Category Archives: Observation

Obama-McCain Electoral Map and Exit Poll Results

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Keith

It is hard to believe the election was less than 3 weeks ago yet it is already feeling like a distant memory with the euphoria fading rapidly. One aspect of the election that intrigued me the most was the on-again, … Continue reading →

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Gas prices near 2004 lows

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Keith

You have probably noticed you are not paying nearly as much for gas today as you did just a few months back. If you are a gas mileage and gas price nerd like me, you will know you are not … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Nerds

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Keith

Scene: The men’s locker room inside the PRO Sports Club fitness center about a mile from the Microsoft main campus. It is a Friday afternoon and I have just finished my workout. While getting dressed, I overhear the following conversation … Continue reading →

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Why Borat likes Zune

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Keith

Have you seen the movie “Borat”? One thing the title character would love about the Zune 80 is the reply you are likely to get from any salesperson or Web site when inquiring about buying one: Coming Zune…Not! These things … Continue reading →

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Gas Mileage Update

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Keith

About a year ago I wrote about tracking the gas mileage for my Mazda 626 and the price of gas here on the eastside of the Seattle metro area. Here is a quick update so you can see how both … Continue reading →

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