March 2008
The Archives
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Design, Technology
A Return to ImagiNation
Jeff Atwood just took me back to 1991. That was the year that The Sierra Networks (TSN) went live. This was a pioneer in online gaming, leveraging several of the characters from the Sierra Online franchise to create a community. The games were all what’s now dubbed "casual", such as cards, board games and mini-golf. [...]
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Cycling, Design
The Evolution of the Intersection
Figure 1: Colored Bike Lane/Bike Box Treatment All graphics by PDOT (Click to enlarge) Yesterday the San Francisco Bike Coalition pointed me to a new safety initiative in Portland. Dubbed the “bike box”, city planners are experimenting with dedicating a large area in front of intersections just for bicycles. Portland is routinely ahead of most [...]
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Design
Drink Pepsi: Get Stuff on Amazon
I found out today that REM’s new album will be released on April 1. It can be pre-ordered on iTunes right now, but I’ve become a fan of the DRM free tracks sold on Amazon. Upon searching for the new album there I was surprised to see a new way to get tracks. Amazon is [...]
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Cycling, Technology
First Ride on My New Bike
Today, I pulled the trigger on a Trek Madone 5.1, an early birthday gift for myself. It’s been over 7 years since I bought my last bike, also a Trek. I headed out to Livermore Cyclery to pick it up just before lunch. What a great bike shop! The owner, Steve, and the rest of [...]
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Cycling
Support Me in Fighting Cancer?
This July I will participate in the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge. I’ll ride 100 miles in San Jose supporting the cause of fighting cancer and helping those living with cancer. This is the first time that the event is coming to San Jose. If you are so inclined, please join me by walking, running or riding. [...]
