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THOMAS WALKETH!!!

2009-06-11T05:36:00.000-07:00

My little letter to U2 land

2009-04-07T12:45:00.000-07:00

Hey there Candida!Hope this finds you well! We corresponded many moons ago, when I served on the board at the African Well Fund, but this time I'm writing as a plain old U2 fan...I've just come across the news regarding U2's deal with Research in Motion:http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=15938While I'm glad for the band that they finally found in RIM kind of access that they originally sought in the

Self-indulgent word vomit on the state of my life

2009-02-28T01:15:00.000-08:00

AIM IM with Reecord22/28/09 3:50 AM (edited for clarity and length)ME:k like sometimes don't you feel like OH MY GOD HOW DO I FILL THIS GIANT HOLE IN MY HEARTRICHARD:having a night like I am, I take itME:k so i was having this horrible nightcouldnt' sleepcuz i fucking sleep all dayfucking sleep all dayness...so i got upno nyquil in the houseno tylenol pmno benadrylRICHARD:no alcohol?ME:no can do,

A pathetic attempt by Republicans to fool Dems into ditching Obama

2008-09-18T15:27:00.000-07:00

They call themselves "Right Change," and apparently, they think people are really gullible.

God I love Runners World

2008-09-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

Amy, a veteran of 14 marathons, offers the following advice for the final weeks of training: “Nearing what will be my 15th marathon and 10th consecutive Chicago Marathon, I admit that I will likely again experience nervousness and uncertainty during the weeks leading up to a marathon. It’s usually during the taper period where I begin to question my fitness level and wonder if I’ve

Tina Fey as Sarah Palin

2008-09-14T11:31:00.000-07:00

This is what I've been saying...

2008-09-11T23:05:00.000-07:00

Obama win preferred in world poll People outside the US would prefer Barack Obama to become US president ahead of John McCain, a BBC World Service poll suggests. Democrat Mr Obama was favoured by a four-to-one margin across the 22,500 people polled in 22

X-Files iPod

2008-08-12T20:01:00.000-07:00

They give me a U2 iPod, and then they give me the X-Files iPod.I can die now.

Wired: 3 Smart Things About Sunburn

2008-08-12T13:17:00.000-07:00

3 Smart Things About Sunburn

It's official: I might actually do this thing.

2008-08-10T21:54:00.000-07:00

According to mcmillanrunning.com, I am, as of today, capable of finishing the Chicago Marathon in the 6 hours and 30 minutes allotted before they give me the boot. Based on my 10 mile run today, completed in 1 hour, 17 min, and 30 seconds, my predicted marathon time is 6 hours, 25 min and 7 seconds. Woot!I just wanna say, if I really do finish this thing, it's gonna be totally hilarious.

In the Meantime...

2008-07-31T20:40:00.000-07:00

The X-Files is still growing on me in retrospect...Dying to see it again, now. In the meantime, Gia's doing some fabulous work over in the UK. And Gillian Anderson is back to being British, now.And yes, I will be reviewing that Coldplay show. In the meantime, there's a fabulous article about them in Spin mag.

This is merely a first impression. I WILL be seeing it again.

2008-07-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

OK I've seen the X-Files movie. I post this with a twinge of trepidation. Because I love these two people, I love this show...and mostly because I love and have a deep respect for the people who make it, and I care about their work. And I know they care about what we think....But I don't have all wonderful things to say. I do have some wonderful things to say. But I'm going with the

Gotta love X-Philes with access to mass media

2008-07-23T02:32:00.001-07:00

Dunks: the new Chucks (apparently.)

2008-07-20T23:20:00.000-07:00

Gotta keep up with the trends:AIMUltrapantz2:07wanna be joss whedonAIML'il B.2:07yeah everyone has been raving about [Dr. Horrible] but i haven't gotten around to watching it till todayAIMUltrapantz2:07same2:08did you see it all the way through?AIML'il B.2:08yeah i was so sad!2:08i was like, wait! no! not fair!2:08lolAIMUltrapantz2:08pretty muchAIML'il B.2:09anywho2:09it's bedtime here in the

Um, is this legal?

