I get behind the wheel of a 2009 Pontiac Vibe and find out that this little car has got it where it counts!
Tag: opinion
Sub vs. Dub
A quick Google search of Sub vs Dub (as in “Original Japanese Audio with English Subtitles” vs. “Re-dubbed audio with English voice actors”) will turn up a lot of debate, with people passionately arguing one way or the other. I’m sort of in-between in terms of my preference. A lot of the shows that first… Continue reading Sub vs. Dub
Why the Stick Shift?
Quite a few people who have read my Manual vs. Automatic article have wondered why anyone in their right mind would still use, drive, or even want a manual (stick shift) transmission in this day and age. They just don’t understand – after all, modern automatics are so much better (they say)… so much more… Continue reading Why the Stick Shift?
A Programmer’s Perspective on Politics
Election time always finds me musing on the nature of politics. Of course I must admit that being a computer programmer colors my view of the whole process more than just a little bit. I mean, I know that the political process in this country is one that has evolved over (literally) hundreds of years… Continue reading A Programmer’s Perspective on Politics
Behind the Wheel: 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
I rented a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer to drive Amanda’s parents around in as we did a big tour of New England in the fall, so I had plenty of time to get aquainted with this vehicle – on both highways and tight city streets. And I can say, unoquivically, that it sucks. Having said that,… Continue reading Behind the Wheel: 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer