February 2009
5 posts
Fun With Statistics
Yesterday I heard two statistics from their respective proponents.
1. Every 60 seconds, someone switches to a Tempur-pedic matress.
2. Every 42 seconds, someone attempts suicide.
Does that mean that on average more people would rather try suicide than a Tempur-pedic matress?
Use OpenDNS
I have been noticing over the past 3-4 evenings that my internet connection at home gets finicky. Certain websites consistently won’t load. After poking around I found out that Time Warner’s network has been bombarded by DDoS attacks. Even though the article I read said it was affecting only Southern California, I figured it could easily be more widespread. I switched my network to...
My Calling
I think I’ve figured out my calling: Hobbyism.
Hobbyism - a devotion to hobbies.
Hobbyist - a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure.
I determined this while rekindling an old desire to build my own custom bicycle frame. I just sort of realized I already have lots of hobbies and that I might just be one of those guys who ends up with a house and shop full of...
...Beep
Who doesn’t know to leave their message after the beep?
Why does there have to be 7 seconds of explanation before the beep?
Top Gear's Top Snow Tips
They include:
· Don’t own a Corvette.
· If you do own a Corvette, don’t drive it.
· If you are forced to drive anything, drive it slowly.
· Very slowly.
· Do not attempt to assess grip level via high-speed cornering. You will crash.
Top Gear’s Top Snow Tips