JR Tashjian
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Talk: Getting Started with the Cron API
I’ve wanted to speak at a conference for a long time and only recently decided to take the leap by submitting a talk for the local WordCamp in Saratoga. I chose the topic of the Cron API because I use something very similar everyday at Automattic and I’ve not seen any talks on the component…
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The Feeling of Insecurity
… the desire for security and the feeling of insecurity are the same thing. To hold your breath is to lose your breath. A society based on the quest for security is nothing but a breath-retention contest in which everyone is as taut as a drum and as purple as a beet. Alan Watts
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Your Code May Be Elegant
OmniTI ~ Your Code May Be Elegant I’ve had this article bookmarked for some time now and I agree with what the author says. Too often in this field I’ve heard developers complain about another developer’s code because it doesn’t fit into their standard. I’ve definitely looked at code and scoffed at it both vocally…
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Re: More Than Success
I know that it’s not possible to have every teenager pursue a passion. Many don’t have one at this young. However, they should be introduced to many more things than they are now. I also know that in the long run, sometimes ends have to be met, which means not always working towards your passion.…
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Penguin Racing 2-day Racing Class on June 18th and 19th
In June I went to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for another track day. I love riding on the NHMS track and I felt confident this year, maybe because I crashed last year and got over my fear of laying it down. I did come close to making contact with someone though which you’ll see in the…
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Golden Gate Bridge with Automatticians
Ian Nuttal, Steve Blythe, Dustin Hartzler, Me, John Godley, Pam Kocke.
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Hyde Street Cable Cars
Although I didn’t get a chance to ride them, I did see them and one of the many hills they travel. Maybe next time I’ll ride it.
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Above the Mountains
Flying is one of my favorite things to do. It’s (usually) so calm in the air and it’s so amazing the perspective you get of the ground. The clouds are amazing, the landscape and the way it flows is fascinating. I can’t get enough of it.
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Boudin Bakery Café
This place had fantastic bread bowls. I had chili in mine.
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Landing Together
I thought it was cool that a plane was landing as we were
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Automattic Roost
Automattic employees all received a custom branded Roost laptop stand as part of the Holiday Package. It’s awesome, compact, and very useful for working comfortably at meet-ups.