First Looks category archive
Recommended Reading 0
The Wars of the Jews, by Flavius Josephus.
Surprisingly enough, this is a rip-snorter. If you want to learn about Roman siege tactics, this is the book for you.
A couple of warnings:
When Josephus refers to a rebel leader named “Josephus” in the text, he refers to himself. He was initially one of the Jewish rebels against Rome, then was captured by the Romans, and ultimately concluded that the rebels were, as my old boss would have said, “in error.”
Also, the translator wastes much energy in trying to align Josephus’s words with the Christian scriptures, but, fortunately, such is confined to the footnotes.
Also, if you can, kick a few bucks to Project Gutenberg. It is one of the best things on the inner webs.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
Virginia Beach Drinking Liberally Thursday 0
When fellowship is needed, join us . . . .
When: Thursday, July 10, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
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Meta: Privacy Policy 0
To comply with GDPR (EU) regulations, I’ve posted a privacy policy. (That’s also why you get a cookie notice when you hit this site.)
The short version is this: I respect your privacy.
I value my own privacy, therefore I respect yours.
Despotately Seeking Suzerainty 0
Gordon Weil comments at the Bangor Daily News. A snippet:
That practice disappeared as sovereignty came to be held by citizens, and the surviving kings or queens reigned but no longer ruled.
(snip)
But here is a problem with President Trump. He sometimes seems to believe that his unusual and unexpected election means that he should be respected as if he enjoyed what used to be called “the divine right of kings.”
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Off to drink liberally.
Recommended Listening 0
Robin Hood, written by J. Walker MacSpadden and read by Barry Eads.
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Thursday 0
When fellowship is needed, join us . . . .
When: Thursday, June 14, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
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LanternAsia v. 2, Part Six (Last) 0
See previously posted images: Part One. Part Two. Part Three. Part Four. Part Five.
Roaming Dog–Click for a larger image.
Emolumentous 0
Shorter Dick Polman: The “For Sale” sign is up.
Break Time 0
Off to Drink Liberally.
Make TWUUG Your LUG 0
Learn about the wonderful world of free and open source. Use computers to do what you want, not what someone else wants you to do. Learn how to use GNU/Linux and its plethora of free and open source software to get stuff done with computers.
It’s not hard; it’s just different.
When: Monthly TWUUG meeting at 7:30 p. m. on the first Thursday of the month (May 3, 2018). Pre-meeting dinner at Chicago Uno, JANAF shopping center, 6:00 p. m. (map)
Who: Everyone in TideWater/Hampton Roads with interest in any/all flavors of Unix/Linux. There are no dues or signup requirements. All are welcome.
Where: Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk Training Room (map). (Wireless and wired internet connection available.) Turn right upon entering, then left at the last corridor and look for the open meeting room.