• Best Buy gripes

    Last weekend a cold snap and a case of cabin fever flushed us out of the house and before we knew it we were at Best Buy trying to find a couple movies. Now, I remember up until about 10 years ago Best Buy used to be a pretty cool shopping experience. I used to…

  • Zelda marks 20th anniversary

    This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda series, first released on the Nintendo Entertainment System. 1UP gives “20 Reasons Why We Love Zelda”: Those of us who grew up with an NES under the TV have fond memories of The Legend of Zelda. Its magnificent golden cartridge became something of a…

  • February Jams

    What’s on my iPod for February: Pretenders: Just call me angel of the morning (lyrics), Chain Gang (lyrics)Lords of the Underground: Microphone checka (lyrics)Scientific American PodcastPixies: Where is my mind? (lyrics)Pete Townshend: Let my love open the door (lyrics)Johnny Cash: I’ve been everywhere (lyrics), Georgia on a fast train (lyrics)Groove Armada: Hands of time (lyrics)

  • Always assume the camera is on

    This should serve as a good reminder for those of us who use video conferencing. Always assume the camera is on, especially when you decide to quickly do away with a crucial piece of your *ahem* undergarments at the conference table http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvp.video.google.com%2Fvideodownload%3Fversion%3D0%26secureurl%3DiQAAAOVHiUyrD6h-inC8pi3C_5OvyVtXobfzM-WCWKb7QVu4gMBr-2FmvZ0g9E4-_lwcQj41Or6R4BZU2J4J8RYS8XGGFtHVY0FUY7yvxMwvY7qxNkMTCbMGPYbqEilnuCAlVO2olEsQ12D2QfxVZOab0FPbi2yLJh5yBY9auw5kjFrivVKPJESDURvekhp99U7pkw%26sigh%3DulkVdFpGXEzTH0FsXskj7W8rX4o%26begin%3D0%26len%3D60199%26docid%3D6327715859157439697&thumbnailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2FThumbnailServer%3Fcontentid%3D8ab5c48726f6d8a1%26second%3D5%26itag%3Dw320%26urlcreated%3D1140292031%26sigh%3DJtaNqpa9vF3Iap8dGtbEx9BGgZk&playerId=6327715859157439697&playerMode=embedded

  • Video of Skype payphone

  • Reefer Madness

    In what can be described as peculiar at best, Google Video is hosting the full version of anti-drug movie ‘Reefer Madness.’ I’ve seen this at a few local video stores over the years but never understood its popularity other than it’s overdramatic claims about marijuana overdoses. Watch it for yourself. http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvp.video.google.com%2Fvideodownload%3Fversion%3D0%26secureurl%3DlgAAAB7hakcfrFiEnVKBk7Pddw4ZcdqIju2f7zco1QSjXqPlwYbm4-BfLSA3TDAL5lAjVHrqF6Qb4xbsoF5u13vx7Rv9y8UGuMD1_JMIyFhwNTMsr71YWR-_TgDz3MZHqjjarlwE2T9NoePKcd2FdhSN1SCYDcyWltbPPKqLo3jKlqqfhgEWa5OGZhKY3NzGh20bLK5bKjCe-c-H8v12qbLjEsI%26sigh%3DFw-d01lzErgJfeAcLFoGSrL_vQM%26begin%3D0%26len%3D4097626%26docid%3D-1714653651063948142&thumbnailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2FThumbnailServer%3Fcontentid%3Dab708a2b8b552df6%26second%3D5%26itag%3Dw320%26urlcreated%3D1140145037%26sigh%3Dlznz2u7GPerNQ3_KmerpFwyP8eY&playerId=-1714653651063948142&playerMode=embedded

  • Rube Goldberg machine created in Half Life 2

    http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvp.video.google.com%2Fvideodownload%3Fversion%3D0%26secureurl%3DkwAAAHJTEvOA78_tikZKam-qgFORJlkzXgNomM53zLmh7zYetIzdMp8la23P7JZ3XCBKuChs9YcHEuf7S7exqtXeAWI2KKyVxoxLkq6j2slRs79sBA0bX9dXD-v_hqpTJViz_ArshO1oBvjIX_r2roKFECblGs_i4UWQTIT9eWQRvDZ_gWdvjmPwHhJX6hpzLILSHJuD0gS0BQlgWAYmCK7qaDA%26sigh%3Dx4HJ3AMP3TvhIOLkwBxtPfz2wCM%26begin%3D0%26len%3D79645%26docid%3D8926325136071596338&thumbnailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2FThumbnailServer%3Fcontentid%3D8a40ff24d073139d%26second%3D5%26itag%3Dw320%26urlcreated%3D1140143712%26sigh%3DbjlswnxmFksfnqHP-s9dimLhJCo&playerId=8926325136071596338&playerMode=embedded

  • Pitchers and catchers report

    Spring is almost upon us: Pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training: Workouts start Thursday, and the Minnesota Twins will become the final team to report Sunday. Position players are due in next week, and before you know it will come the April 2 opener, when Cleveland visits the White Sox.