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That Green-Eyed Monster Stalks Me
I confess: I am suffering a serious case of envy. It’s almost like lust. Among the clients I see in my computer ministry was a fellow with a nice Inspiron 1525 laptop — 2.0 Ghz dual core CPU, 3GB RAM, … Continue reading
Outrigger: 8
Marriage and family back home would not likely limit their behavior here for very long, any more than would Islamic culture. Only the vagaries of opportunity itself could do that. With the city maps and landmarking Krumm provided from the … Continue reading
The Recruiters, Part 1: Support
(The tale of Dalorius Four continues.) Fortis laughed. “Since when does my readiness have anything to do with it?” George put on his comical pained look. “My dear Doctor Plimick, you are the ultimate VIP Guest on the entire planet! … Continue reading
From Mists to Mysts, Part 13: Honor and Secrets
Fortis was completely surprised by the odd mixture of formal and casual elements to their reception. Even as they began approaching the outermost cluster of tents, heavily armed men, all quite large and imposing, greeted them. Without exchanging any words, … Continue reading
Clothing Nazis
On the one hand, I’m completely prudish. At the same time, I would be the last person to legislate regarding public dress codes. Yes, I reject any notion of gender equality because God made women with more assets, and made … Continue reading
Model Policy Manual: Sexual Harassment
A page from an imaginary organization, as a commentary on modern idiocy. In a modern civilization, prickly interactions between employees are inherently unprofitable. Both visitors and staff here are expected to conduct themselves with a modicum of warmth and humor. … Continue reading
Kdrive/SmallX — Buried in Obscurity
In my on-going research for alternatives to the X.org full server, I ran across references to a “TinyX” which led me to SmallX, AKA Kdrive. Aside from one, very obsolete reference written for mere mortal users, the whole thing is … Continue reading
Meanwhile, Out There on Mars
Merzan stroked his ocular extensions with seven-fingered hands. Okay, not really seven fingers, since two were thumbs on opposite sides of his palms. It gave a different meaning to “opposable thumbs” but no humans would ever get the joke. Merzan … Continue reading