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Singapore & San Francisco

On a flight to San Francisco from Singapore, curiosity started me wondering about the comparison and contrasts of the two cities. Granted, Singapore is also a nation-state, but I'll focus on the city aspect of…

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Two Very Different Approaches to Privacy

Screen captures from two websites with very different approaches to privacy and GDPR compliance. Approach One: Agree or get plaintext. Frankly, I like the plaintext version so much more. Approach Two: FUCKING ACCEPT OR FUCKING…

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SailGP Practice in the Bay

The SailGP racers are in town for their upcoming race this weekend. I took some shots while they were practicing in the bay between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Four teams were out…

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The Tale of a Slow Server

In casual conversation with a friend, we're talking about scaling companies and the fun and challenges of growth at small companies (less than 50 employees). When he says, "Hey, our main log server is getting…

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Select Scenes from Singapore

I have a renewed love of street food, satay, and Singapore (and apparently words which begin with s). San Francisco has a hustle and bustle and busy-ness about itself. As does New York. It seems…

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Japanese Zen at The Met

Spending a day at The Met away from the rain was great. Of the many galleries to visit, I always enjoy seeing art from the Japanese Heian and Edo periods. The art is always complex…

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Who makes carbon frames for bicycles?

A simple question, many confusing answers. As I fantasize about various bicycles to replace the current road bike, I wondered who actually makes what frames for which brands. After looking at many of these frames,…

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