2008-07-20T22:50:00.000-07:00

For $12,000 you can hunt your very own Grizzly Bear. Yee HAW!!http://www.outdoorsdirectory.com/akpages/blackriverhunting/index.htmSeriously, WTF??

Dr. Horrible

2008-07-20T21:59:00.001-07:00

It's moments like this that give me faith in the creativity of humanity.This project was born during the writer's strike. There is this little bit from Joss Whedon's FAQ that particularly resonated with me:...Spread the word...It wouldn’t hurt if this really was an event. Good for the business, good for the community – communitIES: Hollywood, internet, artists around the world, comic-book fans,

Thomas' Birth

2008-07-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

I've just realized that not everyone on the list has been getting the emails. I am SO sorry about that! I can't seem to figure out how to get it to work properly and to be quite honest I don't have the energy right now to try and figure it out. So I'm just going to condense all the emails into one, here, for those of you who have missed stuff. Here we go.bridget mcgann to Andrew, gbrown601,

A Meme

2008-06-27T21:01:00.000-07:00

Prolly the only time I'll ever do one of these on here.The details:-Post the rules on your blog -Write six random things about yourself in a blog post -Tag six people in your post-Let each person know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog-Let the tagger know your entry is up 1. I have seen all 201 episodes of The X-Files.2. My dreams almost exclusively end up with me being

Life update

2008-06-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

OK this is a quick note for those who have noticed how badly I have neglected facebook lately. I feel so loved when people notice when I'm AWOL. Which is most of the time. Hehheh.OK so new job: Nothing big, I'm a lifeguard at ND right now. I can be spotted at all 3 aquatics facilities: ROLFs, the Rock, and the beach. Yes, ND has a beach, remember? It also has lifeguards who love

Drunk History

2008-06-27T12:21:00.001-07:00

This is pretty much the greatest method for storytelling, pretty much, ever.Drunk History vol. 2.5 - Featuring Jack Black on FunnyOrDie.com

Coldplay iTunes Commercial

2008-06-12T17:22:00.000-07:00

Oh god is it beautiful!http://www.apple.com/itunes/?movie=c

Yorke called it "Hilarious"

2008-06-12T00:05:00.000-07:00

The ensuing conversation:oh godhave you heard prince's cover of creep?"cover"um.the very idea...i am not sure if i understand it.it's fucking terriblelikei like princeori like his music...well yeahi meani like prince tooand i like radioheadbutbut...at the same time???that's justmakes...no sense.apparently thom yorke said it was "hilarious"it's NOT good at allit's like...it does sound like it

Nitpicking shots from the new X-Files movie, as seen on the message boards at idealistshaven.com

2008-06-09T22:12:00.000-07:00

From one 16-page thread:And another: Watch the red circle ... this is the same scene?Then it finally got out of hand:Response: I still don't see it. Could you maybe enhance the pic a bit?This one became my desktop wallpaper today:Never been prouder to be a phile.

Don't blame the turkies

2007-11-22T08:32:00.001-08:00

TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) -- Feel sleepy after a big Thanksgiving meal? Contrary to popular thinking, it's not the turkey's fault. If your tiredness has anything to do with Thanksgiving dinner, it's probably because of carbohydrates.While there is an amino acid in turkey that induces sleepiness, expertssay it's much more likely the reason you're tired after havingThanksgiving

The End of Oil

2007-11-13T20:30:00.001-08:00

Oh, be still my beating heart! SO sweet.

2007-10-12T10:10:00.000-07:00

Aung San Suu Kyi: A name you need to know.

2007-09-28T09:55:00.000-07:00

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

2007-09-25T21:02:00.000-07:00

So I am running in my first 5k, and my first fundraiser run, on October 6th. It benefits the American Cancer Society and they set up a nice nifty little "Participant Center" through which we can email potential sponsors, track their page visits and donations, follow up with them, thank them, and keep them updated. It's really rather handy. It includes a personal (very simple) webpage through

The Really Real World

2007-09-21T19:57:00.000-07:00

An exchange I had last week at work:Me: (to an older server) Man, this job has completely destroyed my skin!Older server: Welcome to the really real world, honey.

