Heavy Metal in Baghdad

It's on Netflix. Really good documentary. Makes me want to follow these guys.

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Dell Inspiron Duo

Odds are this will be my next toy. It's perfect for what I want to do. I like a keyboard for one, but I like the idea of a tablet too. Price will definitely be a consideration for me. I have a netbook that works great. I have a full-sized gaming laptop, and a super gaming desktop rig. I don't NEED another toy. I just want it. So the price needs to be comparative to other tablets, and frankly, the 7" tablets for around $200 are more tempting. So hopefully the price will not be too far above that. They would have an advantage as well if they priced lower than the iPad and new Blackberry Playbook when it's released.

New toy: Nook

OK, I didn't think I'd pay this much for an eReader. Since I have convinced myself that I have a laptop, desktop and netbook that all can do the same thing. But when I saw this little gadget, I was impressed. It hooks up to my internet, so I can read online magazines and newspapers, or download new content. If I wanted to go and sit at my local Barnes & Noble, I can read any of their eBooks for free.

Especially nice is the portability, long battery life, and the ability to increase your font size. When reading in bed, I often don't have my contacts in, nor do I want to put on my glasses. So I can switch between font sizes easily, depending on what I can see with. I haven't played with the web portion too much yet. I should, but so far I've just enjoyed having an eReader. With so many options and things it can do, I'm sure I'll eventually learn more about it as I use it. So far, it's a gadget I use daily, and I like that.

New toy: Sony Dash

I ordered one today. It looked like it was just too cool. I have a horrible feeling I may want another one in my PC room, since I want this in my bathroom to listen to NPR or other internet radio sites. I'll give more info once I get it in hand, which should be next Tuesday or Wednesday.

The Stoning of Soraya M.

Powerful, that's all I can say. And it makes you realize that men can be horrible all over the world.

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