Monthly Archives: January 2006

NY’s Jock Itch

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Derek

Wow… here’s a tax I never knew New York had under it’s belt – the Jock Tax. I believe that professional athletes are grossly overpaid, but targeting a tax specifically on their profession seems even more unfair than the fact … Continue reading →

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Lotusphere wrapup

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Derek

Ahh… Lotusphere. You go to learn, to be immersed in new technology, to see glimpses of the future, and to be bathed in yellow goodness (yellow is the new black!). The only problem is leaving and coming back to the … Continue reading →

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4 Magical Days – Day 2

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Amanda

Derek had to get up early to go to a 7AM conference.  He left and thought I would be sleeping in, but when he got back he was surprized to see me standing there showered, dresssed, packed and ready to … Continue reading →

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Goo Goo Trivia

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Derek

Most Buffalonians know that Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls grew up in Buffalo. But do you know where? Hint: It was 3 Doors Down, not the Goos, that did a Superman-related song.

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The Office, American-Style

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Derek

I’m catching up on my blog-reading and ran across this post on BuffaloPundit’s blog about “The Office”. Personally, British humor just doesn’t jive with me, so when I watched the British version (prior to the American version coming out) I … Continue reading →

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Back in Buffalo

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Derek

Yes, as Amanda just mentioned, we were in Orlando last week. I went down for Lotusphere last Sunday and Amanda flew down Tuesday night to meet me so we could spend the latter part of the week and weekend vacationing. … Continue reading →

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Magical 4 Days! Day 1

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Amanda

Ah, yes, Disney.  There’s nothing like it.  While Derek was at his conferences on Wednesday, I was up early and strolling around the best, in my humble opinion, five or so resorts in Walt Disney World.  With the lake in … Continue reading →

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Geek Week

Posted on January 23, 2006 by Derek

“Lotus – the final frontier. These are the days of Lotusphere. It’s continuing mission – to seek out new connections and new technologies; to boldly go where no company has gone before.” – Patrick Stewart, Lotusphere 2004 Opening General Session … Continue reading →

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Bring it back to life

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Derek

Thanks to all the bands who participated on the Bring It Back To Life CD to benefit the Central Terminal. Special thanks to No Effect, Breakerbox, McCarthyizm, The Feast, and The Filter Kings for their great job performing last night … Continue reading →

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Chicago hope

Posted on January 19, 2006 by Derek

Buffalo’s not the only city dealing with preservation issues.

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