2015 archive
Smitten and Bitten 0
Anyone who has looked into it has figured out that bitcoins are a mug’s game. Meet some mugs.
More at the link.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
There appears to have been an outbreak of politeness in Cali.
Addendum:
If you want the best coverage of the developing story, follow the Guardian’s live feed.
And weep that the United States is an international laughingstock for its inability to stop the bloodletting.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Pick a qualified teacher for your lesson in politeness.
(snip)
“A friend was attempting to show the victim the proper use of and how to break down and clean a handgun when it accidentally discharged,” the sergeant said. “The friend felt (!–ed.) the gun was clear and free of any bullets.”
“Sadly, this is how many accidental shootings take place, when they feel the gun is empty and attempt to clean it,” Geier said.
(Open tag fixed.)
“Can You Give Me Sanctuary I Must Have a Place To Hide” 0
Above the Law offers a primer on how to tell the difference between a refugee and a terrorist. Here’s a bit (emphasis in the original):
4. Could the person’s immediate problems be solved with a sandwich and fresh linens?
Refugee.
Terrorists have goals, refugees have needs. . . .
Follow the link for the rest.
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, December 3.
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.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
The hunt for politeness continues apace.
A 34-year-old Wolcottville man was shot below the right cheekbone when two hunters who were standing next to each other fired several times at three deer that were running toward the middle of the field. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in serious but stable condition Sunday.
Bambi. Bambino. Tomato. Tomahto.
A Picture Is Worth 0
Via Political Prof, who points out that one of the characteristics of irrational fear is that it is–well–irrational.