Monthly Archives: February 2010

Phase Two of Remodel

Posted on 19 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

Tony has started installing the new windows.  In total we are replacing eight  double hung wood windows of various sizes with new Jeld-Wen cottage style double hung AuraLast® wood pocket units.  We selected these windows because they keep the existing … Continue reading →

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Stargate Studios Virtual Backlot Reel 2009

Posted on 18 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

It is amazing how much green-screening has become in simply every scene in television these days.  Think about virtual spaces and how reality and perception can be changed.  Check this out! Tweet

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Conservative or Regressive

Posted on 18 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

Just a thought for today:  When ever I hear a so-called “conservative” speak, almost every time I think they are calling for a return to some magical time that never existed in the United States.  I always come away that … Continue reading →

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My NEW Hero – Sven Kramer

Posted on 18 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

I just  read about Sven Kramer, the Dutch speed skater who just won a gold medal at the Olympics.  He became my hero when a very stupid NBC reporter approached his interview by asking him to “If you can say … Continue reading →

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Glaum Eggs are the BEST

Posted on 17 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

Call me biased but I do love Glaum Eggs… Tweet

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NBC Screws Up the Winter Olympics

Posted on 17 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

I love to watch sports, pretty much any sports and that includes the Olympics but this year I am NOT watching any more of the games from Vancouver.  Why? The answer is simple. By the time NBC gets around to … Continue reading →

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Mattel introduces Computer Engineer Barbie

Posted on 16 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

Interesting news from Mattel: For the first time ever, Barbie® asked the world to help her select her next career. Over the past few months Barbie® did research around the world and also conducted an online voting campaign, calling upon … Continue reading →

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Commander BanaMay

Posted on 15 February 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

I got some geek time in this past weekend and was able to take BanaMay up to the rank of Commander in Star Trek Online.   The promotion took place Sunday night at 8:45 pm PST.  The new ship that came … Continue reading →

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