May 28, 2008 by traveler.

First we learned about the space gap.  Now we find out that the international space station’s sole toilet is on the fritz? Aw jeez.

Sounds like they need a plumber in space asap. But where would you find one? Hmm…

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May 28, 2008 by traveler.

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Kitchener Rangers for the Western Hockey League championship. The trophy presentation didn’t go too smoothly, though…

Ouch. At least it was a replica. Check out the Puck Daddy or Wrap Around Curl posts for more info.

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May 26, 2008 by traveler.

I love this country.  There is nothing like a Memorial Day parade down main street to really pump up your patriotism. Hearing a local marching band play classic American tunes while celebrating sacrifices made for our country- how could you not swell with pride?Of course we tend to think of Memorial Day as a time of celebration and joy. At its core, however, are the solemn thoughts of those who gave their lives for their country.

To those who sacrificed their lives for their country, we can’t possibly thank you enough. For those currently working to make the US great, keep up the good work.

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May 25, 2008 by traveler.

I didn’t know all-you-can-eat baseball seats were popular. Apparently tickets are selling briskly for these seats, which feature a range of free concessions from popcorn to hot dogs. If only baseball were fun to watch, this would be a great deal.

I remember going to Wrigley Field as a kid and watching the Cubs play. Wrigley is a great historic park to visit, but the action was so slow I resorted to throwing peanut shells into a woman’s hair to keep entertained. (Note to self: bored kid + projectiles = trouble) If they had all-you-can-eat peanuts back then, just think of the carnage.

This USA Today article lists the stadiums that have all-you-can-eat seats for 2008. If you’re a baseball fan and you live near one of these stadiums, check out their all-you-can-eat seats. Just keep your peanut shells to yourself.

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May 21, 2008 by traveler.

We are quickly approaching June, and we still have cold, rainy weather. What’s going on? Thankfully, there is a new advancement in umbrella technology ready to save us all. It is called Nubrella. Get it? Kinda like New Umbrella. At least they didn’t call it Dumbrella. Check out this thing in action.

Yeahhh. You’ll laugh at mere mortals with their ancient umbrella technology while you are safely cocooned inside your hands-free bubble. Thank goodness its hands-free…you’ll need a free hand to flip people off when they (invariably) ridicule you.

Check out the video at 00:29. The guy walking down the street in a black suit with his nubrella looks vaguely familiar…what does that remind me of? Oh yeah- I know…

Dark Helmet, baby!

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May 18, 2008 by traveler.

Reduce Reuse Recycle. Words for any environmentalist to live by. When I think reduce, I don’t envision purchasing overpriced silicone wristbands. Yet that is one of the many ‘green’ products being sold these days.

I am all for true ‘green’ products, but I define them as products you would generally use that have a reduced enviromental impact. Buying junk you don’t need and will probably end up throwing out isn’t on my ‘green’ list. Seeing environmental awareness wristbands for sale was the last straw.

First off, I am not one for these wristbands to begin with. They seem to be marketed to someone who puts more effort into projecting that they care about [insert cause here] than actually supporting that cause. On top of that, how ‘green’ are these products exactly? The ones I’ve seen list all the profits that will go to whatever charity, but they don’t explain how the manufacturing of the silicone/plastic wristband itself actually has a positive environmental impact.

Check out these various wristbands for sale:
Earth Day Everyday
Wildlife Warrior
Save Our Earth
Save Your Rainforest

These wristbands all seem to support good causes. I suppose we can’t fault these organizations for developing a popular fundraising tool. However, be a smart consumer. If you want to support these organizations, make a donation. You will still be supporting their cause without consuming another trinket that will end up in a landfill. If you really want to contribute, donate something even more precious- your time.

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May 18, 2008 by traveler.

The current generation of US space shuttles is scheduled to retire in 2010. No problem- the next generation of shuttles will be ready in…oh wait…2014? Oops. And delays may push the date even further back? Crap.

I’m no space expert, but that seems like a big gap. Almost a half-decade without any space shuttles? Stark Industries better get on top of that. With their rocket technology and Tony Stark’s power suit designs, I’m sure they could build a space shuttle in record time. =P

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May 17, 2008 by traveler.

National Police Week 2008 is coming to a close, and it reminded me of a story I read awhile back.  National Police Week honors the service of law enforcement officers, and it remembers the sacrifice paid in the line of duty. According to the NLEOMF site, 35 officers were killed in 2007 in traffic incidents. 

There is a new technology being fielded that may prevent some deaths and injuries in car chases.StarChase allows cops to launch a GPS tracking unit onto suspects’ cars during a chase. This GPS data can then be analyzed from a safe distance to keep track of the offending vehicle. Pretty sweet.

The LAPD is putting this in their vehicles, which is smart for the car chase capital of the US. Like many other Angelenos, I had the fortune of watching a chase pass right in front of my house. It would have been awesome if I saw the cops blast the StarChase onto the suspect’s vehicle.  At any rate, this technology looks to be a good tool in the cops’ arsenal.

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May 16, 2008 by traveler.

The latest iTunes ad features the Ting Tings‘ song “Shut Up And Let Me Go”

People seem to feel strongly about this song- either love it or hate it. Myself, I love the song and I can’t wait to check out their full album. The vinyl drops May 20 and the cd comes out on June 3. Those of you in the know might have caught them at SXSW this year. If (like me) you weren’t so lucky, they have some US tour dates coming up. BTW, great music, but the site makes my eyes bleed. Maybe their Myspace page will be better…Aaauuugh!!! That’s even worse! Good luck on the album and props to Apple for clue-ing us in on another promising new artist.

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May 15, 2008 by traveler.

As you might’ve already heard, there is a web video of Bill O’Reilly making its way through the news. Poor Papa Bear- his teleprompter wasn’t working. Check out the full video below (contains profanity):

Still, its nothing compared to the classic ‘RV commercial bloopers’ video. That one is basically a 4-minute montage of F-bombs (contains profanity, obviously).

Accoutrements?!?! Accoutrements?!?!

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