Author Archives: Tom Garrett

Not Creepy Enough

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Tom Garrett

This 1988 ad for a local optical shop seems misguided at best.  The concept is that their low prices allow customers to purchase two pairs of glasses for the same price that their competitors charge for one pair assembled (is that … Continue reading →

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Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: A Steady Ringtone

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig had already established themselves as international film stars by 2009.  Each achieved superstardom thanks to involvement with powerhouse movie franchise: Jackman was “Wolverine” from the X-Men series, while Craig landed the  coveted role of James … Continue reading →

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Any Minute Now

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tom Garrett

After years of outcry from frustrated fans and media members, the BCS appears to be headed toward extinction.  In its place, college football’s highest division will—at last—adopt a playoff system.  The details are uncertain at the moment, but the general … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 5/10/12

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The future of the Office and 30 Rock is still in doubt, although both may be moving toward official renewals. Both also may wind up knowing going in that next season will be their last. 30 Rock moves along a … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of Self-Determination

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The legislature of the state of Washington recently passed a measure to begin allowing same-sex marriages once the governor signs the bill into law this summer.  This action mirrored what occurred a few months earlier in the state of New … Continue reading →

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More Fun With Old Articles

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I saw this gem over the weekend.  The 1972 article recounts the then-novel prospect of female managers for a boys’ sport (in this case, the baseball team).  There’s a lot to like about this piece, including: 1. The coach, local … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 5/3/12

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Tom Garrett

There’s no elaborate introduction necessary this week.  The fact of the matter is that 30 Rock has claimed victory a record nine straight weeks.  Given the struggles of the Office of late, Alec Baldwin and company have a terrific opportunity … Continue reading →

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Unfortunate Placement

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I mentioned recently that I had been working on a couple of research projects at the library.  The details are unimportant (and boring), but the research involves perusing a lot of old newspapers on microfilm (or microfiche—I don’t know the … Continue reading →

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The Company Man

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Yesterday, April 29th, was World Wish Day.  It’s a day that celebrates the legacy of the Make-a-Wish Foundation “with wishes being granted worldwide.  It’s a day to think about how wishing makes our world better.” Those are the words of … Continue reading →

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Vin Scully

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Tom Garrett

As I type this, we’re just minutes away from the much-anticipated debut of (mildly controversial) Nationals phenom Bryce Harper.  The Nationals take on the Dodgers tonight in Los Angeles.  Because of that, Vin Scully will have the distinction of calling Bryce … Continue reading →

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