Monthly Archives: March 2006

O’Grady

Posted on March 12, 2006 by Steve

When Adult Swim launched in 2001, one of its first regular shows was Home Movies. Much like Mission Hill, it was a short-lived cartoon on a lesser network that found its real audience through cable. To take it one step … Continue reading →

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More anti-Mac hysteria debunked

Posted on March 11, 2006 by Steve

Several days ago, I was a tad dismayed over some story about a Mac OS X Server being hacked into in 30 minutes. Most of those claims tend to be bullshit but I always check with my fellow co-workers who … Continue reading →

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Fourth iPod arrives

Posted on March 11, 2006 by Steve

This Thursday, my fourth iPod arrived. I’m on my fourth because I always manage to sell the previous iPod to someone who wants it. The buyer gets a substantial discount on it too and they’re in decent shape. Contrary to … Continue reading →

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Tax bill for 2005 delays Vegas

Posted on March 11, 2006 by Steve

When I received my first tax refund in 2003 (for 2002), I was overjoyed because my ten-year owing streak to the IRS was finally broken. It definitely made the grief of owning a house woth the effort. The refund streak … Continue reading →

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OK Go plays Austin

Posted on March 8, 2006 by Steve

  Last night I saw OK Go for the seventh time. This would make them the band I have seen the most (breaking the tie with Webb Wilder at six but he may re-establish the tie later this mont and … Continue reading →

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The Best Music of 2005, finally

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Steve

Next year, I promise to complete this sooner but some of you may recall that I used to compile a list of my favorite CDs. Back in 2003, I enlisted the opinion of my friend Mark Millard to provide a … Continue reading →

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Week 22 of NHL 2005-6

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Steve

he Flyers finally ended their losing skid last night and once again, I missed this game thanks to the OLN v. Dish snit. The aging Petr Nedved pulled through on the shoot out, at least that’s what the highlights from my ESPN … Continue reading →

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House is now 14% paid for

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Steve

Somara picked up the mail for me to get to our meeting with the new potential D&D player. The great news was my overdue Seagate rebate for $50 but the other one was a milestone on our house.    We … Continue reading →

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iBook going in for Service

Posted on March 5, 2006 by Steve

Here’s a little warning if e-mail contact with me becomes more sporadic. It seems my iBook is on the fritz (again) with the logic board failing to send a signal to the display on a reliable basis. Fortunatley it’s still … Continue reading →

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Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss

Posted on March 4, 2006 by Steve

This book was a hit in the UK back in 2003 and it arrived on US shores in 2004. Obviously, I only got around to reading it recently (other books got in the way). The review is going to be … Continue reading →

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Bear Rock Cafe

Posted on March 4, 2006 by Steve

ust arrived back from lunch. I am a creature of habit these days, especially with my weekly rituals to mark the time at work. With my schedule being Tuesday through Saturday, that makes Saturday my “Friday” so I have a … Continue reading →

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Home Run Inn Pizza found in Austin!

Posted on March 2, 2006 by Steve

Several years ago, I stumbled upon Home Run Inn frozen pizzas at Costco. The price was right, three for under $10, and more importantly, they were a product of Chicago. These were the perfect meal for watching hockey too. Somara … Continue reading →

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Texas Independence Day

Posted on March 2, 2006 by Steve

Today is the 170th anniversary of Texas breaking off from Mexico to become its own nation. The story is long and complicated plus there’s a general synopsis conveniently placed at www.history.com.    Being a Midwesterner by birth and pigeonholed into the … Continue reading →

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Shamrock shakes are extinct

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Steve

Another fond childhood memory down the tubes was realized today. When I was a kid in the 70s, one of the bright spots of March and Lent was the 17-day window of McDonalds offering Shamrock Shakes for St. Patrick’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Nicolas!

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Steve

This birthday is rather unusual. Technically my friend’s son Nicolas (not to be confused with my nephew Nicholas) was born on February 29, 2000 so his birthday can be February 28 or March 1. Which would really make him a … Continue reading →

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