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Monthly Archives: July 2010
KMAG receives its 2000th new song
One major objective of my stream was to rotate/introduce new releases for those whoever listened. For myself, the Top 35 (originally 30) was similar to WMUR’s Top 40 songs in rotation, the stuff that was in the front lobe of … Continue reading
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JR enters the US Hockey Hall of Fame
Again, I know this news is old but I’ve been fighting off what I think is a sinus infection all weekend…and I’m so close to going on vacation, argh! I decided to stagger out stuff with WP’s awesome ability to … Continue reading
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Iron Man 2
One downside of our vacation is missing our friend Corin’s birthday. He turns four while we’re away but it’s a special birthday, a numerous toys become available to him thanks to the age guidelines. Anyway, Somara whipped together some cupcakes … Continue reading
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Dr. Plait gets his own TV show!
You may know him as the guy behind Bad Astronomy the book and the blog on Discovery.com. Plus I loved his recent book Death from the Skies. I have yet to see his appearance on Mythbusters regarding the Moon-Landing Hoax; … Continue reading
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Avatar, the Last Air Bender will return to Nickelodeon
This may be old news but as I say, life got in the way. I still wanted to jibber jabber about this because it shows there is a silver lining to an awful movie (or remake) being created. Despite the … Continue reading
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New Pornographers
Summer is in full swing everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in the US and that means…the festival concerts, the worst kind of lives in my cranky opinion. People pay outrageous prices to attend Lolapalooza, Lilith Fair, Bonnaroo, etc. to … Continue reading
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Early birthday present
My friend Mark gave me the coolest DVD I have ever received in years because it finally exists in legitimate form…Urgh! A Music War. Don’t let the goofy title fool you. This concert film is an amazing time capsule containing … Continue reading
Farewell Simon Gagne
It was a shame to trade him away since he was the last member of the 2003-4 lineup which almost made it to the Cup. Believe, if that team got past Tampa Bay, they would’ve made mincemeat out of Calgary. … Continue reading
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2000: Macworld NYC trip
When I didn’t get the permanent spot as a team manager, I accepted the position of coach which always felt like the bronze medal. One concession I did receive was the opportunity to attend Macworld in NYC as a representative … Continue reading
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2010 gadgets meet That Seventies Show
Artist Alex Varanese did this funny series of contemporary products being marketed and sold by time travelers to the residents of 1977. In order to make it accessible to our past selves and ancestors, the solid-colored, smooth anodized metals are replaced … Continue reading
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Stars who are returning!
Mostly blueliners and some signed to two-way contracts which bodes well for Dallas in my opinion. The list by the end of the week includes Trevor Ludwig (son of retired Star Craig Ludwig who is a commentator in Big D), … Continue reading
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Why humans can still analyze and think better than ‘bots
Last weekend I mentioned wanting to take a refresher course at ACC to punch up my writing skills. Then last night my friend Kate plugs this site which “analyzes” one’s style and pairs it with a famous author. She got … Continue reading
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Magic Artist for iPhone
It was only a buck so if the novelty wears off quickly at least I won’t feel very guilty. How the author got it to pull off what appear to be a series of Photoshop filters or fractals, condensed into … Continue reading
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Happy 100th Birthday to William Hanna
He was one half of the legendary Hanna-Barbera team, the duo who significantly changed animation. Some say for the better, others say for the worst. I think they did the best they could based upon the circumstances of their day, … Continue reading
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Happy Belated 70th Birthday Patrick Stewart
I was just too damned tired after eating two-thirds of my Taste of Italy at Olive Garden last night (Somara had a craving for their chicken gnocci soup) to complete this, plus it was a long day with a key … Continue reading
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