Monthly Archives: November 2009

Thanksgiving and Charity

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Doug Porter

Hopefully everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. In honor of the holiday it is a good time to think about giving back to other organizations. If you have the means, now is a great time to donate to your favorite charity. … Continue reading →

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Netflix Streaming is Amazing

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Doug Porter

I had heard of Netflix over the years but it always seemed too expensive and not really for me given the amount of movies I tend to watch these days. That given I have always been impressed with the business … Continue reading →

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Angola Prison Rodeo 2009

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Doug Porter

Though I’ve spent my whole life here in Mobile, AL, I’ve never really gotten into many of the things people think of as traditionally “Southern”. Things like mud-riding, country music, hunting, livestock, the Marlboro man, and rodeos have never even … Continue reading →

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FlightCaster Flight Delay Prediction

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Doug Porter

A bit ago I was cruising the Hacker News site and there was a posting about one of the YCombinator alumni companies called FlightCaster. The company and the technology behind it really sparked my interest so I decided to read … Continue reading →

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Tech Reading Resources

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Doug Porter

Anyone that is involved in the technical field of computing knows that it is difficult to keep up with all of the new advancements and technologies that appear. To really stay on the cutting edge requires persistence, dedication, and lots … Continue reading →

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