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Entries from March 2003

Tonight’s Entertainment!

March 21st, 2003 · No Comments · Rants

To quote (loosely) a broadcaster on NPR for this “War” this morning: “This is the ‘Shock and Awe’ [show?] we’ve been promised.”
Is this like a New York Fourth of July firework extravaganza? Is this the blockbuster dinner and the movie? Is this a bully showing off his bulked up muscles and flexing biceps?
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An Idea on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome…

March 18th, 2003 · No Comments · Misc

This is something I just thought of, without any scientific proof. Also, this probably just applies to a portion of the carpal tunnel syndrome cases. And, probably I am not the first nor the only person to notice this.
My observation: frequent changes between the use of the keyboard and the mouse is bad [...]

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The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

March 18th, 2003 · No Comments · Books · Reviews

Whew… That took long…
Ever since I heard about the term “Campbellian Myth” (in the way of “Star Wars”), I’ve been meaning to read some of Joseph Campbell’s works.
In The Hero with a Thousand Faces, it seems that Campbell looked at various myths from all over the world and found some commonalities and patterns among [...]

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CD Reviews, March 2003

March 8th, 2003 · No Comments · Music · Reviews

o. “GgumEui PapSong” by EonNiNe IBalGwan
This is their long awaited third album. Their dreamy folk/pop style hasn’t changed, and it seems Lee, SeokWon (vocal, guitars) was able to maintain his musical vision. Lee, NeungRyong (lead guitar), Jeong, MuJin (bass, programming), and Jeon, DaeJeong (drums) complete this version. Also, Daytripper is featured.
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