Monthly Archives: December 2008

My extra second in 2008

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I heard on NPR today that 2009 will have to wait an extra second to coordinate clocks with the Earth’s rotation. Rarely do we get handed the gift of time, so I got to thinking about what I would do … Continue reading

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I want my O back!

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I don’t really have an opinion about the Blagojevich thing other than the following: Blagojevich IS the elected governor of Illinois In America, you are innocent until proven guilty, even if they have tapes of you admitting a crime. Ask … Continue reading

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A matter of meat perspective

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At Christmas dinner, eating a 2lb hunk of rib roast in front of your friends and family is gluttony. But, in front of a television on a Tuesday night with two dogs, it is responsible left over management. Tweet

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The ROI of “social networking”

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I received a panic email from a graphic designer at a local city magazine yesterday who desperately needed some photos of a soccer tournament. “Anything you have showing local kids playing soccer!” she said. Since she was referred by someone … Continue reading

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What the Wii?

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I returned from my walk this morning to a tweet from Guy Kawasaki about how injuries caused by excessive Wii play is on the rise. I tweeted back saying people should just get a dog and walk three times a … Continue reading

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Some things I know

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I just got done speaking with an American Express rep to pay my bill. I had to call them because I missed the bill pay window between 3:00-7:00am where their web site will actually work to pay my bill. It … Continue reading

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Put on a Smiley face

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I found myself in a Staples last week, waiting on some stuff from the business services. I wandered down the wrong aisle and found myself in the wonderful world of teacher supplies! I don’t think I’ve ever gone down that … Continue reading

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