Vehicles manufactured after 1996 have an OBD-II (on-board diagnostic) port. Wikipedia has a great explanation about the connector. The port, usually found near the steering wheel, is used by mechanics to diagnose car trouble. In addition to troubleshooting, many consumers use the OBD-II port to tune their vehicle’s performance and keep track of teenage drivers. I’ve… Continue reading Automatic for the people
Month: June 2015
Why your fitness plan may be a losing game
Employers are pushing fitness plans to lower insurance costs. Mine is no exception. Last year, I was invited to “invest in my health” by implementing a plan with a website that set health goals and recorded fitness activity. I did so, and received an $1,000 discount off my family health insurance policy for achieving my goals. This year, I’ve had to… Continue reading Why your fitness plan may be a losing game
Awakening: Thawing out the themes of Buck Rogers
Universal Studios originally planned Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as a series of TV movies. After the Battlestar Galactica TV pilot became a hit movie overseas, the studio chose to launch Buck into space with a theatrical version. The movie was successful and made about $21 million in North America, according to Wikipedia. Networks took notice, and soon Buck Rogers made the… Continue reading Awakening: Thawing out the themes of Buck Rogers
Davis on DVD: Buck Rogers In The 25th Century
The year is 1987, and NASA launches the last of America’s deep space probes. In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and its pilot, Captain William “Buck” Rogers, are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life support systems, and returns Buck Rogers to Earth, 500 years later. Buck Rogers In The… Continue reading Davis on DVD: Buck Rogers In The 25th Century
Slower traffic keep right
Indiana legislators passed a law this year to allow the police to ticket drivers for camping out in the left lane. Drive anywhere in this state and you will soon realize such a law is needed. Many have forgotten about “slower traffic keep right.” It’s a law that’s been on the books for years and… Continue reading Slower traffic keep right