With the Super Bowl behind us and the promise of spring around the next ice-covered corner, I have some free time to think about technology. Specifically, how the world has a love-hate relationship with a device that hasn’t even made it to stores yet …
Yes, it’s time for Brian to talk about the iPad.
President Obama’s FY2011 federal budget plans to put NASA Constellation out to pasture. Does this put the future of human spaceflight in question? That depends on your vision of the future … is is based on Star Trek or Firefly?

28/365: Salt, Pepper & Pain
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One of my favorite kitchen implements … this Warner Brothers salt & pepper shaker set. The pepper shaker (ACME anvil) rests on top of the salt shaker (a compressed Wile Coyote).
Part of my “365 Days of 2010″ photo set

21/365: H1N1 FAIL
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ProTip: “We Have H1N1″ is not the right way to get *more* people into your store. I hope employees wash their hands often.
If you came here just looking for a review of the latest Sherlock Holmes film, I’ll make it quick … it was great. I highly recommend it. Even if you’re a fan of the books I think you’ll be pleased.
But this post isn’t a general movie review. As a video producer and martial artist I found the movie utterly fascinating. More »
There are a lot of TV personalities that seem warm, fuzzy and approachable. You totally want to be on their show. Heck, these are the type of people that you might want to invite over for dinner. Alton Brown in my kitchen … awesome idea. Bryan Williams asking me to pass the gravy … fantastic. Conan O’Brien looking for extra hair gel in your guest bathroom … odd, but entirely acceptable.
However, many media personalities are people you never want to meet … especially on their TV turf. These are the type of people who only appear on your doorstep if you’re accused of a crime, standing in a war zone or about to be swept into the ocean. If you end up on their show you are screwed.
Totally. Royally. Screwed.
Based on a conversation with my friends, here are my top five TV personalities you never want to meet.