Monthly Archives: April 2008

Buying tires online

Posted on Apr 24, 2008 by

I know it sounds like an impossible concept, but yes, it is possible to buy tires online, and save money.  I’ve actually been doing it for many years, even in pre-internet days via mail order.  Just placed another order today, in fact, exactly two years from the last time I ordered.  It’s easy, it has some beneficial advantages, and yes, it saves some cash in the process.

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Posted in Say What?

Planning a music server

Posted on Apr 22, 2008 by

I’m stuck here without my CDs–most of them are in storage right now.  I’ve been increasingly interested in setting up some kind of central music server, and using a remote device via the network (hopefully wirelessly) to play the music on systems throughout the house.  It’s just in the early planning stages right now, but I’ll keep everyone informed on the progress.  My early sketches are below.

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Posted in Audio/Video Hardware, Computing, Music

Super Monkey Ball DS

Posted on Apr 1, 2008 by

Some games translate well to the DS, while others don’t. Unfortunately, the DS version of Super Monkey Ball falls short. The game itself is really no worse than the versions for GameCube, but the biggest downfall is the DS itself.

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Posted in Gaming Corner