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Dodger Fans, Run it Off

While the front office hallways might be filled with more suits and legal personnel nowadays, what with certain former female CEO's sleeping around the office and all, and amidst an increasingly ugly divorce battle turned custody battle for the organization, why not go for a run?  Let off some steam.  First off, let me make this clear, I am not going to be running the 26 miles from the depths of Chavez Ravine to the seas of Santa Monica.  I just ain't in the shape for that. But I did go to ab...

What Five Years can do to Internet Explorer

As I unwind from a long day of educational mind-molding and customer-service mind-turning work, I am reminded thanks to the crew of fellow geeks and tech enthusiasts over at Gizmodo that today, or thereabouts, marks the fifth anniversary of a little thing many of us call Firefox. Call it insignificant, call it game-changing.  Whatever you call it, whether you use it or not, Firefox has become the big dog of the little dogs.  No longer do we have to browse the Internet in the bloatware that co...

11.10.09

Let the countdown begin to the years most anticipated video game release.  Seriouslys, if they put this trailer out there, who wouldn't be amped for the release?  See all you nerds at midnight on Live.  Nerd out.

One People, One World

In our ever globalizing world, news and information is available to those "connected" folks worldwide within seconds. This most recent presidential election proved that technology is what we rely on. And if one things for sure, those that know how to effectively utilize the mediums of technology that interconnect us all can rapidly spread information, gain support, and share information. President Obama realized the importance of social networking in America and around the world. Contrastingly S...

Life without the Internet

A New Chapter

January 20th marked the beginning of a new chapter in American history as we moved away from the partisan and war-minded administration of George W. Bush to the more modern and hopeful Barack H. Obama. And, he's the first African American President elected to office, a detail retired General Colin Powell noted following the inaugural address. A southpaw from Illinois, President Obama has already signed Executive Orders and begun the undoings of the last eight years. First to go was the steadf...

MC Yogi says It’s a Brighter Day

"We have chosen Hope." ~President Barack Hussein Obama Change has come to America as former Senator Barack Hussein Obama (D-IL) was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts just past noon eastern standard time. Festivities filled and packed with supporters and hopefuls, Capitol Hill became the stage for this historic inauguration. The 44th President of the United States Barack Obama represents more than hope, more than change. He is the nation's first African American President. He calls out to the ...

Live as History Happens

An SNL Digital Short

Another hilarious SNL Digital Short courtesy of the crew of theloneyisland. This video is getting over half a million views a day now on YouTube. I first watched it at around 10,000 views. Then it hit the front page of Digg, and its audience exploded. Enjoy in HD glory.

The Auto Industry – Served

Facing increasing pressure from Congress and the American people, the auto industry is having to start cleaning up its act. It has been given a December deadline to regroup and approach Congress with a detailed plan, one that outlines drastic restructuring and operating measures and one that offers some definitive answers to lawmakers how money from a potential bailout package will be spent. Below is a poll from OrangeCountyGasPrices.com on consumer reaction locally to the possible government b...