10 mile - Dowtown to Granger

2007-09-21T10:14:00.000-07:00

From downtown South Bend to my house in Granger, then around the neighborhood and Prairie Vista for the 2 more miles I needed to get 10. Very satisfying run!This is the longest run I am scheduled for until the 1/2 marathon. All my runs from here on out are fairly short, but I'm going to cheat on that a little and run in the Fall Frolic next Saturday, which benefits the South Bend Center for the

Salmon Chase Official Results

2007-09-16T20:29:00.000-07:00

Name City State Zip McGann, Bridget Grand Rapids MI 49530 OverallBibFinal TimeChiptimeClassAgeGender 13616261:07:181:07:18F 25-2925F class_posgen_placetime_backag_pctag_place105124:1744.5%134

Salmon Chase

2007-09-15T23:06:00.000-07:00

Recorded a new personal best for the mile: 9 min 52 sec

8 mile (you better lose yourelf in the moment you own it yadda yadda)

2007-09-09T16:01:00.000-07:00

As clearly illustrated here, this one was akin to a slow death. Or descending into the 7 circles of hell. However you wish to view it.

Today's run (longest yet)

2007-08-19T17:13:00.000-07:00

Still a long ways to go but we're makin' progress!

1/2 Marathon training, Day 2

2007-08-01T18:45:00.000-07:00

Lots of room for improvement!

Cool stuff I learned without going to college I

2007-06-24T20:46:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd start sharing some of my deep plethora of useless knowledge with you guys now and again. I'm gonna go from memory, because the most interesting stuff is always the stuff you remember. Today we will begin with Astronomy/Cosmology, probably my favorite science.My name is Bridget. I live on Earth, which really only exists because a massive, gasseous planet nearby, called Jupiter,

U2 3D

2007-05-18T20:36:00.000-07:00

U2 news article - from @U2 U2 film 'could spark 3D revolution'BBC, May 18, 2007Stephen RobbA U2 concert film in digital 3D could herald a minor cinema revolution after its unveiling at the Cannes Film Festival.U2 3D has been assembled from more than 100 hours of footage shot on the band's Vertigo tour last year, with the majority coming from two shows in front of 90,000 people in Buenos Aires,

Lover's Quarrel

2007-05-09T22:10:00.001-07:00

Lover's Quarrel Originally uploaded by tinkertart.

Thank You Jack White

2007-05-09T20:11:00.000-07:00

Cute song of the week: Thank You Jack White (For the Fiber-Optic Jesus That You Gave Me) LyricsArtist(Band):The Flaming LipsSpoken- Let me tell ya a story about a very special gift I received from a, from a man that I didn’t know very well. But he brightened up the night and made it one of the great shining moments of our long tour.Goes like this-Backstage in DetroitAnd the room is full of smoke

Out with Oscars gift bags -- In with

2007-04-30T21:29:00.001-07:00

http://www.terrapass.com/lp/index.oscars.htmlGreenlighting green at the OscarsIf you're an Oscars fan, you're probably acquainted with gift bags that are given each year to the presenters and performers at the Academy Awards. Over the years, the media attention lavished on the gift bags have turned them into a major marketing vehicle, as luxury retailers compete for a piece of the limelight.The

I'm speechless...

2007-04-02T23:10:00.000-07:00

I decided to do it a few more times: P.S. Having worked in a Biometrics research lab, I can tell you that the software they are using here sucks. I mean, if it isn't obvious already. What helps the most with facial recognition is having a database of multiple files of the same celebrity to compare people's photos to. But you can tell by looking at my results that, while these guys appear to

(RED)'s "meager $18 million)

2007-03-07T23:54:00.000-08:00

Advertising Age article: "Costly Red Campaign Reaps Meager $18 Million"Bobby Shriver's response

OBAMA '08 STARTS NOW

2007-02-10T12:19:00.001-08:00

Watch the announcementBuy a t-shirtGet involvedpowered by performancing firefox

Yeild.

