Monthly Archives: September 2007

The Random Update

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Pete

The little guy is sick. Again. This time, it’s pink eye and an ear infection. I took him to the doctor on Saturday morning for the pink eye (obvious to anyone who’s ever seen it) and was disturbed to find … Continue reading →

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Hot Chics, Weak Story

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Pete

I’m talking about NBC’s Bionic Woman. Michelle Ryan smolders enough, even in a hospital gown, to cause heart palpitations. Katee Sackoff (of Battlestar Galactica fame) is brutal, gorgeous, and deadly as the show’s shadowy nemesis. It’s really too bad that … Continue reading →

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Turtle Beach 5.1 Surround Headphones

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Pete

These headphones are the shit. I mean that. The reviews on Newegg seem to be evenly divided between four and five stars, but I’ve found them to be incredible during a single night of usage. The surround sound is as … Continue reading →

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The third dumbest thing I've ever heard

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Pete

The first of course, is anything that falls under the Patriot Act. The second dumbest thing I’ve ever heard is the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act). To be the third dumbest thing that I’ve ever heard puts you in pretty … Continue reading →

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What makes us "human?"

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Pete

We’re human because we use our intelligence for altruistic purposes, up to and including over-riding our survival instincts for the benefit of others. Discuss.

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The Alchemist – Thomas Netherward

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Kate

The Free Companies live by one code; Honor Before Profit. Today, Chairman Thomas Netherward must judge and seal the fate of one who valued the latter over the first. “Alchemist - Thomas Preview” Story by Peter Hodges Dramatic Reading by Kate … Continue reading →

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Lions, Tigers, and Mobos – Oh my!

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Pete

Since when did the number of available chipsets for motheboards suddenly explode like a litter of rabbits? I’m looking at my upgrade path for the tiny, blue demon that sits under my desk. I used to upgrade every year, but … Continue reading →

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Set Your DVR

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Pete

Heroes premieres Monday, and the Bionic Woman premieres Wednesday. Don’t forget to set your DVR!

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The Bourne Ultimatum

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Pete

This is the best action movie of the summer. Don’t think this is hyperbole, either. The movie is a tense, intellectual spy-thriller that features a stoic Matt Damon, a scary but believable CIA with the capability to reach into any … Continue reading →

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I have a surprise for Pete…

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Kate

Pete hardly ever discusses music on this site, which has always been a passion of mine. Awhile ago, Pete sent me some piano chords to see if I could come up with anything. It’s currently a work in progress, but … Continue reading →

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