broomeman.com
Wednesday, October 31, 2001
First, they made ketchup green, and purple, and it helped boost Heinz's ketchup sales by 5 percent. Now, they're turning margarine "shocking pink" and "electric blue." The new Day-Glo margarines, made by Parkay, are available in Chicago and soon will be in stores nationwide.
"Jordan looked good at times, but never great."
Future mousers? Thanks, Cam. I needed that.
If you're thinking of buying a new computer, buy a Dell.
"Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios today announced that Lucasfilm Ltd. has created an exclusive teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones that will only appear at the head of the new animated Disney/Pixar film Monsters, Inc. The film premieres on November 2nd in theaters across the United States and Canada." No thanks, I'll wait for the internet leak, approximately 10 minutes afterwards.
"Caffeine can relieve a tension headache faster than ibuprofen, say US researchers. However, a combination of the two drugs is most effective for long-lasting relief, they say." Sounds good to me. Pour me another cup!
Netscape 6.2 is available for download. Does anyone care?
At 71, Gene Hackman is still kicking butt.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2001
We had an enjoyable weekend, including hot wings and beer at Glenn and Melissa's place. Laughed pretty hard at this. Go rent it now! We also saw this. It was funny, but the script was not enough to challenge these actors.
The "All Anthrax, All the Time" news reporting is beginning to get on my nerves.
I now have a page devoted exclusively to Windows XP. The verdict is still out, but so far it's the best Microsoft operating system that I've used. Why? Fast boot time, stability and easy GUI customization are what I like about it.
"It's baseball. Anything can happen." - Eric Walker, 1994
This news report fall into the "that's gotta hurt" category.
"Trial begins for nurse suing co-workers who drew on her buttocks during treatment..."
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Friday, October 26, 2001
It's World Series time! Go Yanks!
Windows Update featured 20 MB of downloads yesterday for Windows XP. Get the details here. Visit the archive for more XP links.
With all due respect, the Windows XP newgroups are flooded with morons asking the same simple questions, over and over and over again.
Bin Laden's Nuclear Threat
Lesson 101 on how to be a monopoly. Some things never change.
FBI Seeking to Wiretap Internet
I would like to see K-PAX this weekend. Has anyone seen it?
Pentagon Briefing: Enemy Denial & Deception
"I don't have anthrax."
In the words of Leon Phelps, "Yeah, that's just nasty."
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Thursday, October 25, 2001
Love it or hate it, today's the day...
Windows XP Home
Home or Professional?
Top 10 Things You Must Know about XP
Why XP Outperforms Earlier Versions
Windows XP: Inside & Out
Windows XP Pro: Troubleshooting Installation Problems
XP Pro How-To Articles
Windows XP Expert Tips
Setup Floppy Disks for XP Home
Setup Floppy Disks for XP Pro
Windows Messenger 4.5
Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP
Windows XP Screensaver
Buy Windows XP
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Monday, October 22, 2001
I've been married over three months and I'm loving every minute of it.
We had a good time at the Washington Parish Free Fair in Franklinton, LA on Saturday night. what age is too old to ride fair rides? I'm not sure, but I'm too old to ride them. The Orbiter scared me silly.
Warm weather has returned to Mississippi.
"Here, kitty-kitty..."
Will kids get their teeth kicked in if they wear these?
Perhaps not the most credible news source, but Debka is interesting.
Looks like the Yanks will win again. Giddy-Up!
Meet the 'Dark Side' of Windows XP
It's official: Altavista now sucks.
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Thursday, October 18, 2001
September 11 Web Archive - A collaboration between the Library of Congress, the Internet Archive and webArchivist.org. The Library of Congress (www.loc.gov) commissioned this archive and organized its collection and development. The Internet Archive (www.archive.org) archives the web sites included in this collection, and hosts the collected materials.
If you're reading this, then perhaps you're one of the forty-eight percent of adults that go online for news. Eighteen percent of Americans go online for news every day.
According to the film's maker, the first film in the ``Lord of the Rings'' trilogy will make its world premiere in London, on December 10th.
Why the RIAA Owes Us All an Apology - An essay by David Coursey.
Who Made the Anthrax? - NY Times Editorial (Login Required)
Maps of all countries, courtesy of the CIA.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released on DVD today.
Never count the Yankees out. Never.
"A U.S. special-forces gunship went into action Tuesday, raking a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan with heavy machine gun and cannon fire. U.S. jets returned to Kabul, blasting military sites north of the city."
