Author Archives: Mickey

It Was Twenty Years Ago Today

Posted on December 8 2004 by Mickey

    Today marks the twentieth anniversary of my first U2 show.  Good God, I’m old. Way way back in the mists of time, a small group of friends drove from CMU to the once and soon-to-be beautiful Fox Theater … Continue reading →

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I Wish to Complain About the Networks’ Lack of Profanity

Posted on December 7 2004 by Mickey

    Slashdot once again gives me fodder for today’s blog entry. According to an article at Mediaweek.com, the FCC was receiving approximately 350 complaints a year in 2000 and 2001, up to 14,000 in 2002, and rising as high … Continue reading →

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Hardee’s Wants to Kill You

Posted on December 4 2004 by Mickey

    …but what a way to go. A couple weeks ago Hardee’s introduced the new Monster Thickburger, named not for the two ⅓-pound burgers but for the amount of plaque build-up in your aorta. The mere sight of it … Continue reading →

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Image of the Week

Posted on December 3 2004 by Mickey

    I got this from Astronomy.com’s “Astronomy Photo of the Day.” It was suggested by Brian, who is visiting our workplace from the West Coast. (Click on the image for the full-size version.)Great Lakes’ “Lake Effect”

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How I Spent My Thanksgiving Vacation

Posted on November 30 2004 by Mickey

Getting hooked on Spacedas well as joining the Shaun Squad.Watching the end of The Office,finding out Martin Freeman has his own website,wishing Lucy Davis had one too (although her dad does),and learning more about Wernham Hogg.Waiting for word I can … Continue reading →

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Happy Holiday Eating Season

Posted on November 26 2004 by Mickey

’Tis the season to pour gravy

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Headlines

Posted on November 18 2004 by Mickey

      Apparently Bono has some good news for me. According to the new issue of Spin magazine, when the tour starts next year U2 will make their concerts available for download on Apple’s iTunes Music Store. He is … Continue reading →

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Counting Cheese

Posted on November 17 2004 by Mickey

    A new study suggests obesity is related to sleep deprivation. Which could certainly be true if you’re spending the nights eating.    According to the AP article: Those who got less than four hours of sleep a night … Continue reading →

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Musical Velvet

Posted on November 14 2004 by Mickey

      I got word today that one of my prayers has been answered. Or at least will be next month.

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Null & Voided

Posted on November 12 2004 by Mickey

    A moment of silence as we mark the passing of Winamp, one of the favorite programs I ever downloaded and one of my favorites to use. According to Betanews.com: “The last members of the original Winamp team have … Continue reading →

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