So, there's this new pizza place, called Rosie's New York Pizza, that opened just down the block from my home. The place even has a "pizza chef," so I was intrigued, if not excited. Keep in mind this is San Jose, California; about as far from New York as one can get in the continental U.S. I ordered a large pizza with eggplant, olives, mushrooms and tomatoes (they call it a Madison Square Garden). It was $26, but hey, this is the Silicon Valley; everything's expensive. Anyway, I get it home and see that the crust is a little dark (not black, but definitely dark) and hard (when I fold one of the slices, it doesn't bend, it cracks). I optimistically start eating it anyway, but it tastes a little burnt. So, I do what any hardworking person would do and call up the place and explain that my pie was burnt and I'd like a replacement. They say sure and I bring it back. So, when I show up to return it, they take a look at it and tell me that's the way it's supposed to be ("This is what a New York pizza is like."). They do give me a replacement pie, but it's the exact same way. They even instructed me on ways to eat it, "You have to fold the slice." But even several days later, this experience is still on my mind. Is this really how a New York pizza is or is this place just not my cup of tea?

So, fellow JD readers, what say you? What's a New York pizza like? Should the crust crack down the middle and taste of charred cardboard? Where's the best pizza in the country? What's a Chicago pizza? Are my wussy California tastebuds all out of whack so that only flexible golden brown crust will do? Please feel free to discuss your favorite type of pie. 

So much for West Virginia. Not that they would've stood a chance against UCLA in the Elite Eight. That was my one sorta sleeper pick for the Elite Eight.

Now that I got the new car with a working CD player, I'm able to revisit some of my favorites, including:



Tool - 10,000 Days
This disc just sucks you in.



Elliot Smith - Figure 8
poignant

Here's to hoping that the Sharks can continue their recent seven-game winning streak. A streak in which they've won games over no-slouch opponents (Flyers, Pens, Wings, Habs, Sens). And what's more positive to me, is that they've won the last two at home, which maybe is showing that they're finally getting over their mental glitch (16-13-5 at home, 22-8-3 on road).

So, is there any compatibility issues if you still have a dial-up Internet connection and TiVo (which both require a telephone connection)? I mean, doesn't VoIP still use a regular phone jack for the phone to connect to the digital cable? I would assume that it would be the same for the TiVo connection and computer (for dial-up).

So, over two years later, I'm now considering the same thing. AT&T (bloodsuckers) has been shafting me nearly $80 per month lately, so the $45 flat monthly rate for Comcast Digital Voice is extremely appealing. Anyone have any experience with this?

Looks like a Tusken. I wonder if they have pics of the Banthas?

Canvas bifold, sans velcro (shudder). I've got too many cards to go for a smaller, front-pocket type wallet. It's the cards that do me in, including three credit; one debit; license; three med. insurance (me, plus my two kids); Safeway, Costco, BevMo and Albertson's club; and Target, Peet's Coffee, Gap and Bloomingdale's gift cards. (That's 16 cards, ugh.)