Monthly Archives: October 2006

Happy Belated Birthday to Lee, aka Doc

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Steve

His birthday was on the front of my mind after I had recovered enough from my latest head cold. I also called the number I had on file in my cell phone, no luck. Some other gentleman in TN answered … Continue reading →

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Happy 67th Birthday John Cleese

Posted on October 27, 2006 by Steve

He’s still doing pretty well too. The imdb.com site has several projects in the works for him. I mainly decided to do a quick plug because I’ve been out sick for most of the week and my friend Helen feels … Continue reading →

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Week Three of NHL 2006-07

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Steve

A pretty quiet week since the Flyers Organization had the hammer come down on Hitchcock and Clarke last Sunday. We’ll see what kind of production Stevens and Holgren get out of these candy-asses against the Thrashers tomorrow night. The Philly … Continue reading →

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Under the Weather, still; same goes for my car

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Steve

I did everything I could to avoid catching Somara’s head cold, ha! Vitamins, rest, soup and over-the-counter medication. No luck. I felt like I was on the mend Sunday then it hit me like a freight train Monday afternoon through … Continue reading →

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Somara has a new job as head baker for Kenny’s Coffee Co!

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Steve

This was only tentative yesterday and I didn’t want to jinx it for her but it became official today. Somara will be the head baker, I think, for Kenny’s Coffee Company. Kenny’s business is still expanding through the catering side … Continue reading →

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Happy 47th Birthday Weird Al Yankovic

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Steve

For almost 30 years he has been an intermittent musical presence on the radio, a fixture of Dr. Demento’s gradually vanishing show and always a constant in any nerd’s music collection (I have all the standard, commercial releases). What a … Continue reading →

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Ladytron comes to Austin

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Steve

Sadly, I don’t have any pictures due to the shortcomings of my digital camera. I can’t emphasize the importance of an optical zoom if you buy one or you’re looking into your next one. Despite the lack of good photos, … Continue reading →

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Flyers make at least one right decision today

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Steve

The hammer finally fell unfairly on Hitchcock and deservedly on Clarke. I figured they’d wait until a weekday but better now so the new coach, John Stevens, has a chance to get this batch of schmucks together to salvage what’s … Continue reading →

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Apple breaks the 5% barrier

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Steve

Who knows if it’s the switch to Intel processors. Who knows if it’s the Boot Camp ability to run Windows XP directly on a Mac. Who knows if it’s the maturity of Mac OS X. Who knows if it’s the … Continue reading →

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Week Two of NHL 2006-07

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Steve

I’ll hit off with a bit of great news about a Gordie Howe movie. I stumbled upon through the ESPN widget. Even if it’s about his days with the WHA and produced by the Ally McBeal people, it will be cool. And … Continue reading →

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The 118th Element, not starring Bruce Willis

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Steve

This caught my interest yesterday. I had no idea scientists were bothering to “find” or “discover” more elements beyond, I don’t know, Californium, since everything after Plutonium is radioactive; actually Neptunium, but for the more accurate list, see a periodic table. … Continue reading →

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Scott leaving Kenny’s Coffee Company

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Steve

I received the news indirectly yesterday but followed up with Kenny himself to make sure it wasn’t an ugly rumor. Sadly, Scott, who has been the number two guy for years (and I believe he was also Kenny’s first employee), … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen!

Posted on October 14, 2006 by Steve

I went on and on at great length about my friend Helen way back in August over the 20th anniversary of us meeting for the first time. But today is her birthday. Her age? As always, it’s impolite to disclose … Continue reading →

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An iPod that matches this site’s current color scheme, RED

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Steve

Gotta’ admit, the red color is a first for the iPod and it’s pretty cool. I don’t know much about the whole “project” business but if it’s something involving Bono, I stop listening because it tends to be blather (or … Continue reading →

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Major Tom comes to Bikini Bottom

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Steve

Don’t know how I missed out on this little bit of David Bowie news yesterday. I think it’s awesome that the Thin White Duke will be on a new episode of Spongebob. I only wish he could have (or maybe, would … Continue reading →

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