I spoke way too soon last week when I was all about Sam Zell his changes at the Tribune, while his actions may be good business, they are not good Chicago business--and that is why he is pretty much leading the way for things that suck this week. In other news, I am just so excited to have another week of "wintry mix" ahead of me...but seriously, winter will be over soon. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog's Day, so that means that we have less than two weeks of this garbage left! Also, I apologized in advance for all the extra links I added, I was going a little nuts this week. Anyways, here goes for the week that was:"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult."
- E.B. White
Some things that don't suck:
The Kindle, unlike reading from a computer screen--which can get very tiring--the "electronic ink" display supposedly reads nearly the same as a printed page . Unlike a printed page, this slim and trim device is wirelessly connected to free newspaper, magazine, and blog feeds. Plus amazon.com,
where you can purchase and download a full book directly to the memory in less than a minute. Pretty sweet device for people who like to read, but do not like to carry around a bunk of books.
Getting an iPhone from your school. Thats right, Abilene Christian University in Texas is giving an iPhone to each incoming freshman because they had added some applications that they believe will be very helpful for students (and for their enrollment). Besides having your schedule, meal plan balance, and directions to classes right at your fingertips, students will now also have unlimited access to games, the internet, and youtube to keep them busy during class...
Knowing what you are talking about, with election anticipation building by the day, it is becoming easier and easier to spot the village idiot. They are either speaking vaguely about something they overheard from someone else, or they are incorrectly explaining what is included in fair trade and/or national health care and why it is perfect / ignorant. If you do not want to be "that guy" then follow the link to read a brief summary of what the primary candidates believe about a couple of token hot topics.
Tesla Roadster, I have mentioned this car before...But I really do not get sick of talking about it. Powered by 3500 laptop batteries, it goes 0-60 in 4 seconds, with 220 miles on a single charge. ON TOP of all that, it looks awesome. And I want it one--trouble is that they start at $98,000 and there is a pretty deep wait list. (not unlike my 38,700th on the Cubs season ticket waitlist)
Sidewalk Picasso, I first heard about Julian Beever a couple of months ago, but I stumbled across this video again and figured that it might just blow your mind...so I needed to share it.
Building Card Castles, is another one of my favorite things to do when I can't play with Legos, labyrinth, or DX-Ball. This guy outclasses me roughly a million fold. My personal best is the standard pyramid with seven little pyramids as a base. I am not sure how many total cards that is, but it was far short of his 22,000 that he used to build a replica of the Capitol Building.
Some things that do:
Blind faith in technology, "But GPS voice, I am not driving a train...this is only a rental car...okay, fine." :::BANG::: :::SMASH::: :::CRUNCH::: This is an oldie but a goodie. A computer consultant literally let his GPS system guide his car right onto the tracks--he got out just in time to not get slammed into by a Metro train at 60 mph--its too bad though, he could have won a Darwin Award. This incident did get me thinking though...maybe this technology has more potential than we thought before. If enough people start following these things around blindly, they isn't it possible that the satellites could control routes enough so that there would never be a traffic jam? Maybe you take a longer way to work now and then but now it would be in the interest of the greater good.
Sam Zell, I am officially off the Tribune Hype train...and the moment that I fell off was when I read in the Sun-Times (and yes I realize the bias) that good ole billionaire Sammy wants to sell not only the Cubs (thats fine...bring on Mark Cuban) but also the naming rights to Wrigley Field (that is not alright). I am now going to subscribe to the Sun--even though its pretty mediocre--and Mr. Zell...trust your GPS, I hear they are great.
Shooting missiles at the moon. I knew that the whole satellite thing was a just going to be opening a can of worms, and sure enough now we are going to be shooting down the moon. But wait, we have scientific reasons for launching a $79 Million dollar missile at the moon--we are looking for water!. #1 I will personally show anyone from NASA where the ocean is for a fraction of the cost, and #2 Just because you have a reason doesn't mean it is right...click.
"Pole Tax", I feel like this is the Stamp Act all over again...only a the "clear platform shoe and g-string party" would probably be more entertaining than the Boston Tea Party...but really, ask yourself if its fair to tax the guys who are about to walk in and drop nearly a week's pay on 12 dollar drinks and two minute dances? On the bright side, a lot of the money we pay out in political salaries will find its way back into the system...
Until Next time,
-Chance Kelch
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