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Sky Corgan
Tolland, Connecticut
Don't Panic, That's My Job.
Interests: movies, video games, my interests include computers, macs in particular, and getting back into working out.
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I tip when I get good service. The expectation I should tip BEFORE I get my drink is unacceptable to me. A tip is gratitude for good service.
I can't remember the last time I had a properly made drink at a Starbucks, no matter whether it is my regular one or one I've never been too.
Also, Starbucks in Airport? Yeah, you suck. You get nothing.
Commented Oct 3, 2012 on Don't forget to tip your barista when you're paying with your phone app at Starbucks Gossip
Don't forget to tip your barista when you're paying with your phone app
OK, Starbucks baristas, you've got at least one customer on your side in the tipping debate. Al Sacco writes: "The Dunkin' and Starbucks apps make it quicker and easier for people to pay for their coffee, assuming they know how to use them and don't fumble with their phones for five minutes ev...
The problem the Scion xb has is very simple... fuel economy. They took what was once a quirky fun box and stuck an oversized engine into it, because the American market told them they wanted more power, and once again a car company blindly listened and did what focus groups said instead of causing on raw check list numbers that sell cars.
When your market is youth (is. People with less money because they are just starting out) fuel economy is a factor.
If Toyota had upgraded the Gen xB with the same engine and did the same interior changes, they probably could have sold more and sold them cheaper than what they were for the Gen 2 xb.
Commented Jul 19, 2012 on Kia Soul: Last Box Standing? at KickingTires
Kia Soul: Last Box Standing?
It seemed like the automotive industry was all about thinking inside the box during the last few years, with squared-off entries from Honda, Scion, Nissan and Kia entering the market. Since the midsize Honda Element debuted in 2002, it's been followed by the compact Scion xB and subcompact Nis...
When the telephone was invented in 1876 (we’ll...
When the telephone was invented in 1876 (we’ll go by the patent date) it heralded a new wave of communication within the United States and the world. As time went on, the telephone became more and more advanced; it began... Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2012 at sky corgan
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Trainer, Cardio
Today I had a training session, my second to the last one with my current trainer who will be leaving the gym I go to. Our session today focused on something new to me, suspension training. The idea behind “suspension... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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Apr 10, 2011
Consistency and Hitting It Hard
As my first day of ‘consistency’ as this week is supposed to be all about, I was able to pull off a thirty minute session with my trainer, and twenty minutes of cardio workout. The training session consisted of working... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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Sweat the Little Things
I've allowed myself to get side tracked on my workout efforts for many reasons; some are good, some are not. Regardless of the reasons, I need to get things back on track, and this week begins that attempt. I've been... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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Apr 2, 2011
Sky Corgan added a favorite at KickingTires
Apr 2, 2011
1st Quarter Grade
As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2011, it is time to grade my fitness efforts thus far this year. For my overall fitness efforts, I am giving myself a D-. While have improved my overall endurance... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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The site clearly states the shirts are "Made in USA". Not necessarily made in Detroit, however.
Commented Feb 15, 2011 on Imported From Detroit T-Shirts are Pricey at KickingTires
Imported From Detroit T-Shirts are Pricey
One of the most impressive car commercials from this year’s Super Bowl was Chrysler’s featuring rapper Eminem and the tag line “Imported From Detroit.” Chrysler has been basking in the glow of this advertising success story, but we wonder if the tag line resonated with those outside the auto i...
The site clearly states the shirts are "Made in USA". Not necessarily made in Detroit, however.
Commented Feb 15, 2011 on Imported From Detroit T-Shirts are Pricey at KickingTires
Imported From Detroit T-Shirts are Pricey
One of the most impressive car commercials from this year’s Super Bowl was Chrysler’s featuring rapper Eminem and the tag line “Imported From Detroit.” Chrysler has been basking in the glow of this advertising success story, but we wonder if the tag line resonated with those outside the auto i...
Today's Workout - Cardio Circuits
Today I had my appointment with my personal trainer. Phil had me going through some "Cardio Circuits", which can otherwise be known as "holy hell you're killing me!" These circuits essentially consisted of an arms workout which was timed instead... Continue reading
Posted Feb 13, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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Tweet This!
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Posted Jan 30, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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Hit Fast, Hit Hard... Wait, Where the Hell Did All This Snow Come From?
At the outset of the year, I set three goals. Essentially: work out, ignore the weather, and visit with a personal trainer once a week. Let's update on those three goals now: Work Out Quite simply, I did not keep... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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Site Refresh
Old posts were deleted from the site. Simply put, I'm starting over fresh, and I want this site to reflect that new start instead of failures. Success is coming! Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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New Year, New Me, New Life
I've never been one to make "New Year Resolutions" nor have I been one to really begin to understand the obsession over the concept of the "New Year". It is an arbitrary date selected solely through chance that this would... Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2011 at sweat + sacrifice
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Reality - I'm Dying
Reality Check. I'm Dying. We're all dying. It is just a matter of how quickly it comes to us. For some, it will be sooner, rather than later. We have bad habits, whether involving diet, or just bad things we... Continue reading
Posted Dec 27, 2010 at sweat + sacrifice
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Dec 12, 2010
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Dec 12, 2010
Because...
I said so. Continue reading
Posted Dec 4, 2010 at Sup? Schweet!
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Dec 3, 2010
The New York Subway Announcement Lady - NYTimes.com
no offense to her, but I can’t stand this woman’s voice. Why is she such a popular choice around the world? The article doesn’t begin to explain. And in NYC of all places, why should we have to hear a down-home twang? She makes it sound as if square dances are about to start on the platform. via cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com The absolutely best comment about the subway voice. Continue reading
Reblogged Nov 16, 2010 at Sup? Schweet!
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Sky Corgan is now following David Thomas
Aug 17, 2010
Let's privatize the roads, as someone here suggested. After all, while the government only needs to break even on road construction to income, I am certain that a private company trying to make a profit on that very same road will have the best interests of the people in mind.
After all, it is free enterprise, right? If I don't like their road, I will just drive on someone else's road.
Commented Aug 17, 2010 on Low Gas Tax Could Cost Drivers More at KickingTires
Low Gas Tax Could Cost Drivers More
Amid budget cutbacks, the deterioration of America’s roads, bridges and highways has accelerated to an alarming degree. The kicker, however, is that by forsaking the notion of raising the gas tax, car owners may end up costing themselves more money in the long run. Earlier this month, retiri...
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