Two things. Reader Kathryn Meadmore asked me to pass along the following information for UK-based Whovians: UKTV Gold are showing all 13 episodes from the new series of Dr Who in one week. It premiers on Sunday 23rd October at 7pm, and viewers can expect to see the first three parts back-to-back, followed by double-billsContinue reading “On Doing a Tech Round-Up”
On Snoopy and the Death Star Run
Prompted by my friend Todd‘s exhortation to download a Star Wars fan film, last night I downloaded “Beagle,” a two-minute long animated short following Snoopy and Woodstock in the Rebel attack on the original Death Star over Yavin IV. I’ve watched it five times now, and each time I’ve been disappointed. First, “Beagle” doesn’t recreateContinue reading “On Snoopy and the Death Star Run”
On Boston Legal and Search Phrases
Rough calculation here. Today 80 percent of the Internet searches that led here did so on a combination of two of the following three phrases: “Rhona Mitra” “Monica Potter” “Boston Legal.” And tying them together–“leaves” “Rhona Mitra leaves Boston Legal.” “Monica Potter leaves Boston Legal.” “Why did Rhona Mitra leave Boston Legal.” “Why did MonicaContinue reading “On Boston Legal and Search Phrases”
On Doctor Who for the PSP
You know your cult-following television series has become mainstream when it becomes an early release in the Sony PSP’s special UMD-format disc.
On Harriet Miers and Connections
On August 6th, 2001 President Bush received a Presidential Daily Briefing entitled “Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S.” This was the PDB that current Secretary of State Condi Rice was grilled about by the 9-11 Commission. Yesterday President Bush nominated Harriet Miers, his former staff secretary and current White House Counsel, to be theContinue reading “On Harriet Miers and Connections”
On "Nobody Told Me"
I really, really like John Lennon’s “Nobody Told Me.” Years ago, six now, I bought the Lennon Anthology boxed set. I think I may have listened to this set once. Yes, yes, I know. Needing something to listen to while hammering away at an outline I decided to pull out the Lennon Anthology and giveContinue reading “On "Nobody Told Me"”
On Political Winds
I don’t know which makes me feel better for the future. Tom Delay’s new indictment. Or NPR commentator Daniel Shorr using the words “President Bush” and “unindicted co-conspirator” in the same sentence in talking about the Valerie Plame case on All Things Considered this evening.
On Heading Back to Work
Yesterday morning I got back from our annual manager’s conference in Las Vegas. After four days in Vegas I needed sleep. I’m now feeling mostly refreshed. I had a good time in Vegas. I didn’t plan on playing the slots, until I found a slot machine with a Munsters theme. I kid you not. LostContinue reading “On Heading Back to Work”
On Trying to Be Nice
The universe has a way of being merciless. Attempting to be kind for selfish reasons can result in a situation worse than the starting one. Let me explain. My flight from Las Vegas back to Raleigh had a connection in Newark. Upon arrival at the Newark airport the Continental reps asked for volunteers to beContinue reading “On Trying to Be Nice”
On a Business Trip
I’m packed. Tomorrow morning I fly from Raleigh to Las Vegas, with a pitstop in Newark, New Jersey. It’s business, not pleasure. The company holds an annual manager’s convention, one year in Orlando, the following year in Vegas. Last year was Orlando in the weeks after the hurricanes, this year is Vegas. Three solid daysContinue reading “On a Business Trip”