Author Archives: Steve

Apple breaks the 5% barrier

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Steve

Who knows if it’s the switch to Intel processors. Who knows if it’s the Boot Camp ability to run Windows XP directly on a Mac. Who knows if it’s the maturity of Mac OS X. Who knows if it’s the … Continue reading →

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Week Two of NHL 2006-07

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Steve

I’ll hit off with a bit of great news about a Gordie Howe movie. I stumbled upon through the ESPN widget. Even if it’s about his days with the WHA and produced by the Ally McBeal people, it will be cool. And … Continue reading →

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The 118th Element, not starring Bruce Willis

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Steve

This caught my interest yesterday. I had no idea scientists were bothering to “find” or “discover” more elements beyond, I don’t know, Californium, since everything after Plutonium is radioactive; actually Neptunium, but for the more accurate list, see a periodic table. … Continue reading →

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Scott leaving Kenny’s Coffee Company

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Steve

I received the news indirectly yesterday but followed up with Kenny himself to make sure it wasn’t an ugly rumor. Sadly, Scott, who has been the number two guy for years (and I believe he was also Kenny’s first employee), … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen!

Posted on October 14, 2006 by Steve

I went on and on at great length about my friend Helen way back in August over the 20th anniversary of us meeting for the first time. But today is her birthday. Her age? As always, it’s impolite to disclose … Continue reading →

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An iPod that matches this site’s current color scheme, RED

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Steve

Gotta’ admit, the red color is a first for the iPod and it’s pretty cool. I don’t know much about the whole “project” business but if it’s something involving Bono, I stop listening because it tends to be blather (or … Continue reading →

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Major Tom comes to Bikini Bottom

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Steve

Don’t know how I missed out on this little bit of David Bowie news yesterday. I think it’s awesome that the Thin White Duke will be on a new episode of Spongebob. I only wish he could have (or maybe, would … Continue reading →

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Happy 81st Birthday Elmore Leonard

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Steve

I’ve only read one of his books, Cuba Libre, but I must tip my hat to him because he has influenced other writers I have read at greater length, namely Carl Hiassen and (indirectly) James Ellroy: Hiassen for the cruel humor; … Continue reading →

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Week One of NHL 2006-07

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Steve

It’s going to be a long season. My team was off to an awful start with the four-zip drubbing they got at the opening from Pittsburgh. Really sad. Good thing the game was in Pittsburgh, otherwise the infamous Philly crowd … Continue reading →

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Car conks out in morning rush-hour traffic

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Steve

Pardon me in advance if my mood in future articles feels a bit terse, irked or just generally angrier than it should (my goal is this place should be about positive and cool things to point out). My car decided … Continue reading →

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Happy Sixth Birthday Chance!

Posted on October 9, 2006 by Steve

Yes…Chance. Chance Payton Bryant, my friend Steve Bryant’s son. You have to admit, the kid has a memorable name because who hasn’t played Monopoply. Heck, McDonald’s is doing their annual collect-the-stickers game again, coincidence? I have only met the little … Continue reading →

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I need this Gaming table!

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Steve

The Ultimate Gaming Table …but a bigger house would probably be necessary. And something to keep the cats off it as the pictures show. However, there’s a link somewhere on the site where I can e-mail the builder(s) about blueprints … Continue reading →

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My parents in Apex, NC are OK

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Steve

I heard the news on NPR Friday morning and e-mailed my brother (the ‘rents and I haven’t been speaking since July 2003). He said they’re okay, oddly my mother was the last person hanging out in the neighborhood. Over 23 years ago, … Continue reading →

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Happy 42nd Birthday Matthew Sweet

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Steve

The original color theme I was going to do for the Picayune would’ve been based on his 40th birthday, but I goofed up on the dates (just like I did with Lazz, I sense a pattern developing). Turns out Matthew Sweet is … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Lazz!

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Steve

I can’t draw nor do anything as cool as my friend Lazz, but it’s his birthday and I would like to share with the world, okay, my other friends who read this site (knock on wood). Lazz, sorry, your package, … Continue reading →

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