Smoke rings
This is just cool…
As a CPA I can appreciate J.K. Rowling’s use of a spreadsheet for Harry Potter books
At the height of the Harry Potter novels’ popularity, I asked a number of people why those books in particular enjoyed such a devoted readership. Everyone gave almost the same answer: that author J.K. Rowling “tells a good story.” Ok, it isn’t Excel, but still! How J.K. Rowling Plotted Harry Potter with a Hand-Drawn Spreadsheet
Just a dude on skis with a GoPro…right.
[youtube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yKP7jQknGjs]
What’s the point of sign twirling?
Watching some guy twirl a sign off the highway… Does anyone realize how ineffective this is as a marketing tool? You can’t read what they are promoting nor figured out which way they should be pointing!
Misconceptions about getting sick
Confirming many of my beliefs… [youtube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hD0vYCIB280]
iPad case protection with minimal bulk
Recently, I was at the store admiring the slimness of the new iPad Air 2. Then I thought, “Wait a minute. My (first gen) iPad Air is barely larger!” What dawned on me is that since my iPad was always in a case, it seemed bulkier than the naked store-displayed ones.
My new baby: a custom Carvin guitar!
I remember lusting after Carvin guitars in their catalog decades ago. Well, I visited their San Diego showroom in November with by brother and decided it was time. I had a particular look I was going for based on a similar looking Les Paul I saw online, but I wanted a double-cutaway similar to the …
Tiny portable Bluetooth keyboard
I’m always on the lookout for cool portable gear and this looks pretty interesting. Not exactly sure how well it would work though. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlaAEvL7iH0#t=35]
Problem controlling rear side windows on Lexus RX350 from drivers seat
After replacing the battery on my 2008 RX350, the front driver controls for the rear side windows no longer worked. I searched the Internet and found an interesting post that made little sense, but I tried it and it worked. Basically, you just lower and raise the rear side windows (from each door) twice and …