During the movie 21 (read my review here), we are introduced to a seemingly simple example of probability.  The scenario is this:  Continue Reading »

The Movie 21 Is No BlackJack but It’s Not a Bad Hand

I was anxious to see the movie 21 as I had read the book Bringing Down the House, the book on which the movie is based.  However, aside from the idea of a bunch of MIT kids taking on Vegas, there are few similarities between the book and the movie. Continue Reading »

Renting a car in Uruguay is a tremendous way to get around if you intend to see many places in a short amount of time.

  If you are simply going to one place (like Punta Del Este) for several days, it is better to travel by bus.  Continue Reading »

If you are single, you may be able to relate to what I am about to say.  If you are married, it may be somewhat more foreign.

When you are a single man, you tend to do a lot of dating…or hopefully you do.  Dating is fun and exciting and sometimes you allow yourself to be open to many choices. 

It so happened that one night I was out on a blind date. Continue Reading »

For those that are visiting Montevideo, Uruguay, and seeking to learn spanish, I thought I would introduce you to my Spanish teacher Alejandra (Ale).  Ale helped me with many of my Spanish web site projects while I was here (see Spanish Pronunciation: Spanish Readings of Paulo Coelho Essays as an example) and she was also my private Spanish tutor for 6 months. Continue Reading »

Often, a person’s personal library says a lot about them.

I have no idea what mine says about me, but I’d thought I’d share with you some of my Favorite Books. These are the books that I usually have near the nightstand and am apt to pick up and read time and time again.

Also, as I am traveling now and had to part with many possessions, this list will be helpful to me as I will be re-buying all of these books upon my return.

Without further ado, here she is!

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The Timeless Ideas of Michel de Montaigne

In a university philosophy class , I was exposed to the essays of Michel de Montainge.  He wrote these essays some 400 years ago.  Their timeless nature amazes me.  For many situations in today’s world, there is a quote from these works that is applicable: Continue Reading »

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Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

It annoys me that this book is on my favorite book list. The title itself is manipulative. Continue Reading »

Jitterbug Perfume, Tom Robbins

 This may be one of my Favorite Books of all time.  Tom Robbins combines profound and playful in perfect proportion.  Also, he teaches you how to live forever.  Two of the remedies are:  lots of sex and lots of baths.  Two things I love!  Continue Reading »

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

This is an outstanding book and a horrific movie, unless you like depressing European movies with little dialogue that slowly plod along.  If so, make sure you also see 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days.  Continue Reading »