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Album Review – Luna – Rendezvous

Posted on January 20, 2005 by tjm

Luna’s final studio album is their finest effort since Penthouse. The band certainly didn’t mail it in for a collection of songs they knew would help define their legacy. Quintessential Luna, every track is listenable and complete with trademark Dean … Continue reading →

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Album Review – Wilco – Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Posted on December 6, 2004 by tjm

If David Dennis ever recommends an album to you take that she-it as gospel. David is responsible for my cd collection containing classics such as Galaxie 500’s “On Fire,” The Flaming Lips “Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots” and now this … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Don’t Think of an Elephant, by George Lakoff

Posted on December 2, 2004 by tjm

I was introduced to George Lakoff in my Cognitive Science classes as UNM and it was part due to his work and writings that were inspiration for my Master’s thesis, known affectionately as “Ants and Pathways” in some circles. A … Continue reading →

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ACC Hoops

Posted on December 1, 2004 by tjm

The Anbesol thing still has me pretty pumped up so I’m going to add another enthusiastic contribution to the blog – this one pertaining to ACC basketball. The ACC is always head-and-shoulders above anything else the NCAA has to offer … Continue reading →

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Ode To Anbesol

Posted on December 1, 2004 by tjm

Mad props to Anbesol. That stuff is like magic in a freakin’ tube. If half the crap in this world worked as well as Anbesol then people would have an extra jump to their step and a smile on their … Continue reading →

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Album Review -U2 – How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb

Posted on November 30, 2004 by tjm

It would probably be prudent to give this cd a few more spins before writing a review, but I’ll go ahead and throw some thoughts out there anyway. Overall, I’m disappointed with this album on several levels, but I suppose … Continue reading →

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iPods

Posted on November 22, 2004 by tjm

Anyone have an iPod, or can anyone at least educate me on the merits of owning one, simplicity of use, etc? I ask because my wife tells me she’s thinking of getting me one for Xmas and asked me if … Continue reading →

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Album Review – The Shins – Oh, Inverted World

Posted on November 18, 2004 by tjm

Four Stars It is with great pleasure that I fire the opening salvo in amateur hour at the music reviews with a review of The Shins debut album, Oh, Inverted World. Fueled by the hype they received from their inclusion … Continue reading →

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E-Mail Scrutiny: Toiling Under The Yoke Of The Man

Posted on November 8, 2004 by tjm

I’ve been given a heads up that our e-mail accounts at work will be under increased scrutiny “for both quantity and content.” This came in both the form of a general corporate mass mailing and, more recently, a statement from … Continue reading →

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Dreams (Forging Bonds With Strangers In My Sleep)

Posted on November 1, 2004 by tjm

I had a very vivid dream last night that’s really sticking with me so for no good reason I thought I would post it to the blog and submit my subconscious to group analysis. The facts of the dream aren’t … Continue reading →

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