Archive for October 2006
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HD-DVD vs. DVD
Check out the amazing Fellowship of the Ring screenshots which compare HD-DVD to DVD. The difference in detail is unbelievable. (via If..Else) (...)
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Detroit Tigers - 2006 World Series
After sweeping the Oakland Athletics in the ALCS the Detroit Tigers are headed to the World Series for the first time in 22 years. The Tigers are a team with 12 losing seasons in a row coming into this year and nobody gave them a chance. Jim Leyland and his “Cardiac Cats” have proved everyone wrong. (...)
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Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition and Xbox 360
Over the past few days I installed Windows Media Center Edition on my PC and configured it to connect to my Xbox 360. Let me tell you, this is one slick system for streaming media to your TV. The Xbox 360 works as an extender for the Media Center and can be set to access any of the pictures, music, or videos you have on your computer. (...)
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I’m Healthy: My Fitness and Diet Journey
Back in February, I made a decision to change my life. My weight was up to 199.5 pounds and I wasn’t happy. I had never tipped the scales at over 200 and didn’t plan on seeing if I could do it. I started exercising on a regular basis and eating completely different. In a little over 3 months I lost 20 pounds. (...)
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Google Docs
Google Spreadsheets and Writely have been combined to form Google Docs. Awesome! (...)
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Michigan is Excited about the Detroit Tigers
The state of Michigan is excited about baseball for the first time in over a decade. Everywhere I go people are talking about the Detroit Tigers. In fact, just like night at Hooters I was wearing a Tigers hat and a random guy asked me if they were going to win game 1 of the ALCS against the Oakland Athletics. When two random people strike up a conversation you know there is excitement in the air. (...)
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Dad Shot a Nice 8 Point Whitetail
Last night my Dad shot a nice 8 point whitetail deer with the bow and arrow. He’s an avid hunter but still gets pretty excited about a big kill. I guess he’s going to get this buck mounted to add to his trophy collection. Click through for more photos. (...)
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Fall TV Choices
Fall brings the start of nasty weather to Michigan. Temperature drops, thunderstorms, and the scraping of windshields in the morning are some of the more unpleasant signs of fall we get to experience. This all means more time spent inside the house. It’s a good thing the TV stations start all of their new seasons at this same time. (...)
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You Can
A Sports Illustrated story about Dick Hoyt and his son Rick is one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever read. Make sure you watch the video too. (...)