Monthly Archives: January 2007

Return of the Toilet Paper Gobblers of 2007!

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Steve

Once again, Austin and the surrounding area is experiencing freezing rain and icy conditions. This climate then leads to the general panic, poor driving, fender benders and a mad rush to HEB as people stock up on bottled water, bread … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Leave a comment

The Austin Club, the city’s oldest private club

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Steve

Last night, our friends the Lowrys invited us to dinner at The Austin Club. They’re members of this exclusive place in downtown Austin; it’s on 9th Street, a block from Congress Avenue and near the Texas State Capitol, for obvious reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Austintatious | 1 Comment

First Japanese player participates in the NHL, NBA is next!

Posted on January 13, 2007 by Steve

Today, Yutaka Fukufuji became the first Japanese player to participate in an NHL game. His team, the Kings, still lost but he was brought in after the previous guy gave up five goals. Japan hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998 so … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey | Leave a comment

Tuscany Market closed for good

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Steve

As much as I enjoyed going to this restaurant near my job, it didn’t merit being in the Austintatious section because it wasn’t that unique nor did it scream “Austin.” However I’m still bummed over it going away. I hadn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Factoids | 1 Comment

Week Fourteen of NHL 2006-07

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Steve

The three-game winning streak ended and the Flyers returned to their losing ways as the road campaign ended painfully by granting the Caps their first ever, four-game sweep in their history. There was a time that playing Washington’s rather lame … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey | Leave a comment

iPhone finally a reality

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Steve

I’m just glad it’s official and out of the way. Now all the fanatics can focus their attention elsewhere with the rumor sites. I don’t have any opinion of the new iPhone. I’ll see when it ships but right now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple, Science & Technology | 2 Comments

How underwater broadband cables are fixed

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Steve

Over the holidays, I remember hearing about the earthquake that disrupted all the Internet access in the Orient. I think it affected my friend Bryant’s job since we discussed it over lunch last week. I’m definitely sure it kept my … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

RIP Iwao Takamoto

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Steve

This was mentioned during the bumpers on NPR today but I got better details on his obit here. Even as a kid, his name always stood out during the ending credits of so many Hanna-Barbera productions. I didn’t know he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversions | Leave a comment

Happy 60th Birthday to David Bowie

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Steve

Music critics and writers throw the word “genius” around too much on such medicore or unproven talents (Beck, Madonna and Eric Clapton especially) that it renders the word practically meaningless. Overuse aside, it is an appropriate moniker for The Thin … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment

Great, Austin’s first homicide for 2007 was near my house

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Steve

I had no idea this happened on my way to open Kenny’s this morning. At this time of year, it’s always dark and I don’t pay attention to the Exit 247 underpass, unless it’s raining because the north lane floods. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Austintatious | Leave a comment

Casino Royale puts Bond back on track, Must See

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Steve

This review took a while because I finally got to see this movie over the recent holiday break. This may be just more effective at advising anyone who hasn’t seen it and plans on renting it on DVD, I’m sure … Continue reading →

Posted in In Theaters, Movies | Leave a comment

Vegas Tips

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Steve

It has now been a month since we returned from our latest, greatest Vegas vacation. One thing the wife and I wanted to discuss with our friends is what we’ve learned from this trip but I’ve expanded it to include … Continue reading →

Posted in Factoids | Leave a comment

The $100 portable computer project

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Steve

I had heard of this project a couple years ago but I figured it was a pipe dream. Now it seems this computer has become close to a reality. Personally, based upon how the article reads, this $100 portable seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Week Thirteen of NHL 2006-07

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Steve

Hard to believe the Flyers have won three games in a row this season! They had their victory over the Lightning as I mentioned last week but they also clobbered the ‘Canes and defeated the Islanders, course they almost blew … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey | Leave a comment

Guitar Hero II obviously rocks

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Steve

Right there with the Grand Theft Auto and Dance Dance Revolution series, the Guitar Hero franchise is one of the titles that makes the PS2 (and eventually PS3) the best of the three gaming consoles around. Definitely something that creates a tipping point … Continue reading →

Posted in Arcade Games, Music | 1 Comment