Unlike just about everyone else who lives in Houston and has an internet connection (or so it seems, at least), I just can't get myself too riled up about the Houston Texans' decision to use their first round draft pick on North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams, as opposed to USC running back Reggie Bush or Texas quarterback (and hometown favorite) Vince Young.For one thing, I'm just
Sunday, April 30, 2006
US gas prices since 1945
Posted on 9:12 PM by jackline
This CNN graphic tracks American gasoline prices, adjusted for inflation, since the end of World War II. As you may expect, gas is as expensive today as it's ever been. And, if the Energy Secretary is to be believed, motorists aren't going to see any relief for several years.This is when I am thankful that a) I don't live or work in the distant suburbs, and b) I don't own an SUV.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Analyzing your daily commute
Posted on 9:10 PM by jackline
Via Planetizen: I found this sort of interesting: a guy who lives and works on the northwest side of Houston performed a statistical analysis of his daily commute to work to see what variables affect his daily commute and how, if at all, he can minimize the time he spends in his car on his way to and from work everyday.He discovers that two of the most relevant variables in his daily travel time
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Astros: panic time yet?
Posted on 12:58 PM by jackline
The Houston Astros are sitting atop the NL Central with a 13-6 record, which is tied for the best record in the majors. However, after last night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park, there seems to be a hint of panic in the air.For those of you who missed it: with a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth inning, the 'Stros ace reliever, Brad Lidge, took the mound to try to earn
Friday, April 21, 2006
I'm, like, all over the internet and stuff...
Posted on 9:54 AM by jackline
I've finally penned the latest episode of my semi-regular series about the University of Houston Cougars and their Faithful Supporters with Internet Connections. Check out episode five of As The World (Wide Web) Turns - Cougar Edition over on CoogFun. Previous issues are there as well, but you have to scroll back several pages to find them.And, check out the maps of the Dubai and Kyoto rail
Thursday, April 20, 2006
The college rankings game
Posted on 6:57 PM by jackline
I've always been critical of US News and World Report's annual college and graduate school rankings; in fact, I denounced them in a Daily Cougar column almost a decade ago. And I'm not the only one who feels like these rankings are controversial, flawed, biased and, ultimately, useless.These rankings are generated not by any peer-reviewed academic or education journal but rather by a
The Houston Bowl gets flushed?
Posted on 4:56 PM by jackline
The six-year-old Houston Bowl's odds of survival are very slim. Unless a title sponsor rides in at the last minute to save the day, which isn't likely, the cash-strapped college football game will go the way of the Bluebonnet Bowl before it and shut down.On one hand, it's unfortunate. Reliant Stadium is a great venue for a post-season bowl and Houston should be large enough to support one. I went
The Rockets' season comes to a merciful end
Posted on 1:34 PM by jackline
Last night, the Houston Rockets ended their miserable season with an 87-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center. The injury-plagued Rockets finish the season with a 34-48 record - a big step backwards from their 51-win campaign of a year ago. Their home record of 15-26 is tied for worst in the NBA.So what to the Rockets do now? Well, they'll obviously see what kind of talent they
Okay, time to get this things started
Posted on 12:28 PM by jackline
It's been a while since I've done anything with this site, but that is going to change in the coming weeks as I finally begin to shift all my rantings, writings and updates off my current "blog" and onto this site. In the meantime, I will be posting the same comments on both sites.Over the coming weeks, I'll also be tweaking this page's layout, adding links, and the like. Check back often as the
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