August 2011
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March 2011
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Back on Tumblr
After a 2+ year hiatus, I’m back on tumblr! Sit back, and enjoy.
January 2008
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December 2007
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November 2007
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October 2007
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September 2007
3 posts
I’m having issues scrolling with my computer. Apparently, just flicking your finger doesn’t scroll the page. I must be too used to my new iPod Touch.
9-11-01: Six years later
Hello everyone. Although it has been a month since I’ve blogged on here, I need to do something about 9-11. As I’m sure you all know, six years ago today, terriorists got their way, and hit our soft spot. And unfortunately, people, lots of people, lost their lives from it. Windjue came the intercom this morning and had us have a moment of silence. He also mentioned that it had been...
August 2007
3 posts
Man Makes Wrong Turn, Finds His Stolen Car
Talk about hilarious. I guess people in the Twin Cities are just that lucky. A wrong turn during the morning commute had an unexpected bonus for a Mendota Heights man. Dane McKenzie says he couldn’t believe it when he got lost taking the back roads to his Minneapolis job on Monday, only to find his 2006 Chrysler Sebring — two days after it was stolen from his...
Pownce invites
Yea, I’ve got 14 Pownce invites I need to get rid of. Send me a line at jakeswebsite@gmail.com with “Pownce” in the subject line, and I’ll send one your way. Already on pownce? Befriend me: pownce.com/jakeb/
Scared Shitless: I-35W Bridge falls into...
As you may have heard, a tragedy occurred yesterday in the Twin Cities. The I-35W Bridge collapsed. The entire span of an interstate bridge suddenly broke into sections and collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening bumper-to-bumper traffic Wednesday, sending vehicles, concrete and twisted metal crashing into the water. Hometown newspaper The Star-Tribune reported that nine people had...
July 2007
9 posts
Over 500 People Ill After Taste Of Chicago
How Ironic. Over 500 people are sick after a poisoning outbreak at Taste of Chicago. As of noon today, 529 people had called claiming symptoms of salmonella poisoning, according to a news release. Fifty cases have been confirmed as salmonellosis. Of the 50, 36 have been identified as salmonella heidelberg, one of the more common forms of salmonella poisoning in the United States, the release...
Police: Fake Officer Stops Real One
“Are you the police?” “No, ma’am, we’re musicians.” Another crime that can humiliate you before you get arrested. Ask Robert Lane.BOHEMIA, N.Y. — There were flashing lights atop his SUV and what appeared to be a police badge in his hand, but it was the man he tried to pull over who was the real police detective. Robert Lane, 25, was arrested Tuesday on charges of...
When not to hyphenate your name →
Because some people just don’t get it.
Radio Contest Gone Wrong →
The only thing that scares me about radio contests are the wackos that can call in. This is no exception.
I'll see you in court! →
June 2007
11 posts
There’s no ‘i’ in Dakota →
As consumers rush Friday to buy the latest cool gadget, North Dakotans will be left sitting on the bench. The iPhone – the much-hyped new product from Apple and AT&T – will only be available with wireless service from AT&T. And that leaves North Dakota and most of Minnesota out of the loop.
July is National Horseradish Month
“July is National Horseradish Month and there’s no better time to ‘root’ around for some sizzling recipes,” says The Horseradish Information Council. The Atlanta-based trade association of horseradish processors embraces this sultry month known for picnics and grilling as an optimal time to tempt the palate. The best place for horseradish sause? Arby’s. 5 for 5 sound really good right now....
So much for piracy BS - Movie Industry profits... →
I'm a tumblng
As you all know, I’ve been a fan of the WordPress platform for years. While I’m staying with WP for Wired For Gadgets, JakeBechtold.com has turned into a Tumblr blog. I think for what I’m trying to do for this blog, this platform fits better. Enjoy!
May 2007
1 post
“Why is it that people driving faster than you are maniacs and people driving...”