Monthly Archives: April 2008

Rui Palha

Dave comes through again with another stellar recommendation. Rui Palha’s black and white photography is impossibly good from start to finish. His ability to capture a sense of isolation or transition is impeccable. It’s hard to choose a favorite, but … Continue reading

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Different Space Shuttles

Our current model of space shuttle has ben in service almost 7 months longer than I’ve been alive. Don’ you think it’s time for some alternatives?

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Like They Invented Hot Dogs

Dinner tonight was magical. I went by the butcher shop for a special trip because I knew they’d have freshly made hot dogs. Let me repeat that. FRESHLY MADE HOT DOGS. The Belmont Butchery makes their own links from (I … Continue reading

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From the Trash

It must be Nostalgia Day here at the ‘General, because I can’t help but run in to little blasts from my past. BEHOLD, Garbage Pail Kids: This came from Flickr user Mauricio Montoya, who has an entire set dedicated to … Continue reading

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Popoids

Oh childhood, where did you go?

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Taxing

Last year I received a notice from a collection agency regarding unpaid personal property taxes on my old 1991 Toyota Camry. It was about $25, I think, including the interest for paying late. The problem is, I’d traded in the … Continue reading

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Distrust is Free

READ. LAUGH. Unless…you don’t hate Montana, do you?

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Light

Check out my fresh uploadz.

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ecoKEG

Yeah, I know, it’s Earth Day, but I wasn’t actually searching for something related to the environment. I was researching the design and manufacture of beer kegs when I came across the ecoKEG, developed by an Australian named Warwick Field. … Continue reading

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Review: Fritos

For some additional history on Fritos, and the man who turned them from a Mexican beach snack into a major American munchie, check out NPR’s piece on the corn product.

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