Archive for June, 2009



physi-cally fit

Published on 2009/06/30

Biking 10 miles to work is almost fun. After all, it’s downhill nearly the whole way. Riding that same 10 miles home is not as fun, because it’s nearly uphill the entire way. But it keeps me in modest shape as it’s a challenging ride. But for the last 4 rides home, I’ve had a [...]


Texting While Driving: How Dangerous is it?

Published on 2009/06/26

According to the research done by Car & Driver, it’s MUCH more dangerous than drunk driving. Wow.


Math Nerds, rejoice!

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Ben Ruetz, Michael Surls, et al.
Been considering dropping $250 to pick up an old HP-15C on eBay? Consider it no more! HP just released iPhone versions of several classic calculators. Now you just buy an iPhone or iPod Touch, and the HP-15 app at the App Store.


Summer in Seattle.

Published on 2009/06/21

Average temperatures in the 60s. Thirty straight days of sunshine (fantastic climbing weather). Completion of my ‘required’ climbs. Weather that begs and screams, “Go Play Outdoors, NOW!”
Fresh local produce, especially strawberries and bing cherries. (California strawberries don’t cut it). Berry bushes everywhere, laden with fruit. Halibut and salmon, fresh from the docks. It’s so [...]


The Myth of Prevention

Published on 2009/06/20

A Doctor’s View of Obama’s Healthcare Plan.
In short, he agrees our healthcare system is broken. Obama’s plan is a step in the right direction, it isn’t enough to fix the problem. I’m sure glad fixing health care is not my problem to solve. In addition to two wars and a financial meltdown.


Iphone 3.0 + MS sync?

Published on 2009/06/18

Are you wondering if upgrading to iPhone 3.0 will let your iPhone play music through your Microsoft Sync equipped car stereo via Bluetooth? The answer is yes!