Category Archives: Links

A Large Reverberating Smacking Sound

Posted on December 19 2003 by Mickey

    Huzzah, at last. A three-judge Appeals Court panel today gave the whiny crybabies at the RIAA “a long awaited kick to the groin in its pursuit of file swappers, saying the music label lobby group can no longer … Continue reading →

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Return of the King Eve

Posted on December 16 2003 by Mickey

    My local paper this morning gave Return of the King four out of four stars. The review also couldn’t resist taking swipes at the third movies of other trilogies, such as The Matrix and even The Godfather. I … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Present

Posted on December 16 2003 by Mickey

    Now this is a nice way to take my mind off my woes. Ruben, the child I sponsor in Bolivia, sent me a Christmas present.   [9:58 AM]    Update: This, on the other hand, or in fact … Continue reading →

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First in Flight

Posted on December 11 2003 by Mickey

    Once again another historical fact I was taught in school is now suspect and under attack: now they’re saying it was a Brazilian man, not the Wright Brothers, who was first to fly a plane.

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Virtual Snow Globe

Posted on December 10 2003 by Mickey

    I am so sleepy I’m unable to muster coherent thought. Fortunately, Schmoe, an occasional contributor here, passed along this link which can serve as today’s blog entry: the virtual snow globe.

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Links Roundup (2003/12/09)

Posted on December 9 2003 by Mickey

    Some stuff I’ve been reading up on today:    • “The creator and writer of the the Alan Parsons Project, ERIC WOOLFSON, presents his first new concept album in thirteen years.” I guess I’m a little late to … Continue reading →

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Google Search Game

Posted on December 5 2003 by Mickey

    Below are the results of three randomly selected Google searches. Can you guess the secret bond they all share?Fried Cheese AppetizerFried Cheese BitesDeep-Fried Cheese

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Java Jabber

Posted on December 2 2003 by Mickey

    According to The Sun God: ”At last someone serious launches an alternative to Windows (if you’re looking for one) that doesn’t require buying some piece of over-priced hardware (no matter how sweet it looks).” Introducing the Java Desktop … Continue reading →

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Today in Food (2003/11/29)

Posted on November 29 2003 by Mickey

    WebMD.com, in an article printed last week, states “Americans living in areas of great urban sprawl are more likely to be obese”. Researchers believe this is due to the easy availability of fast food, the emphasis on driving … Continue reading →

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Knowing the Score

Posted on November 20 2003 by Mickey

    I am consumed with watching all of The Two Towers: Extended Edition, so my blog might as well reflect that with its third straight LOTR entry. This Tuesday brings the release of the new Return of the King … Continue reading →

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