Category Archives: General

O @comcastcares, hear my plea

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Russell Finn

As of this evening the TV Guide channel is not displaying the scrolling list of program information — just the mindless “American Idol Rewind” and other programming at the top of the screen. You can usually see an empty space … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Apocalypse, part 12

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Russell Finn

Sending an S.O.S. for a PC Exorcist (New York Times): I called John C. Dvorak, a prominent columnist for PC Magazine and a podcaster on the Podshow network. “I advise everybody to buy a Macintosh because Apple products are the … Continue reading →

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Arrr! Hoist the mizzen!

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Russell Finn

Once again it be Talk Like a Pirate Day! Do yer duty! (What’s that? Only nine posts since last year? Ne’er you mind that, ye landlubber! Get back to work — them decks don’t swab themsel’s, ye know!) – Mad … Continue reading →

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Yankee fan of the week: John Gruber

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Russell Finn

[I'd have said "Jackass of the Week", but that would be redundant. Ba-da-bing.] By responding to John Gruber’s comment on the Shelly Duncan autograph incident, I know I’m opening myself up to the same criticism of humorlessness; but it ticks … Continue reading →

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Today's Spruce Hill Radio Triple Play

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Russell Finn

The Doors, Touch Me Iggy Pop, Lust for Life Jet, Are You Gonna Be My Girl (All links go to the USA iTunes Store. Edit: These are now affiliate links. Go ahead — support my weblog habit.)

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Arrrh! September 19th be Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Russell Finn

This be yer only reminder, ye scurvy knave! Now get yer pirate name and get to work — th’ decks don’t swab themselves! ARRRH! — Mad Russ Graybeard [Be ye never heerd o' Talk Like a Pirate Day? Then get clicking!] … Continue reading →

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Just Imagine… Stan Lee's Watchmen

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Russell Finn

[Dr. Manhattan:] As an alienated Syn-Man who was created by gamma rays, I find myself confused by mankind. [The Comedian:] Ha! What’s so confusing about kicking the Commies back to Red China where they belong, Blue Boy? Just for people … Continue reading →

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