Author Archives: Steve

The Molly Fund is a go

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Steve

For those readers who managed to slog through the majority of my 4000-plus word piece over Molly’s departure, I mentioned possibly doing a memorial fund in her honor. This morning I discussed the details with White Rock’s accountant and starting … Continue reading →

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Gorillaz Chucks

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Steve

I like a couple songs by this band but I’m a bigger fan of the artist, I think used to do some Tank Girl stuff. When Journeys had these on these on sale/clearance, I went ahead and added them to … Continue reading →

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RIP George McGovern

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Steve

His failed bid to unseat Tricky Dick happened when I was four yet it’s about the only thing the man is remembered for. Never mind his WWII record, his opposition to the Vietnam War (amongst many) and involvement with anti-hunger … Continue reading →

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Happy Fifth Anniversary Nancy & Jose

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Steve

Our friends tied the knot back in Orlando on this day five years ago…it was on a Saturday then too! Awesome because we turned this wedding into a mini-vacation, I can’t remember why we didn’t go on a formal vacation anyway. … Continue reading →

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Garbage

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Steve

Last week I got to attend the sold-out Garbage concert at La Zona Rosa. They were supposed to play this Spring for Record Store Day but co-founder Duke had a personal emergency causing them to reschedule. Lucky me because I pounced … Continue reading →

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1987: Black Monday

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Steve

It’s a good thing I spent the energy to check out The Economist today or else I would’ve missed this scary landmark I recall clearly in college. Besides their Thurston Howell III manner of talking crap about labor rights, I … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to little e

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Steve

The first and oldest daughter of our friends Kelly and Ethan celebrates her fifth birthday. Tonight will be a big celebration with the parents. We sent Evie (her actual name) a card but it was no ordinary card, it’s a … Continue reading →

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Overdue justice for adult male fans of the PPG!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Steve

Three cheers for Hot Topic! Sure I chuckle and agree it’s the store for Mall Goths but the place is stocked with numerous other genres/items I dig. Give the place a few minutes, you’ll find something cool amidst the ICP … Continue reading →

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Italian #18: Giuseppe Garibaldi

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Steve

This year’s celebration of Italian heritage is off to a slow start but I don’t think I’ll disappoint, what I may lack in quantity, I will nail in quality. At least two entries will have great relevance with current events. … Continue reading →

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Looper: Worth Seeing

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Steve

Time travel movies rock! I may have only a high-school-level understanding of Temporal Physics but I’m fascinated by the arguments Sci-Fi movies raise: is Time/History set in stone as per The Planet of the Apes pentalogy (the original Sixties/Seventies films, … Continue reading →

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Possible planet found at Alpha Centauri

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Steve

Amid the ballyhoo over last night’s binders and the catchphrases it may have generated, better news was announced…a probable planet orbiting the solar system closest to us. With all these past exoplanet discoveries, I kept wondering, “When are they going … Continue reading →

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NHL lockout might be over

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Steve

The owners made a more plausible offer it seems to the players. Only time, a vote and the NHLPA’s leader will tell.

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Stars remain undefeated

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Steve

Last year’s home opener and 7-0 spanking of the OKC Barons was pretty cool. Tonight’s home opener was way more exciting. Firstly, they were behind most of the night. The Charlotte Checkers (more like Crosscheckers with their constant hits from … Continue reading →

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Who defaced Mt. Rushmore best?

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Steve

An interesting musing from the crew at io9.com but too many entries put to the vote. It is the author’s article so she should’ve weeded out the weaker and more obscure choices (Judge Dredd, old comic books and kid shows). … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Steve

My card arrived on time which was a relief. Thanks to some good planning whenever iTunes cards are discounted at HEB, I had something to throw in. Looking back, it’s hard to believe Helen is the person I’ve known the … Continue reading →

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