Monthly Archives: June 2007

gas mileage

Posted on June 29, 2007 by todd

I ran my motorcycle’s gas tank dry again yesterday, and once again the “reserve” tank didn’t seem to make any difference.  I think there’s something wrong with the reserve fuel system in some way. However, I did get pay close … Continue reading →

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biking to work

Posted on June 27, 2007 by todd

This past Friday (June 22, 2007), I set new record bicycle commute times in both directions! My home-to-work ride was 27:46, better than my previous best time of 29:52 (set in October 2006). My work-to-home ride was 32:51, significantly better … Continue reading →

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a good weekend

Posted on June 24, 2007 by todd

I’ve had a really good weekend. Busy, but good. Friday night I picked Beth up at a party in Denver (I didn’t really want to go) and then we went out to Limon Peruvian restaurant, which I’ve been wanting to … Continue reading →

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American Film Institute’s Top 100 Greatest American Films

Posted on June 21, 2007 by todd

Roger Ebert noted that the AFI has published a new list of the top 100 American films of all time.  Here’s what Ebert has to say about the list: :: rogerebert.com :: Commentary :: AFI 100: ‘Kane’ still number one … Continue reading →

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new toys

Posted on June 17, 2007 by todd

My El Cheapo camcorder (the Samsung SC-D365, with an average Amazon.com rating of 3/5) has crapped out on me.  I can’t capture digital video recorded on it without losing timecode every minute or so, so whenever I try to capture … Continue reading →

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The Yes Men

Posted on June 15, 2007 by todd

This is the funniest prank I’ve read about in a while.  I’m tempted to send these guys some money to help them keep doing what they do. Wired Science – Wired Blogs

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SOBO Summerfest 2007

Posted on June 11, 2007 by todd

Here’s a photo that shows one of the many things Beth and I did Saturday:

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When Pardons Turn Political – New York Times

Posted on June 7, 2007 by todd

My coworkers and I were discussing this in line at Qdoba a couple days ago.  When I heard Libby had been convicted and sentenced to 30 months in prison, I thought to myself, “Well, all his legal team has to … Continue reading →

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FTC Objects to Whole Foods-Wild Oats Merger (Kroger Co. (KR), Wild Oats Markets Inc. (OATS), Safeway Inc. (SWY), Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFMI), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), (US501044), (US931142)) | SmartMoney.com

Posted on June 5, 2007 by todd

I can’t say this really upsets me too much.  Personally, I like Wild Oats more, and I’m afraid that the merger with Whole Foods would make them suck. FTC Objects to Whole Foods-Wild Oats Merger (Kroger Co. (KR), Wild Oats … Continue reading →

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