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Two weeks’ linkage, ah, ah, ah

For two weeks' worth of links, there aren't very many. Then again, I do still have 173 unread items in Google Reader. glenscott.net » Restore an Eee PC 701 back to factory Xandros from a USB stick with no ASUS Support DVD - This proved quite handy last ...

The spook who counted her money

I finished The Spook Who Sat By the Door yesterday morning. Sam Greenlee has one hell of a knack for sharp writing, and regardless of my not being a proponent for militantism, the book struck a chord with me. Greenlee got at the heart of the loneliness of ...

Weekly linkage

This week's internet cruising: louisgray.com: Why I Turned In My iPhone and Went Android - I love this article. I've written before that I'm considering switching, and at this point, it's only the cost of breaking contract that's holding me back. YouTube - heavymedic dance work in progress - unfinished - ...

New Witches Story: “Interception”

Part seven of The Witches of Ming Ung: "Interception" Here's a snippet: "Yeah, sure," Markos said. "When are you coming home?" he whined. "This place is all big and lonely without you." "Markos, it took forever just getting here," she said. "We're just getting into the swing of things. It could ...

Quasi-daily linkage

Penny Arcade! - The Universal Analogy - I don't think there's any harm in a bit of mocking humor on the oil spill. If It Was My Home - Visualizing the BP Oil Spill - Courtesy of @markrickert. Awesome visualization. I do not approve | Prometheus 6 - Wells Fargo and ...

Search-building: custom or Google

Until earlier this week, I had a lousy site search in place. It was one of Google's Custom Search Engines, barely configured and only on its own page, due to it's hefty (and blocking!) JavaScript. I'd long since disabled Wordpress's search since my stories aren't being run in ...

Weekend linkage

Just a few, since I'm so far behind on my reading (down to 425 unread items!) and I just posted a set on Friday. Enjoy. How to Help Your Kids Build $25,000 Stock Portfolios - This is a tempting idea even with regards to something like weddings. "Help us ...

Chapter 10 of Witches posted!

Chapter 10, "Opening Salvo" is posted: "What brings you to my world, little bug?" the colorful woman asked Hardi and Robert. Her glance flitted between both of them before settling on Hardi. "Well?" she cooed, head tilting. Her accent was much lighter than Lucia's. Hardi straightened in her seat. "We're looking for ...