Monthly Archives: May 2006

Volkswagen Introduces Concept A

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Derek

So, Volkswagen has a concept crossover vehicle along the same lines as the Dodge Caliber that’s been leading my next car [practical] list – the Concept A. The production version should be shown sometime in the next six months and … Continue reading →

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Hahahaha

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Derek

Now this is a movie to look forward to!

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Central Terminal is on the road to recovery

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Derek

From our President in today’s Buffalo News… Being interested in the fate of the H.H. Richardson complex and knowing the reputation of architect Robert T. Coles, I was expecting a thoughtful and informed opinion in his May 10 Another Voice. … Continue reading →

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High stakes

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Derek

I just caught this article in the Snooze a couple days ago: David, a high school senior from Amherst, stood before the judge and boldly told him of the high-stakes Texas Hold ‘Em game he and his teenage friends had … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Light

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Amanda

Today I finally got a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel we at the Central Terminal are working towards. It wasn’t that anyone offered to buy the building or donate tons of money to us. No. … Continue reading →

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Ethanol: Myths and Realities

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Derek

Here’s a great article from BusinessWeek Online on the ins and outs of Ethanol. It’s probably one of the best primers on the topic that I’ve seen, so I share it with you. Key paragraph: Is ethanol cheaper than gas? … Continue reading →

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Egoless programming

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Derek

Phigment turned me on to a new site – CodingHorror.com. I especially like this post on Egoless Programming: 1. Understand and accept that you will make mistakes. 2. You are not your code. 3. No matter how much “karate” you … Continue reading →

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Erie County screwmobile drives on

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Derek

One of the stories I caught that I haven’t had a chance to write about here is this gem from yesterday’s paper. Supposedly, every non-profit group selling food at local events needs a $106 permit from the county Health Department. … Continue reading →

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Extra busy week

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Derek

This is like a super extra busy week for me. My supervisor is out of town for training, and that leaves me in charge of our team of two. That in itself wouldn’t be a big deal, except that this … Continue reading →

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Waiting….

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Amanda

I am patiently waiting for my new computer. Mine died, literally, it is lying on it’s side in my office. And since Derek is at a meeting at the Terminal right now I have complete use of his *MUHAAAA!!* So … Continue reading →

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