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Code is Poetry?
The tag line for Word Press is “Code is Poetry.” If, at its heart, poetry consists of words that affect people’s thinking and feelings, then code could be poetry. But code is a strict disciplinarian compared to poetry, certainly contemporary … Continue reading
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Windows Home Server backs it up
My desktop PC was running slowly, so I disabled a few start-ups and old drivers. It seemed to help, so I disabled a few more. BSOD! the Blue Screen of Death. My computer wouldn’t start. I had disabled a driver … Continue reading
API, RSS, permalinks, a badge
I set up permalinks so you can more easily find keys posts. Under the “Himalaya” page, you can now click through to my favorite postings. I added a Flickr badge to the sidebar so you can see my latest photos. … Continue reading
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Gear Review
I packed well and my gear held up. + The Eagle Creek Cross Roads Convertible Pack was a good choice. It wheeled down the aisles of trains, fit in overhead compartments, squeezed through bus windows, never spilled its contents, easily … Continue reading
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Photo Gear
Given my change in travel focus (from fishing and automobile travel to fast-moving basic tourism), I shifted my photographic expectations. (Had a reason to buy more camera gear). In the past, I paid little attention to weight or bulk in … Continue reading
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gear: it takes a lot to pack a little
My check-in bag weighed 23 pounds. I have another 16 pounds of carry-on. This includes 11 pounds of camera gear . Grand Total–just under 40 pounds. My backpack weighs 8 pounds. By contrast, when I went to Patagonia, I had … Continue reading
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