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Month: January 2006

Enemy of the State

Posted on January 30, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Enemy of the State
Entertainment, Rants

Last night we watched Enemy of the State, starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, and Jon Voight.  This movie was made in 1998, pre-9/11, and watching it in today’s climate was downright scary.  The basic premise is that a Congressman is murdered because of his refusal to support a bill that authorizes the government to initiate … Read More “Enemy of the State” »

Challenger Reflections

Posted on January 30, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Challenger Reflections
Miscellaneous

This past week marked the 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.  Much has already been said about this being a seminal moment in history, similar to the JFK assassination or the 9/11 attacks.  Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news of (fill in the blank.) For me, the anniversary drives … Read More “Challenger Reflections” »

Stax Seafood Grill

Posted on January 30, 2006 By Tom 1 Comment on Stax Seafood Grill
Restaurants

After a long day of chain-sawing and clearing debris from the last ice storm, Laura and I decided to treat ourselves to one of our favorite Greenville restaurants. I figured it was also high time this place got a review here. Background The Stax restaurant empire was founded by brothers George and Frank Stathakis, and … Read More “Stax Seafood Grill” »

Nicknames

Posted on January 28, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Nicknames
Uncategorized

Yesterday I spend the morning in a meeting with Skip, Cooter, and Peewee.  These were all grown men, and they all had the same responsibilities. A goofy nickname must be in the job description somewhere.

Rock Me Amadeus

Posted on January 27, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Rock Me Amadeus
Music

Happy 250th Birthday, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! There have been many commemorations today, starting with Mozart’s Mass in C on XM Vox, and ending with several segments analyzing his music on NPR’s All Things Considered.  The Greenville Symphony has plans for an all-Mozart concert Saturday evening. While I didn’t rush home and play several Mozart sonatas … Read More “Rock Me Amadeus” »

The Single Dilemma

Posted on January 23, 2006 By Tom No Comments on The Single Dilemma
General Technology, Music

I think I’m finally getting my digital music library straightened out.  I wasn’t sure I was going to like iTunes, but it’s growing on me, and I’m finding ways to organize my nearly 60 GB of audio files.  Many of those files are duplicates, and though they are contained on one shared drive, they are … Read More “The Single Dilemma” »

The Hidden Choir

Posted on January 23, 2006 By Tom No Comments on The Hidden Choir
Miscellaneous, Music

When I first started working at First Presbyterian in Laurens I was single.   As is typical for someone of that age, I enjoyed hanging out with my friends in Greenville.  Sometimes we would have some late Saturday nights, so I would crash at my sister’s house and get up early enough on Sunday to make … Read More “The Hidden Choir” »

No more minibottles?

Posted on January 20, 2006 By Tom No Comments on No more minibottles?
Local, Miscellaneous

We hadn’t noticed.  It’s not like we hang out in bars on a regular basis.  However, we were early for our  dinner appointment at Italian Market, and decided to wait in the bar with a couple of glasses of wine.  It took a few minutes for it to sink in – large bottles with pour … Read More “No more minibottles?” »

E-mail Etiquette?? Nothing better to discuss?

Posted on January 19, 2006 By Tom No Comments on E-mail Etiquette?? Nothing better to discuss?
General Technology, Rants

If I still had my very first e-mail account, it would now be old enough to buy alcohol.  ‘Way back then, there were some hurdles to clear before really getting into e-mail – a Commodore 64 computer, 300 baud modem, lovely text-based interface for MCI Mail, and the fact that there was absolutely no one … Read More “E-mail Etiquette?? Nothing better to discuss?” »

I think I’ll stay anonymous

Posted on January 11, 2006 By Tom No Comments on I think I’ll stay anonymous
General Technology, Rants

C-Net has reported that a provision in the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act would make it illegal to send anonymous e-mail or post anonymously on discussion forums… "Whoever…utilizes any device or software that can be used to originate telecommunications or other types of communications that are transmitted, in whole or in … Read More “I think I’ll stay anonymous” »

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