The NY Times has published transcripts from communications between the airplanes and air traffic controllers on September 11. The Washington Post has published a summary.
We were not the only ones with tornado problems.
Sunday's weather was beautiful. This was a welcomed change after Saturday's storms. Tornado sirens went off at least three different times on Saturday, and by Saturday night, we were both stressed out. We made several trips to the hostpital, where my dad was recovering from extensive knee surgery. He is making good progress in his recovery and is now at home.
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Saturday, October 13, 2001
1:00 PM Update - Today started with drama. Tornado sirens! I woke Courtney up, we got semi-dressed and turned on the TV to discover tornado warnings. Apparently, a twister was spotted about 8 miles away. Things cleared up for a while, then more sirens. This time, the storm seemed closer so we prepared for the worse. We got in the bathtub and covered ourselves with a futon mattress. We stayed there for about ten minutes, then things cleared up a bit. There is still a tornado watch in effect. We haven't seen any photos of damage on the local news yet.
Television Archive - A library of world perspectives concerning the events of September 11, 2001. This is a collection of TV broadcasts the day of the tragedy. You can watch in real-time as the events unfold on national TV. I've watched the CNN and NBC feeds, and they are powerful. As you may recall, the second plane hit the WTC at about 9:04 AM. You can start one of the feeds at 9:00 AM and watch live as the second plane hits. The news reporters are horrified and dumbfounded. NOTE: This site has a 'Terms of Use' page. You will have to click "I Agree" at the bottom of this page to view the footage.
Star Wars Personality Test - Which character are you most like? I'm most like Chewbacca. Does that mean that I'm hairy and I smell bad? I think it means I'm loyal and up for a good adventure with a bunch of crazy people.
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Thursday, October 11, 2001
"Although the Pentagon publicly was silent about Wednesday's attacks, officials speaking on condition of anonymity said 5,000-pound, laser-guided bombs would be used against "leadership targets." Those include command and control centers believed to be in underground bunkers near Kandahar, the Taliban's seat of power in southern Afghanistan."
Why the heck is Bert in all of these Bin Laden posters?
Microsoft has announced that Windows Messenger will be getting a makeover. The new version will be will feature Internet telephone calls and stock alerts. The changes do not apply to MSN Messenger, so if you're using Windows 98, ME or 2000, forget about it.
SheliaBridges.com - A very nice portfolio of home decor "that will turn your head."
Evidence Against Iraq?
"The question could be a dangerous one for the record companies. Napster argues that if the labels have "misused" their copyrights, they lose the ability to enforce them. If Patel accepts the argument, it could mean no damages for Napster's past two years of file swapping."
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Wednesday, October 10, 2001
Stratfor: Conflict Will Follow Taliban's Fall
Wonderbum - A new product that "lifts, separates and shapes" the parts of your body that other tights just don't reach. It promises "a perfectly peachy, pert bottom," according to makers DuPont Lycra.
My hobbit name is Lotho Chubb.
Photos of the 22 most wanted terrorists were released by Bush today.
We went to the state fair last night. We listened to Ronnie Milsap put on a great show.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2001
Bombs for supper and breakfast, and now lunch!
Rush Limbaugh is now deaf. I'll bet he's not mute.
What if the terrorists go nuclear?
"...it was simply amazing to see what those passengers did. That man was at least 6-foot-2 and so violent," said JoAnn Rockman, a Flossmoor resident who was returning from a California wedding with her husband and 14-year-old son. "But the flight attendant said `Get him,' and, damn it, everyone went up and got him..."
"The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will not grant Microsoft Corp. another chance to avoid punishment for antitrust violations associated with its nearly ubiquitous Windows computer software."
Guide to Military Strength - According to the BBC, there is quite an array of military options available to the US as the campaign begins against Osama Bin Laden and his allies in Afghanistan.
Wired.com reports that if tactical nuclear weapons are used in Afghanistan, they will most likely be the micro-nukes called B61-11's, which are earth-penetrating nuclear device known as the bunker busters.
Tourist Guy lives on. Check this out.
"For years, humans have been tortured by Stuck Tune Syndrome, in which a seemingly innocuous piece of music lodges in the brain and won't leave. So far, no reliable cure exists, but a University of Cincinnati professor hopes to change that. James Kellaris has embarked on a study to figure out why songs sometimes commandeer people's thoughts..."
Courtney and I had a pleasant weekend. We're enjoying the cooler weather. On Saturday night, we hooked up with Lonnie and Susan for supper in Columbia. Afterwards, we went to 'Pony Espresso' to listen to a couple of guys playing the blues. They did a few Hank Williams covers that were good. On Sunday, we went to a family reunion in Laurel. It was nice to see the Wells family again.
