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Star Wars Trailer

Star Wars Trailer

I'm gonna go ahead and just put this here:

Sizzler Commercial

Sizzler Commercial

We should all be so fortunate:

University Education in the Near Future

University Education in the Near Future

I keep having this conversation. It’s on my mind because I have kids, surely. But a lot of people think about it. It’s university education. Specifically, paying for it. My wife and I talk about whether we should pay for our kids to go to school or let

How Will The Web Be Different?

How Will The Web Be Different?

There is so much to think about. On a surface level, it’s important to acknowledge that the web — the way we access it, how we use it, and…

Neighborhood Council Meeting

Neighborhood Council Meeting

Last night, I went to our neighborhood community council meeting. It’s called the MACC (for Morningside).

The Pioneer Plaque

The Pioneer Plaque

I can't help but wonder why we have sent only four space probes into deep space with information about our existence. And they were all launched in the early 1970s!

Samuel L. Jackson Has a Message for Ice Bucket Celebs

Samuel L. Jackson Has a Message for Ice Bucket Celebs

Samuel L. Jackson makes a great point. I don’t even know what charity the Ice Bucket Challenge was supposed to support. All I know is that people everywhere were suddenly pouring water on themselves and haughtily laughing (albeit soaked) about their good, charitable souls.

After Church

My youngest hates church. Just the act of driving by the building evokes tears from the boy. I guess it's the idea that we will leave him in the daycare room during service? I don't know why that is a problem for him - it is a room full of toys, after all.

Updating The Google Password

Updating The Google Password

Have you updated your Google password lately? It has gotten a little crazy. It isn't Google's fault - it's that we live in a goofy web of interconnected, insecure-trying-to-be-secure devices that falter when trying to communicate with one another.

How to Add and Display a New Image Size in WordPress

How to Add and Display a New Image Size in WordPress

WordPress comes out of the box with three image sizes built in - a thumbnail, a medium, and a large size.

How to Open A WordPress Functions File Using A Hook

How to Open A WordPress Functions File Using A Hook

If you want to write your own WordPress child theme, or even your own theme, you are most likely going to be getting into the nitty gritty of the functions.php file.

"Live" Map of Pittsburgh Bus Service

"Live" Map of Pittsburgh Bus Service

This is a really great map of the Pittsburgh-Area with a data overlay. It shows the live location of all GPS-enabled Port Authority Transit (PAT) Buses.

U2 Taking a Page from Bastille's Success?

U2 Taking a Page from Bastille's Success?

Long time fan of U2. I do not agree with the bru-haha that U2 is now a punchline.

Quitting Football is "a thing"

Quitting Football is "a thing"

In the week before the 2014 NFL season kicked off, I noticed three different blogs of fairly high profile folks who state that they are quitting the NFL.

A Bike Route in Pittsburgh

A Bike Route in Pittsburgh

I am looking to get a bike-friendly path from the neighborhood of Morningside over to Oakland.

Pumpkin Spice Creme Cinnamon Oreos

Pumpkin Spice Creme Cinnamon Oreos

Nasty Oreo flavors.

Come To My Party

Come To My Party

This song gets me going every time I hear it. What a great jam.

My Darling Wife

My Darling Wife

More beautiful than the day we met!

Pale Blue Dot

Our very own "mote of dust."

WordPress 4.0 Released

WordPress 4.0 Released

There is a new version of WordPress being released today – codename Benny.

A New WordPress MeetUp

A New WordPress MeetUp

I work in WordPress [http://www.wordpress.org] a lot during the course of my day. I have been wanting to attend one of those “MeetUps [http://www.meetup.com/]” that are in the area, and they had one for WordPress. Seemed like a natural thing to check out. I

How Much Do I Charge Clients for a Website?

How Much Do I Charge Clients for a Website?

You want to be a website builder person. But you don’t know how much to charge people. Let’s break it down a bit. You have to work backwards to find the project price point.

Saint Raphael's Annual Bazaar

Saint Raphael's Annual Bazaar

I have to admit, I feel like it’s Christmas for adults. The Saint Raphael’s Annual Parish Bazaar [http://straphaelelementaryschool.net/] starts tonight (thru Sunday). And that means I get to eat funnel cake and hot sausages and play bingo. My kids will be spending their whole evenings in

"Solar Roadways" Filmmaker Coming to Pittsburgh, PA

"Solar Roadways" Filmmaker Coming to Pittsburgh, PA

Mark Dixon, filmmaker, is coming to Pittsburgh this July 24th to speak at Green Drinks about his latest feature project, Solar Roadways [http://www.solarroadwaysfilm.com/]. I think the Solar Roadways project [http://www.solarroadways.com/intro.shtml] is amazingly innovative. I have no credentials to support whether or not

Keep Your Eyes Off Your Phone

Keep Your Eyes Off Your Phone

Ad from Volkswagen.