Author Archives: Steve

Vegas Tips

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Steve

It has now been a month since we returned from our latest, greatest Vegas vacation. One thing the wife and I wanted to discuss with our friends is what we’ve learned from this trip but I’ve expanded it to include … Continue reading →

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The $100 portable computer project

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Steve

I had heard of this project a couple years ago but I figured it was a pipe dream. Now it seems this computer has become close to a reality. Personally, based upon how the article reads, this $100 portable seems to … Continue reading →

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Week Thirteen of NHL 2006-07

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Steve

Hard to believe the Flyers have won three games in a row this season! They had their victory over the Lightning as I mentioned last week but they also clobbered the ‘Canes and defeated the Islanders, course they almost blew … Continue reading →

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Guitar Hero II obviously rocks

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Steve

Right there with the Grand Theft Auto and Dance Dance Revolution series, the Guitar Hero franchise is one of the titles that makes the PS2 (and eventually PS3) the best of the three gaming consoles around. Definitely something that creates a tipping point … Continue reading →

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The Simpsons Ninth Season DVD

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Steve

Pretty amazing that this one was released in less than six months of the Eighth Season, probably for last-minute Christmas shopping. Now we’ll be jonsing for the Tenth by the time it appears in the Summer of 2007 with the … Continue reading →

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KMAG reaches 6000 songs in its playlist

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Steve

It’s a milestone that I felt I should’ve achieved in August but 6000 random songs is still greater than anything a commercial radio station puts into its rotation. The next goal will be 7000 by August 2007 which is doubtful … Continue reading →

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Week Eleven and Twelve of NHL 2006-07

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Steve

Being sick did knock me out of the loop on hockey for a bit. Fortunately, my Flyers had some downtime to relax, make a couple lame trades and set a new low for consecutive losses. First, new GM Holmgren fails … Continue reading →

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1996: New Year’s Eve in Orlando with José

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Steve

I know I missed the date by a couple days but it was still too great of a time to not mention after 10 years. Besides, it was my first true/real vacation as a full-time employee of any job since … Continue reading →

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Forget chemicals! Here comes brute, nano force!

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Steve

After my recent throat infection and reading how ineffective common drugs, such as clarithromycin have become. This possible breakthrough news on killing infections felt encouraging. Now if they can get this to work in the form of a pill, syrup or … Continue reading →

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Sorry about my absence, been out sick

Posted on December 27, 2006 by Steve

About ten days ago, I reminisced about my last, super-nasty bout of tonsillitis that ended in a screw job from the insurance industry. Seems they must have some voodoo powers at their disposal as I was incapacitated AGAIN by a … Continue reading →

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1996: A David Lynch experience at the hospital

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Steve

What started off as a simple cold evolved into an extremely sore throat and then tonsillitis. Yeah, that illness little kids get and it ends with the infected body part being removed. I chose not to have them removed when … Continue reading →

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Cityscape is a push in the right direction

Posted on December 16, 2006 by Steve

WOTC finally published an environment book that solves a long-standing problem for all DMs…cities. This Summer I reviewed two generic city sourcebooks but now there’s assistance on constructing one from scratch. A good chunk of it is derived from a … Continue reading →

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Week Ten of NHL 2006-07

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Steve

Late again, I know, what a disappointment to you non-hockey fans. It’ll be brief. The Flyers continue to lose even to mediocre teams such as Washington and the NY Rangers, both one-line wonders. Losing to the Devils was no shock, … Continue reading →

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RIP Martin Nodell

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Steve

My wife came across the sad news about Martin Nodell’s death this evening. He is the man who created the original or Golden Age version of Green Lantern, Alan Scott. Most people are more familiar with Hal Jordan or John Stewart as … Continue reading →

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Last day of school at Marquette, 20 years ago

Posted on December 13, 2006 by Steve

This day in personal history will always live in infamy with Paul and me. Why? It was the last day of our first semester of Marquette…and it didn’t kill us! Technically, I had completed my last final exam a couple … Continue reading →

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