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Our electric bill for July was $417.10. This is the first time we’ve been over $400 for one month. It’s been a hot, humid month, fuel rates are up, and somebody keeps turning the thermostat down…

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There is a new version of Gaim available, but it’s no longer called “Gaim”. I think AOL was threatening to sue them because “Gaim” sounded too much like “AIM”. Anyway, the new version is called “Pidgin”, and it’s available here If you don’t know, Pidgin (Gaim) is a free, advertisement free replacement for several instant […]

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There’s a new version of Firefox web browser here. Bug and security fixes; no new features.

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Devon found an apartment in Pasadena, so Gisele and I (and Derek? He hasn’t decided yet!) are leaving for California this (Friday) morning to take a load of his stuff over and help him move in over the weekend. We hope to be back on Monday.

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I heard back from the court today, and as I expected they do not want me for the case. The case is described in the Tempe Tribune. The defendant is charged with murder and the prosecution is seeking the death penalty. In Arizona (and I think every state after a recent Supreme Court ruling), the […]

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Gisele is back from France! I picked her up from the airport last night. I don’t expect to see her much the next few days, as she will be sleeping while I am up, and up while I am sleeping. Devon started his new job this week. He worked Monday and Tuesday, and now has […]

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Devon left today about noon for his new job in California. This is his first trip to California alone — always before somebody was with him (usually either I or Keri). I just talked with him by cell phone and he is just over the border into California. His new job with SECo starts tomorrow […]

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