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Hello. I am Joel Marcey, author of this personal blog.
Check out my joint venture with acclaimed programming language instructor, Rex Jaeschke, called Programming Classroom
I am also owner of Twin Roots, a consulting and software development company.
Author Archives: Joel Marcey
My Steve Jobs Obituary
Thought Different. R.I.P. Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
To Find Out Version of LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) Via the Command Line
I am running a LAMP server on Slicehost. I always have to look up how to determine the version of each component of the LAMP server I am running. I am using Ubuntu Linux 8.04.4 (Hardy). In my case, here … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Linux, Software, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Apache, LAMP, Linux, MySQL, PHP, Slicehost
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Changing Themes After Three Years
After upgrading WordPress to the latest version, I figured now was the best time as any to change my theme. The Mac-looking theme served me well for a while. But it was time for something fresh. There haven’t been many … Continue reading
Offered A Position I Didn’t Even Apply For – I Must Be Good!
I open my inbox and I see this message: Wow! Really? I am honored. While I should probably jump at the chance to take a job offer, one that I didn’t apply for mind you, I should probably think about … Continue reading
Announcing the Launch of Programming Classroom
So, I finally did it. My company Twin Roots has launched an actual product. Well, not a product exactly; more like a service. Along with my outside partner in crime, Rex Jaeschke, we planned a website where we are providing … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Computers, Development, Entrepreneurship, Micro ISV, Software, Technology, Twin Roots
Tagged C, Java, Learning, Programming Classroom, Rex Jaeschke, Visual Basic
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10 Songs That Have Made An Impact On My Life
I have thousands of songs in my music collection. And I have heard thousands above and beyond those in that collection. For some reason, I got to thinking about which songs actually have made an impact on me on a … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Personal
Tagged Alanis Morissette, Beastie Boys, Billy Joel, Billy Ocean, Connells, Jimmy Buffett, Life Impact, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Sex Police, Tori Amos, Vanilla Ice
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My Communications Infrastructure is led by Google Voice (with teammates the iPhone and Ooma)
In the last month I have completely revamped my communications infrastructure, hopefully for the better. Here are the before and after pictures. Before After Yep. I am using Google Voice as a hub for phone communications. My Google Voice number … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Collaboration, Google, Personal, Technology
Tagged Communication, Google Voice, iPhone, Ooma, Vonage
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Save 35% on an Apple iPhone Using Microsoft Bing??
[Note: This deal could stop working at anytime. But it was working as of June 10, 2009 2:50 PM] Well, I would say this is quasi ironic. Check out the results of the top of this link: http://www.bing.com/search?q=att Notice how … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Microsoft, Technology
Tagged AT&T, Bing, Cashback, iPhone, IPhone 3GS, Wireless
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Please Help Me Choose a Worthy Computer Desk Chair
I am in the market for a good computer desk chair. I mean one like Chris Pirillo has in his office — the Grahl Synchron 8, which apparently is not sold publicly anymore. I could do without that crazy price, … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Miscellaneous, Personal
Tagged Aeron, Back Pain, Chris Pirillo, Ergonomics, Grahl Synchron 8, Herman Miller, Kneelsit, Mirra, Sciatica
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