Author Archives: 21cm

Bombs or Brilliance?

Posted on August 24, 2007 by 21cm

There is video clip on the NYT website that has Steve Levitt of Freakonomics talking about blogging. I’ve included the link for your viewing pleasure. Unfortunately I can’t figure out how to embed the clip. He basically says that there … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP 101

Posted on August 24, 2007 by 21cm

No – I don’t mean that this is an introductory lesson in how to let someone rest in peace or how to hold a funeral. There is a funeral in tri-land, though. The 101 series has announced that all remaining … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m Okay!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by 21cm

No – I’m not curled up in the fetal position with a pillow over my head. I’m fine – really. Thanks to everyone who wrote to check up on me and make sure I am okay. I’ve actually been ‘managing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m Okay!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by 21cm

No – I’m not curled up in the fetal position with a pillow over my head. I’m fine – really. Thanks to everyone who wrote to check up on me and make sure I am okay. I’ve actually been ‘managing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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BDIF

Posted on August 17, 2007 by 21cm

That stands for Big Deal, It’s Friday. Why don’t I care? Because the startup I was working for didn’t start up quite fast enough and another guy and I got laid off on Wednesday. Yes, it is a bummer but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I Owe It All To Chris Lieto

Posted on August 13, 2007 by 21cm

I raced the Folsom International Triathlon yesterday and had a pretty successful day. In fact I had a big PR and I owe it all to Chris Lieto who gave me some really valuable feedback for my bike ride. I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PSA- Better than Ear Buds

Posted on August 10, 2007 by 21cm

Update – for a full, first hand review of this thing go see Greyhound’s blog. He took one of these for a stinkin’ hot 100 mile training ride. And stay tuned for my race report from yesterday’s Olympic distance event. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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These Will Probably Come as No Surprise

Posted on August 9, 2007 by 21cm

Pirate tagged me so here goes a few lists: Jobs I’ve held: HoJos waitress Burger flipper plastic bag folder in factory cheesecake maker chamber maid in dodgy hotel in Bayswater London tutor TA many jobs in technology Expressions My Mother … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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In The Dark

Posted on August 7, 2007 by 21cm

I had a dream last night that I needed to go somewhere but I didn’t have a car. I hopped on my old hybrid bike and started pedaling to this place but soon realized that it was pitch black, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It Seemed….minor update

Posted on August 5, 2007 by 21cm

Today it is about 50 degrees, overcast and windy. Go figure I fixed my bike computer. The cadence sensor was turned away from the pedal, toward the wheel so it must have been interfering with the speed sensor. And it’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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