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Monthly Archives: April 2008
I Wrote This JAMMA 48-in-1 FAQ
“There is… this machine!” — Nick Montfort The machine we’re talking about today is a circuit board that lets you make your JAMMA-compatible arcade cabinet capable of playing 48 games instantly and easily. It really is an amazing piece of … Continue reading
Cryptozookeeper Pre-Hype
ICJ: Does this look like a game you would want to play? Pinback: As long as I don’t have to look at that picture anymore. Emily Short is doing a cover-art drive, for text games. There is an amazing resource … Continue reading
Saison Dupont
As these final days wind down, often I find my thoughts turning to long-lost members. As I was sitting there, stemless Reidel in hand, waiting for the next beer to chill, I thought of Matedire. Surely you all remember him, … Continue reading
Masters: Round Two Analysis
ROUND TWO SCORING ANALYSIS without regard for any player other than Tiger Woods Well, okay, it’s going to be a little harder to paint a pretty picture today, but I’m going to try: After round 2 of the 2008 Masters, … Continue reading
Masters: First Round Analysis
FIRST ROUND SCORING ANALYSIS, based solely on how it affects Tiger Woods. After the first round, Tiger stands at even par, tied for 19th, and four shots back of the leaders. The appropriate description for Tiger’s first round is “not … Continue reading
A Suspicious-Looking Individual
Hanging above the mantel was an elvish sword of great antiquity. That told me everything I needed to know about the client, right there. Snap judgments and stereotypes might not be fair. Funny thing about stereotypes, though: they’re usually right. … Continue reading
Ten Fidy
For many of us, Jolt Country has been the centerpiece of our internet experience. Much of it has to do with a local populace that treats each and every visitor like an old favorite friend. Some of it has to … Continue reading
Awareness And How It Will Affect Your Sorry-Ass Life
I was recently asked, in reference to the practice of living effortlessly as described at my website (effortlessnow.com), “How do I stop caring what other people think about me?” I offered the following answer: It is very easy to fall … Continue reading
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Enlightenment in a J. C. Penney’s
I’ve read and studied and practiced various forms of cognitive therapies and mindfulness practices for the past few years, a process in which Eckhart’s books have played a major, if not primary role. This period of time was wonderfully healing, … Continue reading
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