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Travel Planning to Kona, Hawaii- A Tutorial

May 26, 2007 By John P. 6 Comments

My wife and I were planning on accompanying my brother and soon to be sister-in-law to the Big Island of Hawaii in June, and as a result I did quite a bit of planning for the trip. Being cost efficient is important to all of us, but making sure we end up with decent accommodations at a good value is possibly even more important.

I thought I would document my search methodology in case it helped others to find and book their travel online. Please note that I am very meticulous when it comes to travel planning. I’m picky about where I stay, how I get there, and want to know what I’m going to do while I’m there. I even make printouts and carry a small binder with me. Anal, I know… but it works for me.
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Filed Under: Hotels, Travel, Tutorials Tagged With: American-Airlines, Citibank, Expedia, Hawaii, Hertz, Hilton, Hotels, Kayak, Orbitz, Shopping, Sidestep, Travel, Travelocity, TripAdvisor, Tutorials

The Simplest Motor in the World

May 25, 2007 By John P. 5 Comments

I tend to think that the description says it all on this one, but just to be clear, it’s the simplest motor… in the world. ;-)
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Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Cool, Motor, Videos

A Cat and the Forbidden Fish

May 24, 2007 By John P. Leave a Comment

This video is fantastic! The cat can see the fish swimming below, but can’t get to them because the entire surface of the pond is frozen over.
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Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Cats, funny, Videos

The Free Internet Lost and Found

May 24, 2007 By John P. Leave a Comment

In case you ever lose your dog, your watch, or your mind you can hop on over to The Found Bin and post a message or search for your found item.
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Filed Under: Philanthropy, Web Links Tagged With: Lost-and-Found, Philanthropy, Web Links

Things I’m Still Certain Of

May 23, 2007 By John P. 9 Comments

In a few months I’ll be 37. I think it’s fair to assert that I’m past the point at which I’d be considered a young man, and I’m closing in on middle age. The most interesting thing that has accompanied age for me is an increasing awareness of how little I actually know.

When I was younger I was more certain about my knowledge, even though I had less of it. But Socrates’ aphorism “Know Thyself” has become more intimate to me as I grow older.

There are still a few things that I remain certain of, and I figured that I should probably write them down now before I change my mind.
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Filed Under: Philosophy Tagged With: Philosophy

Review: Marriott Residence Inn Tyson’s Corner, VA

May 22, 2007 By John P. Leave a Comment

I quite enjoyed the stay at the Marriott Residence Inn in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia on May 14, 2007 even though I was only there for one night, mainly because it was very much like having a home away from home.

This hotel is actually more of an apartment. In fact, if they ever wanted to they could shut it down and sell the property as condos. My room was essentially a one bedroom loft apartment with the bed upstairs and a bonus hide-away bed downstairs.
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Filed Under: Hotels, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Hotel, Hotels, Marriott, Residence-Inn, Reviews, Travel, Virginia, Washington-D.C.

Review: Days Inn & Suites Laurel Maryland

May 22, 2007 By John P. Leave a Comment

I only have one thing to say about Laurel Maryland’s hotel situation. You don’t want to stay here if you have any other options. Go up the road to Columbia or over towards Baltimore, but avoid Laurel.