Monthly Archives: November 2009

Picayune may be offline for a bit, starting 11/11

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Steve

Last week the migration was somewhat of a bust and then illness took me out for a good chunk. Thus, shelving the shift over. The sticky part of upgrading is always getting all some 950+ WordPress entries with graphics and … Continue reading →

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JP Morgan/Chase is off our backs

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Steve

In some ways I’m bummed about the recent four-year relationship with them and their Visa card ending but not too much, in light of their upcoming gouging, aka their “Blame Obama & Frank” rules…never mind how much TARP money they … Continue reading →

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The glass really works!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Steve

Technically it’s some kind of plastic or polymer, not real glass, otherwise the puck would’ve left a big fat spiderweb crack. Jeremy and I have seen it shatter at a San Antonio game but that was caused by a big … Continue reading →

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Happy Carl Sagan Day

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Steve

If he hadn’t died of cancer in 1996, Dr. Sagan would’ve been 75 today. In his honor there’s a celebration/gathering at Broward College which is somewhere in Florida, an odd place to have it since he taught at Cornell and … Continue reading →

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RIP Shel Dorf

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Steve

The man who is considered the founder of San Diego Comic Con died this week from diabetes-related issues. Of all the comic book conventions out there, Shel founded the 800-pound gorilla. Bigger than NYC or Chicago which was impressive due … Continue reading →

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Back from illness

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Steve

With Somara being sick last week and all the chaos happening in my life, it was not a matter of “if” I would get sick but “when” as always. It started to kick in around Sunday evening/Monday morning, smacking me … Continue reading →

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Princess Birthday Cake, Oct. 2009

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Steve

The Princess of our Sunday Mornings had this special birthday cake put together. Don’t let the “simple” design on the surface fool you. It’s what’s underneath the frosting which rocks…chocolate pudding for filling! Somara assures me this design matches up … Continue reading →

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Picayune upgrade begins today

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Steve

If all goes well, it will be quick, painless and most importantly, successful. Quick: It’s done before Sunday night Painless: I don’t need to reinstall, reimport and/or re-enter much Successful: This won’t look any different, nothing is lost and the … Continue reading →

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Great podcast regarding music’s future

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Steve

Last week I was talking to former manager about the new Brian Setzer album (released in October with his orchestra) and the conversation evolved into technology killing traditional music sales v. radio’s consolidation being the root cause. Obviously, I’m in … Continue reading →

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Jinkies! There’s a ghost haunting Cedar Park!

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Steve

The Stars had a Halloween costume contest as part of last night’s intermission fun. Although this couple as Velma and Daphne didn’t win, judging by the crowd’s reaction, I would say they easily came in second. Humor usually loses out … Continue reading →

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