the following:
Don’t know your calling? I recommend 48 Days To The Work You Love. While this is a work focused book, it approaches it in such a way as to discover your gifts and passion and move you towards things that use them in the real world. So while it is task driven, your task may end up be feeding the homeless in Nigeria… or clearing mine fields in the Balkans… or even becoming the music minister at your church. BUT more importantly than the tasks it helps you find, is the clear sense of purpose you can discover while ferreting out said tasks.
No CommentsHappy ThanksMas!
ThanksMas is holiday that comes between Thanksgiving and Christmas to celebrate surviving another semester… or for us old folks: to reminisce about surviving semesters or co-eds or whatever. ;) Typical celebration involves turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings. And, of course, watching a Christmas Story (or some similar classic, but a Christmas Story is best)

