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Archive for January 2nd, 2007

Happy New ???? from Apple

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 Posted in Apple, Blogging, Business, Communication, Digital Life, Gadgets and toys, Internet, News, Shopping, The Future, Weird Stuff | 2 Comments »

If you were on Apple's site on Jan. 1, you saw this image. What is it hinting to? The Unofficial Apple Web Log has ideas... My guess: Oncoming train!  Or that's the light ... Read more..

Placeblogger.com launches: Anyone out there?

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 Posted in Blogging, Business, Communication, Computers, Digital Life, News, Pennsylvania, The Future, technology | No Comments »

It's the New Year, and I almost forgot about this new site launch -- Placeblogger.com I met Lisa Williams, the power behind the Watertown, Mass. community news site H2Otown, a few ... Read more..

Elmo’s dad sent to Iraq?

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 Posted in Blogging, Children, Digital Life, Entertainment, Gadgets and toys, Television, animals, video | 1 Comment »

Shouldn't Sesame Street be the one place where kids can be kids, without dealing with adult-level worries?   I can't believe I missed this story over the holiday break.  I'm usually ... Read more..

Britney-like: USC cheerleader flashes Rose Bowl?

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 Posted in Blogging, Britney Spears, Computers, Digital Life, Entertainment, Football, Internet, Sports, Television, video | 2 Comments »

[UPDATE: After this story made the Digg top stories list, a Warren-Commission-like investigation by the Internet has concluded Tuesday that the cheerleader in question was, in fact, properly and decently ... Read more..

Toll trolls cheat Pa., Fla.

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 Posted in Business, Crime, Digital Life, News, Pennsylvania, technology | No Comments »

Part of my journey home to western Pennsylvania each holiday season always involves a trip up the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76, for you mapping at home) and up the Beaver ... Read more..

Boise State OT win screams for playoffs in college football

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 Posted in Digital Life, Football, Internet, Sports, Television, video | No Comments »

Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42 in OT. An instant classic in the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Top THAT Ohio State/Florida! Way back in 2006, I made my plea for ... Read more..