Monthly Archives: October 2008

Note to self: This is why I use Ubuntu

Posted on October 23, 2008 by 1Earth

“Have you checked your computer for spyware, trojans and other malicious software, sir?”, asked the support tech at Telekom Malaysia’s Streamyx Support Line. “I use Ubuntu”, I said slowly and smugly, relishing her inevitable conundrum, not knowing what Ubuntu is, … Continue reading →

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Sneaky YARPP

Posted on October 21, 2008 by 1Earth

You know, I may feel many things in my life are beyond my control, but my blog is not one of it. Nope, my blog is mine, completely under my control.  What I say goes, what I say stays.  My … Continue reading →

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Positive about being positive

Posted on October 7, 2008 by 1Earth

There are tons of self-help and self-improvement and self-you-name-it books out there about being positive. And not for nothing either, because being positive has a major impact on one’s life.  It goes beyond a happy mindset, being friendly, cheerful and … Continue reading →

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Weight. Shoulders. World. Alcohol Swabs.

Posted on October 4, 2008 by 1Earth

Alcohol swabs. The rum had the distinct taste of alcohol swabs. Perhaps it was exaggerated. In contrast to the last of the whisky he had mere moments before. He took another sip. With his palette cleared of the whisky he … Continue reading →

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