Monthly Archives: November 2007

Pics from NYC

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Joe White

Taken with the iPhone. Radio City Music Hall is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Big signs at Times Square. Is this a notice to caution the rats? Or are there a bunch of rats whose job it is to go around … Continue reading →

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blogging from Richard Rogers Theatre, NYC

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Joe White

surprised Anne with a trip to New York this morning. Glad the strike is over…we’re waiting for the curtain of Cyrano de Bergerac with Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner right now.

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Bogus Statistics

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Joe White

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Australians named worst emitters This article claims that the Australians are the worst emitters on the planet, because they emit more CO2 per capita than any other country on the planet. But, surely, a better … Continue reading →

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Coupon for Free Milkshake at Arby’s

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Joe White

good through the end of the year. Just print it and go, no purchase necessary.

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Free Password minder for Mac

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Joe White

Agile Web Solutions: 1Password Register above and then download the program; they’ll email you a registration code. Signing up for the MacGems newsletter is optional.

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Really, really great deals on HDTVs at Sears this Sunday 6-9pm

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Joe White

Especially if you have a Sears card. Possibly HOT HDTV deals: Sears Friends and Family/V.I.P. sale 11/11 LG 37″ LCD: 900-50-MIR = 850-85MIR = 765 Sony 37″ LCD: 1000-5%-50-MIR = 900-90MIR = 810 Samsung 40″ LCD: 1200-5%-150-MIR = 990-MIR = … Continue reading →

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Stephen Fry, IT Blogger

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Joe White

I don’t know how exactly to categorize Stephen Fry. He does a bit of everything – comedian, actor, director, author – and he does them all wittily and well. He has now started a tech blog for The Guardian; here’s … Continue reading →

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Misleading Headline ALert (AP)

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Joe White

Consumer spending slows in September (AP): AP – Consumers, battered by a steep downturn in housing and a severe credit crunch, slowed spending growth in September to the weakest performance in three months. But in actuality, spending *grew* in September … Continue reading →

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