It’s time to revisit a popular topic around here – the old “manual vs. automatic” argument. If you follow – well, actually, let’s just be honest here and say “obsess” – over cars, you might have noticed a trend in regards to what transmissions are available on new cars these days. And that trend is… Continue reading Where’s the Stick Shift Gone?
Desktop Madness Vol. 41
The music from “katamari Damacy” is addictive, and so are the desktop wallpapers based on it. LONELY ROLLING STAR!!!
Horsepower and Torque
We’re thinking about getting a second car – Yay! We’ve been looking rather longingly at the Mazda3 5-door. But when I look at the numbers, I get a little… confused. Mazda 3 (2008 5-door) Outlander (2003 AWD) 2983 lbs 3461 lbs 4.8 inches ground clearance 8.3 inches ground clearance Fully independent 4-wheel suspension Fully independent… Continue reading Horsepower and Torque
Desktop Madness Vol. 40
Protect your computer screen from Van Eck phreaking with this animated desktop wallpaper/background.
10 Tips for New Programmers
It occurred to me the other day that I’ve been doing this stuff (programming) for more than a few years now – most of them in a very much “professional” manner. So I guess that makes me qualified to come up with lists like this! Learn the machine. Build yourself a computer. Understand how the… Continue reading 10 Tips for New Programmers