28 Jul 2010

Google Alarm

This was a project where someone wrote a Firefox extension that detected whenever a website requested data from Google and sounded an alarm. It's not really surprising because of Google Analytics but it raises awareness about how much data Google collects whether you are using their services or not.

25 Jul 2010

Overlook sunset and a little bit of beer

                 

It's been a little while since I off loaded photos from my iPhone. Was looking at them today thought these are worth sharing. The first photos were taken at Overlook Park in South Burlington the last photo was taken at the Vermont Brewers Festival last weekend.

15 Jul 2010

The Social Network

It's mind boggling to me that a feature length movie is coming out about Facebook. But it does look like it has some promise, it does have the kid from Zombie Land.

9 Jul 2010

The Living Room, Not Quite as Smelly and Damp

           
This last week in Vermont has been hot and humid, very hot and humid. I was extremely glad that I had the past week off from work because @vermontbiz still is not air conditioned, but word on the street is that is soon to change. With great humidity comes a damp and smelly basement, even with the dehumidifier running. @edesjard and I decided to move our bedroom upstairs, with an air conditioner installed of course. We then moved our living room into our old bedroom, a cozier remodeled room in the basement, not quite as smelly or damp. It took several days of heavy lifting but we have completed all four stages of the move, here are photos of the reward.

6 Jul 2010

I Fell In Love... With Rdio

             
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Every now and again there is a web service that I instantly fall in love with. The last music related one that really caught my attention was Lala, which sadly was killed off after its acquisition by Apple. I recently applied for an invitation from @rdio, while they can't spell (I belive it's spelt radio), they do know how to build a kick-ass music service. I have ten invitations and I highly suggest anyone reading this to hit me up for one (DM me on Twitter @tristanoneil). The web interface is simply elegant and they have a pretty extensive music collection. Rdio has a iPhone app and Blackberry app released and an Android app coming soon. I took a few screenshots just because I thought the interface was so fluid and beautiful, this is how you do a web app folks.

5 Jul 2010

Burlington Fireworks 2010

Missed the Burlington Fireworks? Here is a short clip shot with my iPhone for your enjoyment.

5 Jul 2010

Independence Day Weekend

                           
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Just a few pictures of some of the highlights of our Independence Day weekend. It was a pretty interesting weekend, not all of it captured in photos but this is what was.

2 Jul 2010

I Like Beer TV Set

                                 
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We took these photos almost exactly a year ago, they were supposed to be promo photos for the former I Like Beer TV. It was a wild ride five episodes, a spin off show, and an article in a local "hippy dippy" newspaper. The wild ride ended when life started to get in the way, these photos are from the last ever aired episode. I figured they were too good to let fall into the digital abyss. Enjoy.

1 Jul 2010

Day 1 The Great Brewery Tour of 2010

                             

We (me and @edesjard) started the day out at Otter Creek had a few samples, nothing new here. We then turned around headed back to Lincoln Peak Vineyard & Winery a few miles back in New Haven, we ended up buying three bottles of wine. Not really related to beer but if you're into wine at all Lincoln Peak has amazing wines grown with 100% Vermont grapes. We then headed down south towards Long Trail Brewery. I enjoyed a sampler and Ellen had a pint of Blackbeary Wheat, again nothing new here but enjoyable none the less. We then moved eastward towards Harpoon where I ordered a 10 oz chalice of the Harpoon Leviathan Big Bohemian Pilsner which was surprising well balanced for 75 IBUs and 9% ABV. We finished up the day at one of my favorite local eateries in Burlington Buyeno Ey Sano. Exciting and long day I look forward to finishing up the remaining breweries on the Vermont Brewery Challenge.

1 Jul 2010

Wine Tasting at Lincoln Peak

We were supposed to be beer tasting but somehow ended up wine tasting hmmm.