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FebruaryFeb 10 Tuesday 09
A Slight Vindication
David Edelstein, reviewing The Dark Knight:
Even if the death of Heath Ledger hadn't already draped it in a funeral shroud, this sequel (now being rereleased) would be a morbid affair. Christopher Nolan's tense, realistic style is a shock-but then the novelty wears off …
FebruaryFeb 8 Sunday 09
Have A Coke & A Smile
From New York Magazine:
The New Ad Campaign: Why Pepsi Loves the PresidentLast fall, Pepsi announced that its namesake brand would no longer be handled in the U.S. by BBDO Worldwide, its ad agency for nearly 50 years. The company would be going to the firm …
JanuaryJan 30 Friday 09
Telegraphing Their Hits
In New York Magazine I find this quote from Jason Furman, Obama's chief economic policy adviser during the campaign & transition. (BTW: NY Mag dubs him "The New Brainiac")
He spends his days in the transition office, hammering out the details of Obama's massive stimulus …
JanuaryJan 27 Tuesday 09
Iowahawk Saves The World
...One misunderstood dictator at a time. Who knew they were simply forerunners of the current "green" craze?
4. Crush a Third World Economic Development Movement. One of the most pressing threats facing our environment is rising income in Africa, Asia, and Latin …
JanuaryJan 24 Saturday 09
January 23, 1991
Today would be my daughters 18th birthday.
I keep trying to keep busy, I try to think of other things . . . though I know I can't avoid the truth, and the feelings, I am doing my best to focus elsewhere. Still, the calendar is there. …
JanuaryJan 23 Friday 09
Change? You Can't Handle The Change
Jon Stewart has found a way to keep himself busily employed, despite the current era of hopey-changeness - and it's good to see someone who isn't afraid to give a ribbing to The One.
See for yourself - Changefest '09
(Hat Tip, TCHOTP)
JanuaryJan 20 Tuesday 09
Out of It
I got home from work last night and laid down on the couch....and woke up about 6 hours later. I knew I was mentally exhausted, but I thought that was a bit ridiculous.
I stayed up for about 90 minutes, but found I was still quite tired. 12:30 certainly isn't an …
JanuaryJan 13 Tuesday 09
So Sue Me
Heath Ledger won The Golden Globe which reminds me of something. I'm sure this will get me no end of flaming comments, but here goes....
I saw The Dark Knight, and it was fine. It was a Batman movie, it was enjoyable - but it was nothing near what the hype suggested it …
JanuaryJan 10 Saturday 09
Holding Pattern
The reason Twitter works so well for me - I am a procrastinator. Typing an entire blog post takes some time, typing 140 character takes none. I do have many ideas that I always intend to explore - but rarely do. I found a solution, of sorts, in Twitter. I created an …
JanuaryJan 2 Friday 09
AZ Blogger Meet-up/Shoot 'em Up
I have been slacking on posting this, and now it is the middle of the night so I am just going to steal it word for word from ExLg:
Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, 1pm, Pistol Bay 3.
Check in and pay ($5) at the main range first.
Bring eye protection and ear protection. …
JanuaryJan 1 Thursday 09
Customer Service "Don't"
Received an email this morning from my doctor's office:
Blah Blah Blah Physicians has sent you a secure communication. Because we value our confidential relationship with you, this message is only available to be viewed through our secure online patient portal. To …
DecemberDec 28 Sunday 08
"Snakes on a Train" *
Barack Obama and the HopeyChange Express
The decision by Senator Obama to travel to his inauguration on a train has been popping up intermittently in the news. The trip, beginning on January 17th in Philadelphia, will include stops in Wilmington, DE and Baltimore, MD …
Eartha Kitt - R.I.P.
In honor of Eartha Kitt's passing and her considerable talent for performance, I have updated the RadioBlog.
There was much I disagreed with her on, but her intriguing voice, and her stage presence, were beyond dispute.
~ Listen ~
DecemberDec 20 Saturday 08
Pick Your Battles
First silly battle - Caroline Kennedy
The big problem in New York is that Paterson may appoint Caroline Kennedy to Hillary Clinton's soon to be vacated seat. Obviously this is supposed to bother me, because the interwebs are overflowing with shock & indignation.
The …
DecemberDec 16 Tuesday 08
Christmas Cheer...
UPDATE: Since most everyone seems to be out of town, this has been put on ice. Hopefully we can get a better turnout on his next visit home.
....Perhaps with Christmas beer.
Expat AZ Blogger Geistbear (@geistbear) will be in town for the Holidays (or between them, …