Gunkanjima – every urban explorer’s dream. A deserted island of concrete ruins slowly crumbling away off the West coast of Japan. Travellers have long been forbidden to land there and view the secrets within its walls. But with an awesome guide and a little luck, I was able to do just that. Here’s my story.
Month: July 2010
How the Presidents Stack Up
A look at U.S. presidents’ job approval ratings.
10 Great Racetracks as Seen From Space
Racetracks pretty much look the same from the grandstands or on television — a vast expanse of asphalt on which drivers do battle. Seen from space, though, you can appreciate their form and the skill it requires to drive them at the limit.
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Time Warner Cable and The $12,000 Installation Fee
Look, I understand the need to charge a fee to run cable to a house but billing someone $12,000 for installation is absolutely ridiculous. Mind you, this is an actual bill (not a typo) the company is trying to charge a homeowner in Massachusetts.
Williams’ home on Fernside Street near the Tyringham town line is roughly 300 feet away from the nearest utility pole. Since the $35 installation fee covers up to 200 feet, [the customer] said he realizes he’ll have to pay extra for the additional 100 feet, but he won’t pay $12,000.