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Choosing A Profession…
Like many young men, the boy didn’t really know what he wanted to do, and he didn’t seem too concerned about it. So one day, while the boy was away at school, his father, a preacher… decided to try an experiment.
He went into the boy’s room and placed on his study table four objects:
a Bible,
a silver dollar,
a bottle of whisky
and a Playboy magazine
I’ll just hide behind the door,’ the old preacher said to himself… When he comes home from school this afternoon, I’ll see which object he picks up… If it’s the Bible, he’s going to be a preacher like me and what a blessing that would be! If he picks up the dollar, he’s going to be a businessman, and that would be okay too. But if he picks up the bottle, he’s going to be a no-good drunkard, and, Lord, what a shame that would be.
And worst of all, if he picks up that magazine he’s gonna be a skirt-chasin’ bum.’
The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son’s footsteps as he entered the house whistling and heading for his room… The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room he spotted the objects on the table… With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them.
Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped it into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink while he admired this month’s centerfold.
Lord have mercy, the old preacher disgustedly whispered… He’s gonna be a politician!’
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Arthur C. Clarke 1917-2008… R.I.P.
In Arthur C. Clarke’s 1953 classic ‘The Nine Billion Names of God.’ ” , Tibetan monks use a supercomputer to sort through permutations of characters to arrive at the name of God — at which point, in an elegantly chilling sentence, the universe ceases.
This was one of my very favorite stories… I first read it when I was a little boy and it’s never been far from my mind… And to this day anyone who knows me has heard me reply in the negative in HAL’s immortal words… ” I sorry Dave… I’m afraid I can’t do that.” I don’t do it well… But I do it.
Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World was a staple in my house. He was one leg of my ultimate Sci-Fi Author Triumvirate along with Frank Herbert and William Olaf Stapledon. Having the the highest, most important orbit that we place our satellites into named a Clarke Orbit was exactly the right thing to do since he envisioned it before we even had the means to make it a reality.
Here’s hoping his passing was peaceful. Here’s toasting his genius. His memory will last longer than any Clarke orbit.
Arthur C. Clarke’s Laws
Clarke’s First Law:
“When a distinguished but elderly scientist says that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he says it is impossible, he is very probably wrong”
Clarke’s Second Law:
“The only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible.”
Clarke’s Third Law:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
New Cars From The NY Auto Show…
Scion Hako Coupe conceptDesigned in Toyota’s Tokyo design studio, the Hako coupe is supposed to reflect classic American coupes in a shape that reflects a melding of Japanese and American youth cultures. The interior features orange and metallic highlights. The seats are covered in urethane for easy cleaning. Video monitors located in each door give wide-angle views of the street outside.
Honda FitSet to go on sale this fall, the redesigned and more rounded Honda Fit offers better performance and improved safety, according to Honda.The rear “Magic Seat,” as Honda calls it, folds flat without removing the headrests even with front seats pushed all the way back. The four-cylinder subcompact will be offered with either a five-speed manual or a paddle-shifted five-speed automatic transmission.
Pontiac Solstice GXP CoupeA hard-top version of the Pontiac Solstice sports car, the Solstice Coupe will go on sale in early 2009. A magnesium roof panel directly over the seats is removable and can be replaced with a soft cloth panel.
The area behind the seats was redesigned to allow easy access to the cargo area. Without the need for a folding top mechanism, the Solstice Coupe’s storage area has a flat floor and includes several covered storage compartments for smaller items.
The hard-top Solstice weighs only slightly more than the convertible version, GM says, so no changes were needed to engine, transmission or suspension.
Suzuki Kizashi conceptThe first iteration of Suzuki’s sports sedan, shown here, appeared at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Another version, the Kizashi 2, was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show.The Kizashi 3, to be shown in New York this week, is supposed to be close to a production version of the car. It will also show a future design direction for the carmaker.Incidentally “Kizashi” is Japanese for “preview.”
Pontiac G8 Sport TruckGeneral Motors hasn’t settled on a name for this vehicle yet so the carmaker is asking the public for suggestions. Based on a product from GM’s Australian Holden division, this truck is due to enter American showrooms for the 2010 model year.It shares most of its engineering – and its front-end appearance – with the new Pontiac G8, which is also Holden-based. It has a 6-foot bed and the body has been re-enforced in some areas for greater cargo-carrying capacity. It’s powered by the same 361-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 as the G8 GT sedan
Ford Transit Connect TaxiFord will need something to replace the stalwart Crown Victoria as a taxicab favorite. The Transit Connect small van could be just the thing.
Ford is showing it here in New York, a city known for its huge fleet of yellow-colored cabs. On this concept version, the top is filled with a front-to-back sunroof. Passengers can watch a 13-inch screen that displays information and entertainment and acts as a meter and payment interface.
The Transit Connect also offers a 30 percent improvement in fuel economy and nearly 90 percent lower tailpipe emissions than many of today’s cabs, according to Ford.
Maserati Granturismo SThe Granturismo S is Maserati’s latest version of its 2-door grand touring model. It’s powered by a 4.7-liter 440-horsepower Ferrari engine and it has a paddle-shifted six-speed transmission.
Acura TSXHonda calls the redesigned TSX “‘more Acura’ than ever before.” The company promises more luxury features and better performance than in the current version.It’s powered by an aluminum 4-cylinder engine. It has a six-speed transmission that’s tuned for performance in the middle four gears. First and sixth gears optimize fuel economy in start-stop and highway driving.
Dodge Challenger R/TChrysler unveiled the 2009 Dodge Challenger at the New York Auto Show Wednesday. For the 2008 model year, which goes on sale in the spring, the Challenger will be available only in the high-performance SRT8 trim and in only three colors.
