Monthly Archives: June 2007

Hmm, how to use Logic 001 for humor

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Steve

I stumbled on this diagram from the Diesel Sweeties guy today. Thought it would go well with the current run of BS making the rounds about how the Golden Age of Pop Culture is when you’re 12. I immediately dismissed … Continue reading →

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How about those Spurs!

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Steve

I didn’t seriously follow the NBA Championship but I was cheering for the Spurs since San Antonio is Austin’s southern neighbor. Heck, I think they built their new arena closer to the Interstate to make it easier for Austinites to … Continue reading →

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The two faces of Sallie Mae

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Steve

Yesterday wasn’t a shining moment for me as a customer (on the phone) with Sallie Mae. Since I took over Somara’s finances, I have implemented a plan to allocate more money toward her smallest of the four student loans she … Continue reading →

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Magic Item Compendium offers worthwhile options

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Steve

This review is overdue (as are all of my D&D ones), thus it will be briefer since this product is really a collection of properties, charts and rules. It lacks a lot of detail but at least I was spared … Continue reading →

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Bowling “skill” at Wii still means no PBA future for me

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Steve

Last night, I hit Pro status in Wii Bowling and I’m still undefeated in boxing even though my last opponent (my first pro foe) gave me a hell of a time, he knocked me down twice. I think it was … Continue reading →

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See Ancient Rome without the smell

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Steve

This story about a virtual Ancient Rome for people to visit is awesome. I don’t know if I would want to see it in 320 AD since Christianity probably abolished the chariot races, gladiator battles and obviously the lion-feeding sessions. My … Continue reading →

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Squeeze: Song by Song by Jim Drury

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Steve

Last Christmas, my friend Mark gave me this book. Unlike other band bios or tell-all books, author Jim Drury just concentrates on Chris and Glenn’s responses about the songs from their 14 albums. A much better approach than some narrative … Continue reading →

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The new Summer 2007 line (of T-shirts)

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Steve

Here’s one last post for Monday since I failed to do any at all on Sunday. Helen told me there were more shirts of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends at Hot Topic but when I went there today, this was all … Continue reading →

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Duncan Sheik wins a Tony!

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Steve

I’m sure Duncan Sheik isn’t the first Rock/Pop musician to win a Tony but it was exciting to hear the news this morning on NPR regarding the success of Spring Awakening. Two young ladies from Kenny’s (Gabby & Kirstin) had the … Continue reading →

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Three prisoners escape Alcatraz in 1962, but did they survive?

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Steve

Whether or not Frank Lee Morris and the Anglin Brothers survived their escape from Alcatraz is going to continue to be an ongoing what if question for years, but on this day 45 years ago they made their attempt. When I … Continue reading →

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Cats & Wii, but not the smelly kind

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Steve

It’s going to be a long, semi-rough week catsitting for two households again but the upsides are more than doubled. Summer is here so the Lowrys’ hot tub and pool can be used when I’m not being entertained by Angel, … Continue reading →

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Happy First Anniversary Kelly & Ethan

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Steve

Right now they’re off to a wedding in Boston for one of Ethan’s friends and Kelly will be having their daughter sometime in the near future. The daughter matter is 90 percent likely according to what he told me. What … Continue reading →

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Slate elaborates on the F bomb

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Steve

Here’s another interesting take on the history of America’s favorite naughty words. Not appropriate for kids since Slate doesn’t pull any punches. Nice to see the US Courts finally smacking down the three prudish members of the FCC to celebrate the … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Tuesdays, Ms. Toni Price is leaving for CA

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Steve

Being one of the last people to know is what I get for now scouring through the wrong weekly column of the Austin Chronicle since her departure was announced in April. Then I discovered it this week with her yard sale … Continue reading →

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Brian’s Security Tips finally published

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Steve

My brother’s long-awaited article has finally hit MacLife formerly known as MacAddict. I guess that makes me famous and a Mac Security Guru through our shared parentage! Please refer your disagreements or questions to him and not me, I haven’t read this completely … Continue reading →

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