Boston

May 13, 2010

Speed Traps in Waltham and Lincoln

I just notice some new speed traps that seem to be generating some revenue, a couple of cars were caught.

• In Waltham, on Spring Street near the Concord Ave intersection.
• In Lincoln, on Trapelo Road near Minebrook Road. (Just before the Lincoln Public Library.)

Also it looks like another speed trap will be coming soon to Lincoln Road in Lincoln, Ma near the Old Town Hall. There's a speed monitor tracking cars heading north bound.

November 12, 2009

Boston Commercial Real Estate

It wasn't that long ago where the Commercial Real Estate in the Boston area was the place to be. This snip from the Boston Business Journal shows how things have changed:

There is approximately 3,709,000 square feet of sublease space in the suburban market, and about 57 percent of it is considered Class A property. Of the available sublease space, 39 percent is in the Route 128 West submarket.

Along 128 in Waltham, construction is almost completed in several large office complexes. Between Trapelo Road and Route 117 commuters will see construction just about completed on three new office buildings. With the recession just about to end, it will be interesting to see how these new building fair out.

One thing that may worry those that drive by these buildings everyday, what will this mean for my commute? How many new cars will I have to deal with?

October 14, 2009

LG vx8360 Charger

If you have a LG vx8360 phone, you don't need to spend a lot of money on a charger. The phone can be charged via USB cable with a Micro connection.

I just got a USB2 cable from eforcity.com for $5. Much cheaper than $15 that it would cost to get a cable at the Verizon store. I simple plug the USB2 end to an open USB2 slot on my computer and the other end to the phone. Works great!

I only mention this because on eforcity they have a disclaimer that says that the cable may not charge all phones. It works fine on the LG VX8360 phone!

September 24, 2009

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham has free wireless internet access in their waiting room. So bring your iPod Touch or Laptop while you are waiting.

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital is located on 148 Chestnut St in Needham, right across the street from Friendlys.

August 26, 2009

Ted Kennedy Passing

Today is the first day since November 7, 1962 that Massachusetts will be without Edward M. Kennedy as a United States senator. He would have served sooner except that he didn't meet the age qualification set by the US Constitution. 

Obviously there's a lot of coverage in the Boston media about Ted Kennedy passing and what his legacy means. He was a valuable Senator and has done a lot of good for the state of Massachusetts.