So, I got Slashdotted today. All without a link to me. Buggers.
Holy bread emergency Batman!
Despite Steven’s promises of a return of the spicy fruit buns, they are completely absent here in the US. Apparently not all Christian nations do hot cross buns, which is a new surprise for me. This is an emergency however, as I love them, so I need someone to mail me some ASAP. Send them…
MySQL user’s conference
Arjen, I am now registered for the MySQL user’s conference. See you there.
Portland presentation slide deck
Well, I gave the presentation in Portland (and it seemed to go well). I’ve put a PDF version of the slide deck I used online if people are interested. More on the trip when I get around to writing it up.
Seth Godin at Google
A while ago I mentioned attending a talk by Seth Godin at Google. I am delighted to notice that the talk is now available online via the selection of Google tech talks now available online. It’s also interesting that this collection has grown a lot since last time I looked, so it’s worth keeping an…
Full Auto
What happens when you give a little girl a machine gun? Interestingly I was watching a documentary of the training of Marine Corps tank crews, and they’re taught not to fire in extended bursts because it is bad for the barrel.
Speed limit
What happens when all four lanes of traffic obey the speed limit in Atlanta?
Going to Portland, OR
So, I’m off a somewhat short notice to Portland to talk at their LUG meeting, which is kinda cool. I don’t know what I’m talking about yet, so I am going to have to leave that hanging for now. Any suggestions of things to see there in my couple of spare hours?
If Microsoft designed the iPod box
It’s so true… Microsoft could do with some more simplicity in their lives.
When I go to Vegas, I should stay here
The Artisan hotel has rooms with pool tables for a mere $499 US a night. Sounds like fun. Expensive fun. Via Seth Godin.