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One beelyuhn iPhone applications downloaded!

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Steve

The winner happened yesterday. Not a bad list of prizes too. Now that it is over, I can pursue a really cute application my friend/co-worker Ayako recommended without fear of getting caught in the contest. It wouldn’t look too hot … Continue reading →

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A new alignment test

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Steve

A major peeve about Facebook, other than its rather intrusive nature, are all the quizzes/requests I get from a small handful of friends. Where was this crap 15 years ago when I had time? I bet AOL would’ve remained a … Continue reading →

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Guster in Austin with Earth Day activities

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Steve

For Earth Day, I finally got to see Guster; a band who really impressed me with their 2006 release, Ganging up on the Sun. Sadly, there’s no solid information/plans on when their next album will be appearing but currently they’re … Continue reading →

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Ladytron and The Faint in Austin

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Steve

  Ladytron at Stubb’s courtesy of Shannon J. Rodgers Last night I saw Ladytron for the third time and I’m grateful I didn’t pay to attend. Oh, they were in decent form but on this outing the quartet shared the billing … Continue reading →

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Now here’s the coolest Lego license yet!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Steve

The release of Guitar Hero: Metallica and Rock Band: The Beatles made me reply with, “that’s nice, but where’s my blankity blank blank dedicated bass guitar controller for my PS3?” Actually, I think both are mediocre titles because the former’s … Continue reading →

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My car attracts gray hair!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Steve

This is the second time I have encountered this stray cat while hanging out at Underground during a car repair. Somebody must care for her because I can pet the feisty little thing and I didn’t get my arms lacerated … Continue reading →

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It could’ve been much worse…

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Steve

…with the car. Turns out I did receive a silver lining, after spending $200. John, the mechanic who worked on my VW discovered the culprit on the alarm system. I suspected it wouldn’t be anything as easy (or cheap) like … Continue reading →

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Operation: Alexandria updates, Weeks 4 & 5

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Steve

By the next time I post photos (within two weeks again), I hope you’ll see some greater contrast. I’m going to close with my doctor’s acronym since a few friends have asked what is our battle plan or inspiration: SPACE. … Continue reading →

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If cars were horses…

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Steve

…my VW Golf would’ve been shot and put out of its misery a few years ago. Today’s latest adventure with the car involved it setting off the alarm indefinitely which also disables the ignition until it’s reset. The hard part … Continue reading →

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A T-Shirt for Governor Perry

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Steve

I recently bought this shirt from the fake T-Shirt Hell going-out-of-business sale and it makes the perfect, succinct rebuttal to the governor’s moronic, implied comment about secession which he then poorly tried to clarify…once he realized the Ron Paul-Glen Beck … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs 2009, Round One, the Quarter Finals

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Steve

Philly choked right at the very end by losing home ice when they lost to the struggling NY Rangers. Either way, they were facing the Penguins under the “leadership” of Crybaby Crosby, it just would’ve looked better if they could … Continue reading →

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Ten Years at Apple

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Steve

Five years ago when I received my first plaque, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry because the situation was messy, stressful and downright awful. I certainly realized I was in position I didn’t want to be in nor did … Continue reading →

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My blurb in the Austin Chronicle

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Steve

It wasn’t an editorial like I had in Austin’s dying newspaper, more of a correction about Neko Case’s nationality. I’m surprised they used it since it’s just a trivial thing but I got my say in the printed copy! I … Continue reading →

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What a goal!

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Steve

Jeremy and I are season ticket holders for the upcoming Austin Stars so one of the perks is being invited to little parties to celebrate. He couldn’t make it due to chores around his house so I was on my … Continue reading →

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RIP Dave Arneson

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Steve

Such a shame this man finally gets the overdue create he was owed in death as the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons. Thankfully, he did receive recognition about 10 years ago when WOTC took over the game in their purchasing … Continue reading →

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