I really want a tablet pc. I don't know whether I would prefer an ipod touch or xoom, but they both seem really cool.
I just love new technology and although you can make the argument that a laptop is still much more useful, it's tough to ignore the siren song of new tech gadgets.
Hopefully at some point I'll be able to get one and play around with it and see what everyone is talking about. So far I haven't seen or heard from anyone who had one that didn't love it.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Cost
It seems today that in a lot of cases cost is the deciding factor. A lot of companies offer very similar products and so what it costs you tends to make your mind up for you. So if that is the case, then where is the best place to buy?
In most cases it's big companies that do a lot of business who can keep costs down and offer lower prices. Big retail chains, Wholesale Insurance companies, and other large companies.
The one exception would be for items that you can buy used, in which case ebay and craigslist will almost always save you the most money.
In most cases it's big companies that do a lot of business who can keep costs down and offer lower prices. Big retail chains, Wholesale Insurance companies, and other large companies.
The one exception would be for items that you can buy used, in which case ebay and craigslist will almost always save you the most money.
Debt Limit
Is it any wonder that America is in the predicament that we are in? Consumer debt is considered normal and a very large segment of people owe far more than they can afford to pay off quickly. Why would we expect our government to be any better?
$14.3 trillion in debt and we need more?!! Is anyone else scared by this? Cut some spending, raise taxes and get that moving in the right direction. Once we have it paid off, then lets see what public works we can AFFORD to do.
It won't be fun, but it's necessary if we want to be fiscally responsible.
$14.3 trillion in debt and we need more?!! Is anyone else scared by this? Cut some spending, raise taxes and get that moving in the right direction. Once we have it paid off, then lets see what public works we can AFFORD to do.
It won't be fun, but it's necessary if we want to be fiscally responsible.
Friday, July 08, 2011
Google+
Got my first try of Google+ today. So far so good. It's kinda hard to truly evaluate it compared to facebook when I have about 7 friends so far compared to almost 300 on facebook.
Given that, it seems to do some things well. I like the circles idea for keeping conversations where they belong but I really think that one of the biggest drawbacks to facebook is the hidden nature of the privacy settings.
Plus doesn't seem to be doing a whole lot better in this category, and I would have expected that this would be the main area to improve in comparison. Now I don't understand the point of everything or the point of care carts, but I think that that would have been item number one on my requirements list.
Given that, it seems to do some things well. I like the circles idea for keeping conversations where they belong but I really think that one of the biggest drawbacks to facebook is the hidden nature of the privacy settings.
Plus doesn't seem to be doing a whole lot better in this category, and I would have expected that this would be the main area to improve in comparison. Now I don't understand the point of everything or the point of care carts, but I think that that would have been item number one on my requirements list.
Friday, July 01, 2011
Guy Places
There are some places that guys just enjoy being, regardless of purpose. This isn't true for all guys but a lot of us fall into the category. Places like the woods, a bait shop, sneaker stores, and garages all count.
It's not that you won't find women in those places but guys just tend to feel especially comfortable. I'm sure I could come up with a myriad of reasons why this might be so, but I doubt that there would be one that applied to all.
For instance, one of the main reasons I fell in love with the house we currently own was because it has a huge workshop out back. I still feel incredibly blessed to have that space. It came in incredibly handy while doing all the work on the basement.
So next time you are feeling a bit down, go to your "guy" place and relax.
It's not that you won't find women in those places but guys just tend to feel especially comfortable. I'm sure I could come up with a myriad of reasons why this might be so, but I doubt that there would be one that applied to all.
For instance, one of the main reasons I fell in love with the house we currently own was because it has a huge workshop out back. I still feel incredibly blessed to have that space. It came in incredibly handy while doing all the work on the basement.
So next time you are feeling a bit down, go to your "guy" place and relax.
Basement = Done
Finally I can stick a fork in the basement project. There are one or two very minor things that I might do at some point but clearly we've reached the point at which no one can argue that we are done.
We passed the building inspection and the girls are all moved in. It took us over a year all told but it was very worth it to give them their own space and free up a room to be used as a guest room. Already that has been very helpful with my MIL staying with us this week.
It will be a long time before we attempt to tackle the rest of the basement but for now I'm very happy. Frankly, it was a lot of fun and I learned A TON doing it. Something that I always consider a big bonus!
We passed the building inspection and the girls are all moved in. It took us over a year all told but it was very worth it to give them their own space and free up a room to be used as a guest room. Already that has been very helpful with my MIL staying with us this week.
It will be a long time before we attempt to tackle the rest of the basement but for now I'm very happy. Frankly, it was a lot of fun and I learned A TON doing it. Something that I always consider a big bonus!
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