Field Notes

Winter Driving School repeatedly proves that snow skills require constant practice - even for experienced New England drivers.

Apache Performance presentation at Boston Web Performance Meetup covers optimization techniques for web servers.

Benchmark test reveals rsync outpaces scp by 2-10x on file transfers - practical performance comparison for deployment workflows.

Seeking WordPress plugin for managing draft notes alongside post content - research repository within the editor.

Working from Starbucks while onboarding new team members - remote flexibility combined with occasional change of scenery.

Stop SOPA and PIPA - legislative threats to internet freedom deserve your immediate congressional contact.

LA trip showcased sports car culture, luxury fashion, perfect weather, and iconic attractions - but smog limited the experience.

Pick up the phone and call your representatives.

2011 recap: strong business growth, global travel, motorcycle adventures, racing, concerts, and meaningful time with family.

Spark::red 2011 milestones: 101 servers, PCI Level 1 MSP certification, 16 global points-of-presence, prices held steady.

New gear tested at Loon Mountain during early-season snowboarding. The layered Rome DSK jacket proved perfect for cold, crisp conditions.

Siri reminders flow directly into OmniFocus: ubiquitous task capture using voice commands instead of manual entry.

Twelve Factor App part 2: port binding, disposability, dev/prod parity, logs, and processes - critical for modern architecture.

I don't agree with the Twelve Factor App guidelines, and here's why.

Making impact during your first startup month: onboarding strategies and cultural integration for new hires.

MobileMe to iCloud migration resent hundreds of calendar invites. Pro tip: verify your settings before switching email calendar systems.

Patrick McKenzie's SEO insights spark valuable Hacker News discussion on practical search engine optimization strategies.

What happens when hipsters realize how mainstream they've become? A paradox dissolving in clove-scented logic smoke.

Canon's flagship 1D X digital SLR has captured the attention of serious photographers everywhere.

Steve Jobs' legacy: revolutionary impact on computing, design, user interaction, and entrepreneurship worldwide.