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June 2008 Archives


The cicadas are driving me insane, watch the video

11:09 AM Fri, Jun 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

Some people claim cicadas make a good meal. If that's true, then there's enough around my house to feed an Army. Thousands, maybe millions of cicadas have crawled out of the ground in my Cape Cod neighborhood. They're all......

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Here's why some men need sports bras

9:39 AM Tue, Jun 24, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

Interested in hiking? Here's a list of essential gear, whether you're a woman or a man: map, compass, sports bra. That's right. You should pack a sports bra, even if you're a guy. According to an Associated Press story, an......

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Projo blogs upgrade set for Saturday

7:00 AM Mon, Jun 23, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Sheila Lennon    Email

Saturday morning we plan to upgrade the active projo blogs to a new version of the Movable Type software. All blogs will remain available during this process. Afterwards you’ll see a new look and some new features, and we’ll welcome......

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Who isn't a fool for love of lobster?

10:29 AM Thu, Jun 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

Journal file photo (left), Journal photo/ Bill Murphy (right) The thought of a tasty lobster dinner and the smooth talk of con man John Kluth are a dangerous combination. Con man John Kluth may have the charm of a......

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Cracking a brew with man's best friend

12:46 PM Wed, Jun 11, 2008 | | Comments (2)
By Jack Perry    Email

Great news. Man can now drink beer with his best friend. The makers of Bowser Beer boast it's "what every dog craves!," which may seem over the top, but most dogs I know crave just about anything they can consume.......

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Hey, it's that guy Bjorn Begley or is it Ed Borg Jr?

2:30 PM Fri, Jun 06, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

AP photo and Journal file photo Is that Dr. Victor Ehrlich, a.k.a. Ed Begley Jr., on the left taking in the French Open? No, it's six-time French Open winner Bjorn Borg. The photo fooled me until I read the......

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No, thank you very much, Mr. Roboto

2:37 PM Thu, Jun 05, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

A robot climbs the Grand Canyon No matter who you are, it's time to start worrying that you'll be replaced by a robot. You just have to read this headline -- Robot surgeon removes brain tumor -- to realize......

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