2007-01-21T03:29:00.001-08:00

Yeild. Originally uploaded by tinkertart. Sign found this evening in the parking garage near the Apple store in Downtown Chicago.

Livestrong Political Initiative

2007-01-19T01:22:00.001-08:00

A video Lance Armstrong and his foundation made in Iowa recently. It's a really well-made video, and I'm glad to see them taking an initiative to get people to vote with their consciences. As with other orgs, like moveon.org and the One campaign, you sign up to receive email notifications of when your vote or pressure on lawmakers is needed. Join the Army Homepage - My LIVESTRONG

IMG_0006.JPG - HAHAHA RIGHT.

2007-01-10T13:04:00.001-08:00

IMG_0006.JPG - HAHAHA RIGHT. Originally uploaded by tinkertart. A warning that came with the connection cable to my new Canon Powershot A710 camera. I laughed.

Undertaster/Supertaster Test

2007-01-10T05:19:00.001-08:00

Undertaster/Supertaster Test Originally uploaded by tinkertart. Performing a test described in "YOU On a Diet" by Dr. Oz of Oprah fame. It basically involves counting your papillae to detect how sensitive your tongue is (which in turn affects which foods you eat). Mine's on the high-end of the normal range, methinks.

Window in the Skies

2006-12-24T20:05:00.000-08:00

U2 has released a second video for their latest single, "Window in the Skies" that features an amazing new technology that can turn 2-D photographs into 3-D images. I've seen a demonstration of it before, and this is the most fun utilization I've seen.As for the song...I'm a pretty hardcore U2 fan, and it's tough to pick favorites. But my immediate feeling about it was and still is that it's

Holiday e-Cards from (RED)...and MEEEE!

2006-12-24T16:42:00.000-08:00

You can now send (RED) holiday greeting cards, including my design, which follows the same theme of the (RED) video I made a few months ago.Merry Christmas too all our American friends, and Happy Christmas to everyone else. ;)

Christmas Crafts

2006-12-18T01:16:00.000-08:00

Just call me Lil B Stewart.Gift boxes, to be filled with I have no idea what.For 2 year-old niece: A french bulletin board with a matching bag for chalk boards and chalk.Detail of french bulletin board."No-sew" fleece blanket for my niece. You just take 2 pieces of fabric and tie them together on all the sides, but I did sew one side to avoid tickly necks!Clove orange for that Christmasy smell

ONE fun, ONE run

2006-12-10T15:18:00.000-08:00

Hey, I just wanted to make a quick note and give a shout-out to the new visitors coming in from ONE.org. I wish I had some sort of welcome present to give you! If anything, I just want you to know how glad I am that you're interested in ONE and encourage you to get involved. If you haven't already signed the ONE declaration, sign it. It takes like 2 frickin' seconds and it's the least you

Another SA masterpiece

2006-12-09T12:36:00.000-08:00

The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate DestinyOther people have tried to pass this cartoon off as their own, but I'll have you know it was made by forum members at somethingawful.com, pretty much the best forum community on any of the Internets. As demonstrated herein.

Prayer for the Athlete

2006-12-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

Again, it is with nervousness that I post anything of a religious nature. But I couldn't call myself an honest blogger if I shied away from it. I have always wondered why Christians didn't take more of a hint from Buddhists and Hindus and other yoga-practicing religions, on the idea of the integration of prayer and physical work, exercise and breathing. After all, the bible does say that God "

Security issues for Iraqi schools

2006-12-08T15:47:00.000-08:00

The CBS Evening News reported today that to date 171 school professors have been murdered by insurgents and over 2,000 have quit their jobs due to death threats and other security fears. Insurgents have threatened to murder teachers, even bus drivers, and abduct students, forcing many schools to close and the overall attendance to decline.I had no idea this was going on. Of all places, at least

World AIDS Day and 2 of my favorite companies

2006-12-02T04:27:00.000-08:00

Google and (RED) have a lot in common. Two great ideas, with fantastic people behind them, brilliantly executed. That's why I am madly in love with them both. Completely smitten!Like Bono, I'm an ideas person. I really, really LOVE great ideas. And like me, and like Bono, the people at Google know a great idea when they see one.That's why it came as no surprise to me that Google endorsed (RED

Listen up, kids! Bono has sumpin to say!

