Monthly Archives: August 2003

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Last night we went to see The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly at the new AFI Theater in Silver Spring, MD. This was only the second time I’ve been to this place, but I have a feeling (or at … Continue reading

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Now Serving 1000

According to Sitemeter, I have now just passed the 1000 visitor mark! Woo hoo! Not bad for someone who’s been blogging for just a few months. Ok, it’s not earth-shattering, I know. According to my very unscientific analysis, most of … Continue reading

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Caffein Culture and Wifi Wanderings

My caffein-addled brain is on a tear. I often get this way, even when I’m just drinking decaf. Something about coffee sets my mind in motion. Caffeine just adds some speed. I have been out all morning (and part of … Continue reading

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Misc.

Well, quite a gap in blog entries, so I do apologize. This week at work has been incredibly busy and my freelance jobs have been keeping me busy after work so I’ve had very little free time! I’m hoping things … Continue reading

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Six Great Scientists

As a self-professed “fan” of science, I snatched this audio book up from Audible.com. It was very promising, as it concentrated its 8.5 hours on six renowned scientists, most of whom I’d read about before, but not all. On the … Continue reading

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Estonia

One of the many 36-hour trips via train we took when in the USSR was to Tallinn, Estonia. A fellow classmate, Matt, had helped host an Estonian women’s soccer team that had come to his home town in Minnesota, so … Continue reading

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28 Days Later

As you might have detected from the title of my blog, I am a big fan of the movie 12 Monkeys. Well, when I first heard about 28 Days Later I just got the feeling that I needed to see … Continue reading

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Hungary

When I came back from the USSR, I was faced with having to find a job since I was at that point done with college. As luck would have it, the organization that I went through for my study abroad, … Continue reading

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Travel Photos

A friend of mine, Scott Meyer, recently set up a website with a bunch of pictures he’s taken over the last couple of years on a few trips – Belize, US, and Spain and Portugal. Some very nice shots. I … Continue reading

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Bobos in Paradise

Bobos in Paradise, by David Brooks is a fascinating socio-political-economic look at the upper middle-class American. “Bobos,” or Bohemian Bourgeoisie, are, as their name implies, a compromise – or if you prefer, an oxymoron. They are the combination of the … Continue reading

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