1. This is last night’s Charter Internet speed test. This is the 5MB/s I’m paying for?! I think NOT! It’s not even the 70% of 5MB/s they guarantee. I should be getting at least 3.5MB/s at the worst.

    Update: I found a forums thread about Charter speed issues in this area recently. This post sheds some light on my issues:

    Tech just came out to the apartment and informed me that they are replacing all the nodes in Johnson City. They are working on it as we speak and it will take another 3 weeks. They have pretty much oversold the area and are adding new lines. So we’re screwed for about another month.
     

  2. I took a Scion xD out for a test drive yesterday and was sold in just minutes. It’s so much nicer than my current 2004 Chevy Cavalier in every way (I’m getting $3,000 for it in trade-in). I put in an order for a blue or dark grey manual transmission model. I just have to talk to my insurrance and bank today before I put down my downpayment this week. Nobody can accuse me of not helping the economy…