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 do is draw the appeals process out long enough so Bush can pardon him late… Continue reading When Pardons Turn Political – New York Times
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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
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 Markets Inc. (OATS), Safeway Inc. (SWY), Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFMI), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT),… Continue reading 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
Parallels Desktop geekiness
Well, a while back, I told you I bought Parallels Desktop for my Mac. Then I said I wasn’t too impressed. Well, since then some time has elapsed. And I’ve tried and failed to get some things working. But this past weekend, I had a few breakthroughs. It’s now working for me rather nicely. I’m… Continue reading Parallels Desktop geekiness
how I spent Mother’s Day 2007
Here is how I spent Mother’s Day 2007: called Mom (and Dad) and chatted for a while ate breakfast at The Egg and I (whose motto on the wall is “Mom always said to have a good breakfast”) rode my bicycle from 80th and Wadsworth to Clear Creek, then to the Platte River confluence, then… Continue reading how I spent Mother’s Day 2007
diversity of commuting methods
I just wanted to mention that in the first 4 days of last week, I used 4 different ways to get to work. Sunday (yes, I needed to go in to work a couple hours on Sunday to get caught up) I rode my bicycle. Monday, I rode my motorcycle. Tuesday, I rode the bus. … Continue reading diversity of commuting methods
Wheeee!: Awesome Tube Slide Should Replace Stairs – Gizmodo
Here’s another feature that my dream home will have: Wheeee!: Awesome Tube Slide Should Replace Stairs – Gizmodo Oh, you’re not aware of my plans for a dream home? It will feature: photovoltaic solar passive solar heat and hot water a cistern to catch rainwater a partially underground main living room a couple of fully… Continue reading Wheeee!: Awesome Tube Slide Should Replace Stairs – Gizmodo
the most modifiers of any soft drink name
I am currently drinking a “Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper.” That’s a Dr. Pepper with 3 modifiers: diet, cherry, and vanilla. I’ve never heard of a soft drink with 3 modifiers until now. Can you think of one with 4?
Brothers BBQ
News flash: Brothers BBQ has just surpassed KT’s for the title of Todd’s Favorite Barbecue Restaurant.
the iPod Shuffle has changed my life
Many of you already know – or can guess – that I’ve always thought there should be a soundtrack for my life. Well, now I have it. Today’s Sunday, and I’m spending the morning doing a variety of chores and stuff around the house, generally flitting from one thing to the next. Stuff like laundry,… Continue reading the iPod Shuffle has changed my life
guacamole = testicle sauce
I just learned that “guacamole” is Nahautl (the language of the Aztecs) for “testicle sauce”. http://www.babylon.com/definition/ahuacatl/Spanish http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guacamole