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iPhone Update 2.2 Update - Quick Review

By Keith • Nov 21st, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Technology

When I first purchased my iPhone last October, every software update was like an epic event. Of course, back then, there were major things being fixed and added all of the time. That last REALLY big update was 2.0 when the App Store was added and all hell broke lose as people started [...]



The Penalty of Leadership

By Justin Colby • Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Today's Thoughts

Last week in the midst of my web wanderings, I was inspired by an old advertisement that I read. Yes, I was inspired by an advertisement. Actually, anyone who knows me at all should not be surprised that I, paragon of character depth that I am, would be inspired by an advertisement. I’ve also been [...]



Talk Turkey: A Shibow Thanksgiving

By Sybil • Nov 18th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Humor/Editorial

Yep, your favorite Indian (Indian as opposed to Native American) is back to explain why you should all love this very American occasion. Thanksgiving was, is, and ever shall be my absolute favorite holiday. No multi-colored eggs that rot in obscure areas of your home before anyone finds them (I’ll discuss the family Easter Egg [...]



Oh, say it ain’t so, Joe.

By Justin Colby • Nov 14th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Today's Thoughts

I guess sometimes, it’s about being in the right place at the right time. Now, I am certain that Joe Wurzelbacher (you might know him by his nom de plume, Joe The Plumber) is a driven, god-fearing, decent guy. Seriously. I’m not going to demonize him. But, he is one lucky son of a gun. [...]



Save Money from TigerDirect

By Justin Colby • Nov 13th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Today's Thoughts

As AAVR Magazine’s audience continues to grow, we’ve been approached by advertisers looking to reach our membership. One advertiser, TigerDirect has a great deal this week, it’s like a coupon to save on a special limited time offer. We’ll be using “Today’s Thoughts” to bring you these special offers now and then.



Going Green - Recycling: My Favorite R

By Keith • Nov 13th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Need to Know

In my last Going Green article I talked about simple ways to change your electrical habits to help the environment, and save you money. Today I want to talk about something that I have been hearing about since I was a little kid in elementary school, but only today really see people and companies [...]



I’ll go home with anyone… anyone?

By Justin Colby • Nov 10th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Today's Thoughts

So this weekend brought news that the talks are off between GM and Chrysler. Apparently someone found out taping together two bundles of IOUs does not magically make them bundles of cash. But, unflappable Cerberus (the howfarthemightyhavefallen owner of Chrysler) is right out there on the scene, reportedly in talks with Hyundai and striking up [...]



Beam Me Up, Blitzer. On Second Thought…

By Sybil • Nov 6th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Today's Thoughts

…how’s about you just tell me who I’m going to be referring to as “The Man” for the next four years (at least)? CNN saw fit to debut this Star Wars-y hologram— where, really, via satellite would have done just fine — on election night.
Really, though…really? We’re smack dab in the middle of one of [...]



Quick Bites: Lemony Leek Risotto

By Justin Colby • Nov 6th, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Food, Lead Story

Armed with farm-fresh leeks and a powerful hunger, I ventured into the kitchen to throw together something rich and creamy for these cold fall days. This satisfies that need, and its rich enough to provide leftovers for a few days.



The Electoral College: Part 1

By Justin Colby • Nov 3rd, 2008 • Category: Featured Stories, Need to Know

Election time is coming, and that means one thing. Well, it actually means many things, but for the purposes of this article it means people whining about how our votes don’t count because of the 538 mysterious guys in powdered wigs we call our electors.