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Moved and Moving
I have moved in with my girlfriend, Ryan! I am now living in Lacey, stuffed in her nice 1-bedroom apartment. Looking forward to getting a 2 bedroom next month, probably here in the same apartment complex ( Read more... ) -
The Test Pilot
I remember a story about a Soviet test pilot who was flying an early MiG. Something went wrong. The flight recording kept an excellent account of his announcements: "I will attempt [something]. No response. I will attempt [something else]. No response." On and on, until eventually he crashed ( Read more... ) -
Hah!
Swiped!
WHY WOMEN SHOULDN'T TAKE MEN SHOPPING
After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Target. Unfortunately, like most men, I find shopping boring and prefer to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the ( Read more... ) -
Cell Phone Change!
New cell phone, same old number. My contact list is nuked, and if you want me to have your contact information, send a text or give a call. -
Five Questions for Me
From anaka
1) What thing do you always have with you?
My mini-Leatherman on a key ring, my keys, and, unfortunately, my cell phone.
The Leatherman was a prize/gift from a Mad Science Christmas party. Handy little multi-tool. The cell phone is a necessary evil.
2) Tell me about when you met Trautmann. :)
I met Trautmann at Gen Con. He was slaving the ( Read more... ) -
Salary Negotiation
A man has just had a great series of interviews with a potential employer, and they all agree he should start as soon as possible, if a salary and package can be agreed on ( Read more... ) -
Frustration
Got up full of optimism today, and it mostly didn't go well ( Read more... ) -
Bio of Harry Murray
If I saw this bio on a character's background sheet -fiction or rpg, who cares?- I would reject it as unbelievable.
Harry Murray
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Amazon and 1984
This is why I am not likely to get rid of my books in favor of ebooks.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090731/ap_on_en_ot/us_tec_amazon_kindle_lawsuit