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JJQ #26: Family Trips

2009-12-21T11:14:13Z

Do you recall any outstanding family trips or summer holidays you experienced as a child? Okay, my first thought was "Gah, not another summer-themed question in the winter!" But the one I'm thinking of was actually done in February, which was sup...

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I have returned.

2009-12-17T11:15:40Z

In short, I took an evening out to return to the pool. I found a pair of trunks that fit-- not the ones I'd been wearing, but they fit. *sigh* It was nice, but it will take some time to unstiffen yet. Never a dull moment, though-- talked to a...

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Gaming on Linux: World of Goo & Linux Mint repositories

2009-12-11T00:39:04Z

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Gaming on Linux: Atari's foolish move and more

2009-12-08T06:53:56Z

So I just found out yesterday that Atari pulled the plug on the Premium Modules to Neverwinter Nights (NWN/NWN1) back in August. This means that they can no longer be purchased at the Bioware Store. (Those that purchased them beforehand, however...

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Why I will never move to Richland

2009-12-06T03:53:47Z

I try to persuade people to understand that my hometown area is not The Ass End of Nowhere, not culturally deprived, etc., but then ugly racism like this suddenly rears its head. The kind you'd like to think is from a small town with small minds...

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It's a beautiful day in the Neighborhood...

2009-12-04T02:16:46Z

...or neighbourhood, if such is your customary and preferred spelling. Yes, it's time for me, once again, to spotlight the lovely folks in my Neighborhood. I usually do it as a way to give thanks, but I have an additional motivation this time, a...

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For Val

2009-12-03T03:54:34Z

Alternate text: Wow, that's less than $200 per ... uh ... that's a good deal!

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Whatever happened to [esto es genial]?

2009-12-02T22:10:42Z

It didn't go out with a bang, or even a whimper. It seems to have been a shrug, at best, because I can't see any remains. I have no idea when it imploded, or whatever it was. Shame, really, because I rather enjoyed reading VOX blogs in Spanish,...

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QotD: Rockin' around the Christmas Tree

2009-12-02T21:59:22Z

The holidays are in full effect, so tell us: What's your favorite holiday song? Bonus points if you share it with us! See last year's entry (but was not specifically an answer to a QotD then). But what I think is a far more interesting question ...

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QotD: Cyber Monday Shopping

2009-12-01T09:36:12Z

Cyber Monday is the new Black Friday. What gadgets and gizmos are you shopping online for today? Sponsored by LifeScoop: Bringing You Tips for a Connected Lifestyle. Not a thing. No money until Tuesday and Thursday.

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