Comments for Matt's Blog http://mintz.hushedcasket.com Rapture rox! Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:45:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Six Reasons Why College Beats High School by Dad http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/six-reasons-why-college-beats-high-school/#comment-78 Dad Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:08:21 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/six-reasons-why-college-beats-high-school/#comment-78 That's my Boy! That’s my Boy!

]]> Comment on Six Reasons Why College Beats High School by Eric Atkins http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/six-reasons-why-college-beats-high-school/#comment-53 Eric Atkins Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:37:45 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/six-reasons-why-college-beats-high-school/#comment-53 I am thrilled that you are so excited about school. You are going to be successful. I am thrilled that you are so excited about school. You are going to be successful.

]]> Comment on Six Reasons Why College Beats High School by Jeff Barnett http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/six-reasons-why-college-beats-high-school/#comment-52 Jeff Barnett Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:52:19 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/six-reasons-why-college-beats-high-school/#comment-52 Re: #2. I find it interesting that even in graduate school there are still a few people that act like they are being forced to get an education. Apparently it's much more common now than in the past to simply continue into a graduate program after your undergrad. I think with this phenomenon you get some people who have never lost the frat party mentality. Re: #2. I find it interesting that even in graduate school there are still a few people that act like they are being forced to get an education. Apparently it’s much more common now than in the past to simply continue into a graduate program after your undergrad. I think with this phenomenon you get some people who have never lost the frat party mentality.

]]> Comment on He Hasn’t Aged Much by Ricardo Bueno http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/he-hasnt-aged-much/#comment-47 Ricardo Bueno Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:54:25 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/he-hasnt-aged-much/#comment-47 The blog-o-sphere and the world in general are very, very big! But moments like these really do make if feel like a small world. (Of course you said that...hehe.) The blog-o-sphere and the world in general are very, very big! But moments like these really do make if feel like a small world. (Of course you said that…hehe.)

]]> Comment on Google Maps Immortalizes TP Prank by Jeff Barnett http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/google-maps-immortalizes-tp-prank/#comment-46 Jeff Barnett Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:14:16 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/google-maps-immortalizes-tp-prank/#comment-46 I have a friend at work that is a little paranoid about all things internet. I sent him an email link to a view of his house with street view. I didn't get quite the level of reaction I was looking for, but I bet he secretly has nightmares about it. Cool find. I have a friend at work that is a little paranoid about all things internet. I sent him an email link to a view of his house with street view. I didn’t get quite the level of reaction I was looking for, but I bet he secretly has nightmares about it.

Cool find.

]]> Comment on Philips PHDTV1 HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna Review by Ferj http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/philips-phdtv1-hdtv-digital-indoor-tv-antenna-review/#comment-45 Ferj Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:07:16 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/philips-phdtv1-hdtv-digital-indoor-tv-antenna-review/#comment-45 HDTV (High Definition Television) is an innovative form of DTV for broadcasting TV programs. A HDTV receiver is a specially designed device to decode digital signals and enhance the quality of pictures and sounds of your home theater. The HDTV receivers are also known as HDTV set-top box or HDTV tuners. HDTV (High Definition Television) is an innovative form of DTV for broadcasting TV programs. A HDTV receiver is a specially designed device to decode digital signals and enhance the quality of pictures and sounds of your home theater. The HDTV receivers are also known as HDTV set-top box or HDTV tuners.

]]> Comment on Philips PHDTV1 HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna Review by Jeff http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/philips-phdtv1-hdtv-digital-indoor-tv-antenna-review/#comment-40 Jeff Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:55:21 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/philips-phdtv1-hdtv-digital-indoor-tv-antenna-review/#comment-40 Matt, I didn't say that your antenna will only pick up hi-def signals. It will likely pick up many UHF signals, including several analog, digital, and digital hi-def stations. Whether your TV is equipped to handle the digital stations and the digital hi-def stations is a separate matter. Understandably, this is all a bit confusing. I hope that helps. Matt, I didn’t say that your antenna will only pick up hi-def signals. It will likely pick up many UHF signals, including several analog, digital, and digital hi-def stations. Whether your TV is equipped to handle the digital stations and the digital hi-def stations is a separate matter. Understandably, this is all a bit confusing. I hope that helps.

]]> Comment on Philips PHDTV1 HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna Review by Jeff http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/philips-phdtv1-hdtv-digital-indoor-tv-antenna-review/#comment-39 Jeff Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:47:26 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/philips-phdtv1-hdtv-digital-indoor-tv-antenna-review/#comment-39 Matt, couple minor points. 1. The Feb 2009 date doesn't have anything to do with hi-def, IIRC. That is when TV stations will be required to give up their analog broadcasts. Not all digital broadcasts are hi-def. 2. Don't point your antenna at the center of the city unless the transmitters are in the center of the city. Our local transmitters are on top of Monte Sano (at least one set, there could be others). Use antennaweb.org to determine what type of antenna you need and in what direction you should point it. Matt, couple minor points.
1. The Feb 2009 date doesn’t have anything to do with hi-def, IIRC. That is when TV stations will be required to give up their analog broadcasts. Not all digital broadcasts are hi-def.
2. Don’t point your antenna at the center of the city unless the transmitters are in the center of the city. Our local transmitters are on top of Monte Sano (at least one set, there could be others). Use antennaweb.org to determine what type of antenna you need and in what direction you should point it.

