Author Archives: Arthur

Lobsters, huh?

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Arthur
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DaDutch

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Arthur

I‘ve been following the ‘Dutch Immigration’ debate via the regular channels (which is at the ‘uitzending gemist’ site [Dutch]). The embracing of Hirshi Ali by the blogosphere’s ‘right’ is, so to say stunning. Anyways, I see that laws can be … Continue reading →

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The Next Tech Revolution

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Arthur

Soon you can buy these 8 MP cameras with built-in GSM capable phones: why do you want to have a crappy 1.2 MP fuzzy-camera-phone, while the real-deal is just around the corner. Soon available with keyboard and extra wireless mouse. … Continue reading →

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A seamless stream of

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Arthur

Most likely not related: The McCartney’s split after they were unable to save the poor Canadian seals (earlier). Why I’d mention it here? For some kind of reason, I’ve been humming ‘Mull of Kintyre’ the last couple of days. Dreck? … Continue reading →

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Ahead of the head

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Arthur

This week, will mark the official release of the ‘DaVinci Code’ movie (worldwide release). Religious people may avoid it, conspiracy fans will love it. I says ‘meh’. Meh. I still think of the lousy ‘puzzles’ in the book. Hey, I’m … Continue reading →

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The House of Munch

Posted on May 13, 2006 by Arthur

Back when I was younger, I walked to school through 10 foot of snow, in -30 degrees Celsius, 10 miles each day (that is 100 kms in your puny metric system). And back. 390 days a year. When I was … Continue reading →

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Pro Evolution!!

Posted on May 13, 2006 by Arthur

Actually, this is not going to be a pro-rant about evolution, rather a posting in praise of Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer, or (as we know it in North America) Winning Eleven 9. Previously, I used to play FIFA Soccer, which … Continue reading →

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3 for 5

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Arthur

Actual conversation: the ones you have at home or around the kitchen table: – Did you buy any pop? “Yes, they were on sale this week: 3 for five dollars.” – That’s a good buy. Wait. Didn’t that use to … Continue reading →

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McAfee

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Arthur

Way earlier (must have been last year), I bought and installed McAfee’s on my main computer during the days my dad was over. Precautionary, more or less. When installing the venerable Civ 4, I decided it was time to get … Continue reading →

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Civilization 4 (IX)

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Arthur

After playing a couple of quick rounds of Civ4, I noticed that the latest patch had been released last month: version 1.61, which you can grab from the 2K Games site (maps can also be downloaded separately, Europe, US, Asia, … Continue reading →

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A Yellow Flower

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Arthur

The Garden Awash Yellow flowers, many, fast Whippersnip now!

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International Cuisine

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Arthur

The words ‘International Cuisine’ remind me of a couple of things: If ‘American Cuisine’ is hamburger with french fries, ‘International Cuisine’ is that dish you get shoved in front of your face that features not one but two green beans, … Continue reading →

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National Denim Day

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Arthur

Via a colleague (and commercials, I saw the other day) I was notified of ‘National Denim Day’, which will be next May 16th. Denim Day is an initiative of the Cure Foundation, which raises money (and awareness) for various breast … Continue reading →

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