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A new companion in the heart of a machine
A new companion in the heart of a machine. It was pretty strange at first. Not that it wasn’t interesting. Nicholas could see many possibilities and uses for the…thing. And it was very helpful. Almost intuitive. Although now, a couple of months later, it is very intuitive. It learns. Over the course of time it…
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Say goodbye to ashtrays and common ways
Say goodbye to ashtrays and common ways Have you got an ashtray? If not it’s understandable. An ashtray isn’t all that common anymore. They used to be everywhere. Some were decorative. Some were merely functional. In public places they would sometimes be overflowing with discarded cigarette butts. The same was true of the at home…
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One and only love – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart
One and only love – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart “We should be going now.” They look at Tiny as he speaks, “Miss Davis will be expecting us soon.” The head of Callisto’s security detail stands just behind Callisto. Only a few short minutes ago did they retrieve Eric from the strange building. It was…
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A challenge of technology that keeps it old school
A challenge of technology that keeps it old school “Read it for yourself.” The words still echo from the past. It’s a statement of fact. Not necessarily a command. Although this may be hard to imagine there were days without smartphones. In fact, it wasn’t altogether common for there to be a phone in every…
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The best place to hide anything
The best place to hide anything. Seems like there’s never a good hiding place when you need one. Even if that weren’t true, Alex doesn’t think a hiding place would help him now. Not that he’s trying to hide anything. In fact, he got the hiding train of thought from something his Grandpa told him…
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A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw
A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw He has to get chipped. The day is warm, and the sun is high in the sky. It must be noon, or close to noon. He looks at the people he passes, as he walks. Their clothes are strange. For one thing, everyone seems to be wearing glasses.…
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The last cryonics patient frozen in time
The last cryonics patient frozen in time. Kenny feels nervous. It’s ridiculous of course. It’s been six months, so it isn’t like he hasn’t had time. He ties the robe, and pulls the back closed. Whether or not his ass shows probably isn’t a big deal. He pulls it closed even more, just to be…
