Monthly Archives: July 2008

A different view of the housing “crisis”

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Derek

Here’s a unique way of looking at housing costs data. Take the average housing prices in the U.S. since 1890, adjust for inflation, then plot it on a rollercoaster. Pay particular attention to 1997 onward. via Consumerism Commentary

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Demotivating!

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Derek

Hehe… “Perfect for Dr. Ron Paul“

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A couple photos

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Derek

Took these while at the Central Terminal tonight. Fifteen minutes later I was in a torrential downpour in East Aurora.

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Um, Toto?

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Derek

A quick snapping flickrer grabbed this photo today over the lake: Wow.

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Wait, their main financial concern is the cost of gas?

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Derek

USA Today has an article that basically illustrates why young “adults” need better education in personal finance and economics. Read this paragraph: Adults aged 19 to 35 do not believe they earn enough to keep pace with the cost of … Continue reading →

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Then there’s the other car…

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Derek

Amanda’s 2003 Jetta GL 1.8T. I’m happy to say we sent the last payment today, so it’s now 100% owned by us and we’ve eliminated a loan! Always good to have one less negative on the balance sheet. Interestingly enough, … Continue reading →

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Detailing details

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Derek

This weekend was all about the cars. Since starting the search for our house last summer, car care has really been neglected. I really needed to catch up and get at least a coat of wax on my year-and-a-half-year-old WRX. … Continue reading →

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Strobist raided my wallet

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Derek

I have been enjoying my Canon Digital Rebel XTi now for about a year and a half. The one thing that had been annoying me, though, was the complete inability to be able to shoot anything that required more than … Continue reading →

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That’s not right

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Derek

Man, I love Rock Band, but come on – I paid about $200 for my REAL Stratocaster! They’re exactly what you think they are: actual Fender Squire axes turned into Rock Band 2 controllers, with the size, heft, and weight … Continue reading →

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All quiet on the Punaro front

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Derek

Haven’t had much to post lately. Amanda and I had a fabulous combined birthday celebration on Saturday. This year I asked everyone to just gift me cash, as what I really wanted to get was a lighting setup for my … Continue reading →

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