10 Nov 2006, 16:09 p.m.

Quote Of The Day

Right after the sysadmin solves a five-hour problem with an obscure SQL Server command (sp_updatestats): Me: Is that something you have to do manually, or something that it automatically updates every once in a while? …

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10 Nov 2006, 11:33 a.m.

Bookworm & Sandworm

Man, Diana Abu-Jaber's next book won't be out for another year. To tide me over, I reread my interview with her from last year. Do you watch television at all? I kind of watch vicariously …

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10 Nov 2006, 7:43 a.m.

The Hoodie And The Hijab

So the new attitude in the United Kingdom is that if you want to shield your face from view, by wearing a hooded sweater or a veil, burqa, niqab, etc, this could ONLY BE because …

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08 Nov 2006, 12:56 p.m.

Media Artifacts

The new candidate for US Secretary of Defense gave an interview to Frontline about the White House's planning behind the first Gulf War. The scene with the fireplace seems so sitcom. In any case, I'm …

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07 Nov 2006, 23:15 p.m.

An Election Night Thought

Let me just say, Leonard and I agree that what happened this election cycle (most obviously, the Democrats retaking the House of Representatives) would not have happened without the leadership of Howard Dean at the …

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07 Nov 2006, 16:05 p.m.

Rockin' Montage

OK, this officially replaces Arrested Development as my primary video association with the pop song "Freedom". Astonishingly well-put-together for a YouTube political advocacy music video.

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07 Nov 2006, 14:22 p.m.

Quote Of The Day

"He has, y'know, integrity." "Yeah, see where that'll get him." "I'll tell you what it's not gonna get him: LEGO Mindstorms."

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07 Nov 2006, 11:42 a.m.

On Voting, From The Joel On Software Forum

"It's like a potluck, man. Do I like making cheesy potatoes? No. It takes me an hour. I dislike cooking. But if I'm going to eat everyone elses dishes, it's only right that I participate …

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05 Nov 2006, 22:16 p.m.

In Response To Reddit Speculation

I wrote something on the Business of Software forum that bears reposting here: I'm not about to try to sell or buy a startup, so there's no point in me speculating about Reddit's sale price, …

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05 Nov 2006, 12:24 p.m.

MC Masala on Election Experiences

I used to work for a state senator. I watched the election returns come in live several times. And I used to be more avid about day-to-day horse races than I am now. This week's …

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