July 3, 2004

Not I. Whenever I want to feel off-balanced or woozy, I just stand on the sidewalk and spin in a clockwise motion. After about 30 seconds, I come to an abrupt stop and look around. Very fun.

When I can't get outside for a twirling session, I just visit the 60 Second Trip. Works every time.

Can you pass the University of Okoboji Entrance Exam? Only those "students" who can look for a creative answer within a literal meaning will pass.

What's your score? I got 17 out of 20 correct.

July 1, 2004

A burglar recently broke into the Wisconsin Native Bird Aviary in Oshkosh, Wis., and made off with a screech owl that is blind in one eye, three ring-necked pheasants and five quail. Two vultures were left behind.

I wonder, what is the street value of fowl?

I've received a lot of phishy mail lately. Thieves hoping to snag my personal information, passwords, credit card numbers, secret codes and social security numbers are using official looking e-mails to con thousands out of money. Worse, with this information, these cons can steal your very identity.

Avoid falling into their trap. Take this tutorial on how to spot a spoof (phishing) e-mail.

June 30, 2004

A new Jaded Writings column has been posted. This week, I discuss my experiences with female companionship.

"Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over."
-- Octavia E. Butler

June 29, 2004

Even after the U.S. invaded Iraq, some of its people were able to maintain their sense of humor. I really wish I could get Comcast to pick up Al-Sharqiya.

"Imitation is the sincerest form of television."
--Fred Allen

June 28, 2004

The Jaded Writings column is moving to Wednesdays. This publication change will allow me to get my freelancing gigs done on deadline and still dedicate enough time to writing entertaining and informative essays.

* Jan Kozlowski - 6/30/61
* George Sand - 7/1/1804
* William Strunk, Jr. - 7/1/1869
* Hermann Hesse - 7/2/1877
* Franz Kafka - 7/3/1883
* Tom Stoppard - 7/3/1937
* Nathaniel Hawthorne - 7/4/1804
* Neil Simon - 7/4/1927
* Christine Dalessio - 7/4/71
* Michelle Angelini - 7/5/49
* Jean Cocteau - 7/5/1889
* Karen S. Wiesner - 7/5/69
* Dorothy Thompson - 7/6/54
* Robert Heinlein - 7/7/1907

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