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Coding Horror: The Non-Programming Programmer - Unfortunately, I've worked with a programmer who truly could not program, and it wasn't pleasant. He talked a decent game and was crunk about technology, but he couldn't bang out solutions to problems, and we all paid for it. That said, I'm in ...

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Facebook: just don't understand - Yelp Accused of Extortion | Threat Level | Wired.com - I don't use sites like Yelp very often, but I have to admit that this is a pretty clever scam that they seem to be running. They've probably gotten away with it for a ...

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These are my links for April 26th through May 1st: Twenty Sided » Blog Archive » Do it again, stupid - I can't stand these DIAS types of games. I've dabbled in Tony Hawk, but only when I can beat levels on the first or second try, or when I ...

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Links for April 18th from 19:48 to 22:10: Without a Goal - An interesting look at the variety of goal-related options in games. Must games provide goals? If so, to what extent? RPG Thoughts - Campaign Plan - Courtesy of WO, this looks like a great way to plan campaigns. ...

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Welcome! - Okay, nevermind on the link below. This intro provides some good insight into the Tiny Living thing, which is more than just 60 sq. ft houses. Not sure that I want to downsize my house in particular, but it's an interesting movement. Tiny House In Asheville - ...

“Ensuring Safety” posted

It's been a couple of weeks since I posted a story. No good excuse other than "what in the hell happened to my life?". "Ensuring Safety" follows the Transhuman Congress story "Expanding Borders". It's probably a good idea to (re)read the first part before jumping into the ...

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10 Weird Miniature Versions of Normal Animals - Weird Worm - These are quite adorable. Puppy! - Joel on Software - "Although I appreciate that many people find Twitter to be valuable, I find it a truly awful way to exchange thoughts and ideas. It creates a mentally stunted world in ...