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Author Archives: Ryan Olson
Movies I should see – ‘Fanboys’
The genesis of “Movies I should see” began on the back patio at the Bear when my friends launched the latest volley in one of the longest-running debates in fandom: Which is better — “Star Trek” or “Star Wars”? They … Continue reading
Posted in TV, Film and Radio
Tagged film, movies we should see, reviews, Star Trek, Star Wars
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The worst Super Bowl ads of 2011
Apologies for being a little late on this post, but I’m still a little bleary eyed after watching 6+ hours of TV on Super Bowl Sunday. When I wasn’t gripping the arms of my chair while the Pittsburgh Steelers slowly … Continue reading
Posted in Sports and rec
Tagged ads, comedy, Super Bowl
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The long road to Packer fandom via Chico
I’ve been following the Packers off and on for about 13 years. While the Super Bowl XLV has yet to be played, the past couple of weeks have been the most exciting for me Packers-wise as Chico celebrates native Aaron … Continue reading
Posted in World at large
Tagged Aaron Rodgers, NFL, Packers, Super Bowl, TV
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Getting in the holiday spirit
Observing Christmas 2010 is turning out to be like other years. It takes me a while to warm up to the holiday spirit, but I’m fully on board shortly before the big day. While I’m not a fan of starting … Continue reading
Talking and taking trains on Turkey Day
For all of my kvetching about “virtual strip searches” and airport security gropings, my Thanksgiving travel plans always included taking the train (and a bus) to the Bay Area to visit family. It’s more of a matter of convenience and … Continue reading
Quick! We must name the other shopping days of Thanksgiving weekend
The creation of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27 has made it painfully aware to me that America must name the remaining days of Thanksgiving weekend. It’s no longer enough that we have Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday or the … Continue reading
Posted in World at large
Tagged holidays, shopping
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Take the ‘virtual’ out of ‘virtual strip search’ this travel season
I’ve been concerned about the new Transportation Security Administration screening procedures and many passengers’ reactions. I’m disheartened by the negativity of some of the responses. “Don’t touch my junk” has become this year’s “Don’t tase me, bro.” What has become … Continue reading
Petty thieves turn Sierra Nevada events slightly skunky
It was wonderful that Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. threw several events this year, including an Oktoberfest dinner next to its on-site hop fields and a 30th anniversary party in one of the brewery’s warehouses on Nov. 15. They also donated … Continue reading
Posted in La vida Chico
Tagged beer, Chico, crime, Sierra Nevada
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Behind the scenes of The Buzz’s new look
Today marks the launch of The Buzz with a fresh facelift. The new design is geared to offer a cleaner, more dynamic look at the area’s lively arts. While the look is streamlined, all of The Buzz’s regular features are … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment industry
Tagged Buzz, design, entertainment, publishing, redesign
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In defense of the vuvuzelas — aka those annoying World Cup horns
When I lived in Georgia in the ’90s, we would joke that everyone who visited the state was given a copy of “Gone With the Wind” because the film was a frequent, yet incomplete, base of reference for Southern culture … Continue reading
Posted in World at large
Tagged football, Horn of Victory, horns, soccer, vuvuzela
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