Software is Emo

Programming 21 January 2011 | 0 Comments

It seems to me that people see software as simply a set of instructions to provide a result in a digital machine. This is true, but it’s not the entire picture. Software is also something that we interact with, every piece has it’s own soul. As developers of software we have to be cognizant of [...]

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Why RSS (aka “non-social syndication”) is better & here to stay

Tech 4 January 2011 | 2 Comments

Over the last two years (longer?) I’ve seen a debate pop up that usually starts with a comment like this: RSS is dead! Long live Twitter/Facebook! Most recently on TechCrunch (via HN). What I don’t understand is why people are missing the point of how people use social networks. The argument that “RSS is dead” [...]

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A better way to host multiple domains on WordPress MU/Multi-Site

Programming 29 July 2010 | 2 Comments

What am I talking about!? Well, there is this thing called “Multi-Site” in WordPress 3.0. You can read official docs on it here: Create a Network. It used to be called WordPress Mu or WPMU. The Multi-Site platform is MEANT to allow you to host multiple blogs on one domain via either subdirectories or subdomains [...]

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Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures List [Nerd!]

Gaming 16 June 2010 | 0 Comments

Ever wondered what the heck each miniature was in those Player’s Handbook Miniature packs? Well, I’ve done your homework for you: Series 1 – Martial Heroes 1 Wood Elf Ranger Eladrin Fighter Dragonborn Rogue Series 1 – Martial Heroes 2 Male Dwarf Rogue Male Tiefling Warlord Female Eladrin Fighter Series 2 – Martial Heroes 3 [...]

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Carcassonne for iPhone out now, iPad coming soon [Games]

Gaming 10 June 2010 | 0 Comments

I fired up the App Store on my iPhone and I saw Carcassonne at the top of the list.  Not only does this game look beautiful, but it plays great, AND has multiplayer! MUCH more than can be said about the Catan game (phooey!). Additionally, according to the App Store page, if you buy the [...]

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