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Running Commentary 0
The resident curmudgeon at my local rag went to the movies for the first time in a while. She found it not to be a pleasant experience. Oh, the movie was okay; the audience, though, didn’t get even one star. A snippet.
I couldn’t make out everything said, but the steady, distracting drone sounded something like this:
“Matt Damon,” she muttered as the actor who played astronaut Mark Watney appeared on the screen.
Follow the link for the bit about smart phones and dumb people.
The Presidency Puzzle 0
To solve the puzzle, you must solve a case of identity.
Debate Watch Party 0
I don’t do debates; I can read about them the next morning.
If you do, there is a Drinking Liberally Debate Watch Party scheduled for Patricia’s Place. See Meetup for details (login required).
Pumpkin Clunkin’ 0
Aside:
Once you have sweet potato pie, you will spurn all future dalliance with gourds.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Thursday 0
Fun and fellowship for liberals. Join us and talk about anything in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Thursday, October 8, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
More here.
And Now Your Moment of Zen 0
Make TWUUG Your LUG 0
Learn about the wonderful world of free and open source. Learn how to use computers to do what you want, not what someone else wants you to do.
It’s not hard; it’s just different.
What: Monthly TWUUG Meeting.
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. See directions below. (Wireless and wired internet connection available.) Turn right upon entering, then left at the last corridor and look for the open meeting room.
When: 7:30 PM till whenever (usually 9:30ish) on Thursday, October 1.
Directions:
Lake Taylor Hospital
1309 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, Va. 23502 (Map)
Pre-Meeting Dinner at 6:00 PM (separate checks)
Uno Chicago Grill
Virginia Beach Blvd. & Military Highway (Janaf Shopping Center). (Map)
Join the forums.
The Republican Borg 0
The Booman considers the assimilated.
Meta: Spam Comments 0
If you post a spam comment, I will find you and I will make you go away.
The Several States as “Laboratories for Democracy” 0
The Bangor Daily News reports on how one experiment is turning out.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.