The rest of the Challenger line goes on sale in the fall with the start of the 2009 model year. The Challenger R/T, shown here, will be available with Chrysler’s 5.7-liter 375-horsepower Hemi engine. A 3.5-liter V6 engine will be available on the Challenger SE.
A six-speed manual transmission will be available on the R/T and SRT8 for the 2009 model year, but a five speed manually-shiftable automatic will come standard. The SE version will be available with four-speed automatic only.
Hyundai Genesis CoupeThis rear-wheel-drive two-door sport coupe will be in Hyundai dealerships in the spring of next year. The base engine will be a 212-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. A 306-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 will also be available.The car’s engineering underpinnings are largely shared with the Genesis sedan unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January.
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Raymond From Atlanta Sends These Pics Of What A Driver In Louisiana Thought Was A Broken Fan Belt…
A guy in St.Louis was driving to work on Hwy 144 when he heard a “POP!”
He thought it sounded like a flat tire, though his ride wasn’t affected. After
pulling over, checking the tires and finding them intact, he opened the hood
to look at the motor. Before the hood was even all the way open, he jumped
back in shock and knocked his head on the partially opened hood, unable
to believe what his eyes were seeing!
Looks Like His Serpentine Belt Broke…
This Is Taking The Term Serpentine Belt A Bit Far…
This Is Why They Tell You Not To Wear A Tie When Checking Under Your Hood…
Will AAA Cover This?…
Fortunately… It’s An Acura… We’re Pretty Sure Acura Covers Anacondas
Finding A Big Old Snake Under The Hood Might Throw Your Day Off…
101 Uses For Everyday Things…
Lemon, Newspaper, Salt, Dryer Sheets… Regular everyday stuff we’ve all got laying around the house… You could save tons of money by not having to buy special cleaners and junk that will just clog up the space under your kitchen sink… See The Whole 101 Things At:
New Uses for Lemon:
Use Lemon to:
- Sanitize a chopping block. Run a slice of lemon over the surface to disinfect.
- Whiten fingernails. Rub a wedge on the surface of your nails.
New Uses for Newspaper:
Use Newspaper to:
- Deodorize food containers. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight.
- Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room temperature.
New Uses for Coffee Filters:
Use Coffee Filters to:
- Diffuse the flash on a camera. When you’re taking a close-up, soften the brightness by placing a coffee filter over the flash.
- Strain wine from a bottle with a broken cork. Place the filter over a pitcher or a carafe and slowly pour the wine into it.
New Uses for Olive Oil:
Use Olive Oil to:
- Shave. Olive oil can provide a closer shave when used in place of shaving cream.
- Shine stainless steel. Many cleaning standbys, such as ammonia, can dull and even corrode chrome and stainless steel. Olive oil, however, is a safe and effective shining agent.
New Uses for Dryer Sheets:
Use Dryer Sheets to:
- Freshen smelly shoes. Insert a dryer sheet into the offending pair and let sit overnight.
- Clean pet hair from the floor or furniture. Rub a dryer sheet over the spot where Fluffy left her fur.
New Uses for Baking Soda:
Use Baking Soda to:
- Exfoliate skin. Wash your face, then apply a soft paste made of three parts baking soda and one part water. Massage gently with a circular motion, avoiding the eye area; rinse clean.
- Erase crayon, pencil, ink, and furniture scuffs from painted surfaces. Sprinkle soda on a damp sponge, rub clean, and rinse.
New Uses for Vinegar:
Use White Vinegar to:
- Kill weeds between cracks in paving stones and sidewalks. Fill a spray bottle with straight vinegar and spray multiple times. (Be careful not to get any on the surrounding grass, as it will kill that too.)
- Remove stubborn price tags or stickers. Paint them with several coats of vinegar, let the liquid soak in for five minutes, then wipe away the residue.
New Uses for Ziploc Bags:
Use Ziploc Bags to:
- Store homemade soup. Fill up bags, then lay them flat in the freezer. When the bags of soup freeze flat, you’ll be able to pile them up like stacked books for easy, space-saving storage.
- Protect precious cargo. No bubble wrap? Slip a straw into the top of a nearly closed Ziploc bag and inflate. Remove the straw and seal to make a cushion. (Heirlooms, however, should wait for that bubble wrap.)
New Uses for Velcro:
Use Velcro to:
- Hang pieces of art or photos on a wall. Stick several strips of Velcro to the wall and to the back of a lightweight frame.
- Prevent a jacket or a blouse from gaping open. Sew small pieces of Velcro between the buttons to create a smooth surface.
New Uses for Salt
Use Salt to:
- Make eggs or cream whip up faster and higher. Add a pinch of salt before beating.
- Prevent frost from accumulating inside car windows. Rub the glass with a solution of 2 teaspoons of salt in 1 gallon of hot water. Wipe dry.
Lots More Uses For All These Things At:
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Wanna See Who Bear-Stearns Is Connected To?… Wanna See Why It’s So Damn Terrifying If They Fall?
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A Girl’s Guide to Geek Guys…Go Get One Girlz!.. Guys?… Are You One?
By Mikki Halpin and Victoria Maat:
“So, your crush on the bass player from Vibrating Sandbox has finally died a whimpering death and you’re wondering where to go from here. All the sinister dudes are either dating a series of interchangeable high-school riot girls in baby doll dresses and an overdose of manic panic, or permanently shacked up with some bitter old lady who pays all the bills. Which will it be, a wifely prison or a humiliating one night stand? Into this void of potential mates comes a man you may not have considered before, a man of substance, quietude and stability, a cerebral creature with a culture all his own. In short, a geek…”
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