Monthly Archives: January 2005

Everybody Sing Along…

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Allen

One of these things is not like the other…. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure … Continue reading →

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You mean there is more to supporting the troops…

Posted on January 24, 2005 by Allen

than just sticking a magnetic doodad to the back of your car? Read So You Say You Support The Troops? to learn of the new Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service (HEROES) Act.  This is a bipartisan bill that will … Continue reading →

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I’d Write More About This…

Posted on January 20, 2005 by Allen

In a somwhat mis-titled article, 50 Strategies for Making Yourself Work, Jerry Oltion details some ideas on how to get yourself to write every day. I personally like the chocolate syrup thing, but I think you have to have someone … Continue reading →

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chkdsk /nodraftposts mind:

Posted on January 20, 2005 by Allen

56 draft postings removed. Now perhaps I will post more when I get a chance.  I kept trying to work on old draft postings.  I finally decided to purge them off and start with new material.  It was mostly comments … Continue reading →

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Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

Posted on January 20, 2005 by Allen

Work continues to be incredibly busy — I’ve got a set of users who keep changing the specs for a program on me.  Home is also very busy, but at least I have something to show for it. My daughter … Continue reading →

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I Like To Hang Out With…

Posted on January 6, 2005 by Allen

Villainous Company. Cassandra has started her own weblog after a long stint of guest-blogging. Check her out!

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Perhaps It’s A Signal For Aquaman

Posted on January 6, 2005 by Allen

I receive Express Science News Delivery from NASA. It’s an email-based notification service. Today’s entry is Green Comet. For those who are not interested in astronomy, skip on past. Apparently Comet Machholz, a comet glowing green with cyanogen and diatomic … Continue reading →

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Perhaps It’s A Signal For Aquaman

Posted on January 6, 2005 by Allen

I receive Express Science News Delivery from NASA. It’s an email-based notification service. Today’s entry is Green Comet. For those who are not interested in astronomy, skip on past. Apparently Comet Machholz, a comet glowing green with cyanogen and diatomic … Continue reading →

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All We Are Saying / Is Give Peach A Chance

Posted on January 4, 2005 by Allen

The middle school that my daughter attends has the "Hanging of the Greens" festival right before "Winter Break".  Students are invited to write an extemporaneous essay with the subject of "What I Would Like for Christmas".  The staff chooses some … Continue reading →

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I Got Them Demand Planner Calendar Blues

Posted on January 4, 2005 by Allen

Just a quick note while OU gets drubbed by USC.  I haven’t forgotten blogging, but work is still incredibly busy. I’m having to manipulate the  Demand Planner (a Supply Chain Management Forecasting Tool) calendar.  Our client is switching the calendar … Continue reading →

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