archives: Dec, 2007
Dec-31-2007
Resolutions for 2008
A year of continued change over and the new one needs more
2007 saw continued change in my life but much of it was a product of momentum. Now is the time to look at the changes needed ahead.
Dec-29-2007
Computer Knows it's Christmas Time
Well a couple of days late, but still …
After backing up files and restarting my trusty PC, I noticed that my screensaver suddenly had a candy-cane stripe new pattern.
Dec-28-2007
The Bhutto Blame Game
Moments after this horrific act, fingers were pointing…
I’m not going to speculate on who did this or why. The bottom-line fact remains that Benazir Bhutto, more than most politicians, deserved to live…
Dec-27-2007
Blue Planet/Planeta Azul at Lilly Coogan's
Celebrating in between the legs of the holidays
Performing a style of Columbian folk music known as Cumbia, Blue Planet/Planeta Azul had everyone moving in a two-step sway.
Dec-27-2007
Blue Planet/Planeta Azul - Gallery
Photos from Lilly Coogan's, NYC
Hailing from Stroudsburg, PA they bring the traditional sound of Cumbia out of Central and South America into the East Village.
Dec-25-2007
'Ho Ho Fucking Ho' by Kevin Bloody Wilson
Featured Song: Not for kids or those with weak constitutions
I don't normally put disclaimers on my posts, but think twice before playing this one in front of the kids or grandma. Merry Kristmas everyone!!
Dec-24-2007
Don't Call Me Scrooge or Grinch
Just because I don't deck my halls or kill myself shopping
My reasons for not cluttering my life with plastic ornaments and flashing lights has nothing to do with an emotional deficiency.
Dec-22-2007
Three New MurphGuide Articles
House of Brews, Lincoln Park Grill and Paul's Place
From an old stand-by to a new discovery and a bit of fond memories thrown in for good measure. Check out my latest articles on MurphGuide.com…
Dec-21-2007
Celebrity Spotting & Music at Maxwell's
A supermodel looking fantastic, an actor looking out of his element
Maxwell's was all decked out for the holidays and the stage was set for celebrity sightings. Kept pretty quiet by all involved, I guess to keep the paparazzi away…
Dec-21-2007
Celebrity Spotting & Music - Gallery
Perhaps a bit of an overstatement…
Yes, Ed Burns & Christie Turlington were at Maxwell's. And yes I did get a couple of shots of them. But since I pride myself in not being an annoying paparazzo…
Dec-19-2007
Big Brown Adds a Little Green
UPS is using zero-emission vehicles in test areas
Big corporations are evil. We all know it. They're ruining the world around us. And then something like this happens…
Dec-18-2007
Hybrids Are Evil!
But then again ya gotta consider the source of this news
I stumbled upon this article completely bashing hybrid vehicles. Some of the statements do contain a grain of truth. For example, hybrids run on fossil fuel…