Monthly Archives: July 2007

All men aren’t pigs.

Posted on July 18, 2007 by SJ

I’m sick of it. I’m sick and tired of men being portrayed as simplistic idiots. I won’t buy something if it portrays a man as an idiot. That said – I doubt I’ll be buying Trojan’s any time soon. With … Continue reading →

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Rebates…

Posted on July 17, 2007 by SJ

AS a general rule, I never purchase an item based on the rebate – either I usually forget to send it in, or they have an archaic level of detail required to complete them. Still – for my job I … Continue reading →

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Wide Open Racing, Please.

Posted on July 16, 2007 by SJ

Week before last, TNT decided to cut the number of commercial breaks – integrate the ones they did show into the race screen – and move all the statistics to the bottom of the screen. Odd? Yes. Outstanding concept? Absolutely. … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter 5 – The Order of The Phoenix [*****]

Posted on July 15, 2007 by SJ

For the record – I haven’t read the book. In fact, although I am a major fan of all the movies thus far – I’ve only read the Goblet of Fire. See, the reason is – every movie adaptation of … Continue reading →

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Coke Zero – A step in the right direction.

Posted on July 13, 2007 by SJ

Our nations obsession with the soft drink is nearly as dangerous as its obsession with the hard drink. Course, I’d rather wake up with a hangover than 10lbs heavier due to the amount of sodium and empty calories I’ve consumed. … Continue reading →

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Another nail in the coffin…

Posted on July 12, 2007 by SJ

I believe that one of the final nails in the coffin of Big Music will get hammered into place on July 15th, 2007. On that day, 300% to 1200% increases in the royalties paid will be due from Internet broadcasters … Continue reading →

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Manasquan – July 2007

Posted on July 7, 2007 by SJ

Decided to introduce the gf to my old vacation stomping ground – Manasquan, NJ this past week. We stayed at the Inn on Main, and despite the neurotic owner had a great time. Highlights – the beach, Surf Taco, Asia … Continue reading →

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