Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Sheclismo Herstory Hustle...more info
Sheclismo Herstory Hustle...more info: Meet up at Pepe's Bistro (if you haven't visited in awhile, he's moved to the south side of town) at 7:30 with your lil' lady B-doll. The race starts at 8, but you'll have some things to do before you can leave Pepe's, so being there at 7:30 is strongly encouraged. Hey, you could even show up earlier and have some dinner!
Question: Can I bring a Ken doll, or does it have to be a Barbie?
Answer: As long as your doll will help you express your inner diva, you can bring whatever sort of little doll you'd like.
Cost of race: $5
SHEnanigans abound. Check back later for a beautiful spoke card designed by Berly.
OWN YOUR TACO!
Question: Can I bring a Ken doll, or does it have to be a Barbie?
Answer: As long as your doll will help you express your inner diva, you can bring whatever sort of little doll you'd like.
Cost of race: $5
SHEnanigans abound. Check back later for a beautiful spoke card designed by Berly.
OWN YOUR TACO!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Happy (belated) birthday, Internet
I've been employed in an Internet-centric way since 1995, I think. That's a long time, but it's all because a teacher way back when noticed my interests and told me about a presentation on Mosaic. He said it was going to be important and I should pay attention. It was and I did. Thanks, G. Tuck.
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Marking the birth of the modern-day Internet: Today is the 30th birthday of the modern-day Internet. Five years ago we marked the occasion with a doodle. This year we invited Vint Cerf to tell the story. Vint is widely regarded as one of the fathers of the Internet for his contributions to shaping the Internet’s architecture, including co-designing the TCP/IP protocol. Today he works with Google to promote and protect the Internet. -Ed.
A long time ago, my colleagues and I became part of a great adventure, teamed with a small band of scientists and technologists in the U.S. and elsewhere. For me, it began in 1969, when the potential of packet switching communication was operationally tested in the grand ARPANET experiment by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Other kinds of packet switched networks were also pioneered by DARPA, including mobile packet radio and packet satellite, but there was a big problem. There was no common language. Each network had its own communications protocol using different conventions and formatting standards to send and receive packets, so there was no way to transmit anything between networks.
In an attempt to solve this, Robert Kahn and I developed a new computer communication protocol designed specifically to support connection among different packet-switched networks. We called it TCP, short for “Transmission Control Protocol,” and in 1974 we published a paper about it in IEEE Transactions on Communications: “A Protocol for Packet Network Intercommunication.” Later, to better handle the transmission of real-time data, including voice, we split TCP into two parts, one of which we called “Internet Protocol,” or IP for short. The two protocols combined were nicknamed TCP/IP.
TCP/IP was tested across the three types of networks developed by DARPA, and eventually was anointed as their new standard. In 1981, Jon Postel published a transition plan to migrate the 400 hosts of the ARPANET from the older NCP protocol to TCP/IP, including a deadline of January 1, 1983, after which point all hosts not switched would be cut off.
From left to right: Vint Cerf in 1973, Robert Kahn in the 1970’s, Jon Postel
When the day came, it’s fair to say the main emotion was relief, especially amongst those system administrators racing against the clock. There were no grand celebrations—I can’t even find a photograph. The only visible mementos were the “I survived the TCP/IP switchover” pins proudly worn by those who went through the ordeal!
Yet, with hindsight, it’s obvious it was a momentous occasion. On that day, the operational Internet was born. TCP/IP went on to be embraced as an international standard, and now underpins the entire Internet.
It’s been almost 40 years since Bob and I wrote our paper, and I can assure you while we had high hopes, we did not dare to assume that the Internet would turn into the worldwide platform it’s become. I feel immensely privileged to have played a part and, like any proud parent, have delighted in watching it grow. I continue to do what I can to protect its future. I hope you’ll join me today in raising a toast to the Internet—may it continue to connect us for years to come.
Posted by Vint Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist
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Marking the birth of the modern-day Internet: Today is the 30th birthday of the modern-day Internet. Five years ago we marked the occasion with a doodle. This year we invited Vint Cerf to tell the story. Vint is widely regarded as one of the fathers of the Internet for his contributions to shaping the Internet’s architecture, including co-designing the TCP/IP protocol. Today he works with Google to promote and protect the Internet. -Ed.
A long time ago, my colleagues and I became part of a great adventure, teamed with a small band of scientists and technologists in the U.S. and elsewhere. For me, it began in 1969, when the potential of packet switching communication was operationally tested in the grand ARPANET experiment by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Other kinds of packet switched networks were also pioneered by DARPA, including mobile packet radio and packet satellite, but there was a big problem. There was no common language. Each network had its own communications protocol using different conventions and formatting standards to send and receive packets, so there was no way to transmit anything between networks.
In an attempt to solve this, Robert Kahn and I developed a new computer communication protocol designed specifically to support connection among different packet-switched networks. We called it TCP, short for “Transmission Control Protocol,” and in 1974 we published a paper about it in IEEE Transactions on Communications: “A Protocol for Packet Network Intercommunication.” Later, to better handle the transmission of real-time data, including voice, we split TCP into two parts, one of which we called “Internet Protocol,” or IP for short. The two protocols combined were nicknamed TCP/IP.
TCP/IP was tested across the three types of networks developed by DARPA, and eventually was anointed as their new standard. In 1981, Jon Postel published a transition plan to migrate the 400 hosts of the ARPANET from the older NCP protocol to TCP/IP, including a deadline of January 1, 1983, after which point all hosts not switched would be cut off.
From left to right: Vint Cerf in 1973, Robert Kahn in the 1970’s, Jon Postel
When the day came, it’s fair to say the main emotion was relief, especially amongst those system administrators racing against the clock. There were no grand celebrations—I can’t even find a photograph. The only visible mementos were the “I survived the TCP/IP switchover” pins proudly worn by those who went through the ordeal!
