2005 December

The blogosphere continues to degenerate into uselessness, with “me too” entries overtaking substance by a margin of 50:1. (…)

We’re taking the week off to enjoy the holidays, but we’ll be back with two 90 minute live broadcasts next week. (…)

Reel Reviews, a podcast featuring movie reviews and commentary by Michael Geoghegan, launched as what is probably the first movie themed podcast over a year ago. (…)

 

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Yeah, I'm now in the process of buying a telescope - and just when I thought I had found the one that would work for me, I've come to discover it's not perfect. (…)

You've heard of ruthless people, you've heard of toothless people, but what about stupid people? Have you ever run into someone who was too dumb to breathe? (…)

I told you we had the world's biggest pimple.

I've had my fair share of face monsters in the past; most adults deal with zits on a regular basis. (…)

Guess the thing!

Jason Calacanis joins us for the first hour of the show with some predictions for the new year, insight on Web 2.0 and the business of Web publishing. (…)

 

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Great last minute Christmas gifts:

Rechargable Batteries (with charger)

Personal coupons for “slave labor” on-demand

Favorite “of the month” annual subscription

Full Set of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas CDs

Logitech Harmony Remote Control

Binoculars

CB Radios, or an emergency one for the car

Noise-canceling headphones

A desktop weather station

A high-capacity UPS

Poor last minute Christmas gifts:

McDonald's Gift Certificates

DVDs from the bargain bin

Air freshener

A plain ol' mouse, mousepad, or keyboard

Christmas tree ornaments

Anything edible

A magazine subscription

The Magic 8-Ball

Any “for Dummies” book

Blank VHS Tapes

Now, I'm not saying that the “poor” last-minute gifts are horrible - especially if someone's specifically requested them on their Christmas wish list. (…)

Okay, so I was a little upset at a few Seattle SUV drivers tonight, but… that doesn't mean I've lost the Christmas spirit. Au contraire, if any of you saw last night's GnomeREPORT. (…)

Liz Lawley and Robert Scoble are taking your calls tonight on the live show. Remember, you can use Google Talk (preferred) or Skype to interact with us live on the air! (…)

YOU DO NOT OWN A COMPACT CAR. AT NO POINT IN YOUR SUBURBAN UTILITY VEHICLE'S LIFE WILL IT EVER TURN INTO A COMPACT CAR, SO STOP THINKING IT'S ANYTHING BUT AN SUV. (…)