Just watched Monk on USA. New detective show with Tony Shalhoub playing a nuerotic (well, Obsessive Compulsive) detective who gets out and solves murders despite his "issues" Both myself and my wofe enjoyed it, and it makes for a modern analog to Columbo. Check it out if you get a chance, I'm sure USA will be playing the hell out of it over the weekend. The only problem that I have is that it's regularly shceduled time matches up with Farscape, so I'll have to tape one. No big deal, and I look forward to seeing the characters develop in the show as it progresses.

Biggest nit: Monk is the only one who ever notices anything obvious. Trained detectiveswould see at least some of the evidence that he notices, other things pop up that one would only know if you were the wrtier, which is somewhat annoying, but plausible.  

11:10:05 PM    

Dean gave me a copy of the following, although he didn't note where he got it (one of yesterday's newspapers?):

"Starting this month, four major credit card bureaus in the United States will be allowed to release credit information, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other information to anyone who requests it, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.

If you do not want to be included in this release of your personal information, you can call (888) 567-8688. Once the message starts, you will want option 2, then option 3. Be sure to listen closely; the first option is only for a two-year period. Wait for the third option, which opts you out forever.

You should receive paperwork in the mail confirming your instructions less than one week after making the call."

3:55:18 PM