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Friday, October 5, 2001
Nero 5.5.5.1 has been released. It is compatible with Windows XP.
TweakXP 1.19 is now available.
I watched 'A Christmas Story' for the first time last night. This is a very funny movie.
Billy Bob Thornton is a musician?
"I'm eating these brownies, but they're only making me hungrier!"
Have you seen the abridged version of Hitchcock's 'The Birds'?
Two rare white lions were born in Germany.
The Matwix - That wascally wabbit is back.
"Medical science tells us that, one way or another, the average man releases 6,000 metric quarts of gas per day, and significantly more if he is in an elevator..."
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Thursday, October 4, 2001
This alcohol warning made me laugh!
Urban Legend: Accidental Tourist
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Wednesday, October 3, 2001
NOAA has mapped the wreckage of the WTC. Take a look at these images:
Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4
If I can't fly, I'll take a bus. Oh, wait a minute, that's not safe, either.
This recent post to a CNN message board is quite amusing.
GetRight 4.5a is now available for download.
Winamp 2.77 is available for download.
The televised John Lennon tribute was not bad. It was interesting to see Sean Lennon playing some of his dad's favorite songs.
Recent virus problems have prompted Microsoft to accounce a new Strategic Technology Protection Program . There is now an online Microsoft Security Toolkit.
I'm feeling much better, thank you.
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Monday, October 1, 2001
"In a special five-part series, STRATFOR examines the various theaters of operations the United States must create in its war on terrorism and how it will operate in each of them..."
Conceptual Framework of the War
The Afghan Theater of Operations
North American Theater of Operations
The Intercontinental Theater of Operations
Follow-On Theaters of Operation
The U.S. Supreme Court has disbarred Bill Clinton.
I watched "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" this weekend, for the first time. Great movie.
Michael Jordan explains his comeback. He said he is not afraid to fail and does not want to steal the spotlight from the league's younger stars. Yeah, that's because he's afraid of getting schooled by them.
J Lo got married this weekend.
Derek & Misha: If you're still alive, click here.
I've been sick since Saturday night. Fever, chills, headaches, intestinal pains, etc.
Where did summer go?
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First, they made ketchup green, and purple, and it helped boost Heinz's ketchup sales by 5 percent. Now, they're turning margarine "shocking pink" and "electric blue." The new Day-Glo margarines, made by Parkay, are available in Chicago and soon will be in stores nationwide.
"Jordan looked good at times, but never great."
Future mousers? Thanks, Cam. I needed that.
If you're thinking of buying a new computer, buy a Dell.
"Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios today announced that Lucasfilm Ltd. has created an exclusive teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones that will only appear at the head of the new animated Disney/Pixar film Monsters, Inc. The film premieres on November 2nd in theaters across the United States and Canada." No thanks, I'll wait for the internet leak, approximately 10 minutes afterwards.
"Caffeine can relieve a tension headache faster than ibuprofen, say US researchers. However, a combination of the two drugs is most effective for long-lasting relief, they say." Sounds good to me. Pour me another cup!
Netscape 6.2 is available for download. Does anyone care?
At 71, Gene Hackman is still kicking butt.
Tuesday, October 30, 2001
We had an enjoyable weekend, including hot wings and beer at Glenn and Melissa's place. Laughed pretty hard at this. Go rent it now! We also saw this. It was funny, but the script was not enough to challenge these actors.
The "All Anthrax, All the Time" news reporting is beginning to get on my nerves.
I now have a page devoted exclusively to Windows XP. The verdict is still out, but so far it's the best Microsoft operating system that I've used. Why? Fast boot time, stability and easy GUI customization are what I like about it.
"It's baseball. Anything can happen." - Eric Walker, 1994
This news report fall into the "that's gotta hurt" category.
"Trial begins for nurse suing co-workers who drew on her buttocks during treatment..."
Friday, October 26, 2001
It's World Series time! Go Yanks!
Windows Update featured 20 MB of downloads yesterday for Windows XP. Get the details here. Visit the archive for more XP links.
With all due respect, the Windows XP newgroups are flooded with morons asking the same simple questions, over and over and over again.
Bin Laden's Nuclear Threat
Lesson 101 on how to be a monopoly. Some things never change.
FBI Seeking to Wiretap Internet
I would like to see K-PAX this weekend. Has anyone seen it?
Pentagon Briefing: Enemy Denial & Deception
"I don't have anthrax."
