Monthly Archives: October 2007

Mmmmmm…free taco!

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Joe White

Upcoming at Taco Bell: Free taco: Thanks to Jacoby Ellsbury’s stolen base in the World Series last night, Taco Bell will be giving away a free Crunchy Seasoned Beef Taco to each customer on Tuesday, October 30. Drop by between … Continue reading →

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The more I read of Michael Yon’s work, the more I like him

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Joe White

Beauchamp and the Rule of Second Chances: October 25, 2007 Beauchamp and the Rule of Second Chances: Pass it Along I’d known that General Petraeus was once accidentally shot in the chest, but I first heard the full story this … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Chris, Antonio, and the whole gang at Catalan

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Joe White

Best New Restaurants – Catalan Food & Wine, Houston – Esquire Catalan is very special for us. Chris kind of ‘adopted’ my parents when he was the sous chef and later “wine guy” at Brennan’s. His food was always exquisite, … Continue reading →

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Free Play-Doh!!!!! (from The Bargainist)

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Joe White

Toys ‘R’ Us – Free Crayola Crayons or Playdoh coupon: Toys ‘R’ Us – Free Crayola Crayons or Playdoh coupon Looks like Toys ‘R’ Us is still on their toy give away kick, but you won’t hear us complaining. Take … Continue reading →

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Airport Screen is pretty worthless (from Café Hayek)

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Joe White

False security is worse than no security at all. Stop Screening The data are in: Security screeners at two of the nation’s busiest airports failed to find fake bombs hidden on undercover agents posing as passengers in more than 60% … Continue reading →

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Joe’s latest gig

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Joe White
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Pre-order Apple 10.5 aka Leopard now

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Joe White

“Apple Mac OS X Version 10.5 Leopard” (Apple) “Apple Mac OS X Version 10.5 Leopard Family Pack” (Apple Computer)

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How To Wash Your Hands (via Boing Boing)

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Joe White

Little Mattie Groves? Making Light: How To Wash Your Hands: 1) Turn on the water and get it to a temperature you like. 2) Lather up using soap. (Soap does not kill germs in the time that the germs are … Continue reading →

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Maybe I should start a Houston chapter

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Joe White

A night in hog heaven with the Bacon Club – The Boston Globe

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A new word

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Joe White

daw•dle•work, n. [from dawdle, waste time, + work; coinage 2007 by David Bruce White] tasks being performed in stead of more pressing matters “The windows needed cleaning, but it was merely dawdlework instead of doing my taxes, which were due … Continue reading →

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