Daily Archives: December 2, 2009

Metric

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Steve

When it comes to describing this Toronto-based quartet, I usually fallback on Ladytron but I think Echobelly is more accurate or maybe something in between. I finally got to catch them while the iron is hot because their current album … Continue reading →

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At least it wasn’t from the Unabomber

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Steve

I remember reading or hearing a factoid about the USPS only losing one out of every 600,000 pieces of mail. It’s better (or worse, depending upon your viewpoint) than being hit by lightning (2 million to one against) so it … Continue reading →

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A videogame to guarantee snickering

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Steve

Caught this gem at Target. If it didn’t have the horrible, double entendre title, it would only be remembered for being a dull game. I only wish I could find the ad for these shoes called Steamers, something I thought … Continue reading →

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Yeah, I’ve been sporadic lately…

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Steve

I took the day off from work to run some errands and do a little catching up. Somara had a nasty cold right before Thanksgiving, the kind with the congestion, coughing and sneezing. The usual unpleasantness. Being married to her, … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus doesn’t appear on poker shows

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Steve

Besides holding up the game, he’s supposed to be omniscient therefore the bluffing element of poker is ruined. Maybe Moses, Siddartha and Xenu would make better guests or competitors. Mohammed’s face is allegedly too holy for people to look upon (after … Continue reading →

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