.: MATT :.

Monster Morning

Posted by Matt in Family Life on July 5th, 2009

Bed… late. Boy… up early. Amen for this:

Test post from the Wordpress App on my new iPhone

Posted by Matt in Geek on July 1st, 2009

Finally drank the Kool-Aid and bought an iPhone. Love it. Writing this post from the WordPress app. Still trying to get used to the keyboard – I gots fat fingers.

No Comments

The Great Internet Migratory Box Of Electronics Junk

Posted by Matt in Geek on July 1st, 2009

I just signed up to participate in a little project called…. well, I don’t feel like typing it all out again (see the title)… Basically, it is a box of electronics junk that people send around. You take some stuff you might need, and add some stuff you have laying around. And man do I have a bunch of stuff laying around. I could probably start my own box, and probably will.

If you feel that your life is incomplete without free electronics junk, then by all means sign up and participate. Your results may very.

No Comments

Racing Update

Posted by Matt in Racing on May 2nd, 2009

Recently made some changes to the bike. We just finished the bike today. My father-in-law is an expert mechanic when it comes to japanese inline 4s. For the details of what we did, go here:

Tomorrow is test and tune at Pittsburgh Raceway Park and the points begin next weekend. I’m not too hopeful as the weather forecast looks rather wet. But here is what the track has to say:

Sunday, May 3 — Due to the weather forecast, we are changing the scheduled regular race day (without points) to a Test N Tune w/ Gamblers Race.

Gates will open at Noon, Test n Tune from 1PM to 5PM. Racers $25 / Gamblers (additional) $20 / Spectators $7 / Carload $20 / Kids 10 & Under Free. The Gamblers Race will start after 2 rounds of time trials. Those who do not want in the Gamblers Race can keep on testing.

Here’s a shot of me from last year:

Update: Rained out. Bummer.

2 Comments

Thenks. I am vaiting for answer!!!

Posted by Matt in Uncategorized on April 21st, 2009

The blog keeps getting hit with Spam comments. The URL points to some french website, but the IP address is somewhere in Amsterdam. They always ask for advice on alcohol. Here’s the latest one:

Hi. Just some question. Realy, please, help.
What is a good, but not extremely expensive wine, or champagne?

Thenks. I am vaiting for answer!!!

And they always end with, “Thenks. I am vaiting for answer.”

Trolls.

No Comments

Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure

Posted by Matt in Family Life on April 13th, 2009

My wife needs your help:

Dear Friends and Family,

I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure® on May 10, 2009 in the fight against breast cancer. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The pledges I raise, will allow the Pittsburgh Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to continue to fund vital breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in our own community and support the national search for a cure.

Please join me in the fight by pledging in support of my participation in this year’s Race or contributing generously to the Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure®. Your tax-deductible contribution will fund innovative outreach and awareness programs for medically underserved communities in our region, and fund the National Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer research program. It is faster and
easier than ever to support this great cause – you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message.

If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to the address listed below. Whatever you can give will help!

Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against
breast cancer! Every step counts!

Sincerely,

Tabitha Wybiral

To donate online towards my pledge program, click here.

If you prefer to mail in your contribution, please mail to:
Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure
1133 South Braddock Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Please identify that your donation is in support of my participation.

Whatever you can give will help it all adds up! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.

No Comments

Ji$$ in my pants

Posted by Matt in Humor on April 10th, 2009

I know… but it’s funny.

2 Comments

Google Street View…. oops!

Posted by Matt in Family Life, Humor on April 10th, 2009

There’s a lot of neat stuff to be seen on Google’s Street View. In fact, there is a website called googlesightseeing.com dedicated to all the wonders found in google maps and street view. I found this on the CNet Webware blog. I thought this was particularly neat for a few reasons. #1. It’s in Pittsburgh near me. #2. I know where it is. #3. My dad and I used to walk through that tunnel every time we went to a Steeler game at the ol’ Three River Stadium.

Here’s the google street view car approaching the bridge:

Here’s the google street view car after contact:

Here’s the google street view car repaired:

What’s also interesting in the last photo (immediately above) you can see the google street view car approaching a brick building. The Clark Building, located in Pittsburgh’s North Side, is the former home of the D.L. Clark Company. Maker of the Clark Bar and the Zagnut (my favorite).

Check the Clark Bar link for the history… Another interesting note, the Clark Bar got sold to NECCO and Zagnut (also once made by Clark) got sold to Hershey.