Archive for the 'General' Category
Jipsta.com is alive!
I just completed the quintessential ”Hello, World!” application for web developers, my own blog engine. It’s up and running at jipsta.com.
From now on, I will only update jipsta.com. So please, the two of you that subscribe to this blog, update your feeds! :)
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New Job
Starting the last week of November I will start work at Microsoft. The team I’m joining specialized in web development (which is right up my alley). I simply can’t wait! To be around some of the world’s smartest programmers, engineers, and designers is very exciting!
November 16th is my last day at PaperWise, the next week [...]
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Moving to Linux
Everything is backed up and I’m about to format my computer. Goodbye Windows! Hello Ubuntu!
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I love Google Reader, but it has one caveat: cognitive overload. It can consume a lot of time, especially if one subscribes to 40-50 feeds (like me). There’s simply no way to keep up-to-date. The task of reading can be overwhelming, especially without proper management and hacks to increase your time effectiveness. [...]
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Microsoft Announces the oPhone!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WazA77xcf0A
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International Hackers Attack!!!
I recently bought a used PC from a friend on which I eager to install Debian Linux. Like a true Linux nerd, after I got everything installed, I opened port 22 for remote ssh access. Little did I know, in less than 24 hours I would become a victim of international terrorism, [...]
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Team Foundation Server
We had another great Springfield .NET Users Group meeting last night. The speaker was Chris Menegay from Notion Solutions. Chris gave an in-depth demonstration of Team Foundation Server. TFS tightly bundles source control, bug tracking, requirements management, workflow, and other project management tools into one seamless experience. It can be customized [...]
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And I’m back!
After a long hiatus, I’ve decided to write a blog entry. Lots of things have happened since the last time I posted. I’ve got a new job, graduated from college, moved to a new apartment, and dealt with lots of family drama. With all of that out of the way, I hope to post more [...]
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Most of the "popular" websites in Springfield, Missouri are in need of serious help. With all of the buzz about Web 2.0 in the air, Springfield is still struggling to keep up with Web .01. These sites are a shining example of the original top ten mistakes in web design, published over 10 years ago.
On [...]
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Above is a screenshot of my Google homepage. On the right you'll see that I installed Google Reader. It's an RSS aggregator that I use to keep up on the 20+ feeds/blogs I subscribe to. It's pretty damn cool. So if you're looking for a great RSS reader, check out Google [...]
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