Archive of Journal
These entries are my personal journal entries, ranging across a wide variety of subtopics.
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Ultralight Backpacking Canister Stove Review
Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mystech in My Reviews, OutdoorsPutting together estimates/proposals for websites is melting my brain, so I'm going to a time-out to do a product review. A few months ago, a buddy and I were looking at a suspiciously cheap hiking/camping canister stove on Amazon. Since they made...
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Audio Jack Hack For Switching Headphones and Speakers
Posted on November 25, 2012 by Mystech in JournalAs with many laptops, plugging into the headphone jack, even with an audio extension cord, causes the external (and internal speakers) to be disabled. This is usually the desired result as you probably don't want audio coming out of headphones...
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Life Reaches for the Stars
Posted on October 25, 2012 by Mystech in JournalThere is a saying popularized by Carl Sagan that "we are stardust". Sagan was referring to the fact that during the Big Bang, the only matter probably created was overwhelming hydrogen, significantly less helium and, relatively speaking, trace amounts of lithium and beryllium...
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Cycling Commute Update
Posted on August 26, 2012 by Mystech in Features, JournalI've been slowing gaining confidence with my new bike. It has been decades since a bike a major part of my personal transportation portfolio and although "you never forgot how to ride a bike" that doesn't mean you don't get rusty. Add...
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Unpaid Internships and the Fair Labor Standards Act
Posted on March 20, 2012 by Mystech in JournalI can't count how many listings for ENTERPRISE web development, design and production projects that include such things as "seeking intern" or "interns welcome". Any number of hastily compiled eBooks on "how to take your great idea to the web"...
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Rambling Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness and Social Validation
Posted on March 6, 2012 by Mystech in JournalAt first glance, a lot of what we do in this life seems to be for ourselves. We claim to follow our dreams, wishes and desires. We say we make goals that are about our happiness and fulfillment, but at...
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Virtual Bike Update…. Nashville Bound
Posted on January 31, 2012 by Mystech in GoalsThe virtual cycling exercise program has been updated to include all mileage up until last night. It has been one month and my nightly mileage has reached 15 miles. This isn't a particularly large number but I am restricting...
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Virtual Bike Update…. Sweet Home Alabama
Posted on January 17, 2012 by Mystech in GoalsThe virtual cycling exercise program has been updated to include all mileage up till tonight. This weekend, I made it to Alabama with continued (modest) increases in mileage. Soon, I'll have to increase my pedaling speed or...
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Office Shark Attack
Posted on January 12, 2012 by Mystech in JournalAs mentioned earlier today, our office was the site of a vicious shark patrolling for prey.
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Virtual Bike Tour for Fitness Continues
Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mystech in GoalsUpdated the virtual cycling exercise program with last night's mileage. I've been at it a week and have been slowly increasing my distance per session. Once I hit a distance I feel comfortable with and that I can do...
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