Monthly Archives: July 2008

1913: First pie-in-the-face movie debuts

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Steve

It probably was an old Vaudeville gag the actors knew, like slipping on a banana peel. I imagine it was a success on film over the stage version because people in the cheap seats couldn’t see it well in a … Continue reading →

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Welcome Lucas! (No, I’m not repeating myself)

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Steve

No pictures from the happy parents of Philippe and Sonia yet. Hopefully big sister Julia is excited over having a baby brother to play with…in a couple years. My friends Tammy and Nelson had a son earlier this year with … Continue reading →

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Our Wii is off to California for repairs, what a bummer

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Steve

Maybe I should take that as a kick in the seat to finally write a review of the Wii Fit while I start to get all doughy again. I feel most of the initial stories were rushed because they were … Continue reading →

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It’s a $60 Alarm Clock according to Craigslist

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Steve

I’ve been recently reunited with my old Flower Power iMac or what most people dubbed the Barbie Mac. After a nice stint with my friend Mary who upgraded to a kick-ass MacBook, I tried to loan the iMac I have … Continue reading →

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The Beast with a Billion Backs keeps Futurama‘s streak going

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Steve

It’s only a coincidence that I posted my two cents about the latest Futurama DVD on David X Cohen’s birthday. Huh? David is the original show’s co-creator (he developed enough of it to share this credit with Groening in my … Continue reading →

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Peter Murphy

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Steve

The New Wave Gods smiled on my friends and me last night! Not only did I get to see the Goth King himself for the third time, it was Peter’s birthday! He was quite self-deprecating over being 51 now but … Continue reading →

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1998: My return to Austin had a big spot of luck

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Steve

Sorry, but I’ve been out sick for several days, it was something I had been shaking for a few weeks. I am feeling somewhat better while Somara and I trying to piece together a plan; OK, she’s my personal trainer … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Hulk

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Steve

This is more like it! Years ago we saw the boring, underwhelming previous Hulk movie directed by Ang Lee. For 2008, Marvel agreed to with the Batman Begins approach: just ignore the last film, cast new actors, etc. and hope … Continue reading →

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Birthday cake, “generic” but delicious

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Steve

This cake may look like something you could buy at the local grocery store but if you could get a taste of it, you’d discover how wrong you were. Me? Oh, I got the leftover parts and I’m not a … Continue reading →

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Picayune 3.0 completes three years…and two days

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Steve

D’oh! I can’t remember why I think July 5th is the anniversary of Picayune entering the Blog fray…I mean format. I only recall it was a three-day weekend for me or I had some kind of a additional time off … Continue reading →

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Crayon Shin-Chan Volumes 1-3

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Steve

A Japanese version of Dennis the Menace is the simplest description to give this character. However, his antics are cruder than Dennis, Calvin or Bart Simpson (combined) but he’s tamer than Eric Cartman; Shin-chan may ridicule the poor yet he hasn’t … Continue reading →

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RIP Larry Harmon

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Steve

Most of you around my age may recognize him as the man behind Bozo the Clown or more appropriately, the guy responsible for making the character into a brand (or a kit?). Those exposed to WGN during the Sixties through … Continue reading →

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Why cats should use parachutes

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Steve

Last night, I was rudely startled from watching TV as our cat Nemo decided to use me as his safety net when he jumped off the cat tower. Instead of fighting with Miette who was climbing up and wanted his … Continue reading →

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Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Steve

Lucas, Spielberg and Ford dust off their Eighties franchise for one last hurrah. Despite the skepticism I had for the three major participants, they pulled it off and made me sad because this looks like the final adventure for everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Rad

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Steve

Not only can we blame Canada today, see the song from South Park, we can wish my friend Rad a Happy Birthday as he basks in the warmth, or should it be called blistering heat, over in Phoenix. I think … Continue reading →

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