Monthly Archives: October 2008

Christmas creep

You know how it seems like the stores put out their Christmas displays earlier and earlier every year?  Well I was in the local Target today, to find some stuff for my Halloween costume.  Let me say that again for … Continue reading

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new (for me) notebook computer on the way

Those of you who know me know that I think my MacBook Pro is the best computer I’ve ever owned.  It’s turned out to be super versatile, reliable, and easy to use.  And it’s fast enough that I can do … Continue reading

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Sprouts? Bleh.

I was so excited when I heard that “Sprouts Farmers Market” was coming to town.  But I went there twice in their first week and now I just think “bleh”. I was really hoping to see lots of local products, … Continue reading

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any outstanding green restaurants in Colorado? in Broomfield?

I read this article on the TreeHugger blog this morning: Five Outstanding Green Restaurants : TreeHugger Like it sounds, they review 5 “green” US restaurants.  Sadly, no restaurants from Colorado made their list.  What’s your favorite “green” restaurant using the … Continue reading

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bad user interface of the week

This past week, I’ve been making travel arrangements for my wife and I to visit some friends in Tennessee for Thanksgiving.  I cashed in some United Mileage Plus miles in exchange for the plane tickets.  And after submitting my order, … Continue reading

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cool new TV and a strange coincidence

My awesome new television arrived yesterday.  It’s a Samsung LN46A750 high definition LCD TV.  To go with it, I bought a Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray Disc Player.  Together, they’re amazing!  The first two discs I bought are “Blade Runner” and “The … Continue reading

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