Category Archives: Technology

Starship Troopers (the novel)

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Doug Porter

After having seen the movie and hearing over the years of people talking about the controversy around the book, I decided to pick it up from the local library and see for myself what all the fuss is about. This … Continue reading →

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Google Reader for RSS Feeds

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Doug Porter

For many years I have been hooked on the technology of RSS Feeds. These are XML based feeds provided by various websites that contain their content. Programs called feed readers allow you to subscribe to these feeds and then they … 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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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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