Not so Hot-lanta!!!!

CNN.com - Atlanta airport reopens after ice storm - Jan 30, 2005

Moving to Oak Park?????????

Well one of my New Year's resolutions was for me to get a little more serios about becoming a home owner. I've been using my suspect credit and willingness to move back to Texas as an excuse for too long. I think I am able to get something affordable with my situation now. Besides, in this age of the Internet I should be able to sell something pretty quickly if I do decide to go back to school or move back to Texas in the next couple of years. Here's a map of a few places that I will be taking a close look at in the next couple of weeks:



As you can see it's all in the same area of Oak Park, IL. I don't know what it is about that place, but I just feel the need to move out there. It seems like I know alot of "black folk" that work with me that live in that same area. It just seems like a cool and calm spot whenever I visit. Plus the commute to work won't be that bad, it should only be about 30-40 minutes. That's not bad considering that I'll be close enough to the city to take the "El" train.

Mac mini - a killer Home Theater PC in the making?

This looks tight. I might take a look at upgrading my MythTV (Tivo) network this year with this device. I always hear everyone raving about the MacOS. This will be my chance to take the plunge. I'll start saving and maybe it might be on my doorstep at Christmas. ;-)

Mac mini - a killer Home Theater PC in the making? | PVRblog

Before and After Tsunami Satellite Photos

These photos are kind of ill. You can see not only complete houses, neighborhoods, and running tracks completely destroyed, but also a complete island just gone.

You can find more photos here. You can donate to UNICEF on the link to help these folks out.

Banda Aceh, Indonesia - Before


Banda Aceh, Indonesia - After


Banda Aceh (city zoom), Indonesia - Before


Banda Aceh (city zoom), Indonesia - After