Monthly Archives: August 2004

Can you get bad milk?

Posted on August 30, 2004 by Danny

The milk I just opened is labeled "Grade A." Can you buy B-grade milk? Where? Is it cheaper? Has it been pushed out of the market by uffish dairy conglomerates? See: [City of Elko, NV Municipal Codes: Milk](http://www.ci.elko.nv.us/codes/City_Municipal_Code/Title_9/4/1.html "The Internet is … Continue reading →

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OMG: How to make a Fox news anchor do a double take

Posted on August 30, 2004 by Danny

That's it. I'm done sitting around. I cannot believe what I just read. Yesterday, on the Fox News Channel, Dennis Hastert (R-IL), who is the freaking Speaker of the House of Representatives, said this to Chris Wallace, the host. HASTERT: Here … Continue reading →

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I takes lots of pictures

Posted on August 25, 2004 by Danny

I was perusing iPhoto today, and noticed that I have 2048 pictures in the database. The numbered title of my latest picture is IMG2652.jpg. Now, Canon cameras (and others, probably) maintain the picture numbering even when you switch cards or … Continue reading →

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Vending machine mojo [updated]

Posted on August 25, 2004 by Danny

I just went to get a drink from one of the vending machines here in the library. My tithe, a whole dollar, consisted of three quarters, a dime, and three nickels. I drop in my money, I stoop down to … Continue reading →

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Unplug. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

Posted on August 11, 2004 by Danny

Haven't seen many posts lately? That's because a week and a half ago, I came home to discover my cable modem blinking disconsolately. I called my cable provider, Cox (please keep all puns to yourself, not that they don't deserve … Continue reading →

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