Ephemeron

Spammers strike again! It’s usually just ridiculous subject lines, such as the one above, and products I’d never buy. Now they seem to be sending the Mydoom (W32/Mydoom@MM) virus. I’ve gotten at least four infected e-mails in the past few days. Fortunately, keeping your virus protection up-to-date seems to be the best course of defense. And, of course y’all know not to open/run/save any attachments that seem iffy, even if it’s from someone you know.

My dad received an e-mail from my mom that had a bogus “from” field, meaning it wasn’t really from her. He downloaded the attachment without even thinking about it. It struck him later that it might have been something unusual, and sure enough.. it was the W32/Bagle@MM. If you suspect you may have a virus, you can download McAfee’s Stinger tool, which will scan your system for viruses and remove them if present. I’m sure there are other utilities available if you’re not a fan of McAfee.

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Follow along as Strongbad shows us how to draw TROGDOR the BURNINATOR!

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The Network – Reto from Money Money 2020, 2004.

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Anyone who was a fan of new wave back in the 80′s should check out The Network. It’s a super-secretive collaboration between members of Green Day and Devo, or at least that’s the consensus!

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I was feeling a little bored today, so I decided to give myself a makeover. Okay, maybe it was five makeovers, but who’s counting? So, which one do you like best? The one in the middle? I thought so. That’s my favorite, too.

I decided to give Maddie a makeover as well, but then thought it was a little too reminiscent of Jonbenet Ramsey, so I gave Ivan one two instead. Doesn’t he look like a little lion in this one?

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I’m not sure what he looks like in this one.

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Want to do your own makeover? Go here!

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Dick makes a rare public appearance to discuss some important issues.

In a related story, here’s what might happen if rednecks ran the country.

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These are actual (according to someone) headlines collected during 2003. Enjoy.

• Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
• Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
• Iraqi Head Seeks Arms
• Prostitutes Appeal to Pope
• Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
• Teacher Strikes Idle Kids
• Miners Refuse to Work after Death
• Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
• War Dims Hope for Peace
• If Strike Isn`t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
• Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
• Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
• Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
• Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
• Man Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge
• New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
• Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
• Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
• Chef Throws His Heart into Helping Feed Needy
• Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
• Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors

(Thanks to Adam for sending these to me)

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That was the subject line of a “bulk” e-mail I just received. Spammers are a little strange, don’t you think?

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