Monthly Archives: February 2005

You should grow like an onion with your head in the ground.

Posted on February 28, 2005 by jetrotz

BoingBoing points out a great site today, InsultMonger.com. There, you can find my favorite Yiddish curse (see title of this post), as well as dozens more. My dear old Dad would have loved to see this list. Of course, none … Continue reading →

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I’m in New York City through Saturday morning, and took the opportunity after meetings today at Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to (a) experience the heavy snowfall that began this afternoon and (b) check out Cristo’s ‘Gates’ project. My … Continue reading →

Posted on February 24, 2005 by jetrotz | Leave a comment

Friends in High Places

Posted on February 17, 2005 by jetrotz

Digital marketing powerhouse Digitas/Modem Media announced today that my friend Cella Irvine would become their Chief Administrative Officer, reporting to their CEO. Cella is a long-time digital media vet, having led Microsoft’s Sidewalk operation in NYC for many years, up … Continue reading →

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Rollin’ Babies

Posted on February 17, 2005 by jetrotz

It’s just amazing. That’s all I can tell you. At this point, with 41 days to go, the baby’s head can be felt clearly, pushing against Amy’s belly on the upper right side. That puts the feet down near her … Continue reading →

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Microsoft said Thursday it will recall 14.1 million power cords for its Xbox video game console after a defect gave some users minor burns and scorched carpets. Robbie Bach, chief Xbox officer for Microsoft, told Reuters the recall covered all … Continue reading →

Posted on February 17, 2005 by jetrotz | Leave a comment

Delicious Monster in the News Again

Posted on February 16, 2005 by jetrotz

Seattle NBC Affiliate KING-5 visited Delicious Monster HQ (the Zoka coffee shop) recently. Mike Matas posted the 90-second Quicktime — it’s a nice promo for the boys from DM. Now if I can only find some time to scan all … Continue reading →

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More than a Tease…

Posted on February 16, 2005 by jetrotz

The first trailer for the upcoming Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy film was posted on the front page of Amazon.com today. Do not stop, do not pass go, etc., just get yourself over to there and watch it NOW. Warning: … Continue reading →

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Swimsuit 2005

Posted on February 15, 2005 by jetrotz

Despite the calendar indicating it’s still the depths of winter, Sports Illustrated has it’s annual respite for all of us. The annual Swimsuit Issue launched today on SI.com. 2005 is the first year since 1997 that I haven’t worked on … Continue reading →

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Woe and 28

Posted on February 15, 2005 by jetrotz

My hometown of Savannah, GA is in the news today, but not for a terribly positive reason. Savannah State University, one of the country’s historically African-American colleges, achieved the dubious honor of going 0-28 this season with a loss to … Continue reading →

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Infographics Gone Wild

Posted on February 14, 2005 by jetrotz

I stumbled on this while wandering through Restoration Hardware yesterday. The Firefly Visual Dictionary ($33.97 at Amazon) is chock full of infographics breaking down, for example, all the parts in a power transformer pole outside your home. Or the innards … Continue reading →

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