My friend Brittany tagged me in a blog post, which if I follow the rules of her blog post mean that I am supposed to post 15 random and usually unknown things about me on my own blog. I usually don't repost things but in this case I'll make an exception (probably doesn't hurt that Brittany's reasoning for having me do this is because I am "...one of the smartest people..." she knows.
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I was in a Metro station tonight, waiting for a train, and the following story happened (I am not the subject of the story):

*Voice comes over the loudspeaker:*

"Attention customers...for your safety...please step back from the granite edge..."

*pause*

*everyone looks around*

"Sir, in the white t-shirt and with the backpack, please step back from the granite edge!"

At this point, a very embarassed individual wearing a white shirt steps back, gives the camera a thumbs-up, to the laughter of the station...

Ahh, I love riding metrorail sometimes...

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A composite image of lightning behind the U.S. Capitol.

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From the Associated Press:

From the state that popularized purse puppies, drive-thru dog washes and gourmet dog food delivery comes the latest in canine convenience — a company that contracts out dogs by the day to urbanites without the time or space to care for a pet full-time.

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I'm often asked by friends and associates why I choose to be a Democrat. Really, the answer is very simple. It comes down to a question of what type of America I want to live in. I will explain.
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Flip Orley, hypnotic comedian (file photo).

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With the temperatures in the mid-80's for the past few days and looking to extend into the 80's for the next week or so, it is a "breath of fresh air" so-to-speak in comparison to the 96 F - 100 F that California is experiencing...
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Hitting the ground running, I began the search for an apartment today, looking at a place that was altogether unsuitable.
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In order that none of you worry too much, I have arrived in Washington. My flights were safe and I am in one piece. Thank you all for your well wishes and phone calls. I miss you all already...so make sure you come to visit! ;-)

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The classes are finished. The grades are in. I've finally graduated!
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I've decided on my job. I'm taking the State Department offer.
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Per your suggestions and recommendations, I completed the first of my new features, adding a photo album application that will let me post photographs of my adventures back east.
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6:30 pm | Comment (2) | Print | Categories: New Features

This morning I had a phone interview with my pastor from back east, and he offered me a job.
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5:21 pm | Comment (3) | Print | Categories: Jobs

My pastor from Washington, D.C. works for a company that does contracts with the State Department. He works in technology, and he may have an open position for me.
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I am soliciting input on the next feature I should construct!
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Just wanted to everyone know that I have modified the blog to include time zone settings. Previously the server time (east coast time) would apply to all times listed on the site.
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Starting on the 23rd of July (my first Monday in Washingotn, D.C.) I will be working for the Washington Post as a Technology Journalist! My job will consist of writing code, developing tools, and doing other technology-related things (I guess). Finally all that code-writing paid off!
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You probably came here through an e-mail I sent or a bulletin I posted on Myspace and you're wondering, "should I sign up?" Well, the answer is yes. Read on to find out why.
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