2006-11-29T21:19:00.000-08:00

P.S. Sorry I haven't posted much lately. :( I've been busy with the holidays and some life changes! (Positive ones, yay!)

"The Office Olympics" awards ceremony set to Star Wars IV ending music

2006-11-29T21:14:00.000-08:00

Awesome.

DATA, ONE Campaign, Edun, and (RED) - Oh my!

2006-11-15T12:36:00.000-08:00

Finally, someone drew us a friggin' diagram!Really, take a look. It's very helpful, particularly for those of us who are visual thinkers...or anyone who feels lost in Bono's savetheworldiverse.

The single greatest moment in a Coldplay show

2006-11-15T10:35:00.000-08:00

Filmed this in Dublin, Ireland last year.

Black People Love Us

2006-11-15T08:41:00.000-08:00

"Johnny calls me "da man!" That puts me at ease. It makes me feel comfortable, because I am Black and that's how Black folks talk to one another."Raise your hand if you have parents who are just like this...

(RED) video wall

2006-11-15T08:32:00.000-08:00

Joinred.com has finally put up their video wall -- starring MEEE! Check it ooouut.

OMG CUTE UGANDAN KIDS!!!

2006-11-12T03:40:00.000-08:00

This video took me to a place in my heart where I didn't know whether I wanted to cry or dance. This video is a little on the religious side in its message, but the kids will just kill ya. I just want to go there and hug them and play with them and sing with them all day long!!

A bit of my reaction to the elections (Facebookers: repost)

2006-11-11T01:02:00.000-08:00

I posted this on Myspace and Facebook, but wasn't sure if I should post it here.Still not, but what the hey...3:22pm Wednesday, Nov 8 Dear New America,Yay for democracy. Yay for the turnout. The people have indeed spoken. Now let's get on with more important things than whether or not the Gays are going to invade and eat our brains out or whether or not we should be allowed to say "God" in

Halloween Video

2006-11-04T22:08:00.001-08:00

I was Little (RED) Riding hood for Halloween. :)

Ain't No Coyote Ugly

2006-11-03T10:31:00.001-08:00

It's Coyote Cutie!

Female Circumcision in the US

2006-11-01T17:40:00.000-08:00

This is so horrible.http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2006/11/01/national/a112526S53.DTLWarning for graphic content (descriptive, not visual).

My Dad is a STAR!!!!1

2006-11-01T17:25:00.001-08:00

News report about Coyote in our backyard http://www.wndu.com/video/index.php?vid=2048

Tom Wilson of Back to the Future - "Question Song"

2006-11-01T16:11:00.000-08:00

This is what I've been waiting for

2006-10-29T15:13:00.000-08:00

An organization that seeks to creatively address the challenges of the music industry today:http://www.futureofmusic.orgI am THRILLED to see this.

The Burning City Smoking

2006-10-27T17:19:00.000-07:00

Last week I attended the Hotel Cafe Tour stop in Columbus, Ohio. More on that later, but I wanted to mention this song that Kevin Devine performed, called "The Burning City Smoking." "I wrote 'The Burning City Smoking' during the (New York City) transit strike," he says. "That song was a person sticking his head up and saying, 'Oh, I'm not just self-involved and crazy inside - the world has

Video: Geeks agog at Googler in chief

2006-10-27T07:37:00.001-07:00

Powered by * Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. Dumbest. President. Ever. Click the following to access the sent

There is a house in New Orleans pt. 1

2006-10-26T14:27:00.000-07:00

The Saints Are ComingAdd to My Profile | More Videos

(RED) Branding

2006-10-21T11:55:00.000-07:00

I came across a fantastic article on how well the (RED) branding is working -- this guy says it all:http://www.brandsimple.com/blog/?p=14He also uses a new term which I have never heard before: "cause marketing." I.e. Lance Armstrong's Livestrong/Yellow campaign...Only (Product)RED, he says, takes it a step further.

