Archive for May, 2007

Microsoft Surface

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

I admit that I usually don’t give props to Microsoft when they release new products as most of the time they just take an existing idea (like the iPod) and try to improve it (and usually fail, like the Zune). Occasionally they come out with things I wouldn’t mind owning (like the Xbox 360). [...]

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of the first Star Wars film, which means this weekend will probably include some sort of movie marathon at my house. Everyone’s invited and no, Stormtrooper apparel is not required (though I’d pay for any of the girls I know to dress up as slave [...]

Training for a 5K run

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

About a month ago Sara and I made a pact to become running buddies. We both acknowledged that starting any sort of serious exercise regime is hard, especially after the initial weeks of training don’t yield the results one would hope. So for a little over a month now we’ve been running either [...]

You’ll never look at the human body the same

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Bodies… The Exhibition is in San Diego for the next few weeks and as an early birthday present I took Rachel to see it this weekend. Whatever the price, it’s completely worth it to go. Not only is it amazing to learn how the bodies are preserved, but seeing details from the various [...]

Looking ahead to Spider-Man 4, 5 and 6

Friday, May 4th, 2007

Sometimes movie sagas go further than they have to (or should). However to those who think there’s no reason to make a Spider-Man 4, check out the official list of villians that Spidey’s had to face over the course of 500 comic books.
Update: I just got back from seeing the new movie. My [...]