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I was born at the perfect time to pursue a career in full-stack software development. I grew up programming 8-bit computers, then learned Unix in college. I entered the workforce at the emergence of Windows for Workgroups and Linux, and I'll be retiring right about the time the AI's make me redundant. Also, the year Social Security goes broke.
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Months and months of planning by lots and lots of middle management can save literally hours of programming.
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Give a man a program, and you'll frustrate him for a day. Teach a man to program, and you'll frustrate him for a lifetime.
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I have a mental illness that makes me think that people will change their minds if I present the correct arguments with the appropriate facts and data.
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I've put all of my skill points into arguing with blinking lights.
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But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a new piece of Apple gear, to lust after it, hath committed purchase of it already in his heart.
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Don't say you're easy on me; you're about as easy as a nuclear war.
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I sold the Renoir and the TV set; don't wanna be around when this gets out.
Duran Duran, The Reflex
Category Archives: Gaming
My ESO DPS Journey
I started Elder Scrolls Online a few years ago. I read up, got some gear, tried to do “weaving” as I played, and thought I was getting somewhere. I mean, I could beat the “hard” overworld creatures, so I was … Continue reading
Starfield’s Steam rating falls to “mostly negative,” can Bethesda still save its RPG? | TechSpot
Starfield, an RPG that excited gamers for years before release with the promise of being Skyrim in space, is ending 2023 with its Steam Recent Reviews rating at Mostly Negative. Even the overall rating is Mixed, which will doubtlessly disappoint … Continue reading
Stealing Dolmens in Cyrodill
I’ve completely ignored achievements in Elder Scrolls Online up till now. There are so many, it’s overwhelming. But coming back to the game after over a year, I notice that I “already” have about half the “points” in the game, … Continue reading
Xbox Series X all-digital refresh coming in 2024, plus new controller – Polygon
According to a huge document leak, Xbox will overhaul its hardware range in 2024 with upgraded (but disc-free) Series X, Series S, and controller Source: Xbox Series X all-digital refresh coming in 2024, plus new controller – Polygon This constant … Continue reading
Elder Scrolls Online has Me by the Short Hairs
On Sunday, I had a bad migraine, so I literally sat in my recliner and played ESO for, like, 12 hours. During this time, I… Yeah, it was a long day, but the weird part was that I could have … Continue reading
Samurai Sending a Fax to Abraham Lincoln
This actually explains a lot in Civilization V.
Ebony and Ivory
This is actually what McCartney and Jackson were singing about. Sony and Microsoft, living in harmony. I bought the Xbox because Microsoft bought Bethesda, and will be making Starfield an exclusive. According to leaks, it’s releasing in the summer. (The … Continue reading
Fallout 76
I screwed up. I’ve been wanting to play Fallout 4 again, but I’m waiting for the next-gen refresh, which is supposedly due “this year.” Fallout 76 is an MMO by Bethesda, which are the same people that do Elder Scrolls … Continue reading
Fallout 76 | Our Fallout 25th Anniversary celebration concludes with interviews, events and more perks!
Fallout finishes its month-long 25th anniversary celebration strong with a spine-tingling Fallout 76 event, behind-the-scenes looks, in-game rewards and more. Source: Fallout 76 | Our Fallout 25th Anniversary celebration concludes with interviews, events and more perks! Buried under the lede … Continue reading
Battlefield 1 Shenanigans
This is why I can’t get away from Battlefield. No matter how frustrating it can get, when it’s good, I think it’s the best thing in the history of video gaming. I’m usually in the top quarter of scores. I … Continue reading