Monthly Archives: September 2016

Dude and Dude: Siri

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Amoeba

“Havin’ fun, dude?” “Yeah, dude! Sittin’ here cussin’ out Siri. It’s gnarly!” “Yer what?” “Y’mean y’ain’t never told Siri to, like, buzz off an’ listen t’her complain?” “Buzz off? That’s, like, kinda tame fer ya, huh?” “I used a euphemism, … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Fifteen Years After

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Amoeba

Your Friendly Neighborhood Amoeba remembers the events of September 2001 in these Untied States of America. “Yeah, I’ll bet, Amoeba. Where were you when the towers …” At work in Maine. Watching as the then still-fledgling internet crashed under the … Continue reading →

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Starship Train: Six Stardates Shall You Labor

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Amoeba

“Computer!” “Yes, Captain?” “Status report, ship’s complement. Verbal synopsis.” “98.7% of predicted efficiency, Captain. Negative deviation from norm due to a single crewmember, a yeoman in Engineering, whose productivity measures dipped over the past several stardates for reasons that could … Continue reading →

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