Archive for March, 2003

Lexus RX 330

Uh-oh. Lexus has a new model — the RX 330. While the vehicle is similar to the current model (the RX 300), it has some pretty impressive safety enhancements: Front and rear side curtain airbag Supplemental Restraint System, Driver’s-knee airbag Supplemental Restraint System, Dynamic Laser Cruise Control, Lexus Tire Pressure Warning System, Adaptive Front Lighting [...]

March 31, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Inbox

My inbox has now been reduced to only 2 messages — and one is from my wife reminding me to tape Boston Public this evening while she is away visiting friends in Seattle. Only 2 messages is pretty impressive. We discussed this issue recently in my Operations Management course in terms of bottlenecks and work [...]

March 31, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Florida weather

This morning I walked 8 miles and ended up with some sun on my neck and arms. Now it’s cold and rainy. Go figure! The low tonight is predicted to be around 45. That said, I’d much rather exercise in the sunshine and sweat a little than exercise in cold rain.

March 30, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Soldier ‘bloggers’ report from war

I found an interesting article on CNN.com this evening about war-related blogs. Some of them are even created by soldiers in the field. Regardless of your opinion about the war, the flow of information (as well the speed at which it flows) from so many sources is amazing! CNN recommends the following four blogs (from [...]

March 29, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Best Buy

I really shouldn’t go by Best Buy when my wife is out of town because I tend to find things that I think I need, but really don’t (or do I?) . . . I didn’t buy anything, so there’s no permanent damage, but my wish list just grew! What did I find you ask? [...]

March 29, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Keys

Another day without my office keys. It’s developing into a trend I think – and I’m not sure how to interpret it. Hmm…. Because it was very nice outside I sat down and started reading. Right now, I’m reading three books: Respect in a World of Inequality, Basic Economics, and The Republic of Plato (Allan [...]

March 28, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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Steak

Stephanie and I went to Roadhouse Grill tonight for dinner. It’s your typical steak house variety that we were accustomed to seeing everywhere in Texas, but that tend to be far and few between in Florida. Anyway, I ordered a filet. You should also know that I prefer my steak medium-rare. Roadhouse normally does a [...]

March 27, 2003 · Donald · No Comments
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