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Non-Sequitur Saturday: Highlights from the Past Week

No commentsNSS, Pop CultureJanuary 30th, 2010

Wow, this was a busy week, full of some important events, full of a lot of ups and downs.  They are chronicled here, in case you happen to prefer reading this blog to watching the news:

  • I moved the blog to a new home.  What do you guys think?  I’m still finishing some site updates, but feel free to email me or comment with suggestions.
  • DumbassBoss.com launched.  The first of what I hope will be several sites that I’m involved with, DumbassBoss, was unleashed upon the public this past Tuesday.  If you haven’t looked at the site, head on over, and add us on Twitter!
  • JD Salinger died.  I’m kind of ashamed to admit that I never read Catcher in the Rye, but I’ve heard a lot of good things about it.  A lot of people tweeted about it.  Guess I’ll head over to the library now…
  • The iPad debuted.  Putting aside the connotations of the name for a few minutes, the lack of multitasking, a 4:3 aspect ratio on the monitor, no 3G support (except for the most expensive model), a lack of a USB drive (without an adapter) and what seems is going to be an uncomfortable typing experience do not fill me with a need for this product.  Should make the Apple fans happy just the same, though.
  • Ugly Betty got cancelled.  I’ve only seen this show a couple of times, but its passing is noteworthy because of: 1) its global franchise status, and 2) the Friday Night Death Slot move prior to the news.  Look for posts on one (or both) of these phenomena coming soon.
  • The President gave the State of the Union Address.  Would’ve enjoyed it more if this bit somehow managed to work its way in.  Other than that, Joe Biden seems to look more and more like Sam the Eagle every year.
  • Miramax died. The studio was slowly crumbling ever since the Weinsteins left, so pop in Pulp Fiction, Chicago, Clerks, or your favorite film from this now-deceased studio to commemorate its passing.

Oh nuts – I can’t leave this week ending on a downer!  So how about…

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