Oh Canada

My “Let’s see all the Great Lakes in a week” trip has ended. Here’s a sampling.

Great Commentary

Still My Favorite Political Cartoon

Leave it to the kids at the Daily Show to hit the nail on the head. This is from a couple of years ago, but still makes me giggle.

Time Lapse Road Trip In Hybrid

Drive cross country — albiet in time lapse fashion — from Texas to Canada in a Honda hybrid.

CNET Details UPS Next Day Delivery Process

Ever wonder how UPS manages to deliver on “Next Day Delivery?” CNET goes behind the scenes.

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WaPost Does Series On Levy

The Washington Post has launched a 12-part series on the disappearance of former U.S. government intern Chandra Levy. It’s an interesting interactive piece, with contextual linking to relevant documents and exclusive online video.

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Look, Mom, It’s A Fraggle

Best children’s show from my childhood.

Walk Down Memory Lane

I worked at a movie rental store in high school. It was a place called Moviestars, a mini-”Blockbuster,” before Blockbuster became Blockbuster. The Onion takes me back to my teens with this video.

Bye Bye Bill. I Still Hate You For Vista

Bill Gates spent his final day at Microsoft. Bill, thanks for the XBox, but I still hate you for Vista.

Pretending To Care

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to talk politics with people this election year. Thankfully, The Onion gives me some strategies.

Fox To Showcase Episode Streaming

Because streaming TV shows have become the top driver of traffic to the Fox Web site, the network is revamping how it presents content on its site. No more digging!

I Admit It … I Like GTA

I bought this game. I’m about 75 complete, but have grown tired of sniping crooks and wrecking my car. I have it if someone wants to borrow it. Hint: Don’t play multiplayer. Those 14-year-old kids, who I know are smoking marijuana on the other end because I hear them say “Lemme take this bong hit real quick” through my XBox360 headphones, are ruthless.