Monthly Archives: June 2004

Cleaning up the MS

Posted on June 30 2004 by Mickey

    It seems like the security warnings about IE are arriving daily now. The latest one is almost funny: a flaw Microsoft reportedly fixed in earlier versions of IE has been re-detected in the latest versions! And a BBC … Continue reading →

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WWDCnothing

Posted on June 29 2004 by Mickey

    Guess the wait wasn’t worth it. The rumor sites got me worked up for nothing. No G5 iMac, no new iPod news, just word that Konfabulator has been appropriated into OS X, and the new OS X requires … Continue reading →

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…Musssssst Buyyyy…

Posted on June 29 2004 by Mickey

    Not only do I have to buy this gorgeous dual-monitor setup, I also have to buy a new keyboard to replace the one I just drooled all over.    (Image taken from Mac Rumors.)

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Harry Potter & the …

Posted on June 29 2004 by Mickey

    JK Rowling’s most excellent official website was updated again yesterday (with substantial additions to the FAQ). I saw that “The Door” could be opened at last, but it took a whole day (and prodding from The Leaky Cauldron) … Continue reading →

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Always Kerry On

Posted on June 28 2004 by Mickey

    Ladies and gentlemen, The Electras: a rock band from the ’60s whose bass player would one day run for President in the 2004 campaign.    Sorry girls, he’s married.

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Happy Birthday, Schmoe!

Posted on June 27 2004 by Mickey

    Another member of the gang turns forty! His birthday is today, but we threw Joe a surprise party yesterday. Too bad the “cover story” was that he’d be dropping the kids off at his brother-in-law’s and would be … Continue reading →

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Unnamed

Posted on June 25 2004 by Mickey

    Boinx Software has a new application for creating photo albums. They have no name for it however and have started a contest to name the app. I submitted a name. How about you?

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Moore or Less

Posted on June 25 2004 by Mickey

    I saw the new movie Fahrenheit 9/11 this morning, before work. What a crock of shit! Listen, I know there’s such a thing as suspension of disbelief, but this movie is unbelievable. I can live with The Matrix, … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Waiting Through the Weekend

Posted on June 24 2004 by Mickey

    I have to admit the Mac sites have really built up anticipation to learn more about the planned — or rumored — G5 iMac. Apparently Steve Jobs is going to unveil it Monday, at the World Wide Developers … Continue reading →

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Even Bush’s Own Website Admits He’s a Miserable Failure

Posted on June 24 2004 by Mickey

    If this URL works it should link to President Bush’s new web video. If it doesn’t work, just go to GeorgeWBush.com and look for the commercial titled “Kerry’s Coalition of the Wild-Eyed”. Therein Kerry and Gore and Gephardt … Continue reading →

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