Posted in Family & Friends, Misc., tagged George Washington, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving day proclamation on November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“When we review the calamities which afflict so many other nations, the present condition of the United States affords much matter of consolation and satisfaction.”
George Washington, Thanksgiving Day Proclamation of 1795
I believe this is as true today as it was in 1795. But what would it mean if we couldn’t honestly conclude that this still [...]
Posted in Video Games, tagged Alter Ego, Avatars, Avatars and their Creators, ESRB, Grand Theft Auto, Immersion, Mature Video Games, New York Times and Virtual Worlds, Robbie Cooper, Second Life, Virtual Worlds Characters, World of Warcraft on November 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The New York Times recently posted a video from photojournalist Robbie Cooper’s Immersion project, which shows kids playing video games. Entertainment is entertainment. I have no problem with the fact that violent video games exist and that many people enjoy them. However, I think its important that young kids aren’t exposed to violent games, like Grand Theft Auto, for [...]
Posted in Photography, tagged afghanistan, military, Photography on November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Incredible pictures of Viper Company of the 1-26 Infantry in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley. Click the picture to see all 31 images.
A strategic passage wanted by the Taliban and al-Qaeda, Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley is among the deadliest pieces of terrain in the world for U.S. forces. The Korengal Valley is a lonely outpost of regress: most of [...]
Posted in Economy & Politics, Pop Culture, YouTube, tagged bailout, deficit, economy, obscure simpson's reference, The Onion on November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Is it time for the government to stop printing money to throw in the Money Hole? You decide.
Ha Ha! Ha. Huh. Hmm. I’d be laughing harder if this wasn’t effectively true.
Oh, and to go along with this tongue-in-cheek video on bailouts, how about a tongue-in-cheek sentence of the day on the same subject: “The seepage [...]
Posted in Family & Friends, tagged Bakery Guy, Celtics, Dan Buzz, Florida Tickets, Helpful Guy, Patriots, Playoff Game, Red Sox on November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Over the past week I’ve learned something new about myself – I don’t know a guy. You know, a guy – a guy that can hook you up and help you out, do you a favor that will either save you time or money.
I’m pretty sure my dad has a few guys – he knows a [...]
Posted in Food, Misc., tagged dip, Food, horseradish on November 9, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Bow to the Emerald Isle King!
Quick story about how an awesome dip, once lost, was found again: My friend and I tried this dip a few months back at a party and we agreed that it must at least be in the conversation about best dip ever. Unfortunately we never did find out what brand of dip it [...]
Posted in Misc., Music, Pop Culture, tagged christmas music on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It may seem early, but two Boston radio stations are already kicking off the Christmas tunes. WROR (105.7 FM) and WODS (103.3 FM) started playing Christmas songs around the clock on Thursday, and will continue to play them through Christmas Day.
4-Block World
Posted in Family & Friends, Misc., tagged Art, Boston Art, D&D Art, Distillery Boston, Dungeons and Dragons, Fantasy Art, Monsters, Sculpture, South Boston Open Studios, The Distillery on November 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My older brother is a sculptor and one of a number of artists that live and work in The Distillery, a community of artists located in a mid-19th century converted rum distillery in Southie. According the the website, the building has been a center of the arts in Boston for 20 years and houses three [...]
|
Netflix Buzz