In the words of Leon Phelps, "Yeah, that's just nasty."
Thursday, October 25, 2001
Love it or hate it, today's the day...
Windows XP Home
Home or Professional?
Top 10 Things You Must Know about XP
Why XP Outperforms Earlier Versions
Windows XP: Inside & Out
Windows XP Pro: Troubleshooting Installation Problems
XP Pro How-To Articles
Windows XP Expert Tips
Setup Floppy Disks for XP Home
Setup Floppy Disks for XP Pro
Windows Messenger 4.5
Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP
Windows XP Screensaver
Buy Windows XP
Monday, October 22, 2001
I've been married over three months and I'm loving every minute of it.
We had a good time at the Washington Parish Free Fair in Franklinton, LA on Saturday night. what age is too old to ride fair rides? I'm not sure, but I'm too old to ride them. The Orbiter scared me silly.
Warm weather has returned to Mississippi.
"Here, kitty-kitty..."
Will kids get their teeth kicked in if they wear these?
Perhaps not the most credible news source, but Debka is interesting.
Looks like the Yanks will win again. Giddy-Up!
Meet the 'Dark Side' of Windows XP
It's official: Altavista now sucks.
Thursday, October 18, 2001
September 11 Web Archive - A collaboration between the Library of Congress, the Internet Archive and webArchivist.org. The Library of Congress (www.loc.gov) commissioned this archive and organized its collection and development. The Internet Archive (www.archive.org) archives the web sites included in this collection, and hosts the collected materials.
If you're reading this, then perhaps you're one of the forty-eight percent of adults that go online for news. Eighteen percent of Americans go online for news every day.
According to the film's maker, the first film in the ``Lord of the Rings'' trilogy will make its world premiere in London, on December 10th.
Why the RIAA Owes Us All an Apology - An essay by David Coursey.
Who Made the Anthrax? - NY Times Editorial (Login Required)
Maps of all countries, courtesy of the CIA.
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released on DVD today.
Never count the Yankees out. Never.
"A U.S. special-forces gunship went into action Tuesday, raking a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan with heavy machine gun and cannon fire. U.S. jets returned to Kabul, blasting military sites north of the city."
The NY Times has published transcripts from communications between the airplanes and air traffic controllers on September 11. The Washington Post has published a summary.
We were not the only ones with tornado problems.
Sunday's weather was beautiful. This was a welcomed change after Saturday's storms. Tornado sirens went off at least three different times on Saturday, and by Saturday night, we were both stressed out. We made several trips to the hostpital, where my dad was recovering from extensive knee surgery. He is making good progress in his recovery and is now at home.
Saturday, October 13, 2001
1:00 PM Update - Today started with drama. Tornado sirens! I woke Courtney up, we got semi-dressed and turned on the TV to discover tornado warnings. Apparently, a twister was spotted about 8 miles away. Things cleared up for a while, then more sirens. This time, the storm seemed closer so we prepared for the worse. We got in the bathtub and covered ourselves with a futon mattress. We stayed there for about ten minutes, then things cleared up a bit. There is still a tornado watch in effect. We haven't seen any photos of damage on the local news yet.
Television Archive - A library of world perspectives concerning the events of September 11, 2001. This is a collection of TV broadcasts the day of the tragedy. You can watch in real-time as the events unfold on national TV. I've watched the CNN and NBC feeds, and they are powerful. As you may recall, the second plane hit the WTC at about 9:04 AM. You can start one of the feeds at 9:00 AM and watch live as the second plane hits. The news reporters are horrified and dumbfounded. NOTE: This site has a 'Terms of Use' page. You will have to click "I Agree" at the bottom of this page to view the footage.
Star Wars Personality Test - Which character are you most like? I'm most like Chewbacca. Does that mean that I'm hairy and I smell bad? I think it means I'm loyal and up for a good adventure with a bunch of crazy people.
Thursday, October 11, 2001
"Although the Pentagon publicly was silent about Wednesday's attacks, officials speaking on condition of anonymity said 5,000-pound, laser-guided bombs would be used against "leadership targets." Those include command and control centers believed to be in underground bunkers near Kandahar, the Taliban's seat of power in southern Afghanistan."
Why the heck is Bert in all of these Bin Laden posters?
Microsoft has announced that Windows Messenger will be getting a makeover. The new version will be will feature Internet telephone calls and stock alerts. The changes do not apply to MSN Messenger, so if you're using Windows 98, ME or 2000, forget about it.
