Places I've been in the USA

Thought this was cool - I've always wanted to hit all 50. Only 15 more to go! Go create your own visited states map

Review of Swagman 2+2 Hitch Rack

Problem Statement: Find a bike rack that will fit the following criteria -Fit 4 bikes -Ranging in size from kids 12" bike to adult 700c...

Hybrid Golf is Still Five Years Away for the US

Looks like the new Volkswagen Golf will be out as a 2009 model. Too bad it won't be in the US until 2012. The 2009 model will most lik...

Top 25 blogs about property - Times Online

Property experts Andy Kirk and Lucia Adams have featured The Holiday Property Investment blog in an article about the Top 25 Property blogs ...

Surround yourself with things you love

Yesterday, I was buzzing through the DVR because I had a stockpile of stuff to watch (while feeding the babe of course) and I came across a ...

Stunning floating lights

These beautiful lights are awesome, they float up in the sky for a light show that will oooh and ahhh I think just about anyone. I know that...

Photos

So, about those vaca photographs- I am having a few little kinks with Aperture - I haven't even viewed them all yet. Hope to post some ...

Folk art dolls

These little wooden dolls by Alexander Girard are quite folky + modern. They are colorful, bright and playful and remind me of where I have...

Commercial of the Day

From Brian W.Contains loud, hilariously obscene language.Cars

slow progression

The hallmark of a good training program is planned progression. For example, Leadout intervals are key for mountain bike racing. A typical...

Ti Bling

Stem bolts on my road bike were starting to rust a little from sweat dripping on them. Doubtful that they were in danger of rusting through ...

8 is great

Vienna is 8 months now. I can't believe it! Here she is rolling around on the carpet, on the flip slide of almost crawling.

Feist on a bus - how cool.

One of my favorite songs of the moment.

I'm back, and currently I am...

*going through my inbox (289) *listening to Hyacinths & Thistles by the 6ths . *watching Vienna find and rip up a magazine ( ahh! don...

Docs and Spreadsheets just got easier

Posted by Vanessa Krumb, Account Strategist At work, we never stop collaborating within our own team and across teams internationally. Thi...

House Takes Up the Energy Bill

The House has started working on their version of the Energy Bill passed by the Senate last week. A number of new provisions have been adde...

The New Dedicate Hybrid From Lexus?

A few days ago, there was a report of a new dedicated hybrid coming from Toyota in 2009. The new hybrid would have a larger engine than tha...

Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact

The USAToday put together the top 25 cars and trucks that have had an impact. Number 3 on the USAToday list of the the Top 25 Cars and Truc...

"Own3d" Pic of the Day

A web classic...

Why Assume Hybrid Means EcoNut?

So, I was searching for mention of hybrid cars and I came across a post that had the following points to make about the 'lousy implemen...

Automotive Charging Systems

By Charles EvansElectricity is the life blood of the automobile. This has always been the case as nearly all gasoline internal combustion en...

A New Dedicated Hybrid From Toyota?

The Nikkei is reporting Toyota will offer another dedicated hybrid car in 2009. Currently, the only dedicated hybrid on the road is the Pri...

CAFE Standards in the Senate

Despite an up and down week on the floor of the Senate, a new standard on fuel economy may have been set by the Senate. The Senate ended deb...

Finally getting the legs back

Today I finally had a really good ride. I'd been getting a little worried because since the end of May and the Mountain of Misery I just...

Gone Fishin'

I'm on vacation, so lists will be sporadic for the next week. If you start feeling any withdrawal effects, go back and read some past po...

Classic Commercial of The Day

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25 Greatest Action Movies of All Time

From Entertainment Weekly.25. The Incredibles 24. Lethal Weapon 23. Drunken Master II 22. Predator 21. Spider-Man 2 20. Kill Bill, Vol. 1 ...

"Pwn3d" Pic of the Day

"Pwn3d" (or "pwned"/"own3d") is internet geek for "owned," as in "you got served." (Click ...

Policy news @ Google Australia

Posted by Rob Shilkin, Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs I wanted to update you with some great policy announcements that ...

The Seven Wonders of the Natural World

I told you there were more Seven Wonders lists.Be sure to click each thumbnail pic - most of them link to very cool larger pics.1. The Grand...

2 Way Car Alarms - Wave Of The Future

By David Faulkner2 way car are alarms bringing automobile protection systems into the future. A car alarm is now so much more than just a l...

Classic Comedy Clip of The Day

Triumph The Insult Dog at the premiere of one of the Star Wars movies. 99% of you have seen this, but to the 1% who haven't, you're ...

How Much Gas Have Hybrids Saved?

According to a recent report from National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), hybrids have saved the country 5.5 million barrels of oil since they...

Why Lithium-Ion Batteries?

Current hybrid car batteries are made from nickel metal hydride batteries(NiMH), but carmakers are saying the next generation of hybrid batt...

Helpful Hint of the Day

If you are leaving town and want to suspend mail delivery until you return, save yourself a trip to the post office to fill out a form. Requ...

Two Cool Who Videos

Two great videos of one of my favorite bands, The Who.We knew John Entwistle was good on bass, but holy crap. An isolated cam on him perform...

