Category Archives: News

“Tell Us About Your Record Attempt”

Posted on August 6 2003 by Mickey

    Some times you have to ask yourself how far will you go to become famous. The Guinness World Records site actually has a listing for “Most Individuals Killed In A Terrorist Act”, which, not surprisingly, is the 2001 … Continue reading →

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Battlefield: Detroit

Posted on July 31 2003 by Mickey

    Detroit and Portland OR will become battlegrounds in the War on Terrorism, as the ACLU files joint lawsuits in hopes of having key sections of the USA PATROIT Act declared unconstitutional. According to Oregon’s Statesman Journal, “The lawsuit … Continue reading →

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“Your Safety is Our…um…Second Greatest Concern”

Posted on July 31 2003 by Mickey

    I share Jaquandor‘s dismay at this article on MSNBC.com: Amid increased hijack warnings, air marshalls are being pulled from cross-country and international flights — those most likely to be hijacked, by the way — because of, of all … Continue reading →

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ROTK Footage!!!

Posted on July 30 2003 by Mickey

    A 95-second taste of Return of the King is available at The One Ring.net. Someone has provided them with this QuickTime MOV file (perhaps off the supplements of the upcoming Two Towers DVD), which provides brief glimpses of … Continue reading →

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The Spielberg Giveth and the Spielberg Taketh Away

Posted on July 29 2003 by Mickey

    I heard some bad news and some good news today. Both of it about Steven Spielberg TV projects, both of it old. It happened a few days ago, but I’m only reading about it today. Duel, Spielberg’s first … Continue reading →

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Aww, Poor Babies

Posted on July 28 2003 by Mickey

    According to this story on Yahoo!, the telemarketing industry is trying to sue the FTC over their Do Not Call list.    Says an industry representative, the FTC “ignored its obligations under the federal law and the Constitution … Continue reading →

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Raiders of the Fake Box

Posted on July 27 2003 by Mickey

    I knew it. The ancient box that supposedly held the remains of “James, the Brother of Jesus” has been determined to be a forgery. I predicted it as soon as I first heard about it — not because … Continue reading →

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At Last, No More Grease Spots

Posted on July 27 2003 by Mickey

    Yo-ho! It’s midnight. We’ve reached AM again. The little hours of the night. And so, for a change, an entry with just text (to see if I still can form sentences).    I’m really getting tired of going … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Vanilla Coke

Posted on July 26 2003 by Mickey

    I just read that Michael at Livin-Nappy has vowed to drink a Vanilla Coke with every entry for the Blogathon. He writes: “This all started with a challenge from my family members when I said ‘Man I love … Continue reading →

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There Oughta Be an Amendment About That!

Posted on July 26 2003 by Mickey

    Ack! President Bush defaces the American flag! And in my own state too!    And in other news, it’s time for a Taco Bell run. Hopefully I can make it back in time.

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