Author Archives: Solonor

Carnival of the Vanities 93

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Solonor

It’s the Capitol Hill edition of the Carnival at quasi in rem. Continue reading →

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Mid-Year Referrer Madness

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Solonor

Anyone who’s read this space for more than six months, knows that last year I did a little thing called Referrer Madness every month. Each list had some snarky comment about the blogs that were foolish kind enough to send … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s not who you know… wait, yes it is!

Posted on June 29, 2004 by Solonor

Thanks to my super-special contacts in Hollywood who arranged for Harry Potter to come out on V’s birthday and Spider-Man 2 on mine. Any special movie you want to premiere on your birthday? Have your machine call my machine. We’ll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thar she blows!

Posted on June 29, 2004 by Solonor

With Whiny about to turn 18, I realize that our opportunities for family vacations are dwindling. Sure, we might be able to swing something with the kids later, but college doesn’t exactly leave you with wads o’ cash. And if … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The SGCBL is the new MENSA

Posted on June 29, 2004 by Solonor

I always knew the members of the SGCBL had good taste. I just never realized that they were certifiable genii, as well. On the New Zealand version of the Test the Nation TV show, the groups were broken up into … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Michael Moore is a big fat idiot…but look behind him…

Posted on June 28, 2004 by Solonor

We went to see Fahrenheit 9/11 on Saturday night. The 10 PM showing packed two theaters, and it was obvious that not everyone there was either a dyed-in-the-wool Michael Moore fan or a wild-eyed liberal. There was a high percentage … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Turning up the heat

Posted on June 28, 2004 by Solonor

We went to see Fahrenheit 9/11 on Saturday night. It’s taking me quite a while to write up exactly what I want to say about it. I will say this: I don’t care if you tell me it sucks. Just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I paid for this barometer

Posted on June 28, 2004 by Solonor

NOAA issued a new draft of its policy on disseminating information on the Internet in January. The old policy limits the data the National Weather Service can put out there, so that it doesn’t compete with private weather companies. In … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m telling you this…

Posted on June 25, 2004 by Solonor

CreamedGeezer.com – New Look, Same Great Taste! [ horked from the Bitter Kat ] Continue reading →

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Fnord!

Posted on June 25, 2004 by Solonor

I love this game. Haven’t played it in forever, but I bought the One With Everything factory set almost 10 years ago. Anyone wanna play? The U.F.O.s: You’re the secret master, and YOU don’t even know what you’re up to. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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