2019 archive
The Snaring Economy 0
Even if you read it in electrons, it ain’t necessarily so.
Click for the original image.
Beyond Facts and Logic 0
Robert Klose argues that facts, logic, and reality cannot sway Donald Trump’s diehard devotees. A snippet:
Donald Trump has, in an ingenious way, transitioned to icon and has become an object of veneration. Highlighting his shortcomings is no different from trying to discourage a fundamentalist’s faith by citing contradictions in the Bible . . . .
Follow the link for the rest.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet more party politeness . . . .
Herald told Holbrook that he had better be off the property when he went into the home. When he came back out, he was armed with a 9mm handgun. When Holbrook was still there, Herald allegedly fired a warning shot in Holbrook’s direction.
Holbrook was sitting in a chair and did not react to the warning shot. Next, deputies say, Herald struck Holbrook with the handgun, causing the gun to fire and strike Holbrook in the upper neck.
Borderline Disorder 0
And, natch, “social” media is a carrier.
Geeking Out 0
Ubuntu MATE with the default MATE desktop.
Aside:
MATE is pronounced “mah-tay.” It refers to a tea served in South America.
It’s fork of Gnome 2 for persons (and I’m one) who loathe Gnome 3.
Stray Thought, Biden and Busing Dept. 0
(Slightly edited for precision.)
It’s all about the bus route, folks.
When I was going to high school, I was bused right past one high school (the black high school) to one three miles farther away (the white high school), because of my race.
And at the time everyone old white men thought that was just okay.
I like Joe and I voted for him when I lived in Delaware, but on this issue he was flat-out wrong.
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: Regular meetings are monthly TWUUG meeting at 7:30 p. m. on the first Thursday of the month.
Because of the Fourth of July holiday, this month’s meeting will be on a Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
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.