Yes, it's true. I GAVE my 500SL (an AMG version no less) away over Christmas. I donated it to the automotive program at Okanagan College in Kelowna. My reasons were many-fold. We needed the space it was taking up in the garage for Ed's new pickup truck. I didn't drive it at all last year. It was besotted with electrical problems, i.e. you couldn't drive it without charging it first, even … [Read more...]
Enhanced In-Flight Security Measures
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Here is the text of a new security directive from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Transportation Security Administration issued on Christmas Day. Subject: Security Directive Number: SD 1544-09-06 Date: December 25, 2009 EXPIRATION: 0200Z on December 30, 2009 This Security Directive (SD) must be implemented immediately. The measures contained in this SD are in addition to all … [Read more...]
Tom Tom: Ed's Favorite New Toy
December 24, 2009 By 4 Comments
Ed tells me that he likes his new TomTom much better than the old one because it has the following features: Large 4.3" touchscreen much better than 3" screen Display shows direction of travel, name of street for next turn, direction of and distance to next turn, distance and estimated time to destination. Voice announcement of turns adjusts for the speed being traveled. Example at 100 km it … [Read more...]
New U.S. Federal Rule Limits Tarmac Delays
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever suffered a ground delay in an airplane for hours on end? Well, a new U.S. federal ruling will soon limit the amount of time that airlines can hold their passengers captive before steep penalties are levied against them for the abuse. The December 21, 2009 press release from the D.O.T. reads as follows: New DOT Consumer Rule Limits Airline Tarmac Delays, Provides Other Passenger … [Read more...]
Ros on Webmaster Radio’s Webcology Program
December 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
I had a lovely chat yesterday with Jim Hedger on Webmaster Radio's Webcology program. We talked a little bit about my history in affiliate marketing, and more about what I'm doing now and my views on the future of the affiliate marketing sector. Visit Super Affiliates and Banner Ads to have a listen or download the podcast. BTW, the 'banner ads' reference belongs to David Randall, MyAds … [Read more...]
