Monthly Archives: January 2004

Diet Blog: Day Twenty-One

Posted on January 22 2004 by Mickey

    I weighed myself again this morning. Now that I’m in Phase Two, I am able reintroduce some carbohydrates into my diet, and as predicted my weight loss has slowed somewhat. I’m at 226½, which is down one pound … Continue reading →

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The Following Entry Takes Place Between 2:38 PM and 2:58 PM

Posted on January 21 2004 by Mickey

    With The X-Files long gone (even before it officially left) and The West Wing reduced to being just another hourlong drama, my TV viewing has been soulless and robotic.    Enter 24.    My friends have been talking … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Millennium Group

Posted on January 21 2004 by Mickey

Millennium: Released Dec 19 2003. ©Fox Music     We’ve been waiting for years for the planned CD of Mark Snow’s music from Millennium. Fox Music has released it, but as an exclusive on iTunes. It has 22 tracks, runs … Continue reading →

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Today in Food (2004/01/20)

Posted on January 20 2004 by Mickey

    A rescue mission that hits close to home, Russia, according to Reuters, has called in the Army to salvage a truck carrying ten tons of beer which sank under Siberian ice. Our thoughts are with the rescuers. It’s … Continue reading →

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More Stuff for Me to Buy

Posted on January 19 2004 by Mickey

    Sideshow Weta, the maker of the high quality statues and busts from The Lord of the Rings, has announced its 2004 line-up. I’m still kicking myself that I missed out on the Fell Beast, which sold out before … Continue reading →

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Aitch Tee Tee Pee

Posted on January 19 2004 by Mickey

    The long arm of Microsoft is after the insidious Mike Rowe, a 17-year-old Canadian who had the gall to buy a web domain based on his own name. Since he’s a web designer, he chose http://www.mikerowesoft.com, but, according … Continue reading →

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A Message from Joe (2004/01/17)

Posted on January 17 2004 by Mickey

    My nephew Joe is taking an international studies course in Ecuador. Here’s his latest message. From: JoeSent: Saturday, January 17 2004   22:00:20Subject: Two Life Changing Trips ¡Greetings amigos! As you all know, because I’ve mentioned it before, … Continue reading →

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Diet Blog: Day Fifteen

Posted on January 17 2004 by Mickey

    Today I started Phase Two of the Southpaw diet. I’m now able to incorporate grains and fruit in my menu. And this morning started off with a bowl of oatmeal. Oh glorious joy, a bowl of oatmeal, he … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 7.0

Posted on January 16 2004 by Mickey

    I went ahead and installed my new SATA drive this morning. I made sure to dig out my old anti-shock wrist strap this time so I could avoid any more problems. It went fairly well, apart from blowing … Continue reading →

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What’s that thumping sound coming from your cubicle?

Posted on January 15 2004 by Mickey

    Some old links, but again ones I only just discovered. This time they came from Lockergnome. Have some fun at the office with these Microsoft Excel spreadsheets which actually allow you to play Pacman and Space Invaders!    … Continue reading →

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