The Internet.

By far, one of the most amazing technologies to have ever existed. The Internet connects everyone, everywhere and I am astounded. I can tell this is going to be the way of the future. No longer will people have to wait days for communication, no longer will there be lengthy processes to find out any information, no longer will I have to write out letters by hand (E-mail is definitely in my future, if not everyone else's).

The speed with which I can now communicate is wonderful. I can now talk to a friend of mine living over in France with the click of a send button. Yes, I could simply pick up a phone and talk to him that way, but long distance charges coupled with the possibility that he wouldn't be home to answer the phone make me prefer to use my computer.

I've been looking up so much information lately, information about businesses, places I'd like to go, products I'd like to buy, that the convenience of the Internet makes me wonder how did the world live without this?

I'd write more, but I'm off to go create a web page for my law firm so other savvy Internet users can find me!

My way or the Highway.

In this case, either choice would lead to the Interstate. President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced recently that the government would be adopting the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, a piece of legislation that would provide for highways going from state to state to state to state. With more and more people gaining access to cars, with more families getting cars of their own and wanting to travel, a highway system seems like a smashing idea. Personally, Miranda and I are going to be located near the I-95 that goes North to South and the I-90 that goes East to West, so we are just a drive away from almost everywhere now!

I can tell this is going to be a huge project. It's going to cost a lot of money, and it's going to be almost entirely paid for by the government (Who knew we had so much extra money lying around..). I would assume there are going to be a bunch of turnpikes, in addition to the gas tax, to try to pay for such a big endeavor. The taxes and tolls won't be a bother to me, though. I just hope they don't deter others from driving. I'm also quite glad I don't live in a suitable place for a highway... having the government take my property by Eminent Domain would not please me.

Anyway, I like the idea of a highway and interstate system. It would make travelling really convenient. Commence construction!

Off to the World Fair!

We are in New York, so we might as well go see the World Fair. Miranda and I cannot wait to see all the exhibits from other countries. I am particularly excited to see Italy's exhibit. That country is always inspiring and entertaining. We shall see the exhibits, ride the amusement park rides, and even take a look at all the futuristic inventions. I hear there is a 'Highway to Tomorrow' or something of the sort. Cars are a bit of a passion of mine (Could you tell by my small army of Model T's?) so I want to see all the new car designs. For only $0.75 admission, this is more than a bargain. Maybe we'll even buy season passes and come back.... who knows. Off to the fair!

Strikes, Strikes, Everywhere.

On our trip to New York, the strikes across our nation became much more apparent. There people are striking all over the place. Boston is relatively calm, or at least the people there aren't so violent. I've heard of many strikes in places like Illinois that have become very radical. The Pullman Strike? Dear Lord. Thankfully the people who work for my family don't feel the need to rebel, though we do compensate them very well, so there is no real need to strike. With recent major industrialization, and more people no longer working for themselves, people are starting to realize that they want and deserve rights as laborers. We shall have to see how this turn out, and in the end which has the most power, laborers or big business.