I had avoided Facebook for awhile, mainly because it had the perception of being a clone of the dysfunctional MySpace phenomenon. But, I had one friend persistently asking me to join, which I did. I’m glad I signed up, but Facebook is not without its shortcomings.
Category Archives: Say What?
Google Maps GPS (an idea for Google)
As some readers may recall, I’m a big fan of many of Google’s free applications, including Google Maps (and its “home” edition, Google Earth). Awhile ago, I was using an older Magellan GPS unit in the car, which helped with sales calls. Its shortcomings over Google Maps became readily apparent the longer I used it. The Amazon Kindle, XM Radio, and Google’s own Android-based “Google phones” gave me an idea of “mashing” a few existing technologies to make some thing new. I know this makes no sense yet…but read on for more on “Building The Perfect GPS”!
Mountain Bikes: Phase 1 (Giant and Specialized)
I took a spill off of my mountain bike a couple of years ago, and still have the scars from the operation on my shoulder. My trusty Schwinn from the early 90s took it in stride, and other than a small rip on the seat, it was unaffected. 
Still…we have a Giant Sedona in the family, only a couple of years old, and it feels like a totally different bike. The Sedona has an aluminum frame, and while the bike feels like it’s half the weight of the Schwinn, it seems to feel a lot stiffer on the road, and more responsive. I don’t care for the “twist” shifters, but it still shifts smoothly. My Schwinn, this year, has been acting up–the thumb shifters were smooth, but I’m having a lot of trouble with the derailleur hunting for the correct sprocket, and I’m jumping between gears constantly. After 15+ years, I’m ready for something new.
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Serb 101: A Cheapskate’s Guide
Here is a quick training guide on how to be a Serb. We’ve all heard the stereotypical portrayal of other ethnic varieties among the human species, so it’s about time you, dear reader, have gotten up to speed on what it takes to be a Serb in today’s world. Armed with this information, you are well on your way to being an Honorary Serb!
Rudy’s Corner @ Cedar Point, 2009
I just received an e-mail from Cedar Point with deals for the coming few weeks. Looks like Rudy will have to make a trip over to Cedar Point early this year! Last year’s trip was a big success–we had a great time at the park. Fortunately, we’re close enough that a trip to Cedar Point is only a day trip, and no overnight lodging is necessary unless you’d like to make a long weekend trip out of it and visit Cleveland. For those who don’t know, Cedar Point is an amusement park that is home to some of the world’s fastest and most exciting roller coasters. Here’s a brief rundown on last year’s trip.