Monthly Archives: May 2009

Weekend Caption Contest

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Pete

Is she in pain? Does she like trumpet music? Is something poking her backside? You guys decide in this weekend’s caption contest. Continue reading →

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Terminator: Salvation

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Pete

Terminator Salvation is a great popcorn action flick with some of the best sound in recent memory. While character development lags behind the immensity of the spectacle, the film’s aspirations of drama are lost in the cacophony of war between man and machine. Don’t let this deter you–this is possibly the most entertaining movie of the year so far. Continue reading →

Posted in Television, DVD, and Film Reviews | 1 Comment

Adventures in Missouri

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Pete

I spent Memorial Day in Missouri learning to appreciate the level of customer service and politeness in my home state of Texas. It’s funny how you begin to take little things like that for granted, especially when one bad experience or one rude person can ruin your day. Continue reading →

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The Internets: Pete Has Broken It.

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Kate

In very colorful language, Pete explained that upon returning home from his weekend with family in St. Louis, his internet was teh broken.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard before exactly what Verizon could do with their specialized equipment that … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Culture | 2 Comments

Wisdom Tooth Update

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Pete

I’m alive.

Sort of.

It turns out that only two of my four teeth could be removed. The bottom tooth was so heavily impacted that it took them a while to “break” it out since I have “incredibly dense bone”. Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Stuff, Random Ramblings | 2 Comments

New Podcast: Zealot

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Kate

  Three hundred years after the fall, we follow a small batallion in the desert of New Mexico. Pursued by  The Lord’s Saints, an army twice their size, the desperate decision is made to fight in what could be their … Continue reading →

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Weekend Caption Contest

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Pete

This week blends nerdery with a 21st Century gesture of disrespect. Whatever could be going through the Stormtrooper’s mind? Has he just defeated the Rebellion? Crushed the Jedi? Realized he wasn’t a clone trooper after all? You decide. Continue reading →

Posted in Caption Contest | 11 Comments

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Tomorrow

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Pete

I have two impacted wisdom teeth. The other two are not impacted, but they are pushing on my lower molars, so they have to come out, too. I’m told that I won’t be aware of the procedure, but my insurance company, God bless them, does not pay for full anesthesia. Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Stuff, Random Ramblings | 6 Comments

Waterboarding

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Pete

I’ve gone back and forth over the years about whether or not I think “enhanced interrogation techniques” are appropriate. In this essay, I explain some of the political background and give my current views on how we should handle our current prisoners. Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Theology/Philosophy | 21 Comments

Obama and Black Comedians

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Pete

Comedian Wanda Sykes accuses Rush Limbaugh of treason and links him to Al Qaeda in a tasteless stand-up routine at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Our illustrious President even laughs at one joke in particular. Click through to find out more about what a “class act” we have in the White House. Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, SCAPCIA | 5 Comments