Author Archives: Mickey

Quote of the Day

Posted on March 5 2003 by Mickey

    Behold the fine art of diplomacy. During a summit of Islamic nations today, Iraqi vice president Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, upon being interrupted by a Kuwaiti politician, was heard to shout “Shut up you monkey! Curse be upon your … Continue reading →

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Fat Tuesday 2003

Posted on March 4 2003 by Mickey

    I meant to post something for 03/03/03 but didn’t have anything else to add then just typing 03/03/03. However I can’t let Fat Tuesday go by without a mention. I mean, the day is practically named after me, … Continue reading →

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2003 Newspaper Ad

Posted on March 2 2003 by Mickey

    The great Detroit promotion machine slowly begins to move. Here’s the first newspaper ad, from the “Entertainment” section (page 2J) of the Sunday Detroit News & Free Press.

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Camera Poll

Posted on March 2 2003 by Mickey

    I’m thinking about it. I’m seriously thinking about it…>    I tried to embed this poll, but apparently pMachine doesn’t like entries with PHP. So I made the poll into a popup window. Is that cool? (No, wait; … Continue reading →

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Sweeps

Posted on February 28 2003 by Mickey

    For watching as much television as I do, it’s quite strange this page [now, category] is updated so seldomly. Part of the reason might be that I actively despise all forms of “reality television”. Whether they are the … Continue reading →

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A Less Than Beautiful Day

Posted on February 27 2003 by Mickey

    I just read that Mr Fred Rogers, our mutual neighbor, has passed away. I admit I preferred [i]Sesame Street[/i] while growing up (as for PBS shows), but it would be hard for anyone not to feel some kind … Continue reading →

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North Korea’s Secret Weapon

Posted on February 26 2003 by Mickey

    I apologize for taking so long on my next update. You see, I was snacking on chips the other day and dropped some cheese dip into the keyboard. Every time I tried to type a semicolon I would … Continue reading →

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A Little Too Crazy-Go-Nuts

Posted on February 21 2003 by Mickey

    This is old news, since it happened last Monday, but the more I think of it the more concerned I become. In this week’s Strong Bad e-mail, it looks like Strong Sad is either unconscious or, worse, dead! … Continue reading →

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Picture Round-Up

Posted on February 20 2003 by Mickey

    A couple things I had lying around…Above: Attention Texans: according to Ready.gov, you are screwed!!! Right: Is water supposed to be this opaque?

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Bad News / Good News

Posted on February 18 2003 by Mickey

    I just discovered a horrible development. The prices have risen in the snack machines here at work. The price of a 1½ oz bag of chips has gone up a nickel since yesterday. Now it’s at the ungainly … Continue reading →

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