Monthly Archives: December 2003

DIE SPAM DIE!!!

   For the most part I’ve simply been deleting the hundreds of spam e-mails I get a day, but recently it’s really starting to take a toll on me and deleting is just not good enough any more. Instead, I … Continue reading

Posted in News, Tech | Leave a comment

Today in Food (2003/12/5)

   Call it Drive-Thru Rage.    I suppose I should mention the news story of the woman who was sentenced yesterday to ten years in prison for running over a McDonald’s manager after being told she couldn’t get mayonnaise on … Continue reading

Posted in Food, News | Leave a comment

Google Search Game

    Below are the results of three randomly selected Google searches. Can you guess the secret bond they all share?Fried Cheese AppetizerFried Cheese BitesDeep-Fried Cheese

Posted in Food, Links | 2 Comments

A Message from Joe (2003/12/3)

    My nephew Joe is taking an international studies course in Ecuador. Here’s his latest message. From: JoeSent: Wednesday, December 3 2003   06:33:05Subject: Hesperia, Thanksgiving, and a birthday celebration Greetings friends, nAs I’m sure we are all aware, … Continue reading

Posted in Joe's Travels | Leave a comment

Java Jabber

    According to The Sun God: ”At last someone serious launches an alternative to Windows (if you’re looking for one) that doesn’t require buying some piece of over-priced hardware (no matter how sweet it looks).” Introducing the Java Desktop … Continue reading

Posted in Links, News, Tech | 1 Comment

Hamlet Act II, Scene 2

    You’re probably already familiar with Los Angeles County’s ban on the usage of “master” and “slave” as tech terms. Now I read that they are looking for more palatable alternatives. The MPAA passed along the suggestion of “Master” … Continue reading

Posted in News, Tech | Leave a comment