June 22, 2001
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at 9:00 pm
by Chris
I think I’ve mentioned the African grey parrot Michelle and I inherited from her grandfather. In case you don’t know, they’re considered the smartest bird, rivaling the great apes and cetaceans in intelligence. Toto, as we know and call him (interestingly, the Google section on these birds predominately lists sites named after the bird’s name) is a young and inquisitive bird who spoke mostly spannish when he arrived (Michelle’s grandfather was Cuban). He also squeeks and squawks and makes lots of noise at inappropriate times such as early in the morning when we’re trying to sleep and late afternoons when a nap would really be nice. He makes telephone noises and answers ‘Hello’ when the phone rings.
After several weeks with us Toto started learning to imitate us. I forget the first thing he learned but early on he started greeting me each morning with a yawn. Me yawning. Then he learned to meow like our cat. But he’s louder than the cat, he sounds like a cat in heat. He stil doesn’t know my name, although supposedly he knows how to call the cat. Then, just a couple of days ago, he started saying “Hey, don’t bite” in a good imitation of my voice. He still bites (we’re working on that behavior) but when he’s in a talkative mood, we hear lots of “Hey, don’t bite!” and “Ow”.
But anyway, the reason I’m in trouble. He’s started burping. Yes, he does a fair imitation of a short, loud burp. Supposedly it is my fault…
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June 14, 2001
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at 5:02 pm
by Chris
300 Miles High - beautiful images collected from earth orbit, you must see this.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Miscellaneous
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Slooze - a image and thumbnail script. I need to put something like this up.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Web Design > Server Side Stuff > Web Server Programs - PHP
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Snipe Gallery - another image and thumbnail script.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Web Design > Server Side Stuff > Web Server Programs - PHP
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by Chris
DVGarage - 3D for the Mac, but good stuff that applies to all 3D programs.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Graphics > 3D Graphics
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June 12, 2001
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at 4:01 pm
by Chris
Real Player: Modem-Speed,Hi-Speed. Christopher H. Smith, co-chairman of the Helsinki Commission and member of the United States Congress speaks candidly about the vicious physical attacks being made on Jehovah’s Witnesses in Georgia for their religious beliefs. The government of Georgia has promised to take action against religious intolerance, yet the harassment, beatings, and mob violence continue.
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by Chris
Invisible Web - pointer to additional searchable databases that a standard search might miss.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Knowledge
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at 12:13 pm
by Chris
Reference Desk - a collection of knowledge and links.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Knowledge
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at 12:12 pm
by Chris
WadFather - Game Textures
(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Games > Development & Editing
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June 8, 2001
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by Chris
Post at zopenewbies. Tidbits of my life.
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June 6, 2001
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by Chris
PanoGuide - reviews, comparisons and links to great Panoramic software.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Graphics > Panorama Tools
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Stevies Page - Great screen savers and downloads, quizes, pictures and all sorts of things on a Theocratic theme.(Submitted by: steve eustace - steve@eusty.co.uk)
To: > Jehovah’s Witnesses
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Maps - Real and Surreal historical maps.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Knowledge > Opinions & Commentary
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June 5, 2001
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at 11:56 am
by Chris
Zope Newbies - pointers to places to learn, Zope News and other goodies.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Web Design > Server Side Stuff > Zope
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June 3, 2001
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by Chris
Legality of Linking - to other pages.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Knowledge > Law and Legal Resources and Info
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June 2, 2001
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at 7:24 pm
by Chris
FindArticles - search articles from hundreds of publications.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Knowledge
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by Chris
quick test
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by Chris
Hit the More link for spoilers, release info and just plain more information.
Good convention (aren’t they all)! As the name implies, the focus is on our teaching and our role as teachers.
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The Atlantic - great articles.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Daily Read
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ShelleyNess - sparse updates but good writing. For laughs, the Gay Man in Chaps story. May be offensive to some viewers.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Weblogs
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by Chris
Robot Wisdom - Check it out.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Weblogs
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at 1:34 pm
by Chris
PolyCount - complete game editing resource site.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Games > Development & Editing
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at 1:34 pm
by Chris
JW Media - Official PR site.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Jehovah’s Witnesses
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at 1:34 pm
by Chris
Black Book - of Graphics Programming by Michael Abrash.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Games > Development & Editing
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at 1:34 pm
by Chris
PeterMe - insightful blog on web stuff and IA(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Weblogs
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by Chris
The New Order System - No, not Bush’s New World Order, just a series of reminders in email on how to stay organized.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Jehovah’s Witnesses
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by Chris
Good News Reporter - News about Witnesses around the world.(Submitted by: Chris - chris@cothrun.com)
To: > Jehovah’s Witnesses
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