Monthly Archives for August 2008

Hurricane Gustav: Riding the storm out

As Hurricane Gustav bears down on the gulf coast, everyone is looking for the latest updates. Here are five resources I'll be using to get not just the news, but some first-hand accounts of Hurricane Gustav as it makes landfall. … Continue reading

31. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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McCain says it best

Sen. McCain prepared a special address for Sen. Obama on this most historic night. Say what you want about McCain – the dude has class.

28. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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Happy Football!

To borrow a phrase from Pete…. Happy Football to all y'all!!!! I'll talk to y'all again in January!!!!

28. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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Help me get hat head!!

I need your help. College football starts in two days. The first Florida State game of the year is just 11 days away. I feel woefully unprepared. Heck, even Merrin went to get her toes all garnet & gold yesterday! … Continue reading

26. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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Hello, there, Tropical Depression 7

Hello, there, Tropical Depression 7Originally uploaded by kevindonahue. From NOAA, Tropical Depression 7 is strengthening in the Caribbean and is expected to become a named storm today or tomorrow. Current projections put Florida in its path. Ggggrrrrrrreat!

25. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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Forget the Polls… Roaches predict McCain landslide

In all seriousness, I'm beginning to think that this system makes slightly more sense than the electoral college.

24. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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How long for that Fast Pass??

One of the great additions to the Disney parks over the past ten years has been the Fast Pass. While some loathe it, I love the Fast Pass system. And there's really only one thing lacking from Disney's FP approach … Continue reading

23. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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Looking back, looking forward

With college football season just eight days away and the first dropping of the spear in just 16 days, it's time to look back at the greatest fourth quarter in college football history. I remember sitting there for three quarters … Continue reading

20. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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Hatches? Battened!

Bad news: Tropical Storm Fay may be setting her sights on Orlando. Here's the latest map. Good news: Our hatches have been sufficiently battened. [The phrase] has a nautical origin and 'battening down' was done on ships when bad weather … Continue reading

18. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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Christmas Shopping the easy way

It's no secret that I like to do things the easy way. It's not (just) that I'm lazy, but I… appreciate efficiency. So… as in years past, I'll be renewing my Amazon Prime membership again this fall. Why? Well, it's … Continue reading

16. August 2008 by Kevin Donahue
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