02 Jul 2003, 16:59 p.m.

"Weirdly, this is never called irony, even though every other bloody thing that anyone ever says is."

A very interesting history and analysis of "irony." (via Electroside)

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01 Jul 2003, 11:49 a.m.

Mathematicians in action (via Zed) and someone needs a kidney.…

Mathematicians in action (via Zed) and someone needs a kidney. Also, I can't stop thinking about Tranquility Bay, a re-education camp in Jamaica where parents pay to have their children's souls erased.

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30 Jun 2003, 14:39 p.m.

Some people misspell "Salon" as "Solon," which makes me think…

Some people misspell "Salon" as "Solon," which makes me think that we're writing a magazine for Greek lawmakers of antiquity. But the other day my colleague performed an accidental transformation cipher and thanked a reader …

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29 Jun 2003, 18:54 p.m.

Tonight is the last big load. After a bit…

Tonight is the last big load. After a bit more net I'll disconnect the computer and load up the last of my belongings here into my car. Goodbye, internet at home. See you again someday.

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28 Jun 2003, 21:29 p.m.

Squelch Humor

A Letter to Now Todd from Future Todd. As you might expect, your life has not gone according to 'Todd's Life Plan.' Everyone who ever loved you, up to and including Jesus, has either died …

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28 Jun 2003, 17:45 p.m.

Graaa. Finishing up the big move. Man,…

Graaa. Finishing up the big move. Man, I hate moving cathode-ray tubes. Fortunately I persuaded a man on each end to help me lift and move the TV my sister's giving me. The VCR is …

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27 Jun 2003, 22:18 p.m.

What kind of workday is it that makes you too…

What kind of workday is it that makes you too tired to go home?

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27 Jun 2003, 14:37 p.m.

When TiVo Knows You

"...it was as if Amazon.com decided he was 'a pregnant gay man.'" (via Stephane)

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27 Jun 2003, 11:29 a.m.

Last night I dreamt about shopping for shower curtains. …

Last night I dreamt about shopping for shower curtains. I really need a shower curtain for my new place, you see. Also I recall telling someone that I was a sixth-year at Hogwarts.

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26 Jun 2003, 14:24 p.m.

I Googled " 'more relevant than ever' cheese". Result. …

I Googled " 'more relevant than ever' cheese". Result.

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