Micro Car Museum

An Amazing Collection Of Micro Cars On Display:

What is a "MICROCAR"? The Museum Collection is primarily focused on Microcars in the late 1940's- pre-1964 range with Engine sizes of 700cc or less (many are 250cc and 50cc) and 2 doors or less.

This is a must see Web Site for all those Boomers who are interested in old cars.
When I was young I remember seeing some of these tiny cars (Issetta and Honda S600 comes to mind) but I never realized the history behind them or their engineering significance.

Be sure to check out both the Virtual Tour and the Videos links, they are incredible. The pictures may bring back some memories, although some of the cars were very rare and only produced in Europe.
Enjoy!

Your Technical Survival Kit Survey - LifeHacker

What's in Your Awesome Backpacks: 
"Earlier this week, we asked you what's in your backpack? You shared, and here are five that we thought were pretty great.


With so many bags we couldn't include them all but aimed for a variety, so be sure to check out the Original Post post to see them all. What were some of the most popular items in your bags? Laptops, phones, MP3 players, flash drives/hard drives, notebooks, writing implements, reading materials, snacks, condoms, and keys—but everyone had their own personal touch, like the following five bags:"

I ran across this article while browsing one of my favorite web sites LifeHacker, and thought it would be as interesting to you as it was to me. It's amazing the amount of things today's Road Warriors carry in their "back packs." The pictures in the article are a story in and of themselves.

Although I'm retired, and don't do the dreaded daily commute any more, I still carry a fully loaded Timbuk2 Messenger Bag (pictured above) around with me. I use it for volunteer work, library visits, and general appointments that require me to sit around and wait for any length of time. I fill the TB2 with the same type of goodies I used to carry on a daily basis for work, the the LIRR round trip, and business travel.
Determined to be on the correct side of the Digital Divide, I've replaced my Day Runner with a NetBook, and added some more modern technical goodies like a Digital Camera, Cell Phone, and the ubiquitous spare batteries, cables, chargers, etc. needed to support them.

I must admit that after reading the article I'm tempted to upgrade to a Back Pack, but knowing me I'll only put more junk in it. I also think my 66 year old back would strenuously object to the added load.

Since we Boomers don't carry around Back Packs, the question becomes:
What's Your Daily Tote, and What Do You Carry In It?

Internet hoaxes - TechRepublic.com

Top 10 sites to debunk Internet hoaxes | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com:
"Has this ever happened to you? You’re busy working on an intense project when someone in the company excitedly forwards you one of those stupid urban legend chain mail spams asking if it is true. Or worse, they simply forward it to everyone in the company without checking with you first."

Although this article originates from a technical newsletter put out by TechRepublic, I thought the Boomers out there would enjoy the Debunk Tips.
It is well written and despite the fact that it starts out referring to IT procedures, once it gets into the 10 choices of debunking web sites it's POE (Plain Old English) reading from there on.

Block A Number From Calling Your Cellphone

What's the Best Way to Block a Number from Calling My Cellphone?:

"Dear Lifehacker,
I'm receiving tons of unwanted calls per day. My carrier suggests that I change my number, but I don't want to do that. Is there anything else I can do?

Signed,
Endless Ringing"

Lifehacker comes to the rescue again.

In the old days, when I worked for the phone company, we used to get customer complaints like this all the time. I can't tell you how many times I would refer cases to the Annoyance Call Bureau for resolution. Then, it was only an annoyance, now it costs you money.

Today there are better solutions. Try Lifehacker's suggestions to end your unwanted cell phone calls.
Worst case scenario, you will be introduced to Google Voice which is a great product in and of itself.

Food For Emergencies

The Top Foods You Should Keep In Case Of An Emergency:

"Fueling your body during an emergency is very different from your everyday diet. Because you’ll probably expend more energy than you normally would, you should eat high-energy, high-protein foods. And because you have a limited supply, the higher-quality foods you eat--and the less of them--the better. “In a disaster or an emergency you want those calories,” says Barry Swanson, a food scientist at Washington State University . “You want some nutrients and some fiber—something to keep your diet normal.”"

