ISSN 1496-3221
June 2, 2003
Submitted by Ira Cary Blanco, an obviously avid splorp aficionado, the latest available domain name of the week is slightlytidy.com. Does this sound like it could describe a familiar state of your domicile? Ira was kind enough to relate his inspiration for the domain this way: “I was cleaning up around the office this morning … More
April 8, 2003
I found the following statement running along the perforated fold on a rather formidable-looking bank draft. It read, and I quote: “This document is printed on Tonerfuse™ security paper with bleed through MICR and gothic numbering.” Whoa. I’m still deciphering what some of this means, but I’m pretty sure that this little old piece of … More
October 15, 2002
Ah, what wondrously cryptic dispatches lie just beneath the surface of modern software. Not only is the phrase “Portable Document Format File Format” a fine example of descriptive over-exuberance (not unlike the Beach Boys tune which waxes lyrical on the populous fashion of wearing huarache sandals), but I find the whole idea of having an … More
October 6, 2002
The almost definitive online guide to Newton-related terms and definitions has finally been updated. Yes, I’m talking about the indispensable Newton Glossary. Now sporting over 700 terms for your perusal and subsequent enjoyment. I know it seems like forever since I updated the glossary, but hey, it hasn’t even been ten months yet. Yeesh. And … More
June 23, 2002
My head is still spinning from an incredibly busy weekend crammed full of family, friends, and other social delights, so the interesting industry tidbits and ranting forth that I usually deliver here will have to wait until Monday. However, I do believe there’s just enough time to sneak in an installment of Three Line Poems … More
May 22, 2002
It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of my Three Line Poems from the Subject Lines of Spam, and seeing how my in box has been practically awash with new material today, the timing is perfect to share another one. That’s Entertainment Got legal problems? Get your band out of the garage My friend … More
May 1, 2002
Oh yes, it’s time to settle down, twitch your mouse finger, and adjust your lumbar supports in preparation for yet another edition of Three Line Poems from the Subject Lines of Spam. I Know Your Secrets Ruin anyone anywhere anything We guarantee your great chances are here Whoever you are I suggest you change your … More
April 26, 2002
Pardon my exuberance, but I just can’t resist posting another one of these little poetic morsels. Indulge me for a brief moment and give due consideration to this new installment of Three Line Poems from the Subject Lines of Spam. Economic Indicators What will Greenspan do next? Profit from high gas prices Your invitation is … More
April 23, 2002
If dear sweet Jane can continue to produce a reasonably regular literary installment in the form of the lusciously variable Poetry Friday, then dammitall so can I. Introducing a little something that I am calling, for obvious reasons, Three Line Poems from the Subject Lines of Spam. Please enjoy the first couple of stanzas. They … More
January 21, 2002
I know you were all wondering about this. What on earth did he name his hard drives in his new computer? Well, after much personal deliberation and careful contextual research of pop culture, I settled on Shadrack and Snimm. For those of you who did not hear the bell ring, Shadrack and Snimm are two … More