March Madness 2008

This makes my spine tingle every time...

One Shining Moment sung by Luther Vandross for 2008 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Video Montage of the Tournament Highlights after the final game. University of Kentucky equipment manager, Bill Keightley who passed away during the tournament is also honored in video . Broadcast on CBS April 7, 2008.

Listen to Your iPod with any FM Receiver

Forget bothering with external speakers for your iPod.

This tiny FM transmitter from Small Dog Electronics allows you to listen to your iPod using any FM radio.

I got one to use in the car and I liked it so much I got another one for the house.

It's powered by your iPod, transmits on any frequency from 87.9 to 107.9 and remembers the last frequency used. It has a pass-through port for charging and comes in five cool colors. The list price is $19.99.

Compatible with 1st and 2nd gen iPod Nano (non-video models), video, mini, photo, 4G and 3G

Strokes, Hepatitis, Depression, Cancer, and ... Over 50?

Make of this what you will. Personally I feel rather insulted that being "Over 50" is being categorized with mental and physical disabilities such as schizophrenia and cancer.

I captured these two screenshots from a current TV ad for Pittsburgh lawyers Berger & Green.

On the other hand, though, is there somebody I can sue because I'm over 50?

Springtime

Some snaps from around the neighborhood this morning ...

VOTE!!!

39 Years of Cars in 80 Seconds

I got to thinking that I have really owned a lot of cars in my lifetime. It all started when I inherited my grandfather's white '63 Studebaker Lark in 1969. My average length of ownership has been 1.4 years. I have had 6 Fords, 6 Chevys, 2 Pontiacs, 2 Oldsmobiles, and 2 Kias. Japan is represented four times and Korea three times. There have been two Mustangs and two convertibles. The most bizarre vehicle was a green and white VW bus. My favorite car color has apparently been red, six of those. There have been three pickups.

I collected these pictures from the Web. Most of the cars are accurate in color and model, but I had to take some liberties. I am delighted I could find an accurate '62 Galaxie convertible! Mine didn't have wheel covers though.

The Money of Politics

An interesting comparison of the 2007 incomes, taxes paid, and charitable contributions of the top political figures in the US...

DIY Whiteboard with Wii Remote

This is really cool! You can use a Wii remote and a DIY infrared pen to turn just about any surface you can project on into a pretty good interactive whiteboard. This video from Johnny Lee (Carnegie Mellon Univ) will show you how. Johnny even shows how to turn any laptop with an LCD screen into a tablet PC.

Great Hotel Deal

I'm staying the night at the Best Western Inn in Dubois, Pennsylvania. I have one of the best hotel deals I have ever lucked into. This room is actually a mini-suite with a small kitchenette. It's remarkably spacious, very clean, well-kept.

There's high-speed wireless internet, about 60 cable TV channels plus HBO, free continental hot breakfast, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker.

The bathroom is huge!

With the over-55 discount the rate is less than $63!

Outta Control

New local record high gasoline prices, $3.359 for 87 octane.

This thing is out of control. Last week oil company execs appearing before Congress tried to defend their record profits and their tax breaks.