Archive for October, 2007
An Ob-NOx-ious truth
Posted by RyanG in Bio Diesel, Emissions on October 29, 2007
In a recent post I extolled the benefits of running even a large vehicle on biodiesel. I focused mostly on the CO2 emissions, since that is the big buzz word, and the commonly known greenhouse gas. I failed to discuss other emissions from such an engine and fuel combination. I’d like to talk about that [...]
Love the wheels you’re with
My wife and I have interesting personalities, we both make BIG decisions with fairly little hesitancy and generally don’t regret the outcome. However, on the little stuff, like where we eat for dinner, what color blankets to buy, and (for me especially) what we drive and how it’s modified/maintained, we agonize and flip-flop constantly. See, [...]
Apples? Sure, sign me up!
I grew up with computers. I used a TRS-80, and probably one of every family of macintoshes. However, I eventually defected to IBM Compatible PC’s, and Microsoft Windows around the age of 14-ish. I’ve been a “PC” guy ever since. Usually running Windows, but preferring to run a lot of my personal hardware on various [...]
Where’s the music?
My wife and I recently visited a Starbucks in town, and I noticed that in place of the usual CD’s featuring the music they’re currently subjecting us to, instead I noticed a plastic card, in the height and width of a CD, but only about as thick as a credit card. I picked the up [...]
Oh Holy Entertainment!
Posted by RyanG in Personal Expressions on October 20, 2007
When I still lived with my parents, and didn’t pay rent, a large portion of my income went toward entertainment related electronics. Specifically home theater components. I also worked for a while at a high end audio/video shop that sold and provided custom installation services for obscenely expensive gear. At the time, I was quite [...]
I see your Prius, and raise you an Excursion.
Posted by RyanG in Bio Diesel, Emissions on October 19, 2007
So, for probably the past 8 or 9 years, I’ve been infatuated with diesel engines. Ever since I was introduced to an early 90′s Dodge Ram 2500 with the 12 valve Cummins motor. I was impressed with the sound of the motor, the apparent torrent of torque and horsepower, and the remarkable fuel economy considering [...]
Everyone has a blog, why not me?
So, it seems like everyone I know has a blog and/or a set of accounts on a myriad of social networking sites. In most cases, I don’t think they have anything interesting to say. For that matter, I don’t think I have anything interesting to say. However, I do have random thoughts, and epiphanies which [...]
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