Blog by Sumana Harihareswara, Changeset founder

Posts for 2002

23 Dec 2002, 1:16 a.m.

Spaaaaah

Nandini gave me many presents today, including socks and a great trip to the Kabuki Springs & Spa in San Francisco. Kabuki S&S is: Tony. The clients and staff are courteous, everything smells nice, the …

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22 Dec 2002, 22:08 p.m.

Lack of Interest, Ha!

People actually are asking me to put them in my group-discount list for my Apollo performance. I think I'll get 10, especially if you write me!

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22 Dec 2002, 11:39 a.m.

Disambiguate!

Today: "biannual". You could use "semiannual" for "twice each year," and "biennial" for "every two years." As for "I have same-sex intercourse once each year," I can't help you.

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22 Dec 2002, 0:26 a.m.

I Used to Want to Be Cokie Roberts

I lay in couch (bed workalike) a few mornings ago as NPR woke me. And I heard about the INS's new registration policy. I heard defenders and critics discuss the new laws requiring fingerprints and …

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21 Dec 2002, 23:17 p.m.

My Microserfs?

Electrolite linked to a terrific weblog: Real Live Preacher. I can't overstate how funny and insightful and touching this weblog is. Do read it chronologically. This is why weblogs are great: Real Live Preacher! Jack's …

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21 Dec 2002, 22:02 p.m.

Flashback to AcaDec

My flatmate is watching Saturday Night Fever (IMDB entry). I heard, on the soundtrack, "Night on Disco Mountain," which reminded me of good old "Night on Bald Mountain" from my Academic Decathlon days in high …

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19 Dec 2002, 10:23 a.m.

Leonard is fantastic!

Leonard and I just upgraded my installation of NewsBruiser and I'm a happy camper. Leonard, on the other hand, is a happy dinosaur. For the first time, search and Today in History work! And I …

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18 Dec 2002, 11:54 a.m.

Once upon a time I required students to read David…

Once upon a time I required students to read David Brin's political critique of George Lucas's work. Now Mr. Brin has rolled up his sleeves and made similar arguments regarding Tolkien. I prefer the Salon …

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18 Dec 2002, 10:35 a.m.

See, you thought that only Aaron Swartz was acknowledging my…

See, you thought that only Aaron Swartz was acknowledging my stature, on par with Leonard, in the something-or-other community. But no: evidently I'm an up-and-coming comic and, more importantly, a UC Berkeley alumna. (I get …

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16 Dec 2002, 14:30 p.m.

I made it to the Apollo Amateur Night! On…

I made it to the Apollo Amateur Night! On Friday, January 31st, I will perform at Zellerbach and get a shot at going to New York! Wow! Evidently I'm the only comic, and I get …

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