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Geothermal
Yes, I got dragged into a discussion on Usenet the other day. Since some of what the poster was spewing gets repeated as gospel but has little to do with actual facts or science, I decided I should discuss it…
Be Sure to Get Perspective
One of the things you learn the hard way in both writing and IT consulting is getting perspective. People want to believe something is true so they push that as the problem to solve. As a writer you may believe…
Just How Much Editing?
Oddly enough I kicked the post I had scheduled for now to later in the year because I really wanted to talk about this. The title of the post should explain it all. Just how much editing are you…
Twenty of Two – The Infamous They – Pt. 28
“How do you know I’m not living under a mountain of debt?” I queried. “Please” she said in a somewhat exasperated tone. “I’m not going to tell you all of my secrets. Let’s just say, most young, single girls have…
Lottery Ticket Confessions
It’s a new year and people from all walks of life will tell you confession is good for the soul, assuming you have a soul. Let’s start the new year off by owning up to those “lottery tickets” in our…
Think Twice Before Driving Through Illinois in 2017
Much of the this content came from an Illinois State Police release. I will quote it in this post so you can adjust your travel plans accordingly. This is _exactly_ why I and everybody else should be against states rights….
George Michael Left Us
You are going along on your Christmas Holiday then WHAM! George Michael dies. Don’t worry, I’m sure that tasteless joke is flooding the Internet. If you don’t get it you aren’t old enough. Are all “journalists” today 20-something script-kiddies? I…