FINALLY…

I used to play the NES game Blades of Steel as a teenager and without a doubt, my team was the Los Angeles Kings. I wouldn’t have it any other way because this was the only way the Kings, at least in 8-bit glory, would be able to hoist a championship trophy. If only their … Continue reading FINALLY…

Virgin Mobile to Sell iPhone on June 29

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock all day, you’ve no doubt heard about Virgin Mobile’s earth-shattering yet not entirely unexpected plan to finally bring the iPhone to the U.S. (it’s been in other markets for quite some time now). It will be sold at Virgin Mobile's site, Radio Shack, Best Buy and "select local … Continue reading Virgin Mobile to Sell iPhone on June 29

Moon, Sun, Venus

There have been quite a few interesting events happening in the skies this year. First, we had the Super Moon – and we and the neighbors had a little viewing party (all images enlarge when clicked): A few weeks later we had a solar eclipse which we weren’t able to see with a pinhole viewing … Continue reading Moon, Sun, Venus

Thrift Shopping

We love thrift shopping. There’s no question about it. Sometimes you find some really cool stuff and other times you wander around aimlessly and just enjoy the selection of garbage on display, garbage that was once brand-spanking-new and hanging on a shelf of an amusement park or carefully selected by a gift-giver for their beloved … Continue reading Thrift Shopping

ZOMG! ZOMBIES!!!!11!1!

Man, have you been keeping up with all of these stories? There are three in particular that have turned the world upside-down. Forget the Zombie Apocalypse. Those motherfuggers are HERE and NOW. First, there’s the story that most of you have heard of where some crazy dude ate a homeless man’s face. And I mean … Continue reading ZOMG! ZOMBIES!!!!11!1!