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Movies & Books
Seabiscuit
Posted on January 31, 2004
Mary and I rarely go to the movies these days. I hate going to a crowded theater with people who talk during the film or make incessant noises as they... Continue Reading
The Passion of Christ
Mel Gibson Speaks
Posted on January 30, 2004
I've been following the coverage of Mel Gibson's upcoming film, "The Passion of Christ", with great anticipation. Unfortunately, Mel is being castigated by some people for being anti-semitic in his... Continue Reading
This is my life
Where in the world have I been?
Posted on January 29, 2004
Found this great site as a result of visiting Joel Blain's blog. Thanks Joel! MyWorld66 has a great tool that allows you to input the countries and/or states you have... Continue Reading
Investing
A Good Penny Stock Investment?
Posted on January 28, 2004
I don't play with penny stocks much, but I've got my eye on a company with great potential. Point Group Holdings (Symbol PGHI) recently acquired VeeGeez.com, an online video game... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
That really chaps his hide
Posted on January 27, 2004
Careful! Cellphones can be hazardous to your health! Especially explosive phones... KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- A Malaysian man was shaken and scalded Tuesday after his mobile phone exploded beside him... Continue Reading
Current Events
All Your Big Macs Are Belong To Us
Posted on January 25, 2004
Did you know that a fast-food diet is bad for your body? Seriously. Morgan Spurlock decided a documentary of him eating nothing but McDonalds for 30 days would make a... Continue Reading
Current Events
Best Day/Worst Day
Posted on January 24, 2004
Carl D. Atwood, a 73-year old man from Indiana, won $57,000 on a lottery TV show. He taped the program for later broadcast and headed home. On his way to... Continue Reading
Current Events
The Democratic Presidential hopefuls
Posted on January 22, 2004
The Democratic Party is in sad, sad shape. They have moved way to the left and are completely out of touch with mainstream America. However, with the exception of the... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Stumble Upon
Posted on January 21, 2004
I "stumbled upon" StumbleUpon.com yesterday and have added their free toolbar to my Internet Explorer. A fantastic concept, the StumbleUpon toolbar allows you to easily rate sites and leave comments... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Ping Pong, Matrix Style
Posted on January 20, 2004
I must be bored. Did a little random surfing this morning and found this gem. It is a 2-minute video of what appears to be a foreign talent show. The... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
And on the eighth day, God created Legos
Posted on January 20, 2004
Incredibly creative is the phrase I use to describe a site that I found today. It is called "The Brick Testament" and it will amuse and inspire you. The Reverend... Continue Reading
Note to self
Cheap Inkjet cartridges
Posted on January 19, 2004
I get sick and tired of buying inkjet cartridges. What a scam. I have four printers and I think I replaced something like eight cartridges over the last month. Finally... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Links that don't stink
Posted on January 17, 2004
Doing some surfing just for fun? Check out these links: Urban Legends Reference Page - Check here to see if that email virus is a scam Yorkiephiles - A celebration... Continue Reading
Current Events
I actually won something
Posted on January 16, 2004
I was listening to talk radio this morning on the way to work and the host began discussing a story that I had heard about on the Glenn Beck Program... Continue Reading
Current Events
This is a RIOT!
Posted on January 15, 2004
Ladies and gentlemen, we now have proof beyond a shadow of a doubt that God exists, and that He has an incredible sense of humor! This story from the Drudge... Continue Reading
Fun and Games
Coke or Pepsi?
Posted on January 14, 2004
I used to drink soda like crazy ("pop" for those of you in the north). I quit pouring liquid sugar down my throat several years ago (I opt for solid... Continue Reading
This is my life
Me and my sidekick
Posted on January 13, 2004
I have been wanting to get my hands on a PDA/phone that would allow me to have wireless access to the web and email. The technology is finally at a... Continue Reading
Current Events
Groundhog Day
Posted on January 12, 2004
Groundhog Day? Not the movie, the holiday. (Thought I WILL be talking about the movie as I continue my series on The 15 Best Movies Ever). Why talk about ">Groundhog... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Linky Dinky
Posted on January 11, 2004
A few interesting links for casual viewing... Spongebob Arena - All things spongy, yellow and funny GoldNCrackle Bread - A surprisingly tasty treat! The Amazing Send Me a Dollar Web... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Movies Ever
#11 - Magnolia
Posted on January 10, 2004
I have love. I just don't know where to put it. What can we forgive? It's been a couple weeks since my last review in the series titled, The 15... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
Too fat for a Whopper?
Posted on January 09, 2004
Seems like this is the week for wacky stories. Imagine pulling into a Burger King drive-through window and being told, "You are too fat to order a Whopper. Please pull... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
Stubbed toe - $30,000
Posted on January 08, 2004
Another great Walmart story brought to you courtesy of the "whats-in-it-for-me" crowd... A Mt. Pleasant Township couple wants Wal-Mart to pay for foot and toe injuries they claim were caused... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
This guy needs a lobotomy
Posted on January 07, 2004
Pinch me. I must be dreaming. As if suing McDonalds for hot coffee isn't bad enough, check out this story... Cable TV made a West Bend man addicted to TV... Continue Reading
This is my life
I'm not a nerd
Posted on January 07, 2004
Even though I have been into computers since I was fourteen, I am pleased to say that I have never been a "nerd". 30.952380952380952% of me is a huge nerd... Continue Reading
This is my life
Tivo or not Tivo? No brainer!
Posted on January 06, 2004
When I look back on the past few years of technological advancements, several computer-driven products cause me to wax eloquently. My iPaq 3835 has been a trusty PDA for almost... Continue Reading
Current Events
Bush vs. Hitler, Part II
Posted on January 05, 2004
Oops, they did it again. Once again, MoveOn.org has posted a commercial spot created by one of its members depicting George W. Bush and Adolph Hitler as cut from the... Continue Reading
Current Events
The Truth about Radical Democrats
Posted on January 04, 2004
It is my belief that the large majority of voting democrats have little to no idea what the radical wing of the party really stands for. The party that for... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Links for the Weekend
Posted on January 03, 2004
Here are a handful of links for your surfing pleasure: Free Online Lookups - very cool stuff - find out which of your neighbors donated to a federal election campaign... Continue Reading
A picture is worth 1000 words
Posted on January 02, 2004
I just LOVE that this clown is going to be the Democrat nominee for President! Bush is going to cream him. And they poked fun at Bush for appearing in... Continue Reading
Current Events
Happy New Year!
Posted on January 01, 2004
Well, here we are in 2004. So far, it feels a lot like 2003. We had a great time with friends tonight. In fact, the last guests just left for... Continue Reading
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