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A lot of learning going on

It’s been a few years since I updated my blog. A lot has happened since August 25, 2014. In the 4 years and 6 months since the last post I’ve moved, started a new job, and had another child. Suffice…

Gifts for the geek in your life

Flip UltraHD Video Camera

You might think that it’s easy to buy gifts for a geek. Well, you’d be surprised to learn that, for some, it can actually be quite daunting. So, in order to help those who need to buy a gift for…

Java Programming with Boston University

Java Programming - Boston University

Soon, I’ll begin my second course as part of the Boston University Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems program. The previous course was a combination of calculus and statistics, a good foundation for the rest of the program. Now,…

When studies go wrong.

Last night on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer there was a cute little stereotypical report on men not asking for directions when lost. There was even a “scientific study” to back it up, said Diane! The results? 26% of…

The importance of open

open

I’ve been enjoying my rooted android incredible immensely. Right now I’m very excited about RMK’s Virtuous ROM. It’s a great, “almost stock” ROM that features just the right number of enhancements.  Basically, everything that I would want to do with…

The MS CIS: It begins

BU MS CIS

This month I began my first class on the road to getting my Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems. It’s been 8 years since I’ve been in a learning environment, but I’m falling right back into the swing of…

Poll: To block AdBlock, or not to block, that is a question

adblock

Many of you may not have noticed, but I recently implemented a javascript based pop-up message that affects visitors that use AdBlock Plus. The message would pop-up every 3 minutes and ask them to disable AdBlock in order to support…

Official: HTC Droid Incredible getting 2.2 Froyo today

VZW Incredible Twitter

According to Verizon Wireless’s support Twitter account, the HTC Droid Incredible is going to start getting updates to Android 2.2, a.k.a. Froyo, today. If you’ve rooted your Droid Incredible you’ll want to apply unrEVOked’s Forever before applying the update. Now…

Twitter follower, I’m breaking up with you

Twitter

Previously I’ve written about why I Twitter, and how I get the most out of Twitter. I mentioned that Twitter is all about the wealth of information immediately available to me. But finding that information has become increasingly difficult as…