Author Archives: Solonor

Magrathea?

Posted on February 23, 2004 by Solonor

BBC NEWS | Technology | US military creates second Earth As Grump said when he pointed this out to me, “We’d better start being nice to all the white mice, eh?” Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 23, 2004 by Solonor

Remember man that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return. I won’t be attending the opening night of Mel Gibson’s movie. I’ll be in church. It’s Ash Wednesday. I wonder if he’s going to miss the opening of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Sermon | 7 Comments

Feel the Power

Posted on February 21, 2004 by Solonor

There’s nothing worse than having your power supply conk out in the middle of a life-or-death online battle. You may think you know of something worse, but trust me there isn’t. Not one, darn thing. Not even that nasty looking … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 7 Comments

Resolve

Posted on February 20, 2004 by Solonor

Every time I start to think that politics don’t matter… that there’s nothing we can do about it anyway… that they’re all alike… a lovely little Neanderthal like Tom DeLay will come along to set me straight (no pun intended). … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 9 Comments

Ayuh, y’all.

Posted on February 19, 2004 by Solonor

63% (Dixie). A definitive Southern score! I say, I say, it looks like ah’ve been down heah just a tad too long. Either that, or I talk like my daddy done. Take the Yankee or Dixie quiz and see for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Taste of Evil

Posted on February 18, 2004 by Solonor

In case you were wondering, we’ve uncovered a blow-by-blow account of the horrible, evil, despicable, civilization-ending catastrophe that hangs over us like a dark hangy thing. Beware: It’s a long, sordid tale of lawlessness and villainy. You might want to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Speed Up Acrobat

Posted on February 18, 2004 by Solonor

Back to things that really matter! Tired of sitting around filing your nails or cleaning the litter box while you wait for a PDF to load? Grump sent me a cool little utility called Adobe Reader Speed-Up that tweaks Acrobat … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Crossing Over

Posted on February 18, 2004 by Solonor

Yes, I know I wavered slightly in my Great Prediction, but I’m still sticking with it. John Edwards will win. I need to just come out and say it: I don’t like John Kerry! No, I don’t know why. No, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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See what drugs will do to you, kids?

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Solonor

Heaven help me, I’m watching Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. What’s next? The Bugaloos?? So much for that 130 IQ… Continue reading →

Posted in Strangeness | 6 Comments

S M R T

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Solonor

In between uploading stats for the SGCBL, gettin’ down an’ chatty with Busy Mom, and watching My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance (yes, I know, we’re all going to hell, whatever), I took a whole bunch of these tests at Psychology … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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