Tag Archives: General Culture and News

How Things Used to Work

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As I sat around on Sunday staring at a RedZone “quad-box” on my HDTV with my smartphone by my side and my laptop in my . . . uh . . . lap, I realized that even those of us … Continue reading →

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What Commercials Have Taught Me About Myself

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Television is more than a wondrous box rectangle that bestows upon us hours of entertainment, information, infotainment, and entermation.  It’s a metaphorical window on our own society, more so even than the actual windows that face outward to the real … Continue reading →

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Right On Schedule

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Tom Garrett
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Findings in from Controversial Pediatric Drug Study

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Have you ever wondered what it might look like if you gave cocaine to an eight-year-old? If so, (1) you’re probably already in jail, but (2) at least you can wonder no more:

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Occupy Wall Street’s Deman-ifesto (Translated Version)

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Our previously-vague, sometimes-confusing comrades friends at Occupy Wall Street finally released a long-awaited proposed list of demands a couple of days ago.  And, yes, the group has since pointed out that this demani-festo is merely the work of one supporter, and … Continue reading →

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No Apology Necessary

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Netflix can’t catch a break.  First, the company created a new pricing structure that separated DVD-by-mail and streaming, but, in effect, raised the cost to most customers by a few dollars per month.  This was met with many loud complaints by customers … Continue reading →

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Come on, Irene

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The street next to my mom’s house is pictured below.  I doubt she’ll have power back for a week or so.  I got mine back this morning. Truthfully, I think I could go a while without it with little difficulty, … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Ego Nerdcast

Posted on August 27, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Not getting enough technology talk in our previous podcasts?  How about some pro wrestling thrown in?  Fantasy football references?  A discussion on various shades and flavors of clown?  Lots and lots of self-satisfied laughter?  Well, this podcast is for you. … Continue reading →

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No Laughing Matter

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Seen at the Richmond International House of Airplanes Airport: Upon arriving at the security checkpoint, I announced loudly that “A priest, a rabbi, and a minister walk into an airport . . . ” at which point I was quickly … Continue reading →

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Rules

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I experienced something instructive while covering a high school baseball tournament a few months back.  Our local minor league baseball team graciously afforded its stadium for use in the event. The stadium closes its upper deck for purposes of the … Continue reading →

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