Bostonians Bounce Back

Normally I would say it would be rude for a crowd to drown out the National Anthem at a sporting event (do you hear me Mexico City soccer fans).  However I found myself choking up listening to the audio of … Read More

Updated: Bombs Rock Boston Marathon

Multiple bombs were detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.  The Boston Marathon is the oldest annual road race and is held every year on Patriot Day.  Over 500,000 spectators and 20,000 participants gather on the third Monday … Read More

Monsanto Takes a Page from Abramoff’s Playbook

Proof that agri-business biotech giant Monsanto has learned from the greatest shyster a.k.a. lobbyist K Street has ever known, is evidenced in last week’s fiscal legislation to avert a federal government shut down.  Monsanto successfully inserted into H.R. 933: Consolidated and … Read More

Americans Finally Watching Fútbol?

Over the past two weeks every television in Europe has been glued to nightly soccer matches.

National pride has swelled and waned as each country’s team competes for the UEFA 2012 Euro Cup. What might be surprising to the most … Read More

Hydration Bladder That Blows

If you have ever used a hydration pack and found yourself needing water from it somewhere besides sucked your mouth, I have a solution for you; The Geigerrig Hydration Engine. This new, award winning, hydration system is compatible with any … Read More

Internet and Screwdriver Save Me $150…and Why You Should Care

This afternoon the Internet and screwdriver set saved me from a $150 appliance repair call and a day of vacation time.

2:00pm – I start the wash cycle of some clothes that had been soaking.

2:02pm – Washer makes strange … Read More

Chinese New Year = Free Panda Express

Panda Express is offering patrons a free entree today only, January 23rd, in celebration of Chinese New Year.  Hit up this link to get your printable coupon for some free grub.  The coupon also includes a free second entree coupon … Read More

FedEx and the Flying Monitor

Something tells me the Holidays are not the happiest time for a delivery driver. Now I have proof! Check out this driver tossing a flat screen computer monitor over the customer’s fence. If this FedEx shot putter had bothered to … Read More

Feeling Micro-Philanthropic?

As the year winds down and the season of giving ramps up many of us look to those around us who may be in need of a helping hand. No matter your motivation; tax write-off, guilty conscience or a … Read More

Stupid Things Politicians Say – Rick Perry Edition

Every time I hear Rick Perry open his mouth, all I expect to hear is the work “strategery” come out of his mouth. When he does say “strategery” it will confirm my suspicion that he is nothing more than GWB … Read More

The Texas President Recipe

Step 1: Nearly flunk of of college Step 2: Become Governor of the largest state Step 3: Run for President

Texas seems to be sticking to this recipe after it’s success in the 2000 presidential contest. This time another … Read More

Rent One Get 10 Free

Call me late to the party, but after eight seasons I finally figured out what a great show Entourage is.  I’ve been obsessed with catching up so I can watch the final season On Demand before it expires.

When Netflix … Read More

Will the Winklevosses’ Ever Go Away?

Thanks a lot Mr. Zuckerberg, now we have to endure the Winklevoss Twins pimping pistachios on TV.

What a couple of “nuts”! Will these guys ever go away?

We’re sorry you got screwed out of your exclusive electronic black-book of … Read More

Friday Night Figs

Say! I do like black figs and ham, I do! I like them John-I-Am!

One of the unexpected benefits of having a box of random, in-season produce delivered to my door every month is the adventure of trying new recipes … Read More

Stupid Things Politicians Say 1.2

I really hate to pick on one politician, but when you use the same insensitive joke more than once you deserve your own STPS post. Michelle Bachmann for some reason thinks that natural disasters destroying property and killing people are … Read More

Stupid Things Politicians Say 1.1

Welcome back for a second round of Stupid Things Politicians Say.

Joe Biden Lets start out with the VP.  Joe Biden, on a trip through Asia this week, tells U.S. troops stationed in Japan that he was not in … Read More

5 Reasons to Be Long on Apple

Put down the mouse and cancel that sell order.  Jobs or not, Apple is going nowhere.  Smart money would place a buy order when the stock price dips tomorrow as the day traders react to the resignation news.

… Read More

Gazpacho Mexicana

I came home from a four day weekend trip to find my cherry tomato plants so heavy with fruit that they looked like the hunchback of Notre Dame carrying a pirate’s chest. What is a backyard-gardening-culinary-a-phile to do with a … Read More

Stupid Things Politicians Say

Here is my first installment of Stupid Things Politicians Say.  I’m so happy that election season is up and running.  Nothing makes me laugh more than politicians opening mouth and inserting foot.  So here we go with a couple … Read More

Apple: Price Gouging or Incentive?

