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W. Frederick Zimmerman gave 3 stars to: Farmer in the Sky (Baen Book)

W. Frederick Zimmerman's Customer Reviews — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:21:47 +0000

Farmer in the Sky (Baen Book) by Robert A. Heinlein

FARMER IN THE SKY still timely enough, June 29, 2009

This was written in 1949, and it shows … but the sharpness of Heinlein’s observation of character is sufficient to overcome the time lapse. The relationship between father and son in the first few chapters is keenly observed and still rings true.

W. Frederick Zimmerman gave 4 stars to: Dharma Logo T-Shirt, M

W. Frederick Zimmerman's Customer Reviews — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:09:09 +0000

W. Frederick Zimmerman reviewed:

Dharma Logo T-Shirt, M HiveTees

Dharma Tee, June 29, 2009

I wish they had Tall sizes. I would also like to see a customizable logo (DHARMA Ann Arbor, etc.(

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Fred Zimmerman — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:30:00 +0000

I am at DTW gate D-6 waiting for 7:36 pm flight to IAD — maybe late? #
make that eight 5-star reviews for BUILDING THE PT BOATS #naval at http://hub.tm/?OkerQ #

W. Frederick Zimmerman gave 2 stars to: A Sense of Infinity

W. Frederick Zimmerman's Customer Reviews — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:42:01 +0000

W. Frederick Zimmerman reviewed:

A Sense of Infinity by Howard L Myers

Old school SF from the era of Analog, June 28, 2009

Baen Books has earned the eternal gratitude of science fiction fans by keeping the great SF of the 1950s, 60s, and 1970s alive in complete reissuess of the work of masters like Keith Laumer and James Schmitz. Unfortunately, this collection of the works of Howard Myers probably shouldn’t have made the cut. The best stuff in this volume are the three very droll stories about Olivine, Renegade of the Space Patrol. Those are well worth reading for any fan of the 60s-era Analog.

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Fred Zimmerman — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:30:00 +0000

There are now *six* 5-star reviews for @tdaxp's Revolutionary Strategies in Early Christianity at Amazon http://hub.tm/?TnhBY #
Two more 5 star reviews for Building the PT Boats by Frank J. Andruss, Sr.! that's seven now. #naval #pt http://hub.tm/?OkerQ #

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Fred Zimmerman — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:30:00 +0000

Kelsey home from college orientation today. Her classes start Monday. Wow! #
And just sent the cover for Erin's #Azkatraz book to the printer. Should be available for order late next week. http://tinyurl.com/nimblehp #

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Fred Zimmerman — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:30:00 +0000

just sent interior of Erin Pyne's cool #Azkatraz book to the printer. Stay tuned! http://tinyurl.com/nimblehp #
@ron_english Go RON! 7-5 @ EMU => restoring the coaching tree at Michigan the next year. in reply to ron_english #
@CrainsNewYork – #WSJ pub calls #Google digital vampire, announces new publishing platform for Web -10 yrs too late.
http://hub.tm/?vebQx #

LFF

Fred Zimmerman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:24:44 +0000

LFF is an ancient publishing acronym that stands for “Let the Fucker Fly!” That is to say, an acknowledged flaw or typo must be allowed to publication because the cost of change, usually at a late date, is too high.

the concept of “change control”

Fred Zimmerman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:21:35 +0000

In project management and product management there is a concept called “change control“, which essentially says that after specific milestones no further changes to a set of requirements or to code will be accepted without a thorough review of the cost and schedule implications of the change. This is a good concept for authors to remember as they volunteer “one more” change or “one last change.”

Change control is a formal process used to ensure that changes to a product or system are introduced in a controlled and coordinated manner. It reduces the possibility that unnecessary changes will be introduced to a system without forethought, introducing faults into the system or undoing changes made by other users of software. The goals of a change control procedure usually include minimal disruption to services, reduction in back-out activities, and cost-effective utilization of resources involved in implementing change.

NASA photo of #Sarychev #Volcano

Fred Zimmerman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:12:48 +0000

NASA Sarychev volcano in Stereo