Category Archives: Personal

Web Server Shootout Talk Accepted at OS Bridge Conference

My talk, Web Server Shootout, was accepted by the Open Source Bridge Conference! I’m terribly excited, but also nervous because there’s a lot I need to do between now and the conference. Expect regular updates on how my talk is … Continue reading

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Catching up on photos: Lots o’ Hiking

I’ve finally gotten around to organizing and uploading over a months worth of photos off of my little digital camera. Just to make sure there’s something geeky in this post: I use F-Spot to organize and upload my photos to … Continue reading

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Bad Banks

While I try to keep up with the news, like most Americans I really have only a vague picture of this financial crisis we’re in, and how to get out. Here are a couple pieces of media I’ve found helpful … Continue reading

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Show Me Ads! (At least the ones I want to see.)

I don’t use ad blockers. If a site has really obnoxious ads, I try to avoid that site. I understand that ads are the way these sites make money, and honestly one day I may have an ad-funded site as … Continue reading

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My Past 24 Hours

Sunday, December 21st The plan is the not chance the weather and stay overnight at the airport tonight to make sure to catch our 6:30am flight Monday morning. Here’s what happened: 9:00am – 4:45pm – Packing, checking Trimet service alerts … Continue reading

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Paper Route

Some friends from college are in a band Paper Route [wikipedia] that recently got signed by Universal/Motown. Now they’re touring the world rocking out with other bands I love like Passion Pit. I just bought Paper Route’s new album and … Continue reading

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