Month: May 2009
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Carbon Leaf, Eminem, Green Day … new music is appreciated!
These days, I’m not one to prepare for new CD releases. Actually, I can’t even recall the last time I bought a new album from a store at all. With the popularity of iTunes, Amazon.com, and Satellite Radio, and yes even Guitar Hero, buying an actual record seems so … archaic. … Read More
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Five Guys, for a dog and fries
Of course I went to a place known for its “juicy burger and fries”, and ordered the kosher hot dog. I’ll admit their burgers are better, but it was a damn good dog. Split down the middle, onions, peppers, mustard, ketchup … delish. Its nice knowing we have a Five Guys… Read More
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Rules of Life: Mobile Phone Use
You all know that I love cell phones. I scour sites like precentral, endgadget, phonescoop on a daily basis looking for the latest tidbits of news, reviews, and gimmicks. However, even though I lust for technology innovation, I still recognize the restrictions and regulations society is owed (i.e. one conversation at a time people. … Read More
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Sigma Alpha Mu turns 100, the Kappa Boys celebrate in style
It was a great long weekend, with plenty of craziness. It’s not every day your fraternity turns 100 years old and frat boys from all ages showed up to celebrate with the University of Minnesota’s Kappa Chapter. Minneapolis held a Centennial banquet dinner for Sigma Alpha Mu’s “Assuring Century 2” campaign… Read More
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Angels and Demons as good/bad as expected
Saw Dan Brown’s second book-to-film rendition the other day, and as expected … it was extremely mediocre. I didn’t have too high of expectations of course, since The Da Vinci Code was pretty average as well. Obviously half the world has read and loved these books, and its no surprise… Read More
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iPod Roulette, SNW!
I forgot my iPod at home this week so Lindsey let me borrow her iPod Shuffle. She couldn’t remember what was on it, and you can’t exactly search for stuff on that tiny device. So, I decided to take my chances and play iPod Roulette … hoping it wouldn’t be… Read More
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LOST: Black vs. White, Good vs. Evil, Jacob vs. Samuel
Spoiler Alert! Do not read unless caught up through Season 5 Finale! I have had a week to contemplate season 5’s finale. I’ve talked with friends, I’ve read the blogs and theories, and let my mind wander for days. Although my impression of this year’s finale was not that high,… Read More
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The 5 Stages of LOST Grief
Spoiler Alert! Do not watch unless caught up through Season 5 finale. Whew. Wow. Well. Season 5 has come to an end, and this guy has a few thoughts to share. To put this season into perspective, it is only natural that we compare our emotions to that of the… Read More
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Crazy Terrorist at MSP Airport?
Ok, the weirdest thing happened to me this morning while I was walking to my gate. Around 6:30am, a man started screaming an indistinguishable African word while briskly walking down the corridor of shops in the MSP/St. Paul Airport. Something like “JAMANI” over and over again in a violent way,… Read More
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Palm Pre release date and price announced!
[From Precentral] “The news just came across the wires, folks. June 6th. $199 after $100 mail in rebate and a 2-year contract. Believe it. It will be at Sprint Stores, Best Buy, Radio Shack, and Wal-Mart. The Touchstone dock will be available on the same day, $69.99 for the dock… Read More