Healthcare in America: My $.02

2006-10-19T03:06:00.000-07:00

In response to this video by Warren25:

Fr. Jenkins' Letter to the University regarding the Notre Dame Millenium Development Initiative

2006-10-18T22:08:00.000-07:00

I never shared this here -- I'd like everyone, not just Domers, to read it. I'll be posting another entry about it soon.Dear Members of the Notre Dame Community,On Thursday, September 14, I announced the creation of the Notre Dame Millennium Development Initiative during my closing remarks at the Notre Dame Forum. I want to elaborate on this important endeavor that will begin taking shape

Here Come the Irish

2006-10-18T21:16:00.000-07:00

At the Notre Dame Forum last month, Fr. Jenkins (president of the university) in his remarks made brief mention of a Millenium Development Initiative at Notre Dame. As he continued on with his speech, I was thinking "What? Wait! Go back and talk about it some more!" I was glad to have recieved a copy of his letter about it a week or so later.I've been in correspondence with two of the guys

test

2006-10-17T02:38:00.001-07:00

This is a test of Blogger Beta's post-by-email feature.

Time

2006-10-17T02:06:00.000-07:00

According to research results released last month from the Oxford English Corpus, the most commonly used noun in the English Language is "time."Discuss.

The History of Hacking

2006-10-15T02:12:00.000-07:00

Hacking - The History Of Hacking A quality documentary about hacking from the 1960s to date. Takes a historical approach, looking at the role of the hacker during this time. Starring: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Bill Gates.

'Tis the Beauty of (RED)

2006-10-14T23:42:00.000-07:00

I decided to post a thread in a forum I frequent, for the purpose of discussing/spreading the word about (RED), and it resulted in the following exchange between me and another poster: I posted: Well keep in mind that these brands are just the starting lineup. The idea is that, given the choice between a (RED) brand and a non-(RED) brand when they go out to buy, say, a pair of jeans they will

Conversation Agent: RED is In

2006-10-14T20:53:00.000-07:00

Conversation Agent: RED is In

"The Embrace." And: the Bono Speaketh

2006-10-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

OK so hopefully after yesterday y'all know what this "(Product)RED" thing is about...but what's the deal with the parentheses?Up 'till now, I thought it was just vanity, but I was nosing around the website and found this:"What's the meaning of the parentheses or brackets? Well, we call them "the embrace." Each company that becomes (RED) places its logo in this embrace and is then elevated to the

A video about my video

2006-10-13T16:59:00.000-07:00

So I kept getting people who couldn't understand why I was making that little video if a. I'm not making any money from it and b. it's not a contest or anything. So, naturally, I made a video about it:Now stop asking questions and go shop (RED)!!P.S. For those of you reading this off my Facebook page, here's a direct link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPi6TjIiIak...but in the future (and for

cbs2chicago.com - Visit From Oprah And Bono Stops Downtown Traffic

2006-10-12T22:59:00.000-07:00

cbs2chicago.com - Visit From Oprah And Bono Stops Downtown Traffic

My (RED) Video is Finished!!

2006-10-12T22:34:00.000-07:00

I've been working on this for a while. Hope you enjoy. Please visit the site.

What a Pandemic Really is

2006-10-12T15:36:00.000-07:00

My last post (regarding TB) reminded me of this sobering bit from Sach's talk last month. Sorry about the text on the screen:I know I don't have that many readers, but I know there are a few here and there who don't already know me and just in case you aren't aware -- Please support the Global Fund Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. Become (RED).