Yet, with hindsight, it’s obvious it was a momentous occasion. On that day, the operational Internet was born. TCP/IP went on to be embraced as an international standard, and now underpins the entire Internet.
It’s been almost 40 years since Bob and I wrote our paper, and I can assure you while we had high hopes, we did not dare to assume that the Internet would turn into the worldwide platform it’s become. I feel immensely privileged to have played a part and, like any proud parent, have delighted in watching it grow. I continue to do what I can to protect its future. I hope you’ll join me today in raising a toast to the Internet—may it continue to connect us for years to come.
Posted by Vint Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
The Recycled Orchestra
The Recycled Orchestra:
David Haglund is moved by the above trailer:
David Haglund is moved by the above trailer:
If you do not lose it a little when 19-year-old Juan Manuel Chavez starts playing Bach’s Cello Suite no. 1 on an instrument "made from an oil can, and wood that was thrown away in the garbage," then you are made of sterner stuff than I.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Pro Shop: Good Stuff From the Girls! (from Pez Cycling News)
Pro Shop: Good Stuff From the Girls!: "Pro Shop: Good Stuff From the Girls!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 7:13:43 AM PT
by Bruce Hendler
First, let me wish everyone out there who reads our articles a Happy Holidays from AthletiCamps! 2012 has been a great year and we are looking forward to an even better 2013. It’s been a while since I wrote a Pro Shop article. I have recently had the pleasure of working with both Alison Tetrick (Exergy TWENTY16) and Robin Farina (NOW/Novartis.)
Not only are they accomplished and talented athletes, they both possess an exceptional level of training knowledge and professional insight. Let’s hear what they have to say about some interesting topics related to training in general and the state of women’s cycling:"
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 7:13:43 AM PT
by Bruce Hendler
First, let me wish everyone out there who reads our articles a Happy Holidays from AthletiCamps! 2012 has been a great year and we are looking forward to an even better 2013. It’s been a while since I wrote a Pro Shop article. I have recently had the pleasure of working with both Alison Tetrick (Exergy TWENTY16) and Robin Farina (NOW/Novartis.)
Not only are they accomplished and talented athletes, they both possess an exceptional level of training knowledge and professional insight. Let’s hear what they have to say about some interesting topics related to training in general and the state of women’s cycling:"
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Vanderkitten announces 2013 roster
Vanderkitten announces 2013 roster: from Podium Cafe
Vanderkitten Athletics today announced their roster for the coming season, comprising of 12 athletes from the US, New Zealand and Canada.
The US-based women’s team, sponsored by Vanderkitten Athletics for a seventh year, will compete in NRC and NCC events as well as select UCI events.
New to the team in 2013 are:
- Canadian Criterium Champion, Rhae Shaw, formerly of Exergy Twenty12.
- New Zealand’s Sophie Williamson, 20x National Junior Road and Track Champion.
- Former Primal MapMyRide teammates Liza Rachetto, Emily Kachorek and Jessica Cutler.
Returning Vanderkittens:
- Jennifer Reither, 2008 USACycling Madison Champion
- Starla Teddergreen
- Kate Chilcott, 2012 UCI Road World Championships New Zealand National Team Representative
- Ruth Winder, Multitime USA Cycling Junior National Champion Road and Track
New Pro Recruits:
- Jeannie Kuhajek (NZL)
- Elle Anderson
- Amy Charity
In 2013, Vanderkitten will not be partnering with Focus bikes, instead the women will ride the Wilier Triestina Zero.7, Zero.9 and Twin Blade.
Sophie Williamson and Kate Chilcott will kick off the Vanderkitten year at the Calder Stewart Bike NZ Elite Road National Championships in Christchurch, NZ on January 12. The first team event will be GP San Miguel on February 27, followed by Vuelta Ciclista a El Salvador and Redlands Cycling Classic in California.
Vanderkitten Athletics today announced their roster for the coming season, comprising of 12 athletes from the US, New Zealand and Canada.
The US-based women’s team, sponsored by Vanderkitten Athletics for a seventh year, will compete in NRC and NCC events as well as select UCI events.
New to the team in 2013 are:
- Canadian Criterium Champion, Rhae Shaw, formerly of Exergy Twenty12.
- New Zealand’s Sophie Williamson, 20x National Junior Road and Track Champion.
- Former Primal MapMyRide teammates Liza Rachetto, Emily Kachorek and Jessica Cutler.
Returning Vanderkittens:
- Jennifer Reither, 2008 USACycling Madison Champion
- Starla Teddergreen
- Kate Chilcott, 2012 UCI Road World Championships New Zealand National Team Representative
- Ruth Winder, Multitime USA Cycling Junior National Champion Road and Track
New Pro Recruits:
- Jeannie Kuhajek (NZL)
- Elle Anderson
- Amy Charity
In 2013, Vanderkitten will not be partnering with Focus bikes, instead the women will ride the Wilier Triestina Zero.7, Zero.9 and Twin Blade.
Sophie Williamson and Kate Chilcott will kick off the Vanderkitten year at the Calder Stewart Bike NZ Elite Road National Championships in Christchurch, NZ on January 12. The first team event will be GP San Miguel on February 27, followed by Vuelta Ciclista a El Salvador and Redlands Cycling Classic in California.
Monday, November 19, 2012
The Perils of CX Hand-Ups
I've watched this clip several times now and the humor doesn't diminish with views. Thx to Grindcore for the heads-up.
Andrew's Ok. Jingle Cross Rock 2012 Butt Crack Hand Up gone wrong - YouTube: ""
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Andrew's Ok. Jingle Cross Rock 2012 Butt Crack Hand Up gone wrong - YouTube: ""
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