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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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Category Archives: Tech
Happy New Year 2012 from Bali with Angry Birds and Beer
Happy New Year 2012 from Bali, with Angry Birds and beer! Traditionally, New Year’s in Bali is celebrated with a fireworks display near Kuta Beach. And lots of beer. Bintang Beer comes in 2 bottle sizes, the 330 mL “Pint” … Continue reading
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Ceremony Marks UK Retirement of Harriers
Above: Sixteen Harriers flew in formation over the UK Midlands marking the type’s retirement from British service. ainonline.com: Ceremony Marks UK Retirement of Harriers and then … ainonline.com: UK Harrier Fleet Sold to U.S. Marines for Spares
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Barnes & Noble Nook Color 7″ Tablet BNRV200 Review
I bought a refurbished Barnes & Noble Nook Color 7″ (developer nickname “encore”) tablet on sale for $119 (originally retailed at $249, now $199.) The unit that arrived was a model BNRV200 with Software version 1.2.0 installed. In short, the … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Open Source, Storage, Tech, Toys
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Practical Green Technology Links
It’s not easy bein’ green. – Kermit the Frog Here’s some interesting links, mostly related to installing and maintaining alternate energy technologies for heating and cooling: youtube.com: HOW I MADE A SOLAR POP CAN FURNACE / HEATER ocregister.com: Electric cars … Continue reading
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