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A Chaldron is an impossible object …

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… was how the insert read. Every time a new the Thing arrives, I get excited.  They always arrive in a simple brown cardboard box that’s sized to fit the contents – Triangle, tube, rectangle, and clearly stamped with red ink.  There’s no mistaking the branding.  I don’t really track when they will be coming, [...]

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the best website on the internet

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I’m running a little experiment here.  The other day I was reading some Madcox archives, and then noticed that he titles his site:  thebestpageintheuniverse.  Which got me to thinking – who has the  ”The Best Website on the Internet“.  So I googled it, and guess what, he does. Be aware if you click on his link [...]

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How I handle Comments on MY blog

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This is my blog.  I own the domain www.EricHegwer.com, I pay for and manage my own server space, and I write and create all the content.  My website is a combination of my life, job, travels, hobbies, and whatever else I decide to write about. How often should you leave a comment on a blog? [...]

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What happens when there are too many things to do on a single night

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Last night was one of those times when being popular is not as cool as it sounds. You see, the more friends you have, the more social obligations you are forced to attend. Of course, I didn’t want to say no to any of these things, because I fear that when I say no even [...]

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Am I dying, or is it just Austin Allergies?

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Symptoms: Runny Nose Watery Eyes Cough Pressure in the chest impotence wild ear hairs yellow pollen like phlegm blurry vision leprosy constipation Share this post on Twitter

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Do TV newscasters ever call in sick?

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Is there a pool of substitute TV news people? Share this post on Twitter

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How to loose RSS subscribers

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Design Sponge, you have a great site, and tons of cool ideas, but since you won’t post any of my comments, I’m unsubscribing from your RSS feed. I’m sure I’ll still stop by every now and then, but because you don’t think I’m “constructively contributing to the discussion”, I guess I’ll stop trying. Share this [...]

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LikaHolix

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I’m having some fun with the new likaholix site. Share this post on Twitter

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Thoughts on the new Facebook Format

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Epic FAIL. Share this post on Twitter

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My life in 6 words:

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Telnet, AOL, WWW, MySpace, Facebook, blog Share this post on Twitter

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A history of my screens:

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9″ Black & White, 13″ color 2.” B&W portable (this was too cool) 27″ console 8″ monochrome 12″ 256 color brandless square with millions of colors -  36″ Color 58″ Wega  Hi-Def, baby. Single 24″ 17″ widescreen Dual 30″ – awesomeness! Share this post on Twitter

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What’s wrong with this sequence:

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Tricorder, Palm Pilot, Blackberry, iPhone, Android Share this post on Twitter

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Loading a dishwasher

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It’s a game I never loose. Share this post on Twitter

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Apple please make this so.

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When I drag a bookmark from Safari to the desktop it automatically creates a perfect Icon Share this post on Twitter

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Fat Jessica Simpson

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It’s amazing what Photoshop can do. Share this post on Twitter

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My Glasses

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i.c. berlin

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No Tivo

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I do not want you to change the channel so you can record “Crossing Jordan” at 7AM. Share this post on Twitter

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Now I’m awake

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It’s 3:12 in the morning, and I just was reminded that I had asparagus for dinner last night. Share this post on Twitter

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