Independent Online - New drug-resistant TB strain

2006-10-12T13:21:00.000-07:00

From news.independent.co.uk:EU alert over new drug-resistant TBBy Stephen Castle, Europe CorrespondentPublished: 11 October 2006Health officials raised the alert yesterday over a new drug-resistant and more deadly form of tuberculosis, saying the disease now poses a more serious threat to Europe than at any time since the Second World War.The world's deadliest curable illness, which is spread by

Baguettes Géantes?

2006-10-11T18:06:00.000-07:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Baguettes Géantes?, originally uploaded by tinkertart. So the french call drum sticks "baguettes"? Seriously, see for yourself at www.baguetterie.fr.

GoogleTube

2006-10-09T21:29:00.000-07:00

Eweek.xom - Google Purchases YouTube for $1.6BHighlights --YouTube and Google Video will continue to operate independently of each other.YouTube...serves over 100 million videos per day... The site has captured 47.07 percent of the online video market, compared to Google's 11.09 percent. Google, meanwhile, holds about 50 percent of search market share, outstripping its closest rival, Yahoo, by

Woot! My first advert.

2006-10-02T00:54:00.000-07:00

Tryin' to add to your numbers.All 2.5 of ya.Tell your friends.

August and Everything After

2006-10-02T00:06:00.000-07:00

In honor of mah brovah's b-day, here is a favorite recording of his and mine -- As I understand it, the only performance ever of Counting Crow's "August and Everything After," the lyrics of which appear on the album cover of their album of the same name.Counting Crows - August and Everything After - 12-12-03 -- Via YSI

Add Me to Your Reader!

2006-10-01T21:02:00.000-07:00

Kind of related to the last post...This site does have an RSS feed:http://lilbmcg.blogspot.com/atom.xmlIf you use Google Reader, Google Homepage, or anything like that, you can add my blog to your list and you'l NEVER forget to check my blog again! ;)Happy reading!

New Google Features

2006-10-01T20:43:00.000-07:00

What is it with those people over at Google? They must have ideas flying out their arses. I've got this vision of thousands of fantastic ideas flying out of arses like fireworks, lighting up Google Headquarters like the aurora borealis. I bet you can see it from SF across the Bay.I mean serious? How do they keep coming up with stuff like this? Do they ever sleep?Some of the latest

The Grass-Eater

2006-09-30T21:44:00.000-07:00

This stuff is always cool.

2006-09-30T21:34:00.000-07:00

The big event occurs at about 2:07.

Bindi's tribute to Steve Irwin | The Daily Telegraph

2006-09-19T19:23:00.000-07:00

Bindi's tribute to Steve Irwin | The Daily Telegraph

Archived Webcast Available Sept 21. // News & Events // Notre Dame Forum // University of Notre Dame

2006-09-19T14:47:00.000-07:00

Archived Webcast Available Sept 21. // News & Events // Notre Dame Forum // University of Notre Dame

Jeffrey Sachs at Notre Dame Forum 2006

2006-09-15T01:15:00.001-07:00

Thursday I attended the Notre Dame Forum at the Joyce Center at the University of Notre Dame, near where I live. The theme was The Global Health Crisis: Forging Solutions, Effecting Change. An interesting title, I thought, noting the use of the word "Effecting" vs. "Affecting." Among the speakers was a hero of mine, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs of Harvard. Sachs is the most famous economist around, and is

Two Notable Headlines from Playfuls.com

2006-09-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

Keane's Tour Break Continues After initially postponing their North American tour last month, the British band announced that they decided to cancel it as a result to Chaplin’s slow rehabilitation.After postponing their American tour last month, due to Tom Chaplin’s addiction, the band’s American fans were asked for even more understanding as the 27-year-old singer is in need of more time

Steve Irwin Dies at age 44

2006-09-04T00:19:00.000-07:00

At 11am today, possibly the greatest conservationist of this generation, Steve Irwin, died of a stingray strike to the chest and subsequent heart attack -- I can't believe I'm writing this -- while filming a documentary off the shores of New Zealand. Details: Google News Having been a huge fan, I'm too shocked for words. I'll try later.