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Fun With Screencaps

Sep

16

2008

This amusing headline on the CNN website was pointed out to me by Joel earlier today:

Chaplin generally gets cranky with me when I go back to work after a long layoff. Usually this manifests itself in a couple weeks of him mistaking my arms, legs, and occasionally hair for dinner. The biting is annoying, but I would have preferred it to the stunt he pulled this time. I should preface ...

I’d Better Go Out And Catch It

Sep

12

2008

Ah, the first week of work after a long layoff. Inevitable lack of sleep and exposure to fun new germs leaving me sick…again. The good news is that this seems to be one that’s only affecting my chest and sinuses, and not completely addling my brain like the last cold I had. The bad news: ...

Let The Linking Commence 2

Sep

8

2008

Yes, that’s right folks, it took a whopping one day of work for me to come home so tired I lack the energy to do anything except link to something. Today’s winner: A fascinating analysis of the Facebook/Twitter phenomenon from the New York Times.

Thank (Insert Your Deity Of Choice Here) 3

Sep

5

2008

I got a job! I start Monday morning, and since the show has a 13 episode order, I’ll be employed for at least a few months this time. I cannot even begin to describe my relief and excitement. Especially because I will FINALLY have enough hours to qualify for Union insurance and be able to ...

Oh, Snap! 1

Sep

4

2008

The Daily Show’s research team truly outdid themselves last night, digging up some awesome double-talk about the Palin nomination. Take it away, kids:

Well Done, Sir

Sep

3

2008

The illustrious Casey Newton brings us a story from the wilds of Phoenix, where the Mayor of that city decided it would be a great idea to climb a tree to clear debris from a big storm. The tree disagreed, and the Mayor took a 13-foot header, resulting in a fractured vertebrae. My favorite section: ...

Albany

Sep

2

2008

Joanna’s wedding was lovely. Very nice, very low-key, and a fun reception. I will say: I was impressed with the swiftness of the ceremony. I have been to at least five weddings of various friends and family where the vows alone were longer than the entire ceremony was here. An excellent strategy for preventing weeping ...

Oh, Not In Utica, No. It’s An Albany Expression.* 2

Aug

29

2008

I’m off to Albany, New York for the first wedding of one of my high school friends, which is really, really weird. Actually, I’ve known Joanna since we were in 5th grade, which makes this whole endeavor even fucking weirder. Her brother, who I still picture as the eleven year old he was when we ...

A Little Close To Home

Aug

29

2008

Some days I feel like the guy in this Onion Radio News bit (Achtung: loud, autoplaying audio). Gee, it would be nice to be employed.