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- I like how I just plugged my new UPS into my iMac and I now have a "UPS" power policy in the energy saver pane. ahhh integration!
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- @tichaelmucker fo sho. i'm all about reclining, just not being reclined-upon. Seems as if reclineable = bolt upright by default, too.
- Funny how things can happen and you don't know it until... bang! just found out about #devops ... awesome...
- Who's genius idea was it to make airline and bus seats that recline? Did they also create an etiquette manual to go along with them?
Author Archives: erik
Django PostgreSQL ORM Overhead
This is another post I’ve been sitting on for the better part of a year. I’m putting it out there in case the raw numbers are useful to anybody. So I’ve been dealing with some database performance issues with a … Continue reading
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JavaScript QuickStart Reference
I wrote this quite some time ago when I had to re-acquiant myself with JavaScript, but never posted it. It’s not complete, but it’s got some of the basics so I’m going to go ahead and hit publish anyway. Javascript … Continue reading
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How to show hidden files in Mac OS Finder
Need to see hidden files in OS X Snow Leopard Finder? Use cmd-shift-. Continue reading
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Blog re-integration complete
I’ve merged my two blogs back into one since I haven’t had time to update either of them. 301′s are all in place and I’m optimistic that for most use cases no-one will know the difference. More good stuff to … Continue reading
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Get started using Mercurial source control in 5 minutes or less
While, in a previous post I talked about how DVCS is the modern form of source control and promised I’d show you how to do it, quickly and easily. So let’s get started! I’m going to use Mercurial because, well, … Continue reading
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DVCS: Modern Source Control aka the Programmers Safety Net
Revision control is a key tool for modern software engineers. It provides a safety net for the individual developer, and provides a collaborative framework that allows many developers to work on the same project without fear of stepping on each … Continue reading
Developers for Smarties: 5 Traits Of Great Programmers
While the wonderful folk in the world of information technology would have us all believe that all we need to do is buy their latest “solution”, the facts of the matter are that if you’re serious about leveraging technology eventually … Continue reading
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Virtualization Technology Overview
One of the hottest buzzwords in technology today is virtualization. Unforrtunately, virtualization by itself covers a vast array of potential technologies. Let’s look at the word itself first. Virtualization implies taking something “real” and “virtualizing” it, or making it “virtual”. … Continue reading
Vendor negotiation tips
Stephen Foskett and Martin Glassborow have some great posts about pricing and negotiation lately, and I thought I’d jump into the fray. In my experience, there are a few other things to consider, especially if you’re new at this. Much … Continue reading
Level of Work: Choose the right person for the task
In the managerial world, at least in some circles, Elliott Jacques is well known for his theory of requisite organization. While his work runs against some of the conventional wisdom of organizational theory, his Level of Work concept has merit … Continue reading
