Link of the Day [4.21.08]

broderic on April 21, 2008

Here's an interesting read about making your neighborhood Borders or B&N
into your own personal library. Specifically, the author calls out the
people lolly-gagging about the manga aisle.I usually spend a lot of time in a bookstore. I confess to doing this
on occasion, but only for the satisfaction of finding an interesting
book. I am guilty at buying books that I don't read. Just not for
manga.http://animealmanac.com/2008/02/27/manga-hobos-japanese-culture-meets-american-laziness/

Bring the funk

broderic on April 20, 2008

Took the new steed out for a ride on the NCR trail yesterday morning. That’s why I got it for. To be a more rugged bike for riding the NCR or other bike trails around the area (BWI or Annapolis).

Things to know about this bike. It’s a single speed and can be set to fixed gear. One gear. To go faster I have to pedal faster. To go up hills I have to grind them. It’s weird, but I hope that it will help develop some leg speed and some strength.

So, the NCR is flat. I did 26 miles. And I wasn’t even winded. Legs weren’t jelly for this early in the season. I have to thank my work outs for that. At first it felt too easy on the ride, but I targeted a 15mph speed. Didn’t get there because I had to slow down some.

It was somewhat cold also in the morning. I had to go back and get my jacket from the car. It warmed up around 10. Lots of people started showing up and the trail head was packed.

I think I can do this to PA and back. Next time, I’ll go out longer. Earlier. Faster.

Link of the Day [4.19.08]

broderic on April 19, 2008

Official website for the official BrowserMetrics Japanes baseball team, the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Just the idea of a carp being a good team symbol/mascot is funny. Look at the other teams in the Nippon Professional Baseball league and they’re all birds or something fierce. They swoop down and eat carp from the pond. Is it any wonder that they are stuck to the bottom of the standings?

http://www.carp.co.jp/

Quote of the Day [4.18.08]

broderic on April 18, 2008

"I propose that the federal government suspend all taxes on gasoline now
paid by the American people — from Memorial Day to Labor Day of this
year. The effect will be an immediate economic stimulus…"Republican presidential candidate John McCain