Huh?

Can you explain this to me? I must be too dense to figure how this is working in favor of Microsoft.

Go Newt!

Surprising MPG

Since the late 80's I've driven some sort of SUV. First it was my four speed, 4 cylinder Isuzu Trooper II (no air, no cruise, no radio - no frills period!) and I drove that thing all over the country until the motor crapped out at 140k miles. Still, it got decent milage and could drive through anything. After that, I got a Ford Explorer and drove that for another 100k+ miles until the transmission ate itself. Two more Explorers - both V8's and those things got terrible MPG (around 12) for such a small truck, but with that 5.0 liter V8 and all wheel drive - they were really fun to drive. Still, hauling all sorts of sailing crap around and the purchase of a 4,700lbs sailboat necessitated a larger vehicle that could tow.

So it began - I got my first Excursion. V10 powered with the storage capacity of an airplane hangar and a dismal 11MPG. My second Excursion that I got in 2002 was more refined, quieter and even with the same V10 monster engine, gets around 14mpg. Pretty amazing with that kind of vehicle. Since Ford killed the truck, there's no replacement for it and at 120k miles, I'm gonna drive this thing into the ground.

Still, as a daily driver its not the most fun thing to drive around in. Enter my 2002 Porsche 911 C4S. This thing is all performance and fun, but thing really gets great gas milage! Sure when you jump on the gas the milage is gonna go into the tank, but driven "normally", it gets anywhere from 28.5 to 31.2mpg. Pretty sweet for an all wheel drive sports car that goes like the wind. ;-)

They just don't get it

Just a quick post this morning about Sarah Palin. After scanning the news articles, television reports, and bloggers, I have to laugh at their attempts to point out Sarah's flaws. (the best was Michael Moore on MSNBC - the dude can't form a sentence to save his life - let alone a coherent thought that actually makes sense.)

It further proves how they just don't get it.

All of her "flaws" are the reasons many of us like her.

But best of all, in her "limited" governmental experience, she's been in leadership positions. That's more than anyone else on the presidential ballot can claim. And while many CLAIM to be a straight shooting, "do what's right" leader, she's the only one who's actually DOING it and standing up for whats right. Regardless of party lines.

I'm not worried about her straying from that course - and I'll bet there's a whole lot of folks in Washington who DON'T want to see her as VP just for these reasons.

That's why we need her. ;-)

Go girl!!

(and did you see the video of her on CNN shooting the AR-15 with the troops in Iraq? Nice!)

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

Now that Rush is off the air and can't slam me for this, I am proud to announce that I'm throwing in my hat for President in the 2008 election.

Woohoo! (was : Bad tactics (was : Who?!?!?))

Ok, MAJOR EDIT! Now that I had a chance to research her and see her speak, I'm very PRO on the VP pick. Hell, I like her more than I like John. (not that I liked John all that much, but still...)

Do you want someone who will REFORM? I know I do, and she's a reformer. Check out her history here. This gal rocks!

As for Barack - sheesh, where do I start?? On the plus side, I think he's being a great role model for young blacks, albeit misguided. Typical symbolism over substance. But hey, the masses seem to like it regardless if they don't really know what change is needed.

Oh well, politics as usual. Nothing to see here. Move right along. ;-)

Not a good image

So, here's a shot of Woz and a lady friend watching some sort of event while still astride their beloved Segway's.

Lets make some observations - everyone else walked to the event from whatever sort of transportation they came in. Woz and ladyfriend didn't.

Everyone seems to be pretty in shape while Woz and ladyfriend could use a little less intake and some exercise.

What image does this give to Segway?

Perhaps this is what will happen to us all as we head toward the singularity?