Monthly Archives: July 2008

Banana in China’s Army

Posted on 6 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

As the Olympics in China are approaching, I thought I should share one of my adventures in China. Back in 1988, the ol’ Banana took a trek through China. I wasn’t old at the time, being only 26, but I … Continue reading →

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iPhone at What Price?

Posted on 6 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

I am interested in getting two iPhones for some time, one for me and one for my better half.  I had elected to wait for the next generation models to come out in July. Yet, as an AT&T subscriber, I … Continue reading →

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I am Easily Amused – Issue #5

Posted on 5 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

Once again, another collection of useless sites and infos: French Fries – So my niece asks me, why French Fries are called French Fries. Good god I had no idea. So off to Wikipedia we went. How to Obscure Any … Continue reading →

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Wrath of the Lich King Beta Opt-In

Posted on 5 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

The Wrath of the Lich King Beta Opt-In program, which gives players a chance to win an invitation to the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King beta has opened. From Blizzard: For The Burning Crusade beta, we randomly invited players … Continue reading →

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Music Thursday – Dire Straits – Skateaway

Posted on 3 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

One of my favorite Dire Straits songs – from 1980 – featuring the newly released Walkman Tweet

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Alcohol – Top 10 Drinking Achievements

Posted on 2 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

Sometimes I should not answer my emails, then again, sometimes I should not post items to my blog. Then again, that is the purpose of this creation. A “so-called” friend sent me a link on Top 10 Drinking Achievements Before … Continue reading →

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Movie Review – WALL-E

Posted on 2 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot that slowly begins to become sentient inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. Generally kids movies are not my thing. The only time I … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp

Posted on 1 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

Summer arrives and what to do with the kids? Growing up, part of my summers were spent at camp, overnight and day types. Some were up in the mountains, such as Catholic Youth Organization, while others were at local school … Continue reading →

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