peejman

It depends heavily on the topic. Some topics it's shockingly accurate, some it's woefully misleading. Its a lot like auto-correct. You've got to have a good BS filter and proofread thoroughly. As mentioned, a lot of computer programmers should be are worried about their future.

He's made quite the fortune with other people's money. He's extremely intelligent but his financial independence allows his eccentricities to run wild. That said, the irony of these protests is hysterical.

Just give them a rake. In February when the stupid things finally drop their leaves.

I'm pretty sure Oak Ridge and Knoxville did away with speed cameras several years ago. They had little to do with public safety and a lot to do with revenue, except the camera contractor was the one making all the money. I don't recall if there was legislation but they were very unpopular, even more so when the details came out. Something about them being run by a contractor and the municipalities not having staff of actual cops to review every case. There are some red light cameras still around, but I don't know if they're operational.

Congrats!

That price range will limit your choices. Like everything else, the cost of bikes has jumped tremendously. Personally, I would avoid anything that looks cruiser-ish, which includes your Boulevard. They're too low to see or be seen in traffic and they have so little ground clearance you can't lean them much. I'd suggest something that looks like the old fashioned standard bike. Darrell's F700 or F650, Kawasaki Versys, Honda NC700 or ST Triumph Tiger or Scrambler, V-strom, Yamaha S10.... there's lots to choose from. Make sure you've got space in the budget for some good gear. Good stuff isn't cheap, but neither are skin grafts.

World's heaviest Dimebag

I heard a bunch of sirens and saw/smelled smoke at work yesterday. It's stayed windy, but its been mostly wet since the storm last night. Hopefully that's allowed them to get these under control. When are we going to learn anything about forest management?