Gamblin', Liquor, and Whores. And SEO

As a software engineer working mostly on the web, I have had to deal with the black magic art of SEO. But few people know my true love is the arts that include literature, music, and cinema.

So it was a pleasant confluence of concerns when I found out that I have fine-tuned the SEO value of the term Gamblin', Liquor, and Whores -- which I intend to make the name of my first yet-to-be-released album of the best music you will have ever heard -- as a way to find this very blog.

I suppose I can now also put SEO Expert on my software engineering resume.

Free Hi-Def Monitor with Gamer Chair

My generous neighbor decided to give a free Hi-Def monitor with a gamer chair to the first lucky person who wants it.

Reflections on Humanity, Economics, and Whores

While I appreciate honesty on the part of people who ask something of me, I do not think "Why lie, I need beer" or "Need cash for weed" merit my donation. Sorry, I can't support your bad habit. Unless...

This guy went for the unexpected. He also got points for politeness ("please"). I gave him a dollar for the privilege of taking his photo. Later I pondered that if he got someone to donate the full amount, he would have to sacrifice on quality in one of the two items he is requesting. (If I'm wrong about that, I would be interested in further information.)

See also: Reflections on Limitations

Coffee Receipt Of The Beast

While waiting to get some schmancy coffee drinks at a sidewalk espresso stand, I told a friend that I was considering not observing the ritual fast in the holy month of Ramadan this year.

According to Islamic tradition, it is said that during this month, the gates of hell are locked and the devils are chained.

My friend paid for our coffees and pointed out that the receipt had a warning for me.

Let him that hath understanding calculate the total of our bill.

Saturday Night Fatwa

They Urgently Need Software Engineers

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A *friend* who responded to some software engineering job postings later sent the recruiter a follow-up email to inquire about the status of those positions, pointing out the urgent need of the company to hire these developers.

Spicy Or Sweet? Or... This Should Get Me Honor Killed

I ran across an ad on a website, and since I work in the internet advertising software universe, I was compelled to click (not because the girl is pretty). Theretofore I was unaware of the abundance of Hot Muslim Singles in my area, both of the Spicy and the Sweet varieties.

I wonder what my favorite Saudi cleric would have to say about this. Also, would my wife approve of the girl in the picture as a possible candidate to fill one of three remaining spouse slots. She must be a traditional girl, look at the Islamic geometric patterns on her swimsuit.

Sweet Supari!