Category Archives: news
I’ll Never Complain about my Commute Again!
BEIJING—A 62-mile traffic jam near the Chinese capital that officials say could last until mid-September has become a symbol of the dark side of China’s love affair with the automobile. via China Traffic Jam Could Last Into September – WSJ.com.
Could Seattle be Next? AT&T Offering free WIFI to NYC.
CNET — AT&T is offering free public Wi-Fi hot spots to help it deal with increasing congestion on its wireless network.On Tuesday, the company launched a free outdoor wireless hot spot in New York's Times Square.The pilot program will offer … Continue reading
Bear Climbs Into Gig Harbor Yard – News Story – KIRO Seattle
Been a few years since we have seen one in our neighborhood. We have not seen one for 5(?) years. I’ll never forget the previous owners comments before we bought the house. We were talking about the green belt behind … Continue reading
I Have Just Four Words – Ghost in the Machine
Holy &^%$ we are screwed. Don’t these guys ever watch the SyFy Channel? The researchers constructed a bacteriums “genetic software” and transplanted it into a host cell.The resulting microbe then looked and behaved like the species “dictated” by the synthetic … Continue reading
The Buzz Log – Zombie Satellite Causes Astronomical Buzz – Yahoo! Buzz
Yes, that’s right. Zombie Satellite… and as the author points out, the irony that it carries the SyFy channel. The Buzz Log – Zombie Satellite Causes Astronomical Buzz – Yahoo! Buzz.
D-BOX in my own back yard!
There are only two D-BOX seat theaters in the Northwest and one of them is in my own back yard here in Gig Harbor. Tried to order three tickets for tonights showing of Clash of the Titans. Simply got the … Continue reading
No Fireworks At Gas Works Park This Year – News Story – KIRO Seattle
This is just sad. The group that puts on the Family 4th at Lake Union, Seattle's biggest Independence Day fireworks show, says there won't be fireworks at Gas Works Park this year. via No Fireworks At Gas Works Park This … Continue reading
Soon You’ll Be Able to Take a Deep Breath of Caffeine
Robin has a tendency to buy anything with caffeine in it. This product will probably be no different. I expect that hours after the coffee version of LeWhiff is released it will be available on on thinkgeek.com. A few hours … Continue reading
Buglar Breaks in, takes time to read Myspace and watch porn
Anyone think he did not deserve to get caught? Burglar saves time by using company’s computer.
The Passing of an Era
It’s been years since I’ve been there and met “The Man” – you can never forget it. I’m going to have to organize a office lunch to pay tribute. Gene Porter passed away yesterday. Obituaries | Gene Porter, the man … Continue reading