Monthly Archives: August 2004

A Father’s Grief

Posted on 8/26/2004 by

Someone IMd me this morning, with a link to this story. The three Marines showed up at Arredondo’s home to inform the family that Lance Cpl. Alexander Arredondo, 20, had died Tuesday in Najaf. What happened next shocked the Marines … Continue reading →

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What Are You Reading?

Posted on 8/26/2004 by

A project I just got at work today inspired me to ask the folks who stop by here regularly what you all are reading these days. Being a lifelong bookwork, I’m usually working my way through at least a couple … Continue reading →

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New Toys

Posted on 8/26/2004 by

I wrote earlier about jonesin’ to get a new gadget or two. Well, I succumed. In one fell swoop this afternoon, I upgraded my cell phone and my PDA. There’s some duplication of functions between the two, but I’m working … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech Stuff | 1 Comment

John on Jon

Posted on 8/25/2004 by

What is it about politics and guys with some variation on the name “John”? OK, I’m a little late in blogging about Kerry’s appearance on The Daily Show last night. Lots of people have already covered it, but here my … Continue reading →

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Tapped By Trippi Blog

Posted on 8/25/2004 by

Call me star-struck, but I I think getting linked by Joe Trippi’s blog is pretty cool. That’s the funny thing about blogging. You never know who’s reading, and sometime you’re pleasantly surprised.

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Wonder of Wonders

Posted on 8/25/2004 by

Who would have guessed that a D.C. courthouse would have a business center for jurors that included internet access for laptops? Not me. But it’s true! Update: I did not get selected for a jury. Thus I am done with … Continue reading →

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Tour of (Jury) Duty

Posted on 8/25/2004 by

This morning I report for jury service. The term of service is one day or one trial, whichever comes first. With any luck I won’t get selected. Normally, I might find serving on a jury rather interesting, given my interest … Continue reading →

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Six Months With The Nomad Zen Xtra

Posted on 8/24/2004 by

It hardly seems like six months have gone by since I purchased my NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra. In truth, it seems like much longer. I didn’t realize the sixth anniversary had crept up on me and actually passed without my … Continue reading →

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Cheney Breaks With Bush on Marriage Ban

Posted on 8/24/2004 by

Holy crap. Vice President Dick Cheney, whose daughter Mary is a lesbian, spoke supportively about gay relationships on Tuesday, saying “freedom means freedom for everyone.” At a campaign rally in this Mississippi River town, Cheney was asked about his stand … Continue reading →

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Making The Switch

Posted on 8/24/2004 by

Another busy day at work today, much of which was spent making the switch from my trusty laptop to my new iBook with the 14 inch screen. All day, trying to configure things the way that I want them. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Tech Stuff | 9 Comments

There Is No Periphery

Posted on 8/23/2004 by

Just a few days ago I finished reading Joe Trippi’s book The Revolution Will Not Be Televised : Democracy, the Internet, and the Overthrow of Everything, which reads as part memoir and part manifesto, and I have to admit Trippi … Continue reading →

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Embracing Geekhood

Posted on 8/22/2004 by

Where have I been that I have not discovered ThinkGeek until today? How have I lived without the stuff sold on this site? My gosh. Maybe I really am a geek. Maybe it’s time I just embraced it. (OK, so … Continue reading →

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It’s Just About Time

Posted on 8/22/2004 by

The following from Wired was enough to make me want to stand and cheer. Effective with this sentence, Wired News will no longer capitalize the “I” in internet. At the same time, Web becomes web and Net becomes net. Why? … Continue reading →

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Free Speech Can Get You Fired

Posted on 8/21/2004 by

Via AMERICAblog. Welcome to George W. Bush’s America, where heckling the president can get you fired. A man who heckled President Bush at a political rally was fired from his job at an advertising and design company. The graphic designer … Continue reading →

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Social Linking

Posted on 8/21/2004 by

A co-worker of mine posted about del.icio.us on the company blog, and I thought I’d share it here, just because it’s a fun new online toy, and convenient too. It’s difficult to describe, so here’s the language from their “about” … Continue reading →

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