Monthly Archives: September 2003

Coffee and Productivity: Friends or Foes?

Posted on September 15, 2003 by Jacob

I have warmed up to coffee lately, especially if it is light and sweet. We have cappuccino mix up here and I usually dope up regular coffee with the mix, making the coffee almost palatable. As I have wandered back … Continue reading →

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Out of my cold dead hands

Posted on September 12, 2003 by Jacob

I am reading an AP (print) article proposing that, in order to prevent both the rapid spread of viruses and cut down on copyright infringement, we should start licensing people to use computers. In other words, you would have to … Continue reading →

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Priorities at NPR

Posted on September 12, 2003 by Jacob

This morning, guess what the first news item was on the 5:00 version of Morning Edition? No really, guess. Okay, I’ll make it multiple choice. a) The Israeli parliament has issued a statement to the effect that it intends to … Continue reading →

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Historically ignorant

Posted on September 10, 2003 by Jacob

I am no student of history, so I may make a fool of myself by what I am about to write. Oh well, it wouldn’t be the first time. It seems to me that a characteristic of those who call … Continue reading →

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Dude, where’s your decency?

Posted on September 10, 2003 by Jacob

I see that Michael Moore will soon be selling a new book, “Dude, Where’s My Country?” I can only imagine. In fact, I’ll have to, since a la Mr. Grinch I won’t touch it with a 10,000 foot pole. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Don’t pick up that fork just yet, sir. . .

Posted on September 9, 2003 by Jacob

This is awesome. Just show me where to sign and then get out of my way!

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The Defense of Marriage(?)

Posted on September 9, 2003 by Jacob

Okay, so evangelicals are in an uproar over this thing that is being called the Defense of Marriage. I have some questions about this issue, and this post will involve quite a bit of thinking out loud, so bear with … Continue reading →

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Million $$ Man

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Jacob

It took 11 months, but I’ve finally spent my 1 millionth dollar on my current project. Only $770,000 to go!

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Anticlimax

Posted on September 8, 2003 by Jacob

No, I didn’t get my post on constitutional meddling done this weekend. Yes, it’s still coming. Thanks for your patience.

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An SUV Theory

Posted on September 5, 2003 by Jacob

I’ve been curious about SUV’s for a while. What is it with Americans’ infatuation with these so-called sport utility vehicles? Then I remembered a comment someone made to me recently, and it got me thinking. “You can never look cool … Continue reading →

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