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Reviews of stuff.

Dave and Buster’s

Natasha and I checked out the new Dave and Buster’s gaming restaurant last Saturday afternoon. If you’re looking for something air conditioned to do on a hot, steamy afternoon in Orlando (for about $25 a person or so) it’s not … Continue reading

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Two Ends of the Animated Spectrum: The Avatar and the Frog

Over the last two weekends, I did something I hardly ever do nowadays. I went to the movies. I don’t have kids, and generally I have time to go. For me, not going to the theater is all about the … Continue reading

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Star Trek for the Next Generation (My Review, Minor Spoiler)

I really liked the new Star Trek movie. I had actually written the whole franchise off a few years ago, after Enterprise once again disappointed me with how unlike the original series it was, and even how dark and adolescent … Continue reading

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Inside Netflix

I’m a big fan of Netflix. They get me my movies on time and in great shape. So I enjoyed this peek into one of their sorting facilities. Made me think I should write a nice note and pop it … Continue reading

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Disney to Release “Toy Story Midway Mania” as Wii Game, No Need To Go To Disney Anymore

When I first rode “Toy Story Midway Mania” a few months ago, I was really underwhelmed. I mean, it’s a good ride, don’t get me wrong, but I didn’t get off going, “Wowee zowee! That was something I’ve never seen … Continue reading

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My Favorite Vacuum Maker Gets A Knighthood

Natasha and I bought a Dyson Animal Vacuum Cleaner a few years ago and it was one of the best purchases I feel we ever made in terms of quality and value. The vacuum sucks up dust like a black … Continue reading

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“Barenaked Ladies Are Me” Is I

The Barenaked Ladies (BNL) just released a new album called, amusingly, Barenaked Ladies Are Me (which, evidently, is meant to be read “Army”, in reference to folks like me, who are part of their ever growing legions of fans). Over … Continue reading

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Best…Ride…Ever-EST!

Tonight I got to experience the new Expedition: EVEREST attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. I was chosen a few years back to be honored as a “Partner In Excellence”, one of the highest awards a Disney Cast Member … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

First off, let me start off my review by saying I liked “The Phantom Menace” and “Attack of the Clones”. No, they don’t measure up to the original trilogy in terms of story or emotional involvement to me, but they … Continue reading

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Eye Toy AntiGrav Defies Gravity!

Couple of posts back, I posted about how I am using the Eye Toy as a web cam. Well, I also mentioned the reason I now have two Eye Toys is that I desperately wanted to play the new Eye … Continue reading

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