Author Archives: Mickey

Virus Scanning

Posted on March 20 2005 by Mickey

    Yes, I am quite aware how there are no viruses for Macs. However, Macs can get Windows viruses, although obviously those viruses have absolutely no effect on a Mac. Still, I like to be a good Internet citizen … Continue reading →

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imPodability

Posted on March 20 2005 by Mickey

    They say the best way to treat an iPod battery is to drain the battery once a month to give it a full charge. The improved battery life on my iPod Photo almost makes this difficult. I use … Continue reading →

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David Letterman Victim of Kidnapping Plot?

Posted on March 18 2005 by Mickey

      According to the AP wire, authorities uncovered a plot to kidnap David Letterman’s baby son. “The man charged Thursday with hatching the scheme, Kelly A. Frank, worked as a painter at the talk-show host’s 2,700-acre spread near … Continue reading →

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Calling Jack Bauer

Posted on March 15 2005 by Mickey

    24 is reaching the midpoint of Day 4. To mark the occasion here’s a little bit of audio, direct from the Japanese edition of Sean Callery’s soundtrack album. Click below and get a sense of the constant pressures … Continue reading →

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U2sday

Posted on March 14 2005 by Mickey

    I saw rumors over the weekend that U2 might add a second show in Detroit. I wasn’t sure if they like us anymore since they skipped us on the first leg (and I still remember how many people … Continue reading →

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Episode III: The Trailer of the Sith

Posted on March 11 2005 by Mickey

    I suppose I should start becoming interested. Fox aired the new Episode III trailer tonight. I was able to see it in its high-def (though window-boxed) glory. Hayden Christensen has some red marker on his face, Samuel L … Continue reading →

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ATI Irks Me Yet Again

Posted on March 10 2005 by Mickey

    Taking advantage of my upcoming IRS refund and preparing for the arrival of OS X 10.4 (“Tiger”), I bought the new ATI X800 XT video card. When I originally bought my G5 PowerMac I went for the cheapest … Continue reading →

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Bush Remembers Bin Laden’s Name!

Posted on March 9 2005 by Mickey

    Quite frequently The Daily Show will run a news clip that is so remarkably funny, even before they skewer it with their own comedy, that I wish I had kept it and archived it. Last night was no … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Cover Up

Posted on March 9 2005 by Mickey

    The big news today is that Bloomsbury and Scholastic have revealed the covers for the new Harry Potter book, which will be published in July. Yes, it’s just a book cover; but at least it’s better than 24 … Continue reading →

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Vertigo 2005: Third Leg Dates

Posted on March 7 2005 by Mickey

    U2.com has just announced the latest dates for the third leg of the Vertigo tour. This leg will bring the band back to North America, late in the year. Monday, September 12: Toronto, Air Canada CentreWednesday, September 14: … Continue reading →

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