Monthly Archives: June 2004

Followup on e(vil)Bay

Posted on June 26, 2004 by Scott

Follow-up to my eBay story trying to bid on a Gmail invite. eBay = EVIL-Bay. I’ve heard it said elsewhere, but now I’m saying it too. Some jerk misrepresents an auction for a Gmail invite and gives me an invite … Continue reading →

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Six Flags Scary Commercials

Posted on June 26, 2004 by Scott

The new “Six Flags Theme Parks” commercials scare me. What’s with the mute old scary guy in the burial suit and the techno dance music??? Until they come to their senses and take it down, here’s the link to one … Continue reading →

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e(vil)Bay and Gmail

Posted on June 25, 2004 by Scott

I’m not getting any work done. It started innocently enough. I wanted a Gmail account. So sue me – I’ve got geek in my blood and wanted to try it out. *I* didn’t have an invite. Grrr. Tried to buy … Continue reading →

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Silly Thing to do with a Book

Posted on June 25, 2004 by Scott

Click the Format button on the Supplementary toolbar. Grab the nearest book. Open the book to page 23. Find the fifth sentence. Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions From “Essentials of Programming Languages” … Continue reading →

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Want a Gmail Account

Posted on June 8, 2004 by Scott

Hrumph. If gmail won’t invite me, I’ll crash the party. Long live ebay! (I can *not* believe I just said that) I’m a ho for 1 gb. Sigh.

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Blogger Gave Away Advance Gmail Accounts

Posted on June 8, 2004 by Scott

Agggh. I stop blogging for a while and I miss the chance to snag a gmail account. Grrr. That’s what a break in loyal patronage does to you!

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