Jon Stewart takes on CNBC: All the videos in one place
Recently, my favorite TV anchor – Jon Stewart – of the Daily Show took on the incompetent people at CNBC. It was hilarious, yet thoughtful and insightful. Makes you wonder what the “real” journalists were up to. As a tribute to his efforts and to provide a resource for people who missed this to easily catch up, I’ve compiled all the videos here.
How to use Google Docs to track your gas mileage
I’ve been keeping track of my car’s gas consumption for over two years now. While this was mostly an exercise of curiosity, having the data available has allowed for making informed decisions. For example, a sudden inexplicable decrease in mileage could indicate a potential problem that needs to be looked at. Or if you’re trying to adjust your driving style to improve efficiency, this provides a good feedback mechanism to determine the success of your efforts. While generally assumed to be a tedious task, over time I’ve, come up with a streamlined system that has virtually zero hassle/burden.
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