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Hi, I'm James Briggs, an Internet computer programmer/DBA in Silicon Valley. I've been programming for 20 years for companies like eBay, Cisco, Yahoo!, Apple, Amazon and startups.In my spare time I do Open Source programming and like flying airplanes, karate and studying Asian languages.
This blog talks about events, places and things in my life.
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Monthly Archives: September 2007
Apple iPod/iPhone Presentation
I watched most of the Apple iPod/iPhone products announcement broadcast this morning. Pretty amazing improvements on the product line … real shock and awe feeling. Very interesting to see the new iPod capabilities (WiFi, larger hard drives up to 160 … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Open Source, Tech, Toys
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Philippines Trip
I just got back from my first trip to the Philippines. I’d say it is more modern than I expected, but the spoken English is more like pidgin English than American or European – I felt like I needed a … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Photography, Tech, Toys, Travel
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