Stefan's Stuff

While browsing thru the CES coverage, I saw this on Engadget. This is the Taser C2 and while I'm not sure it's a good idea for Civilians to have access to one of these, I thought was very interesting is that it comes in multiple colors.

Out of Curiosity, if you have one of these, do you really care what color it comes in?? Will you match it to you purse or do you want to Clash?
Very different…

In other news, my wife and I smelled (smelt??) the Mysterious Gas Smell, discussed on Gothamist, getting off the bus on 34th St. It was very odd and I couldn't smell it walking down to work but apparently it was over a large portion of the City. My co-workers and I *think* it was a over the weekend Gas Leak that some building doesn't want to confess to. City officials are saying it probably came from New Jersey, but who knows? 

Music I'm listening to right Now:
"Big Bang Baby" (Seemed appropriate!) by Stone Temple Pilots from the "Tiny Music…Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop " Album. 

And away it goes.

To be honest, I'm glad it's behind us. This past year wasn't a bad one but it had some tragic low points that everyone could do without. 

The New Year brings on the hope and expectation of things which we're really looking forward to. I'm not a fan of Resolutions but I do have a small agenda for this year.

1. Once the snow starts, I'll be taking my nephew and possibly my niece skiing for the first time. Kids on skis always amazes me as they have no fear of falling or getting hurt. Me, I've sprained both ankles, one knee, dislocated my shoulder, various bruises and despite that my sister-in-law still wants me to teach them!
   Should be great fun. 😉

2. I also want (need!) to finish some home improvement projects. Nothing major, but since we entertain, I really should get around to painting all the rooms. 
3. Learn to cook. My wife is a great cook, but I'd like her to come home and actually have dinner ready for her. I'm getting there, but I still have a way to go…

That's about it. I have some career goals, but I tend to keep that to myself. This is a picture of my cat, Harry who turns ten this year.

I wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year.

Music I'm listening to right Now:
"How to Save a Life" by The Fray from the "How To Save A Life" Album.  

Every once in a while, I read a story that is just too Funny. In this case, a Fart causes a plane to land.

Can you imagine the FBI agent's face interviewing that  passenger??

In other events, I'm still busy at work and at home, but I'm nearly done assembling a MG Rick Dias pictured below.  I'll be spray painting it Italian Red and Maroon. Should look good.

 

Building plastic models is one of the Hobbies I indulge in. It's not difficult, requires patience and the results look cool (Yes, it's a guy thing). These kits by Bandai aren't expensive and lately have been engineered to hide seams very well. I have about half a dozen of these kits queued up waiting for me to assemble. This particular kit is a Bandai "Master Grade" kit of a manned robot (mecha) from a Japanese Anime series called "Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta". In the Anime, This particular mecha is supposed to be 21 meters tall. I didn't see the Anime, but the model looks great. 

Music I'm listening to right Now:
"Wild" by Seal from his "Seal" Album (1991).