Tag Archives: Video Games

Thanks Again, Lawyers

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Tom Garrett

I had occasion to rise at the crack of nine a few Sundays back, thanks to the unusual start time of the London-based NFL game between the Falcons and Lions.  The early wake-up was significant because it meant I would … Continue reading →

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Do I Ever Need to Buy Another Video Game?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Tom Garrett

As I reached the decision not to invest in this year’s versions of NCAA Football and Tiger Woods PGA Tour (because I liked the previous editions, but do not like redundancy), a larger point occurred to me: Do I need … Continue reading →

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The ‘Bot Who Saved Video Games

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Robot History Month is a time to celebrate the unsung heroes woven into the rich tapestry of this proud community.  One such hero is the Robotic Operating Buddy.  “ROB” for short. ROB the Robot was born in Japan* in 1985. … Continue reading →

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This Would Have Made AP English Even More Fun

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Tom Garrett

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby numbers among the many books assigned to me during my early academic career.  As was the case with most of that group, I ended up merely skimming enough to do well on the test or … Continue reading →

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