Author Archives: Mickey

Uh-Oh! Man Fired for Blogging at Work

Posted on January 28 2003 by Mickey

    From The Register: “A Brit living and working in the US has been sacked from his job for running a blog.”    And…oh…by the way…apropos of nothing…if my boss happens to see this…when the time stamp says 1:52 … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl

Posted on January 26 2003 by Mickey

    Aaahh…a day based around food, beer, and TV.    What’s not to love?

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SFG Time Killers

Posted on January 23 2003 by Mickey

    I am actually still at work, despite the ridiculously late hour. And, fighting off boredom if not delirium, I’ve found needed diversion in the many quizzes found at In Flash.com.    They are quite entertaining, although the spelling … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Heroes

Posted on January 22 2003 by Mickey

    I have two new role models. In a time where stupidity and crudity seem to be celebrated, I am thrilled to learn about these two inspirational people.    My first hero is Patricia Heaton, costar of Everybody Loves … Continue reading →

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Everybody Loves Homestar Runner!

Posted on January 20 2003 by Mickey

    They love it to such an extent that the site has become too popular. Mondays are the worst, when Strong Bad’s latest e-mail is unveiled. Today was particularly bad, since traffic was so great the site has been … Continue reading →

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Picking on Towers Again

Posted on January 18 2003 by Mickey

    It must seem like I have a grudge against this movie, since I pick on it so much. I swear I don’t — in fact, I’m probably overly obsessed by it. But the thing is, I discovered another … Continue reading →

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…oyaghblahurgh…

Posted on January 17 2003 by Mickey

    So is it possible to give the flu to yourself? I thought I only had a migraine yesterday morning, but when the discomfort started traveling south last night I suspected it was something more insidious. I haven’t done … Continue reading →

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Disorderly Conduct

Posted on January 16 2003 by Mickey

    At least 47 million American adults — or more than one in five — have a disorder that often includes a beer belly, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol readings and high blood sugar, according to a new study.  … Continue reading →

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Geek News of the Week

Posted on January 14 2003 by Mickey

    Apart from my purchase of a DVD±RW burner, this is a pretty big news story in my short fat world. Remember when we found out the role of Arwen would be expanded in The Lord of the Rings … Continue reading →

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SFG’s Oscar Season Round-Up

Posted on January 13 2003 by Mickey

    I’m finally forcing myself to do something I’ve always wanted. To see every Best Picture nominee before the Oscar winners are announced. I’ve gotten a headstart, anticipating which movies might possibly be nominated. Here are some capsule reviews.  … Continue reading →

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