Author Archives: Solonor

Convenient Relief

Posted on January 3, 2005 by Solonor

In my silly About Me page, I say that I work for a software company that “caters to evil multinational oil companies and their foul offspring–convenience stores.” Yes, that’s a joke, but their behavior in stepping up to the plate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Oopsie…

Posted on January 3, 2005 by Solonor

Apparently, when you put up Google ads to make money off people clicking on them, you’re supposed to pretend they’re not there! According to the e-mail I received from the AdSense team, I was not supposed to encourage people to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A nice lucky number

Posted on January 1, 2005 by Solonor

Well, I spent today finishing up the last song for the CD. That makes it an even 13. I wrote an annoyingly sweet pop tune as the song du jour. I admit it. I’m a sucker for those catchy pop/rock … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bonan Novjaron!

Posted on January 1, 2005 by Solonor

Happy New Year, my little monkeys! Oh, wait, this is the Year of the Rooster. 2004 was the Year of the Monkey. Last year was all about throwing feces. This year is all about crowing. (Note the meticulous avoidance of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Google Ads for Charity

Posted on December 31, 2004 by Solonor

So, they’re not exactly the quickest way to raise funds. However, when every penny helps, even the little bit that a click on one of the ads earns is significant. I’ve only had them up since last night, and just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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2004 Postscript, part 4

Posted on December 31, 2004 by Solonor

Finally! We’re done looking at the past and can get on with our lives and march blithely onward into that glorious future. What wonders doth await? How the hell should I know? What am I? Psychic? October Football crap… Boobiethon… … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ads that make sense

Posted on December 30, 2004 by Solonor

The observant among you will notice the addition of Google ads to this site. They will be there for a while (at least until I see if they generate any revenue). As I said, all proceeds from the ads will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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2004 Postscript, part 3

Posted on December 30, 2004 by Solonor

Are you caring about this as much as I am? I knew you would. July “Spider-Man 2″… Icon War… Saturns’ rings… Orbiter flight sim… hyperspace e-mail scam… Daleks out of Who… Rock, Paper, Saddam!… Independence Day… more election crap… lawyer … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Football: Week 17

Posted on December 30, 2004 by Solonor

The record stands at 153-87, for those keeping score at home. Continue reading →

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Icon of Lauds Awards

Posted on December 30, 2004 by Solonor

My blog tenants are having their own year end awards, called the Icon of Lauds Weblog Awards. Only those who are madly in love with Bran, Pete or Jools can make up a category and nominate. (They threw me in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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