Monthly Archives: March 2008

Happy 80th Birthday Gordie Howe!

Mr. Hockey himself! The picture is from the day before because I suppose the Red Wings didn’t play today. One thing I did learn from Wikipedia about him today was that despite Gretzky surpassing his record on goals and points … Continue reading

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Overdue Highlights of Austin’s last win

Sure the Austin Icebats were eliminated from the playoffs last week with a 1-0 defeat in Odessa. But as I stated, I scored some decent highlights/features of their only game in Austin, which they won in overtime. Tomorrow night though … Continue reading

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Despite the craziness, I hope to be a delegate again

Several weeks ago, I attended my first Texas Democratic Caucus, had I known they existed before, I would’ve been going since the year I moved to Austin. But as everyone knows, Texas hasn’t bothered with the process in a generation … Continue reading

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The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete First Season

Time-Warner finally gives the Cartoon Network’s first major hit the proper DVD treatment! Yes, I know this came out last Summer but I only watched it all the way through recently and 2008 is the 10th anniversary of the show’s … Continue reading

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Austin Icebats lost last night, Odessa advances

Austin’s playoff run ended last night in Odessa but at least they made it close with a 1-0 loss. The Odessa Jackalopes move on probably to face the formidable Laredo Bucks, the team I think that has the best shot … Continue reading

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Austin Icebats win 3-2 in OT! Series tied at 1-1

Their playoff hopes have been kept alive! Now it’s win or go home in Odessa tonight. I had the good fortune to make the game since there were plenty of tickets available. Attendance is usually poor on a “school” night … Continue reading

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Paizo will keep most of my D&D books from going obsolete

Last week, my friend and fellow DM Flynn brought Paizo’s Pathfinder announcement to my attention. Since these guys did a great job with Dungeon and they write excellent adventures in their Gamemaster series, I had to investigate further. Seems they’ve … Continue reading

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One can never know too much in my opinion

It must’ve been a slow news day when the Chicago Tribune ran this story about iPhone users knowing too much. Actually it originated from the LA paper the Tribune Corp. owns, is selling or whatever, I only know that the … Continue reading

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Inaugural post and photo for my new category

   Seems funny t-shirt places on the Internet are just cropping up constantly. And I say, more power to them! As long as they have clever, funny and well-drawn material, they get my money. In their honor, I decided launch … Continue reading

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KMAG’s patterns for 2004

Last week I finished sifting through all the data involving my stream (KMAG) for 2004, just in time to get rolling on last year! Now I only have 2007 and 2003 remaining to have a complete picture of QTSS’s randomization. … Continue reading

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Icebats have a postseason, finally!

The Austin Icebats are in the CHL (Central Hockey League, not the more popular CANADIAN Hockey League which encompasses the WHL, OHL and QMJHL) playoffs for the first time in five years…and by the skin of their teeth too. Unfortunately, … Continue reading

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Molly, ten pounds of raw aggression, now on video!

Normally the cats stop doing the funny things they’re doing as soon as we get the camera rolling but not this time! Besides being the psychotic cat, Molly is the most territorial. Whenever a stray animal other than a dog … Continue reading

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I scored a 242 this Friday!

No, that’s not my personal best at Wii Bowling, I think it’s close though. I’ll look it up to confirm later. Sadly, it was my Cholesterol score when I went to my heart screening at Apple this week. When I … Continue reading

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Welcome Cadence!

Last night, my friend and former co-worker at Kenny’s, Kate gave birth to her first child Cadence! No, not something derived from Candice like Candice Bergen of Murphy Brown fame. Cadence as in the definition courtesy of Webster’s. I think … Continue reading

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We now pwn a Wii

I’m not trying to ridicule or fit in with today’s youth culture like GB Trudeau does, but I can’t stand people thinking they’re witty, funny or “in” by misspelling words. Yet this fit. Somara and I had discussed getting Nintendo’s … Continue reading

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