Category Archives: uncw

When Workplace Bullies Go Too Far

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Al

When my wife was a professor at UNCW, she was victimized by workplace bullying, and despite multiple complaints, it continued until she quit. (and beyond, but that’s another story)  One of the bullies had already forced three other creative writing … Continue reading →

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My Audio Archive

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Al

Leave it to a bunch of librarians to come through when one puts out a call for a micro-cassette player. Bob — who’s not only a librarian, a historian, and an opera scholar — let me borrow his, battery included! … Continue reading →

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Confidential

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Al

You’ll get better results if you search UNCW rather than Wilmington.

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Three Final Chapters

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Al

I think I’m nearing the end of my book.  I’ve written what I can, save for three chapters, only one of which I’ve actually started.  So maybe by the end of this year I’ll have something to send. The final … Continue reading →

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When Officers Attack

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Al

Meet Captain Gunnar Matthews of the UNCW Police Department (pictured helping some kid shop for shoes). He’s currently part of the incompetent crew named in a lawsuit filed last week. The Raleigh News and Observer says, The suit targets only … Continue reading →

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Junior Detective

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Al

My IP Things are starting to get really good.  For some people, that is.

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Hello Wilmington on a Saturday Night

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Al

I think your firefox browser needs an update.  Looks like you have some extra time to work on it, so get busy.  Maybe you know someone in IT or even the police department who can help you.  Perhaps your IT … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Twist

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Al

Your Tired Metaphors are coming back to haunt you.

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Shoutout

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Al

I know ZM loves the wiki, but

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Early Start Sunday / Bad Saturday Night

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Al

Who heads into work at the University on a Sunday morning

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