Exceedingly Close to Fucking Phenomenal (2010/08/02)

I have recently had the pleasure of receiving an advanced promotional copy of Pretty Close to Very Good, the first full length album from the Matt Burke Band. I have spent the better part of my weekend listening to the album in various settings in an attempt to soak up the essence of this first effort. I would like take a moment to offer my thoughts on it to you.

Moved Into a House (2010/07/27)

I recently moved into a pretty nice little house not too far from work. I really like the area and this is the first house I have lived in on my own. This is my story of how it came about.

A Week with a Nexus One (2010/04/01)

Actually, I've had it for a few weeks now, but that's not as catchy a title. This review is of a Google Nexus One running the most recent release of the CyanogenMod ROM (5.0.5.3-N1 at the time of this writing) on AT&T US.

I have not used the stock ROM. Upon receiving the device, I unboxed it and plugged everything in to ensure I had working hardware and promptly rooted and installed the CyanogenMod ROM. I can't compare this to stock, but the modded ROM sold me with built in USB tethering and everyone claims this ROM is highly optimized for the N1. It does feel blazingly fast.

Minor Updates, Still Moving Forward (2010/03/11)

Since I last had a chance to sit down with my thoughts, I have purchased a vehicle and been turned down for a job opportunity. I can hardly believe it has been over a month already. Time really flies when you're being productive.

Let's start off with my vehicle. After reinstating my licence, the next logical step was to look for a vehicle. I was in the market for something fairly inexpensive and economical. Inexpensive because, well I've been doing just fine without one for seven years and I had just acquired a small amount of spendable income. Economical because I plan on making frequent 500 mile trips and petrol is becoming quite expensive.

Off to a Good Start (2010/02/05)

This year I am really starting off on the right foot. For some reason, I have been extremely motivated. I am fairly excited about the things that have happened already or are in the works. So far I have officially reinstated my Florida Class E Driving License, filed my taxes, brewed a new batch of stout, and have an interview scheduled with Coraid in Athens, GA.

In regards to my driving privileges, I would like to clear the air and avoid all confusion. I never got a DUI or anything else all that reckless. The story is that I can be quite a slacker at times. A few minor traffic violations got compounded after not paying them which caused the infraction to escalate to a suspended license. On three separate occasions I was caught driving with a suspended license. This put me in the category of Habitual Traffic Offender and I lost my license for five years. I got on just fine without a license the whole time, so I let that go for a total of seven years. Now I am legal again and plan to be a much more careful and considerate motorist.

New Year's Resolution (2010/01/13)

I have decided that I will do a better job of writing down my musings this year. I would like to commit to at least one informational post a month. If I can come up with more, then so be it. Hopefully, I can provide some valuable insight into the things that I am intimately familiar with for others who may not be so fortunate.