Archive for January, 2007
The Sierra Club
Look, I’m a huge proponent of protecting the planet. I’m all for utilizing the advanced technologies we have perfected in recent years (superefficient solar power and less-scary nuclear power spring immediately to mind), as well as adopting regulations that are both realistic and market-friendly (”Whaaa?” you say, “market-friendly environmental regulations?!” Yes, there is such a […]
Posted: January 9th, 2007 under Miscellaneous.
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Apple mobile phone/iPod/mobile web browser!!
Apple finally announced their mobile phone/widescreen iPod/mobile internet browser device this morning at the Macworld keynote. I, for one, can’t wait to get my mitts on this bad boy. Features wifi, multi-touch touchscreen, quad-band, GSM+EDGE, simple operation with only one physical button, etc. etc. etc. X-rating to come very soon, I’m sure (gotta replace my […]
Posted: January 9th, 2007 under Electronics.
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X Out of 10 Christmas Loot Edition: James Bond Ultimate Edition - Vol. 4
The world is made of two kinds of people: those who love Bond movies and those who loathe them. I consider myself part of the former camp, especially when it comes to the classic films starring Sean Connery. The fourth and final set in the James Bond Ultimate Edition collection combines two of these classics […]
Posted: January 8th, 2007 under Movies.
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X Out of 10 Christmas Loot Edition: JWN Argyle Cashmere Sweater
Typically, the word “cashmere” is used in place of the word “expensive” or the phrase “designed for chicks.” This sweater may be some of the former, but certainly not the latter. Cashmere, the wonder-wool, makes this sweater extremely soft and comfortable, while keeping the wearer quite warm despite its light weight and low bulk. Plus, […]
Posted: January 8th, 2007 under Shopping, Style.
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Children of Men
A chilling movie inspired by (and far better than) P.D. James’ novel of the same name, Children of Men presents a frighteningly realistic image of a dystopian Britain in 2027. The women of this world have been unable to conceive since 2009, and the ever-aging citizens of earth prepare for their ultimate, unavoidable extinction. Around […]
Posted: January 6th, 2007 under Movies.
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Hey there, it’s been a while
Yep, it’s been quite a while since the mighty hand of X Out of 10 dealt a product-making-or-breaking X-rating. To all of my reader (yeah, that’s singular for a reason): sorry, my bad. What can I say, this holiday season was a crazy one. Anyway, expect some good stuff today and in the days to […]
Posted: January 6th, 2007 under Meta.
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