Biodegradable Coffin, Josh & Fergie, iTunes Rentals, & more…
<iJJ> Recycling in its purest form — among the worms
The growing trend in burials? Going green of course! People once thought that cremation was the most ecological way to go, due to the possible use of fossil fuels in the process. Now its biodegradable coffins, no embalming, and so on.
<iJJ> Josh and Fergie Are Engaged
Sad days for those of us who had far flung fantasies of marrying Josh Duhamel, as he’s popped the question to Fergie. Darn!
<iJJ> Report: Apple inks online film-rental deal with News Corp’s 20th Century Fox
iTunes movie rentals could be on the slate for MacWorld 2008 – which is in January in San Francisco. Watch for some more Apple stuff on iJJ as MW08 approaches.
<iJJ> CBS, NBC, NFL Net to simulcast Patriots 16-0 attempt
For the first time since Super Bowl I the NFL will simulcast a game. I’m somewhat hoping that the Patriots do make 16-0, and then promptly lose somewhere in the play-offs (not getting another Super Bowl championship). Then it’ll be proven that a perfect season is possible, yet the Pats would let someone else win (the Superbowl) for a change…
<iJJ> Dorgan, other Dem Senators, help to thwart Bush
Thank goodness for “pro forma” sessions. They’ll help stop Bush from making recess appointments – and circumvent Senate approval on his mostly controversial choices for various appointments. The Dems tried to deal with Bush, as usual he covered his ears and yelled loudly until they left the room…
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Some will think me a sour person, however I am happy that the Christmas season is done and over with. I got gifts and gave a few – however I just can’t get into when it’s become so materialistic and commercialized… and starts in August! I’m more of a Thanksgiving, New Years, smaller family/friend focused holiday type of guy. I’m looking forward to New Years Eve and 2007 being over. From my perspective I would not want to relive 2007… Later.
