Author Archives: Steve

Julie Powell

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Steve

Author and Austin native Julie Powell being at our showing of Julie & Julia was a huge bonus to go with the big, fancy meal. I’m glad she did a nice Q&A after the movie because it helped separate the … Continue reading →

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Julie & Julia

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Steve

Normally, this is the kind of movie I pass on, especially if it’s directed by the Queen of Estrogen…Nora Ephron. Now before my e-mail and/or comments are filled up with angry messages about me being a misogynist, I always enjoy … Continue reading →

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The Austin Stars’ schedule is better than I expected!

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Steve

This afternoon, the AHL announced the 2009-10 season which will include Austin for its first year in the West Division of the Western Conference. Since this league is one notch below the NHL (a less popular and prosperous sport in … Continue reading →

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RIP Les Paul

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Steve

Whether or not he “invented” the electric guitar doesn’t matter. Les had a big role in developing numerous contemporary styles of music we all enjoy today through his techniques, experiments and the guitar body/share which bears his name. I know … Continue reading →

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As Mojo Nixon said, “I hate banks…”

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Steve

Definitely one of Mojo’s funnier and raunchier songs but as I’ve been digging out from exhaustion over the last couple days, namely the J&J Feast, I did get Chase’s assistance on why I will never do business with them, Citibank, … Continue reading →

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Pathfinder hits the streets Thursday, 8/13

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Steve

This D&D section has been neglected for a long time because I just haven’t really been playing or running it. I don’t want to go into the details as to why right now since it’s still a source of contention. … Continue reading →

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Insert dirty joke here

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Steve

Then again, my friend Jeremy who’s nuts about baseball would snicker at this because it does sound like an over-the-counter brand of steroids to help faltering DHs.

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Small World through PowerComputing

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Steve

Last night we’re shopping at Costco to get some fish oil (the pills for our health) and I while took a detour through the snack aisle I saw a familiar face I hadn’t seen in 11 years. Eric Stine, one … Continue reading →

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Chase cranks up the gouging

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Steve

The Banking Industry is amazing at demonstrating its insatiable greed and then rationalizing it with utter lies. Case in point, our Chase card. Last month I was lamenting Chase ending its relationship with MGM so we would no longer be … Continue reading →

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KMAG turns seven today!

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Steve

Before my friend Jeremy left to be a Mac Genius in Houston, he did the bulk of the work to upgrade my iMac (Indigo G3): from a 20 GB drive to a whopping 80! Then I installed Mac OS X … Continue reading →

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An investment opportunity I thought of 10 years ago

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Steve

Back when getting tattoos exploded in the Nineties I predicted that in 10 or more years the laser removal business would be the next big thing. This article from the Guardian elaborates on how some people in California (the capital … Continue reading →

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RIP: John Hughes

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Steve

Practically everyone’s teenage years sucked and to add insult to injury Hollywood made some of the crappiest movies about the subject matter. My biggest gripes were always casting and location. Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Welcome Back Kotter are … Continue reading →

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A new rule Bill Maher probably passed on

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Steve

I’ll start with an old joke I remembered from the Eighties when those Tasteless books were all the rage, trust me, this one was mild. How do you know if you’re a WASP? You get out of the shower to … Continue reading →

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Willie Nelson, John Cougar & Bob Dylan

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Steve

The Farm Aid triumvirate passed through the Austin area and I had the opportunity to see them courtesy of my friends Tina and Jeremy; I think it was a little company function for their business. It was very generous on … Continue reading →

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Even Consumer Reports thinks we’re awesome

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Steve

A few weeks ago, we received a flyer from Consumer Reports containing the usual samples of their writing to entice us into subscribing again. Tempting but probably not until we’re really serious about getting a new car or TV. Even … Continue reading →

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