Monthly Archives: January 2006

Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Steve

After being on TV for a couple of years, you’re probably all aware ofMythbusters on Discovery (now available on DVD). But before that show starting being aired on a regular basis, there was a pilot Somara and I caught while on … Continue reading →

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Blog Annoyances #2

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Steve

Thankfully it was a Monday so I figured most of you weren’t looking but I got it all repaired by dinner time in Austin while learning about the nature of blojsom some more.    What happened? If you looked at … Continue reading →

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WOTC makes one too many trips to the Races well

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Steve

Riding on the short coattails of WOTC’s past Races series of sourcebooks comes Races of the Dragon. While Races of Stone, Wild and Destiny focused on the seven core racial choices, Dragon really only fleshes out the optional racial choice of Half Dragon and everyone’s favorite pathetic opposition that even … Continue reading →

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Belated remembrance on Challenger

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Steve

Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger‘s destruction with all seven astronauts lost. Such a shame too since the US’s success-safety record was pretty good compared to the Soviet Union’s (their losses are still up for debate).    … Continue reading →

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Duncan Sheik debuts new stuff in Austin

Posted on January 26, 2006 by Steve

Tonight I finally got the opportunity to see Duncan Sheik perform, ten years after I was ensnared by his first single “Barely Breathing.” I have followed his material since then and still really enjoyed it, especially his 2002 albumDaylight. The … Continue reading →

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Week 16 of NHL 2005-6

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Steve

Mario Lemieux retired yesterday. Maybe this time he’ll stay retired and I think he will. He stepped down from his executive post with the Penguins since they’re for sale. I don’t have any particular opinion of him that was seriously … Continue reading →

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The Stanley Cup comes to Austin

Posted on January 22, 2006 by Steve

It’s really late and maybe I can write more about this during the day but I couldn’t wait (see, I’m already suffering from sleep deprivation). Saturday night, the Stanley Cup came through Austin again. Last year I missed out because … Continue reading →

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Picayune hosting issues resolved

Posted on January 20, 2006 by Steve

For those of you who have been visiting my site over the last several weeks had noticed that its performance in your browser was rather sluggish. I hadn’t given it much thought because the site is hosted on a Mac … Continue reading →

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Week 15 of NHL 2005-6

Posted on January 17, 2006 by Steve

The road trip and homecoming for the Flyers ended on a rather sour note. Despite the mediocre victory over Chicago earlier in the week, they were completely smacked up in the third period by the Detroit Red Wings and then … Continue reading →

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Some crow for Dell to eat

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Steve

I won’t hide my great disdain for Michael Dell, never will due to all the people he abuses up in Round Rock. He’s the biggest welfare recipient in the state of Texas which also makes him the wealthiest man (on … Continue reading →

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Pluto or bust

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Steve

I only stumbled upon this mission from NASA over the weekend. The synopsis from the New York Times made it pretty intriguing. Firstly it’s the first attempt to explore the farthest known planet Pluto which even the Hubble Telescope can’t get clear images of. … Continue reading →

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Unlucky Friday 13th

Posted on January 13, 2006 by Steve

Historically not a great day for me because I almost got suspended from grade school on this infamous Friday. What a thrill for my parents to deal with.    Today it could’ve been as awful thanks to one customer who … Continue reading →

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MacWorld 2006 Today

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Steve

The first of many Intel-based Macs were revealed today. If there were a betting pool, I would’ve lost since my guess would’ve been the Mac Mini as the first since that’s the easiest and cheapest box to make.    Doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Week 14 of NHL 2005-6

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Steve

The Flyers just lost their first regulation game during this three-week road trip. Oh well, it was inevitable. Unlike other fans, I can live with it being their regional rivals the New Jersey Devils. I only wish it weren’t a … Continue reading →

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Back in the saddle at Kenny’s!

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Steve

Yesterday was my first shift with the WB (Wells Branch) store. Unlike my old Round Rock gig, this Kenny’s store has a full kitchen and breakfast on the weekends is a huge draw. Borders upon an aerobic workout too. I … Continue reading →

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