Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Lifehacker Car-Buying Tips

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Neil

This Lifehacker article on using Kelly Blue Book online via a cellphone saved someone money has links to other helpful car-buying tips. Worth a read.

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Blast From the Past – My eWorld Review

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Neil

When I was in college, I somehow managed to get a review of Apple’s then-new eWorld online service published in the venerable TidBITS Mac newsletter. I just stumbled across a link to the write-up — TidBITS : First Impressions of … Continue reading →

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I discovered the often-hilarious, nearly always sarcastic Chuck Lorre Productions Vanity Cards after the end credits of Two and a Half Men on syndication. A fun read, and your fingers won’t get tired from hitting the DVR pause button at … Continue reading →

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Neil | Leave a comment

I enjoy xkcd a lot.

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Neil | Leave a comment

“Are You Pondering What I’m Pondering?”

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Neil

I’ve been a fan of Pinky and the Brain since they first debuted on the Animaniacs cartoons while I was in college. For an example of their wit and wisdom, just look at my new quotes widget in the footer … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Fridge

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Neil

My family owns a Whirlpool side-by-side fridge (model ED25RFXFW03) that came with the house when we bought it four years ago. It died within the first week, but a repairman was able to fix it for about $150. Problem solved. … Continue reading →

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