]]> Comment on How I Get 38MPG, Consistently (And So Can You!) by Matt Sayar http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-38 Matt Sayar Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:07:40 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-38 Well joe, my research has proved otherwise from reputable sources. Read Test 6: http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fueleconomy/articles/106842/article.html http://www.slate.com/id/2192187/ Just Google it and you'll find everyone in almost unanimous agreement with me. Slate says 10 seconds, but I say one minute because, like you said, it wears the engine, but the fuel trade off is monetarily worth it. Well joe, my research has proved otherwise from reputable sources.

Read Test 6:
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fueleconomy/articles/106842/article.html

http://www.slate.com/id/2192187/

Just Google it and you’ll find everyone in almost unanimous agreement with me. Slate says 10 seconds, but I say one minute because, like you said, it wears the engine, but the fuel trade off is monetarily worth it.

]]> Comment on How I Get 38MPG, Consistently (And So Can You!) by joe http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-37 joe Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:58:02 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-37 this article was pretty good till you said shut your car off if its idling for more than 30 seconds because shutting off you car and turning it back on not only wears the engine it uses more gas to start it back up then to just idol there for a few second even if you stop at a friends for 5 mins keep it running if you don't plan on staying long this article was pretty good till you said shut your car off if its idling for more than 30 seconds because shutting off you car and turning it back on not only wears the engine it uses more gas to start it back up then to just idol there for a few second even if you stop at a friends for 5 mins keep it running if you don’t plan on staying long

]]> Comment on How I Get 38MPG, Consistently (And So Can You!) by Matt Sayar http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-36 Matt Sayar Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:17:09 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-36 The Ethanol tip is a good one. When it comes to reacting to dangerous situations, I've noticed that pretty much any quick reaction to a dangerous situation involves braking first. You obviously don't lose any ability to brake while coasting. You are right, however, because you DO give up some ability to react to certain situations, but the chances of having to speed up vs slow down is lower. Not low enough to ignore, but lower. The Ethanol tip is a good one.

When it comes to reacting to dangerous situations, I’ve noticed that pretty much any quick reaction to a dangerous situation involves braking first. You obviously don’t lose any ability to brake while coasting.

You are right, however, because you DO give up some ability to react to certain situations, but the chances of having to speed up vs slow down is lower. Not low enough to ignore, but lower.

]]> Comment on How I Get 38MPG, Consistently (And So Can You!) by Jeff http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-33 Jeff Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:32:49 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-33 Another factor is the ethanol content of your gasoline. Ethanol is the enemy of gas mileage. Finding a gas station that hasn't gone to "contains up to 10% ethanol" gasoline is a daunting task. Also, don't take coasting too far and get into a dangerous situation. Whenever you are not under power you give up some ability to react to some dangerous situations. Another factor is the ethanol content of your gasoline. Ethanol is the enemy of gas mileage. Finding a gas station that hasn’t gone to “contains up to 10% ethanol” gasoline is a daunting task.

Also, don’t take coasting too far and get into a dangerous situation. Whenever you are not under power you give up some ability to react to some dangerous situations.

]]> Comment on How I Get 38MPG, Consistently (And So Can You!) by Matt Sayar’s Blog » Blog Archive » Matt Sayar: Private Detective http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-32 Matt Sayar’s Blog » Blog Archive » Matt Sayar: Private Detective Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:54:59 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/how-i-get-38mpg-consistently-and-so-can-you/#comment-32 [...] I never bothered to go up that road before, so I had no idea what they were doing. Being the fuel-conscientious individual that I am, I didn’t bother driving up the road to find out, so I forgot about it [...] […] I never bothered to go up that road before, so I had no idea what they were doing. Being the fuel-conscientious individual that I am, I didn’t bother driving up the road to find out, so I forgot about it […]

]]> Comment on Scholarship by Matt Sayar’s Blog » Blog Archive » Second Thoughts http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/scholarship/#comment-27 Matt Sayar’s Blog » Blog Archive » Second Thoughts Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:15:58 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/scholarship/#comment-27 [...] fall, I will start working on earning a degree in the field of Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. However, recent [...] […] fall, I will start working on earning a degree in the field of Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. However, recent […]

]]> Comment on No More Gas Cap Confusion by Eric Atkins http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/no-more-gas-cap-confusion/#comment-17 Eric Atkins Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:55:05 +0000 http://mintz.hushedcasket.com/no-more-gas-cap-confusion/#comment-17 I noticed the '08 Toyota Highlander I rented this past weekend had the arrow. I noticed the ‘08 Toyota Highlander I rented this past weekend had the arrow.

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