Monthly Archives: December 2007

The Meaning of Chanukah

Posted on December 15, 2007 by howdoyoujew

In the interest of equal time, please enjoy this utterly inappropriate bit of Chanukah cheer from South Park, and the lovely musical stylings of acclaimed musical genius Adam Sandler: The Chanukah Song, Parts 1, 2, and 3.

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Two broken things in one day

Posted on December 15, 2007 by howdoyoujew

I don’t remember if I became a fan of Mark Hurst because of his Good Experience Games or This is Broken or some other aspect of his good user experience work, but I am a big fan, as I’ve mentioned … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2007 by howdoyoujew

No, not the animated short that spawned South Park. I’m bringing you this silly marketing gimmick from Travelodge in the UK: Hotel chain offers a room at the inn for Marys and Josephs …”The ‘gift’ of a free night’s stay … Continue reading →

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Concert review: Jingle Ball 2007

Posted on December 10, 2007 by howdoyoujew

Local Top 40 station Star 94.1 (which is, yes, owned by ClearChannel, those corporate radio bastards) raises money for Becky’s House, a domestic violence shelter. The main fundraiser for the year is Jingle Ball, a multi-band concert that this year … Continue reading →

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