Google Chart API, Wow! (1)

December 21st, 2007 in Coding, News, Technology

I have always been a sucker for statistical eye candy. Last week Google launched their chart APIs. I have always done charts client-side with a java applet or SWF application. Server-side solutions where always Read More »

How Projects Really Work (0)

December 20th, 2007 in Editorials, Technology

This is an oldie, but a goodie… Read More »

My RC Plane Hanger (0)

December 19th, 2007 in Hobbies, RC Airplanes

Here is a overview of the planes I have been flying.

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December is for Cynics (0)

December 14th, 2007 in Editorials, Music

‘Tis the season for some of the most awful music. Thanks to The Matches, it’s not all bad. This song has been a favorite since the first time i heard it on radio wazee. I was also fortunate to hear them live at the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA.

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My very own Wiki playground (1)

December 12th, 2007 in Coding, News, Random Thoughts, Technology

If you haven’t already noticed, I added a new section to the site. My very own wiki, where I can organize my links, references and important information. I have many uses for it in mind, we will see if it ever Read More »

Live Music Keeps Me Going (0)

December 11th, 2007 in Editorials, Hobbies, Music

Who doesn’t like live music? To me it is one of the purest forms of art. It used to be the only way you take it in was, well to go to a concert. That is unless you happened to find a mono cassette copy or got really lucky and scored a soundboard recording. Most bands know for their live creativity have

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My Computing Equipment (3)

December 8th, 2007 in Hobbies, Technology

People have been asking what I am running for my current system so here is a post dedicated to just that. Several of the components have been carried over from many configurations ago. I have been through many iterations and a lot of research to derive this system. Suggestions and Questions are welcome, please comment.

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My 1994 Honda Accord (0)

December 5th, 2007 in Hobbies

This one is really digging into the archives… Here are some pictures and specs of my first car (not my parent’s station wagon). I learned a lot and have many great memories from this car. I often joked, that I literally turned every bolt on this car. I didn’t have access to air tools either, all old fashion

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Swans HiVi - M10 Speakers (1)

November 26th, 2007 in Reviews, Technology

Well, I finally replaced my workhorse Boston Acoustic BA4800. After much research, I decided on the recently released Swans M10’s. I was looking for studio quality sound on a budget. I looked at Mackies, M-Audio and several other 2.1 systems. I really wanted a two speaker system, but Read More »

Peaks of Otter Camping/Hiking (0)

October 22nd, 2007 in Hiking, Hobbies

Jaimie and I went camping at Peaks of Otter on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia last weekend. We tent camped at site #21 and Hikes around the lake the first evening. It was a beautiful day and was quite crowded around the lodge. The park is very well maintaned and the staff is very friendly.

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