SheliaBridges.com - A very nice portfolio of home decor "that will turn your head."
Evidence Against Iraq?
"The question could be a dangerous one for the record companies. Napster argues that if the labels have "misused" their copyrights, they lose the ability to enforce them. If Patel accepts the argument, it could mean no damages for Napster's past two years of file swapping."
Wednesday, October 10, 2001
Stratfor: Conflict Will Follow Taliban's Fall
Wonderbum - A new product that "lifts, separates and shapes" the parts of your body that other tights just don't reach. It promises "a perfectly peachy, pert bottom," according to makers DuPont Lycra.
My hobbit name is Lotho Chubb.
Photos of the 22 most wanted terrorists were released by Bush today.
We went to the state fair last night. We listened to Ronnie Milsap put on a great show.
Tuesday, October 9, 2001
Bombs for supper and breakfast, and now lunch!
Rush Limbaugh is now deaf. I'll bet he's not mute.
What if the terrorists go nuclear?
"...it was simply amazing to see what those passengers did. That man was at least 6-foot-2 and so violent," said JoAnn Rockman, a Flossmoor resident who was returning from a California wedding with her husband and 14-year-old son. "But the flight attendant said `Get him,' and, damn it, everyone went up and got him..."
"The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will not grant Microsoft Corp. another chance to avoid punishment for antitrust violations associated with its nearly ubiquitous Windows computer software."
Guide to Military Strength - According to the BBC, there is quite an array of military options available to the US as the campaign begins against Osama Bin Laden and his allies in Afghanistan.
Wired.com reports that if tactical nuclear weapons are used in Afghanistan, they will most likely be the micro-nukes called B61-11's, which are earth-penetrating nuclear device known as the bunker busters.
Tourist Guy lives on. Check this out.
"For years, humans have been tortured by Stuck Tune Syndrome, in which a seemingly innocuous piece of music lodges in the brain and won't leave. So far, no reliable cure exists, but a University of Cincinnati professor hopes to change that. James Kellaris has embarked on a study to figure out why songs sometimes commandeer people's thoughts..."
Courtney and I had a pleasant weekend. We're enjoying the cooler weather. On Saturday night, we hooked up with Lonnie and Susan for supper in Columbia. Afterwards, we went to 'Pony Espresso' to listen to a couple of guys playing the blues. They did a few Hank Williams covers that were good. On Sunday, we went to a family reunion in Laurel. It was nice to see the Wells family again.
Friday, October 5, 2001
Nero 5.5.5.1 has been released. It is compatible with Windows XP.
TweakXP 1.19 is now available.
I watched 'A Christmas Story' for the first time last night. This is a very funny movie.
Billy Bob Thornton is a musician?
"I'm eating these brownies, but they're only making me hungrier!"
Have you seen the abridged version of Hitchcock's 'The Birds'?
Two rare white lions were born in Germany.
The Matwix - That wascally wabbit is back.
"Medical science tells us that, one way or another, the average man releases 6,000 metric quarts of gas per day, and significantly more if he is in an elevator..."
Thursday, October 4, 2001
This alcohol warning made me laugh!
Urban Legend: Accidental Tourist
Wednesday, October 3, 2001
NOAA has mapped the wreckage of the WTC. Take a look at these images:
Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4
If I can't fly, I'll take a bus. Oh, wait a minute, that's not safe, either.
This recent post to a CNN message board is quite amusing.
GetRight 4.5a is now available for download.
Winamp 2.77 is available for download.
The televised John Lennon tribute was not bad. It was interesting to see Sean Lennon playing some of his dad's favorite songs.
Recent virus problems have prompted Microsoft to accounce a new Strategic Technology Protection Program . There is now an online Microsoft Security Toolkit.
I'm feeling much better, thank you.
Monday, October 1, 2001
"In a special five-part series, STRATFOR examines the various theaters of operations the United States must create in its war on terrorism and how it will operate in each of them..."
Conceptual Framework of the War
The Afghan Theater of Operations
North American Theater of Operations
The Intercontinental Theater of Operations
Follow-On Theaters of Operation
The U.S. Supreme Court has disbarred Bill Clinton.
I watched "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" this weekend, for the first time. Great movie.
Michael Jordan explains his comeback. He said he is not afraid to fail and does not want to steal the spotlight from the league's younger stars. Yeah, that's because he's afraid of getting schooled by them.
J Lo got married this weekend.
Derek & Misha: If you're still alive, click here.
I've been sick since Saturday night. Fever, chills, headaches, intestinal pains, etc.
Where did summer go?