Monthly Archives: June 2003

obvious in hindsight

Wow, I’m amazed this joke isn’t already Out There. Overheard today: “You know Rick here” — the friendly fiftyish fellow who co-manages the mail-drop that I use — “was an X-rated star? It was a movie with an all-Philippine cast, … Continue reading

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Computer Graphics and Geometric Ornamental Design

Craig Kaplan writes: Whenever possible, one’s thesis should be write-only. Nevertheless, I understand if once in a while a visitor to this page may choose to read what I’ve written.

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Laurence Simon of Amish Tech Support, weary from the media attention brought on by his exposure of a scandal in Washington, returned briefly to his old form yesterday. Heh heh. (2004 Oct 19: Those links have gone bad, but I … Continue reading

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keep on saunterin’

Heard on the radio: June 19 is World Sauntering Day.

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no honor among thieves

AlterNet: The Screwing of Cynthia McKinney. Greg Palast blames her dis-election on her being widely quoted for something she never said. But wasn’t she also slammed for race-baiting?

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. . and fish

Practical ontology

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not enough gamekeepers.

Amazon World is a blog made up of quotes from readers’ reviews. Oh, yes, every day people wake up to find themselves turned into a cockroach and have to deal with living as one. I’m just real sure! Cited (twice) … Continue reading

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