Monthly Archives: April 2004

Robocop

Posted on April 14 2004 by Mickey

    I didn’t think I’d be posting today — my forehead is still too bloodied from beating it against the tabletop during Bush’s press conference last night. But I just had to point out this news story I just … Continue reading →

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Actionable Intentions

Posted on April 13 2004 by Mickey

    President Bush announced he’s going to address his fellow Americans tonight for forty-five minutes. Broadcasters are confused because he has decided to start at the unusual time of eight:thirty. Fox has announced it will be pre-empt 24 because … Continue reading →

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Pedantry

Posted on April 12 2004 by Mickey

    It must come as no surprise to admit I’m a sniveling little know-it-all. I must confess however that I’m not quite the pedant I’d like to be. This is made even more obvious by Your Dictionary.com’s list of … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Technology Today

Posted on April 11 2004 by Mickey

No, not another Janet Jackson reference.Nor a Simpson at night.It’s Venus from 1882.     Slashdot mentions a fascinating story about what might arguably be called the first movie. On December 6 1882, astronomer David Peck Todd created 147 glass … Continue reading →

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The Mad Boober May Strike Again!

Posted on April 10 2004 by Mickey

A Fox News.com Viewer Advisory     Fox News is reporting that the PDB from August 6 2001 — you know, the one titled “HEY, CONDOLEEZZA! OVER HERE! READ ME! IMPORTANT! HOT STUFF! I’M SERIOUS!” — is to be released … Continue reading →

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Diet Blog: Day Ninety-Eight

Posted on April 9 2004 by Mickey

    Taterpants recently used my impregnable spam-free Shoutbox to inquire about the progress of my diet. First of all, what the hell kind of name is Taterpants? Second of all, I’ve got good news and bad news. The good … Continue reading →

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My Inbox

Posted on April 8 2004 by Mickey

    From: Michael Dell <mdell@dell.com>To: Mickey <mickey@shortfatguy.com>Sent: Thursday, April 8 2003   14:48:56Subject: Your Website Dear Mickey, I can only guess your recent comedy bit about a ghost writer named “Gupta” is a pointed barb at the Dell corporation’s … Continue reading →

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The Plan

Posted on April 8 2004 by Mickey

    I found this on the Internet. It looks like someone is having trouble folding the Iraqi roadmap to peace.Your browser does not support the video tag.     “We don’t know what shape it will be in. We … Continue reading →

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On the Paper Trail

Posted on April 7 2004 by Gupta

    I was discussing in the luncheon room the problem Americans may face soon in their reliance on Diebold voting machines. From the things I have read it would appear these fears are not in vain. However it would … Continue reading →

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Seven Bribes for Seven Numbers

Posted on April 5 2004 by Gupta

    “Criminals are believed to be trying to bribe Indian call centre workers to get access to customer credit card details” says this article at The Register. “Call centre workers have been offered up to a year’s wages for … Continue reading →

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