Author Archives: Mickey

The Deceiver

Posted on June 8 2005 by Mickey

    Big thanks to Think Progress for doing my blogging work for me. The Downing Street Memo reported that in a July 23, 2002 meeting between Prime Minister Blair and his war cabinet, attendees of the meeting discussed the … Continue reading →

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The Itch

Posted on June 3 2005 by Mickey

    I’ve got the itch: that all too familiar feeling where I’ve got newfound money burning a hole in my pocket. All except for the money part, that is. After many months I’m finally poised to start a big … Continue reading →

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40 Top Movie Soundtracks

Posted on June 1 2005 by Mickey

    Another list, this time about movie soundtracks, compiled by the listeners of UK’s Classic FM and revealed during the Monday, May 30 Bank Holiday. 40  633 Squadron – Ron Goodwin39  Cinema Paradiso – Ennio Morricone38  Superman – John … Continue reading →

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Under Construction…again

Posted on May 27 2005 by Mickey

    My site is currently being moved to a new server. There might be performance problems in the meantime — but I swear it’s me. It’s me; not you. And sadly, yes, this has happened to me before.   … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Last Post Leads to His Murderer

Posted on May 26 2005 by Mickey

    Sometimes a weblog lets you learn too much about a person. I can’t stop thinking about this story, as described at Web Pro News     A Chinese student in Queens, NY, was tied to a chair and … Continue reading →

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TIME‘s Top 100

Posted on May 25 2005 by Mickey

    It’s hard to take TIME seriously after their Ann Cu…sorry, Coulter cover story (and Newsweek is hogging all the attention right now), but I enjoyed perusing their big list of 100 greatest movies. Sure, there are some quibbles, … Continue reading →

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In the News

Posted on May 23 2005 by Mickey

    Quote of the Day: from The Sun UK     Bush Probes Saddam’s Pants    George Bush yesterday launched a probe into how pictures of Saddam Hussein in his underpants were leaked.    His spokesman said: “He has … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Graduate!

Posted on May 23 2005 by Mickey

    Congratulations to my niece Cathy, shown with her sister Heather, who graduated from Ladywood High School today! Heather & Cathy

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Image of the Week

Posted on May 12 2005 by Mickey

    Godzilla attacking the coastline and other remarkable cloud formations can be seen at the Cloud Appreciation Society’s gallery:    (Link found via Attu Sees All.)

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Feta’s Fate Fêted

Posted on May 11 2005 by Mickey

    According to the Southeast European Times, “The advocate general of the European Court of Justice announced Tuesday (10 May) that in his opinion the name of feta cheese is a typical Greek name and deserves legal protection.” Germany … Continue reading →

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