On the same day Apple Inc. announced it’s least expensive operating system ever, they also announced the availability of an overpriced (even by Apple standards) USB drive.  Lost in the Apple press release details of the newly launched OS X … Read More

Mr. Wilson Goes to Washington

On Monday, July 25th the World Champion San Francisco Giants have been invited to visit the White House.  During the visit they will be greeted by the President for a photo opportunity and a tour of the … Read More

My Carmageddon Oasis, Downey Brewing Company

While Carmageddon failed to live up to the hype, the Downey Brewing Company was a delightful surprise along the way to the land of Mickey.  Planning to make the vertical trip down Interstate 5 to Disneyland, I knew we would … Read More

5 Reasons to Watch the Women’s World Cup Final

Five reasons to watch: 1. This may be the only Sunday football we see this year. 2. Football…ummm…Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. 3. We are NUMBER ONE! The U.S. is ranked first in the world by … Read More

River Rock Tap House Flows Into Midtown Sacramento

Midtown Sacramento just got a new addition to the dining scene. The River Rock Tap House at 2326 J Street has been open for less than a week and is showing a lot of promise. This beverage driven restaurant held … Read More

Band of Misfits 2011

The World Champion San Fransisco Giants (that phrase never gets old) have returned to defend their title.

From the day pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, the boys of summer have been trailed by a camera crew from the … Read More

Comcast, I Surrender.

Like Congress and Obama negotiating the debt ceiling, I have been deadlocked in a staring contest with Comcast since their conversion to digital. My contentious relationship with America’s largest cable company dates back over a decade. As a college student … Read More

Netflix Raises Prices 60%

The bad news: Netflix announced a new pricing structure today that will result in up to a 60% increase for customers.

The good news: Netflix has renewed it’s commitment to providing DVD’s by mail for the long-term.

Netflix has decided … Read More

Bad Run For Murdoch and NewsCorp

It’s been a rough few weeks for Rupert Murdoch and his media conglomerate News Corporation (NewsCorp).  Last week he took a half-billion-dollar loss when he sold off the dying MySpace subsidiary.  It’s not often that billionaires lose hundreds of millions … Read More

At 50 and Deceased, Princess Diana Can Still Sell Magazines

Like an ear-splitting mash-up, the editors at Newsweek have combined together file photos, Photoshop, a royal visit, a tabloid-writer-turned-editor and a posthumous birthday into what may be the tackiest cover story ever. Despite the fact that the former Princess of … Read More

UK Readies for Premiere of Harry Potter Finale

Sticking with JK Rowling’s British patriotism, the finale of the Potter cinematic experience will premiere in London tonight. In anticipation eight new clips have been released to the public, see them below Potter-heads.

I wonder if the Wi-Fi in Trafalgar … Read More

Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Sticks to the Text

T-minus 14 days till the final theatrical installment of the Harry Potter films hits the theaters. This may very well be the most anticipated of the summer sequels. In a very un-Hollywood like fashion, Warner Brothers and author J.K. Rowling … Read More

What the Hell is MySpace?

MySpace was once the market leader in social networking and claimed to have 100 million users in its prime.  Today it was sold by Rupert Murdoch‘s news conglomerate News Corporation for $35M, a 94% loss from the $580M it paid … Read More

O.J. Simpson Finds the “REAL” Killer?

Not that the rational world needed any confirmation, but sources are reporting that O.J. has confessed to killing Nicole Brown Simpson.  Best part of the the alleged confession is that Oprah and her producers coaxed the confession from Simpson and … Read More

Tree Houses and Zip Lines

My family just returned from a week-long road trip into  Southern Oregon and by far the most memorable part of the trip for my four-year-old son was the afternoon we spent on a zip line course near Cave Junction.  At … Read More

Foul Ball Seeking Former President

Bush 43 just wanted to catch a Ranger’s game and almost took a foul ball off his dome.

I have to give the former President props for his baseball etiquette, he did not interfere with the play as too … Read More

The Summer Blockbusters Are Here!

You can call this the summer of Sequels, Prequels and Remakes. Here they come ready or not!  The summer blockbuster season hits it stride tomorrow with the release of the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.  Can … Read More

Farmer’s Market at Your Front Door

My Tuesday morning stared off with nearly breaking my neck tripping over the box left at the back gate sometime in the early morning hours.  Like the paperboy of a bygone generation, the Farm Fresh to You driver slips undetected … Read More

Margarita on the Rocks…Hold the TUMS

Perhaps this is a day or two late, but writing a blog post on Cinco De Mayo was the last thing on my mind.  I will preface this by saying I consider myself to have a “cast iron” stomach; … Read More