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May 28, 2006
Breaking some rules
Normally I make an extra effort not to post anything work related here. That gets a bit confusing as much of my work revolves around the stuff I'm interested in (i.e. software development, security, reliability, and employee motivation). The almost disappearance of my blog has been largely due to an edict from on high recently made that can be summed up as "no personal blogs". Since I've maintained this well before working for them, I feel I've got some wiggle room. In the wake of a massive re-org that has been on the verge of announcement for weeks now, it turns out that freedom may not be so explicit. They do of course encourage employees to maintain an internal only blog, which is kind of an interesting thought... in an incestual kind of way.
On top of that, my hosting provider has informed me that my IP has been under a rather consistent DoS attack now. Having been forced to provide some reason for it, I couldn't because frankly I hadn't known about it. Still don't know why it happened. Anyhow, end result was an IP switch and hopefully some more stable service not DoSed. If anyone has any idea why this happened, or how to track it back further, I'm game for hearing your ideas.
Posted by Dan at 04:27 PM | Comments (0)
May 15, 2006
Quality News Coverage
Reading through a basic fluff piece on high-def music at News.com, I ran across the following humorous quote:
Yet iPods and other digital music players can't provide the ultimate listening experience, says Mazer. Digital players are fine for travel or for working out, he says, but for serious listening at home he prefers big stereo sound systems.
Emphesis is mine. Now the humor in this is really really hidden. The "he" in this quote is an Elliot Mazer, a guy who has made his living in the recording and audio industry. G. Sandoval though presents this little bold tidbit as some hidden secret unknown to the world. Get real man, Mazer is an individual who has spent several hundred thousands (if not millions) of dollars on high end stereo equipment. Not only that, he's in an article talking about the benefits of high quality stereo equipment, and the introduction of his own company.
Fluff.
G.S. come on, don't write to us as if we're twelve year olds waiting to be spoon fed.
Posted by Dan at 03:46 PM | Comments (0)
May 03, 2006
Beer
While I hate the interface Forbes.com uses, especially those for "slideshows" of things, it does have an interesting collection on there today about the "Coolest Beers" (found via an article on wired.com).
I'd switch out a few for sure...
The Chimay Blanche, while a great beer, is not my favorite Chimay. The Grande Reserve. Although I'm happy to see any Chimay in that list.
I'd have included the Leffe Blonde/Brown either would work. Depending upon if you want a lighter style beer or not. I might have subbed this for the Rare VOS, although that's an excellent beer as well.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale should be nixed. I admit to not being a fan of the pale ale, or the bitter beer fascination many beer drinkers have. That has a large part of my dislike to Sierra Nevada. But I find after about 1/2 a bottle SNPA I'm ready to stop drinking, and thats a bad change.
The Censored Rich Copper Ale from Laguintas Brewing could probably be removed too. I've tried many of their beers, and while I think this is their best, as far as an American beer to compliment this list, I could think of a few better. I'd look over at Victory Brewing or Flying Fish.
Liberty Ale, while tasty, could be ranked with the Yuengling Lager. Call it hometown pride, but I find both of these breweries to be releasing beers so similar in flavor, it's not funny.
Posted by Dan at 12:22 PM | Comments (0)
May 02, 2006
Addicting Music
I did something bad. I found a copy of Aphex Twin's Powerpill Pacman song and loaded it on my iPod last night.
Despite the lame title, lyrics, and completely ripped off beat... I've had it on replay a couple times today. I had forgotten how awfully addicting this song can be. Especially with it's rehashed Pac-Man sounds.
It ranks up there with DJ Qberts Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze.
Posted by Dan at 04:02 PM | Comments (0)