The law of unintended consequences
Jason forwarded me this hilarious Bud Light commercial. While it might be able to be shown on cable TV, I doubt any major network would play it during prime time... something to keep in…
Year: 2007
Xbox from UK, games from US – OK!
When our 360 went south Paula and I decided that the best course of action was to buy a replacement box instead of waiting for a really long, expensive repair (since it's…
My badge holder broke and my Xbox died
Sounds kinda like a country song... Well, it happened... my decision to not buy an extended warranty on a first revision of a gaming console bit me in the tookus. You'd…
Ah… good times in California
When Paula and I were back in California for her graduation we had a really good time seeing the old, familiar sites and an especially good time hanging out with friends. I've…
GTC – Grand Theft… Coke?
Paula and I were at the theatre last night and before the latest installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean they ran an ad for what looked like the latest installment of…
RIP too much time on his hands
For a couple of years now my blog reading has had a little extra sunshine: Steve Davis's blog, too much time on his hands... entertained me with his tales of torturing cold-callers,…
Not who I pegged to be selling cosmetics
Saw this at the bottom of a chat window today: Derek Jeter skin care? Is there really a market for this?
Thin, beautiful and wearing leather
Intel recently commissioned Ziba Design to build a sexy laptop and I'd say they hit the target... and blew right through. About as thin as a Motorola Razr, this magnesium shelled bit…
Ten years!
Well... my ten year anniversary with Microsoft was actually back in November of 2006, but due to my move to Ireland the award was slightly delayed. After a long journey it's resting…
Getting logged into Hotel Internet with Vista & IE 7
When Paula and I were trying to get logged into Courtyard's Internet connection on Saturday we couldn't get connected, the browser just spun it's wheels then gave us a "page cannot be…
The beta tag comes off Windows Live Hotmail
It was a long road, lots of research, lots of development, a private beta and two years of public beta... and now Windows Live Hotmail is officially out of beta. I want…
Choreographed Juggling
An entertaining video of juggler Chris Bliss's routine set to music from the Beatles. Sure, he only uses 3 balls... it's still way better than I can over hope to do.
A Ninja Pays Half My Rent
I don't know what reminded me of this short film, but once in my head I had to go find it an watch it again. Steven Tsuchida's short film about the ups…
So… what kind of dog is she?
We were always curious just what mix of breeds went into Nala (and were often asked). If she were still around I would have totally forked over the $65 needed to buy the Canine Heritage Test. …
BMW CS Concept, Dodge Charger… separated at birth?
I saw the snaps of BMW's new CS concept on Uncrate, looks pretty sweet. But, I could help thinking I'd seen the car somewhere before... So, do you think BMW is going…
Something is bound to rub off
I don't know why I do it, but often when I hear a sound I feel compelled to mimic it. More often than not I mimic it badly. Perhaps if I did…