Nissan Will Follow the Market to Hybrids or Diesels

The hybrid and new clean diesel technologies are pitted "head to head" in the United States and "it is going to be interestin...

The Seven Wonders of the World

You've heard of them, but do you know what they are?There are actually several different "seven wonders" lists, but the first ...

Hybrid Taxi Cabs Arrive in Chicago

Chicago jumps on the hybrid taxi bandwagon, putting its first Ford Escape Hybrid Taxi on the road. San Francisco and New York already hav...

Real Names of Famous Musicians

Thanks, Spinderfella, for the idea and THIS LINK, where you can find more names.Akon - Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara ...

2008 Highlander Hybrid Available in September

Pricing for the 2008 Highlander were announced today. Ranging from $27,300 (Base 4x2 model) to $34,150 (Base Limited 4x4). Increase rang...

Fed Says HOV Lanes are too Clogged

Prior to 2005, California never had to worry about Federal interference with their HOV lanes. But by allowing hybrid cars sol access into t...

Groovy 70s Commercial of the Day

I remember this like it was yesterday."Hey good lookin', we'll be back to pick you up later!"

Car's Oil Can Be Changed Easily By You

By Juan UflerbaumerChanging your car's oil yourself is a lot easier than you think, and also you can save money. Whether you are a firs...

Double Dork of the Day

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Google Promotes Plug-In Hybrid Technology

Google announced their new project funding plug-in hybrid technology through their google.org project yesterday. They awarded over $1 milli...

Prius Trade-Ins Come From All Over

According to PIN Insights (pdf) , published by Power Information Network, a division of J.D. Power and Associates, May and early June data s...

The Tourist of Death

It all started with a photo.This chilling picture turned up in the days following 9/11, and reportedly came from a camera found in the rubbl...

Classic TV Show Open of The Day

Man I loved this show as a kid.Hey - I just thought of a new euphemism for masturbation. "My mom caught me revving up the powerful Mach...

Worst Celebrity Dads

The top 10 worst celebrity dads, from Maxim magazine.10. David Hass--burp--selhoffThe Hoff, he like the drinky. What kind of jackass asks hi...

HFD

Happy Father's Day to all the great dads among my readers.... Don, Tom K, Jim T, Greg, Rob, Kevin, James, Seth, Terry, Sean, BW, Brad, D...

Car Theft

By Dennis J JamesWith all the advancement in auto anti-theft technology you would believe that the theft of vehicles would be less than ever...

Tah Tah for now...

Out seeing the world - (Puerto Rico + Southern Caribbean) I will be back in a week and a bit. Hope to share some photos + stories later.

from BMOC to small child

Got a great mtb ride in. Slight drizzle, warm, tacky soil, wet roots, good friends. Doesn't get much better. Met up with John and did a ...

World's Weirdest Urinals

Many thanks to Spinderfella for the idea.At a brewery. I'd be afraid to drink the beer there after seeing this.At a penthouse bar in a H...

Crappy 70s Song of the Day

Shannon by Henry Gross, a song about a dog who swims out to sea -- probably to get away from the sound of this tripe -- and never returns.As...

May I Offer You a Suggestion?

Posted by Alexis Battle, Software Engineer We're always working on ways that you, our Australian users, can find what you're looking...

Inspires me

Sweet moves I'm working on. Yeah, so I went to a total dance workout class the other day, it was intense like this clip, but inspiring.

Princess Beds

These remind me of princess and the pea, from House & Garden.

Classic Comedy Movie Clip of the Day

Diaper robbery scene from Raising Arizona. Seen it a thousand times and it still makes me laugh.

Toyota Delays Next Generation Prius Over Battery Problems

Toyota has decided to delay the launch of the highly anticipated next generation Prius until the spring of 2009. Toyota has been question t...

Top 10 things to take on vacation

"To know what to leave out and what to put in, just where & just how, ah, that is to have been educated in the knowledge of simplic...

Drivers Are Willing to Save Money on Gas

Kelley Blue Books latest survey shows how drivers are looking to save money on gas by maintaining their cars better than they do now. Nearly...

Famous Last Words

Some funny. Some touching. All interesting. All true? Who knows...Many thanks to Tom "Yoda" Kane and Eddie "Eugene" Deez...

More hot sitcom moms

Suggestions from readers....Claudia Finnerty (Megyn Price)Grounded For Lifesuggested by willieJane Jetson(voiced by Penny Singleton)The Jets...

Hyundai Promises 2009 Hybrid Elantra (Avante)

Hyundai is looking to release the Avante Hybrid (Elantra is the North American counterpart) in 2009, but only in Korea. It will by hybrid L...

Enterprise, Hertz and Avis to Offer Hybrids for Rent

Renting a hybrid car just got a little easier. Enterprise announced last week they will be offering 3,000 hybrids in the US. Hertz and Avi...

Notes to self-skills

------------------------------------------------------ Notes to self. -Chimpanzes keep head level while swinging through trees. Tilting head...

Hybrid Car Fuel Economy

When people talk about hybrid cars, the conversation almost always turns to fuel economy. Do hybrid cars get better fuel economy? Are they ...

white + white

I am a fan of white on white everything, especially in bathrooms. It is so fresh + clean and makes me feel like I am at the spa. These are f...

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