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Tuesday January 21, 2014 Video of the discussion on "Writing people with minds different from mine" uploaded to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax5LjhIN7lA

***Comments of comment:

richardf8, 1/20/14: "I can easily see chocolate and fondant working with 3D printing technology, but not sure how anything else would be produced."

Neither am I.

stardreamer, 1/20/14: "'A more advanced smart device turns the tables by accessing the cybercriminals' bank accounts.'

"I'd read that story!"

***From minnpost.com:
If you can’t fight it, drink it … At MPR, Dan Gunderson says: “When churchgoers begin singing the hymn "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling," it can come as an invitation to renounce the ways of the world and accept Christ's call to a new life. But at The Gathering, a small church that is supported by First United Methodist Church in Fargo, those summoned by such joyful noise can sing with beers in their hands. The church group meets every month in local bars, where they drink beer, sing traditional church songs and socialize.” For God's sake, keep them away from e-pulltabs.

***From Twitter:
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Saturday January 25, 2014 Woke up during the night, and realized I didn't hate anyone.

***Picked up three books on writing from Southeast Library:

August Derleth, Writing Fiction, 1946. First impression (after skimming): mostly of historical interest.

Donald Maass, Writing 21st Century Fiction, 2012. I doubt this will last the rest of the 21st century; I expect it to be outdated in 20 years. But looks useful for now.

Walter Mosley, This Year You Write Your Novel, 2007.

***From http://politicalwire.com:

"In an attempt to prevent same-sex marriages in Oklahoma, state Rep. Mike Turner (R) is considering stopping all marriages, News 9 reports."

More accurately, he wants to get the state government completely out of the marriage business.

***From The Cedar Cultural Center's newsletter, 1/23:

An A List pick by Rick Mason in City Pages: "SBassekou Kouyate completely revolutionized the ngoni, an ancient West African oblong lute traditionally used to accompany a singer. Kouyate plugged in, attached a strap and stepped out in front of an entire ensemble of ngonis, added a wah-wah pedal, bent notes with a bluesman's finesse, and peppered traditional Malian music with bits of rock, funk, jazz, and bluegrass...."