Monthly Archives: December 2007

The crime line

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Derek

Jeez… and all this time I thought it was a myth that Amherst didn’t want the MetroRail extended to it’s town because it would bring the crime to it from the city. Turns out, that’s actually a fact in places … Continue reading →

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A different kind of gas tank exchange

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Derek

Apparently, the latest path to saving the Earth is via screwing with the bacteria in a cow’s stomach, replacing it with a kangaroo’s. What the hell is this going to do to food packaging and grocery store isles? We’re going … Continue reading →

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Not everyone is taking it seriously

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Derek

Thank God some people over at Buffalo Rising see through Tielman Park for what it is: This project can be just like the part of Main Street with out cars except… in the sky. Brilliant? Didn’t they have that look … Continue reading →

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It’s Skyway reuse day!

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Derek

Apparently, there is no shortage of Skyway reuse ideas out there today. BuffaloGeek sets us up for an interview on this next week: While it’s a much better concept than Tielman Park, again, what problems does it solve? It’s an … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for this? Hang on. Literally.

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Derek

Kids, you can’t write comedy better than this. Tim Tielman has come up with a plan to turn the Skyway into a park. Here’s the image and story posted over on Buffalo Rising. Now, let’s think back to all the … Continue reading →

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Hot. Really really hot.

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Derek

Autoblog has photos of the 2008 Dodge Challenger presale brochure. Dodge is only making 5000 of the car next year, and they have a waiting list 6000 people long. It’s ok, there’s always eBay where you can get in on … Continue reading →

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Time Warner Home Phone not that great a deal

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Derek

Time Warner is certainly advertising the hell out of their new home phone service. I’m guessing it’s because it’s really not that good of a deal. When I had my landline phone and DSL package from Verizon, on average I … Continue reading →

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Personal finance on the back of five business cards

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Derek

It’s been quite awhile since I’ve done a personal finance post, but having sold a house and bought another this year, it’s certainly a topic that’s been at the top of my mind. I’ve also been following a few personal … Continue reading →

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Red Shirt

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Derek

You know, when I wrote this I didn’t even know that ThinkGeek had this. Now I so wish I worked at Independent Health. Casual Friday would be awesome.

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