Between Hurricane Season, the Mexican Invasion, The War Between The States, and Global Financial Collapse, I thought this article would be of great interest to you all.

Huge Debt, No savings - USATODAY.com

Generation Y's Steep Financial Hurdles: 

"They're called 'Generation Y' — teens and twentysomethings known stereotypically for their coddled upbringing, confidence, opinionated dialogue, free-spending habits and openness to change.

Now, stagnant wages, job insecurity, the decline in employer-sponsored health insurance and retirement benefits, the rapid increase in basic expenses, soaring debt and minimal savings have jeopardized the economic security of the entire generation, according to a recent report by Demos, a public policy research and advocacy think tank."

USA Today has an article about the economic toll that the events of the last few years have taken on an entire generation. A generation that, by and large, still probably doesn’t know what hit them.They will learn soon.
Would you be smiling if you were twenty-something years old and you owed almost a hundred thousand dollars?
My guess is that, in another 10 or 20 years, they’re going to be pretty mad when they fully understand what the Big Government Progressive Movement has left them.

Skip DVD Trailers and Warnings

An interesting video from CNET about watching DVD's.
The solution works for me. 

If you've watched one DVD in your life, you know how annoying the endless title screens, trailers, and warnings are. It's infuriating because you're often prevented from skipping them -
Unless you know the right remote control shortcut, that is.

There are several methods for skipping the trailers, warnings, and other "stuff" on a DVD so you can get straight to the movie you're trying to watch.
The first tip, from CNET author Tom Merritt, is the easiest. Just press Stop, Stop, then Play on many DVDs to skip right to the movie.
This method won't always work, so if it doesn't, don't give up hope! If twice doesn't work, Salon.com's Richard Rider says pressing Stop three times, followed by Play, will do the trick.

Elgin Park Pa. - The Perfect Town

Michael Paul Smith lives in a place most of us know only from the pages of old photo albums.
In his hometown, the good old days are still just as shiny and bright as a new set of white wall tires.
But you won't find this place on any map.

Believe it or not I found this video on a financial blog.
The pictures are amazing, and most of all it brings back some fond memories of a simpler time.

So girls, slip into a pair of Pedal Pushers and put a little more hair spray on the old Bee Hive.
You guys roll up that pack of Lucky Strikes in the sleeve of your t-shirt and put some more Brylcream on that DA.
Everybody head over to Broderic's Diner for some burgers and fries, and most importantly a night of Drag Racing.
My money is on the '53 Studebaker Starlight Coupe with the bored and stroked Packard engine, and the cool Ah Ooo Gah Horn. 

To see the "stills" click on "photo albums" in the intro above.

Be warned that you have to sit through a 30 second commercial before the "movie feature" starts.

Senior Monent? Nah...........

Improve Your Memory - AOL Health:
"Have you ever found yourself in mid-sentence when suddenly you've forgotten the point you were trying to make? Do birth dates or simple tasks (like DVRing one of your must-see TV shows) sometimes slip your mind? You're not alone -- these random acts of absentmindedness are normal and can be due to tiredness, anxiety and stress (along with age, of course).
But here's the good news: Research shows there are simple strategies that can boost your brainpower -- no matter how many candles will be on your birthday cake this year."

Here is a Super Interesting article on memory enhancement.
While it's not geared to seniors and their infamous 'Moments', it may open your eyes to the fact that it's not only seniors who have memory lapses.

Be sure to check out the More On Memory links at the bottom of the article.

Boomer's Trikes

Boomers Welcome This Third Wheel:
"The irony is not lost on those who ride them. As toddlers they started out on three wheels.
As aging boomers, they have gone back to their trikes.At the dealership on Merle Haggard Drive, salesman Mark T. Welch said the $30,000-plus three-wheel Harley-Davidson motorcycles are flying out the door. They can't order them quick enough to keep up with the demand."

It had to happen.
We're all getting older and looking for more stability (pun intended) in our lives. I guess when you're