Morning Commute Update 1/12/10
Manassas, VA to SW DC
January 12, 2010
December 31, 2009
November 8, 2009
November 4, 2009
Daily Commute Graphs
Just in case you need visual proof of how sucky DC traffic is.
Morning speed profile:
Evening Speed Profile:
Courtesy of Garmin Nuvi 255WT and uTrack
March 29, 2008
December 15, 2007
Sears Wishbook Stereo
Originally uploaded by Wishbook
My parents bought this unit from Sears when I was a kid.
All of those knobs had a really peculiar feel — a gritty , sticky , thunk. Funny the stuff you remember. But they had a uber shiny finish , looks expensive.
This stuff was expensive for the time, and was absolute JUNK. Those speakers were amazingly crappy fiberboard.
Only saving grace is the digital tuner which was sophisticated technology at that time.
Do people even have separate stereos anymore?
September 19, 2007
Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop
Touristy but good. Also a piano bar
July 25, 2007
June 26, 2007
CIA Family Jewels: “logistical” support to local police departments
CIA has finally released the “Family Jewels” report.
utilize the services of local police to repel
invaders in case of riot or dissension as
opposed to utilization of our GSA guards, who
are not trained in this type of activity. This
equipment has been issued over the years to
local police, principally Fairfax and Arlington
County Police Departments.
June 1, 2007
Martin Telegram - Feb. 1987
William Martin dies in 1987 from cancer in Tijuana. Apparently he was never allowed back in the country after his defection. However the State Dept. did send a condolence letter to his sister.
R 2021502 FEB 87
FM AMCONSUL TIJUANA
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 1397
~Ml3ASSY:M EXICO
UNCLAS TIJUANA 0238
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: CASC: (MARTIN, WILLIAM H.)
SUBJ: DEATH OF AMCIT WILLIAM H. MARTIN
1. WILLIAM H. MARTIN DIED OF CANCER AT HOSPITAL DEL MAR
IN TIJUANA ON JANUARY 17 , 1987.
I
THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO NOTIFY ANY NOK. THE
CONDOLENCES OF THE USG WERE EXPRESSED IN A LETTER SENT TO
SUBJECT’S SISTER BY POST ON FEBRUARY 20, 1987.
3. BURIAL TOOK PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES.
EMMONS