Monthly Archives: July 2005

What was I searching for?

Here's a Google search I just entered... "british television series flying world war I" What was I looking for? Try to guess before clicking here.

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

I have finally finished reading _Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince_. And I would like to ask you, who have also finished this book, how inspired was the casting of Alan Rickman? Spoilers ahead. Really. Stop reading if you have not finished the book. … Continue reading 

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“The colour of heartache”

One of the more beautiful descriptions in _Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell_ is that of a particular box, described as being "the colour of heartache." I have, just this minute, finished the book (well ahead of schedule I might add, … Continue reading 

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Skyangel (cue Godlight!)

We got a bit of junk mail the other day, you remember junk mail? The kind you get in your actual, physical, RL mailbox? It was from Skyangel, a "a complete system of family-friendly television & radio channels." It seems … Continue reading 

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It’s not a war, you morons!

Get this through your stupid skulls, you right-wing morons. The "War on Terror" is not a war, and it can't be won. Do you actually believe we can kill every single one of the terrorists? Do you think if we … Continue reading 

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Buzzer the Washing Machine

Buzzers on clothes dryers are ubiquitous, but nobody seems to be putting buzzers on the washing machines. I understand that the dryer buzzes because of all those clothing care labels that say, "Tumble Dry Low. Remove Promptly" But frankly, we use … Continue reading 

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