December 2009
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“It’s damn near the Jetsons up in here!”
– Chris Rock
(Welcome to 2010!)
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“Cheat with food, not people.”
– Me
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Need a last-minute 2009 tax-deductible donation?... →
Yep, by donating to the National MS society for my efforts in the 2010 MS150, you’ll also be making a tax-deductible contribution.
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Cyclists Responsible For Road Safety, Too (Duh)
Saw a night cyclist sail through a red light at an intersection. Same road, same rules, idiot. Predictability increases road safety.
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From drowned iPhone 3G to new iPhone 3GS. Here's...
With so many phone options out there, why go with the iPhone 3GS?
Remember, I’m still not eligible for an upgrade for another 3 months, which means I have a smartphone plan with no phone to use it on.
Here’s my breakdown of my choices:
Bite the bullet and cough up $399 for a new iPhone 3GS
Terminate my plan early (~$100), and start a new plan with new phone for $199:...
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Drowned iPhone. Still under contract. Now what?
What to do when you’ve accidentally soaked your still-under-contract smartphone and it won’t revive?
A few days ago, I biked home in my rain gear, but absentmindedly forgot to close the zipper on the pocket that contained my iPhone 3G. Needless to say, it was dripping wet and dead as a doornail when I got home. Other people have real problems in this world, so I didn’t get...
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“The person of superior integrity does not insist upon his integrity; For this...”
– Tao te Ching
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“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of...”
– Plato
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Taking on my first MS150! Join me!
For a guy who’s yet to ride even one mile on a road bike, I’ve got some serious training and conditioning to do in the months ahead, because I’m now signed up for the BP MS 150, a 2-day, 180-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin. It’s also significant to me because it’s the 26th annual event, which happens to be my lucky number.
In addition to riding for those who...
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Cycling frustrations: wind and car exhaust
How do you deal with wind and car exhaust?
Wind is my #1 frustration, especially on days when I haven’t had sufficient rest, and you can feel it sapping your energy as you charge against it. I’ve read that in group rides, certain formations can help deflect wind energy, but when I’m commuting alone, that’s really not an option. After fighting to keep my speed up for a...
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