Archive for April, 2008
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Bicycle Commuting Meets Bumper Stickers
I propose an update to the old chestnut above; “A Bad Day Bike Commuting is Better Than a Good Day Taking the Train.” Getting to and from the office under your own power is rewarding no matter how many cars cut you off or pedestrians step out in front of you. It’s the freedom, [...]
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
Could Someone Please Explain…
…the logic behind advertising cable service on cable channels? We have Cablevision service at our home and they constantly advertise themselves on their own channels. Who is their target market supposed to be? We already have their service so they’re preaching to the converted. If you didn’t then you wouldn’t see the commercials so what’s [...]
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Quote of the Day (4)
Co-worker: (Referring to Damien Hirst’s “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” which is a preserved shark in a glass tank) “I’m not a fan of the shark but I’ll defend it. Kinda like my family” That’s gold. —————- Now playing: M.I.A. – Bamboo Bavga via FoxyTunes
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Still Waters Run Deep
How would you know if you’ve led a charmed life? I’ve heard people say of someone, “They’ve led a charmed life.” What does that mean and how would you know if you were living one yourself? It’s a very subjective description so I guess what I’m asking is could you feel that way about yourself? [...]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
From the WTF Department
What’s crazier, covering your home with beer cans or spending $400,000 to restore it? A Man’s 6-Pack Can Serve as His Castle
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
Memories of a Geek
You’re looking at the first purchase I ever made on Amazon.com way back in November of 1998. It could very well be the first item I ever bought on the internet. Oddly appropriate, no? It’s kinda freaky that I’ve been shopping online for almost ten years. Wonder how much I’ve spent in all that time? [...]
