Ever wanted to easily switch from different ruby versions? Look no further then….

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So, with Ruby versions coming out so often, well it feels like it. Don’t get me wrong, that is a good thing. The problem is that it requires some testing of existing applications on different versions until it is upgraded. Not only does this apply to Ruby, but also Ruby on Rails as well. I [...]

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How to make a terminal alias in Mac OSX

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After looking around on the Internet, I found a site that provides exactly what I am looking for. Namely, creating an alias, as I am swapping from different operating systems and still put the wrong commands in. So, I know how to do an alias, but the step I always forget is to reload my [...]

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Pandora (Mobile Music)

Category: Research, Technology

The streaming music recommendation service Pandora is a great example of a native Web application: it stores content in the cloud, it gets better as it adds users, it is personalized, and most recently it has been focused on the mobile experience. So what happens when a Web app hits on all these cylinders? Let’s [...]

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Internet: Teens on Facebook GOL (grumble out loud) as mothers become friends – latimes.com

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Mothers have found a even better way to humiliate their children than showing baby pictures: becoming a friend on Facebook. Internet: Teens on Facebook GOL (grumble out loud) as mothers become friends – latimes.com.

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iPhone Accessories, iPhone Cases, iPod Accessories & Cases: XtremeMac

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Great accessories for iphone and ipad. iPhone Accessories, iPhone Cases, iPod Accessories & Cases: XtremeMac.

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Some interesting Mac OSX applications that are Free

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The first program that I discovered today was Xyle Scope. This application provides a better way of understand CSS. Here is a screen shot of the capabilities. The beauty of this application is that it is free! Another program I came across was Carbon Copy Cloner, this is a backup program, I like it because [...]

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Another year of Live Fire for Duvall Fire 45

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Here is a couple of photos that were taken at Live fire this year. This is the Helicopter prop, and we have to get close to it to get someone out, but also provide adequate protection for us. Here is our crew moving onto the prop. A picture of me in front of the prop.

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Firefighter Survival: Ammonia leak poses big hazard, or is it the PPE? Or, the shots fired!? WTF!

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Firefighter Survival: Ammonia leak poses big hazard, or is it the PPE? Or, the shots fired!? WTF! Posted using ShareThis

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Want to tie a bow tie, well this might get your attention!

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Walk a mile in your feet

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Walk a mile in your feet… I think I might get a pair of these shoes to try out! I think it would be interesting to have them for my fire fighter agility test. Posted using ShareThis

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