What to Do with an Old Xbox
So I’ve had this old Xbox Classic sitting in a closet for a while now. I guess you could call it my ex-Xbox. It has …
Bailouts, Bailouts, Everywhere, and Not a Cent to Spend
RedPlanetCartoons hit it again with Bailout Fatigue. Where does it end. How long before we have companies intentionally tanking just so the government will bail …
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope your day is festive and that you have much to be thankful for… If you think you know everything about Thanksgiving, try this …
The Politics of New Coke
Years ago Coca-Cola changed the formula of their signature product: Coke because they were losing market share. They assumed they were losing customers to Pepsi …
Flying…. Again
Flew to Seattle this morning. Flying lately brings out some of my pet peeves regarding customer service. Coach flying has almost reached the same frustration …
U.S. Financial Mess – Where Did It Start?
You know, we (I’m guessing you’re not that different from me) get a boatload of “stuff” in our email in-boxes on a regular basis. All …
Remote Control Pilots Suffer Stress
This shouldn’t be a surprise but the article acts like it is. “The Air National Guardsmen who operate Predator drones over Iraq via remote control, …
Reality Hosts Really Hosting Emmys
This is news. The five hosts nominated in the new Emmy category – reality TV host – will preside over the September 21 Emmy broadcast. …
Enema of the State
This is just too strange not to be true. I don’t quite get it but then I AM posting about them, aren’t I. Dang it! …
Treo 680 Surprise – Mic & Speaker Died
We had a bit of surprise here Friday evening as Mrs. Polarshark’s Treo 680 went tango-uniform (tummy up). The speakerphone logo disappeared when she tried …
Kudzu Gas = Kudzunol
Now this is what I call innovation. Take an item that no one wants and turn it into a product that everyone needs. If you …
Guitar Hero – For Kids Only
Oh my goodness… I don’t know if you have tried Guitar Hero or not. I believe that it (or some likewise facsimile) is available on …