Why Steve Jobs’ Mercedes Never Had a License Plate
Besides his signature black turtleneck, New Balance sneakers, and blue jeans, Steve Jobs was known for his silver Mercedes SL55 AMG. What was perhaps most interesting about Jobs’ ride was the fact that it never had a license plate.
Jobs’ Mercedes was photographed many times over the last several years, but the car was always plate-free. How did he do it? Did he pay the fine every time he was confronted by the police? Did he obtain a special permit? Did he just get lucky?
The answer is actually very simple:
Steve (or someone close to him) spotted a loophole in the California vehicle laws. Anyone with a brand new car had a maximum of six months to affix the issued number plate to the vehicle.
So Jobs made an arrangement with the leasing company; he would always change cars during the sixth month of the lease, exchanging one silver Mercedes SL55 AMG for another identical one. At no time would he ever be in a car as old as six months; and thus there was no legal requirement to have the number plates fitted.
One might also assume that the leasing company was happy – they had an endless supply of luxury cars to on-sell with the previous driver being none-other that Steve Jobs.
That would be a win-win-win situation for Steve, the leasing company and for the subsequent buyer.
Not a big apple fan myself, but this is actually pretty cool.
Original article:
http://www.cultofmac.com/126338/why-steve-jobs-mercedes-never-had-a-license-plate/
Blast from the past
Back in '97, I took a trip with my friend Tyson and his family to Lake Tahoe. I came across this picture while cleaning out some old files over the weekend:
That trip was an eventful one, and I had a great time. This trip was unique in that, for some unknown reason, most of my close friends were up there as well. Mike and Matt traveled up their with Mike's family. Melanie Shea was up there with her father. I miss times when random shit like that would happen.
Things were much simpler back then.
To all my friends who made that trip, I salute you.
-J
Jack’s Place – Now open in the Woodlands
A friend of mine opened a new restaurant, so I thought I would inform my readers and try and drum up some business. Here is the write up from their facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/JacksPlaceTexas
Enjoy our distinctive Texas International Cuisine while sipping an ice cold beer on our large outdoor patio by the pool and outdoor bar! Or, hang out inside and relax with friends and family in a big comfortable booth! Inside there is a large bar with ample seating and space - not to mention, great music!
Want to host a party? The Place, at Jack's, is our event and party room. It boasts an HD TV with audio/visual capabilities and a private bar.
26710 I45 North, Oak Ridge North, TX 77386
Hours
Tues - Wed: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Thurs - Sat: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
Sun: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Email yvonnem@jacksplacetx.com
Phone 832-510-2050
Now open in the Woodlands!
Music, Steak Dinners, and Downtown Houston
I took a trip to downtown Houston this weekend, in order to catch my friend's band Black Queen Speaks Friday night. I managed to catch the show, grab a steak dinner, and get a massage at the hotel spa. Not a bad way to start a three day weekend.
Missing cat poster – Hilarious!
This is how I have felt, occasionally, when presented with a serious request to a rather silly problem:
http://www.erked.com/2010/07/11/my-cat-is-missing-can-you-please-make-me-a-poster/
I hope the cat found its way home.
-J
Harvest Moon Regata
A friend of mine is racing in this year's Harvest Moon Regata. Here is a link to the live map of the race:
Harvest Moon Regatta Live Tracker
Everyone root for Zanzibar, whose passengers include two red-headed guys probably just baking in the October Texas sun!
-Josh
Back 2 School
Officially a college student again, as I just received word I have been accepted to UHD.
There was a time when I would have absolutely refused to believe I'd enroll in college again, but here I am. Never say never, I guess.
So, the next stop will be to get one of those sweet student discount cards. Paying full price is for suckers.
-J
Picture Day – Sept 2010
Cornbread’s is dead
This is the northwest corner of Gessner and I-10, as of today.
Once, many years ago, there was a run down pool hall here by the name of Cornbread's. This was a magical place where the food was bad, the same awful eight songs came out of the jukebox, the service was lousy, the tables were unbalanced, and (most importantly) they would serve alcohol to high school kids.
The smoking ban in the city of Houston all but put an end to this place, but someone decided to finish the deed by leveling the entire strip center.
Cornbread's, you will be missed.
-Josh
Pic ‘O the day
Probably an old one...but this made me laugh:
The Indians may have had a point
Outlet store madness
Shopping. I hate shopping.but the outlet stores make it damn easy. 290, past mason.everything must go!
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