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August 2006 Archives

Snakes on the Brain

Samuel L. Jackson wants me to see his new movie. He told me so, in a recent phone call. There was even an implication of violence ensuing were I not to follow his reasoned advice....
 
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Reporting live from a virtual world

I was sitting in an exotic night spot, watching brightly dressed dancers gyrate to the pounding beat of whatever the latest pop tune was. And, as usual in these situations, I was sitting off to...
 
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Pay more, get less? That's entertainment

Pirates, put down your Neros and your burners! As of this week major movie studios are allowing you to legally download blockbuster movies to your computer for you to keep forever. What a breakthrough! Of...
 
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