Monthly Archives: June 2008

Another reason to keep the Skyway

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Derek

No, it’s not because Mary Kunz Goldman said it’s the best feature of Buffalo’s waterfront, although that was a surprise to read. It’s that yet another of the oft-repeated reasons to tear it down is about to be disproven. We’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Buffalo, Derek, Skyway | Leave a comment

Demand a windfall profits tax… on farmers!

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Derek

How I love the Tax Foundation‘s ability to put things into perspective. As oil prices have hit record highs along with oil company profits (and thereby the returns to shareholders), many in Congress are calling for a windfall profits tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Derek, Politics | 1 Comment

Why Marshawn Lynch is smart

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Derek

People assume that Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch is guilty of a hit and run because he refuses to talk to the police about the investigation. He hasn’t been arrested for only one reason – there’s not enough evidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Buffalo, Derek | Leave a comment

Lightning

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Derek

Just when I was about to go to bed, the allure of trying to get a lightning photo was too much.

Posted in Derek, Photography | Leave a comment

Confused by all those airline fees?

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Derek

Check out this handy chart at RickSeaney.com which outlines all the major US carriers and their fees for everything from checking baggage to alcohol to unaccompanied minors. I didn’t even realize there was a fee for that. Of course, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Derek | Leave a comment

The clock tower couldn’t be saved

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Derek

The Courthouse Square set from Back To The Future was sadly destroyed in the massive fire at Universal Studios Sunday. The Scene: (movie capture from BTTFTour.com) Before the fire: (from TheStudioTour.com) During the Fire: (AP photo by Mike Meadows / … Continue reading →

Posted in Derek | Leave a comment

What to do with an old satellite dish

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Derek

Our house came with it’s very own, not recently used, 8.5′ Birdview satellite dish. You know, one of these big suckers: I really had no use for it and since it was blocking my tractor’s path into the garden, began … Continue reading →

Posted in Derek, Homeownership | 12 Comments