Monthly Archives: January 2007

1943 Disney Employee Policy Manual

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Keith

Here’s a fascinating little slice of life from the past — the 1943 Disney Studio Employee Policy manual. This is a fascinating look back at what the world of work was like back then. From women getting more sick days … Continue reading →

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George Wants To Read Your Junk Mail (Stop The Madness)

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Keith

So George Bush has once again overstepped his bounds, again declaring himself emperor of the world and granting himself emergency powers to bypass the very checks and balances our Founding Fathers created to prevent the recreation of the very kind … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Vacuum Maker Gets A Knighthood

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Keith

Natasha and I bought a Dyson Animal Vacuum Cleaner a few years ago and it was one of the best purchases I feel we ever made in terms of quality and value. The vacuum sucks up dust like a black … Continue reading →

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ILM “Dead Man’s Chest” Web Site

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Keith

Industrial Light and Magic has posted a great interactive look at how they made some of the effects for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. There are some neat features here, like the “Experience” link at the top, where … Continue reading →

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