September 2009
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This is how you know ur wife loves you.
For the record, she’s not an American Idol contestant. ;) thanks babe! Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (363 KB) Sent from my iPhone Posted from brad garland’s stream
August 2009
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How I generally play Skate 2
Xbox gamertag: bradgarland30This is how I WISHED I played Skate2 most of the time… http://ll-100.ea.com/cem/u/f/GPO/crossdomain.xml&debug=false” /> but this is how I normally play. Ouch. http://ll-100.ea.com/cem/u/f/GPO/crossdomain.xml&debug=false” /> Posted from brad garland’s stream
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I want to work in an aquarium like this
What a beautiful scene. This was shot with a Canon 5D Mark II in pure HD greatness. It even gets me mildly emotional, our planet is an amazing place. Another video that gave me perspective recently but from the other end of the atmosphere was this video done by the guys at Top Gear in the UK. James May took a plane to the edges of our world. They classify these pilots as astronauts. Again,...
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Coding against Corruption
Another amazing presentation (both style and content) by Larry Lessig. This guys inspires me to be a better person through showing the flaws in this country and how we all have a part in it. Don’t think he has any intent on running for office himself. Posted from brad garland’s stream
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Social Computer Scientists
First off, warning, this segment is heavy advertisement focused but despite that he makes some pretty good points and I agree that as technology infrastructure becomes commoditized that a role will emerge of a more ‘people-centric’ engineer. Sorry tech guys, no more hiding in the cold confines of the data center. Come out and speak our language. Posted from brad...
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RT this, forward this, pass this on -...
Very well done video by an organization that I’m about to become a member of…Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). This stuff gets me fired up! Posted from brad garland’s stream
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What I decided for the Board of Director position...
When in doubt, simplify the question. Maybe another Board opportunity will present itself in the future. Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (2098 KB) Sent from my iPhone Posted from brad garland’s stream
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The Matrix is right around the corner?
Did anyone else see the ‘60 minutes’ segment last night on the new medical advancements they’re making with stroke patients and computers? It was incredible. Literally enabling patients to control a keyboard-like interface and mouse with their thoughts solely. This is not science fiction folks, this is the real deal. They are speculating to be able to enable folks to be able...
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USAA Bank Will Let Customers Deposit Checks by...
Bank Will Allow Customers to Deposit Checks by iPhone J. Michael Short for USAA Customers of USAA can photograph both sides of the check, send the images through an app and then void the check. By SUSAN STELLIN Published: August 9, 2009 The Internet has taken a lot of the paperwork out of banking, but there is no avoiding paper when someone...
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Just a good ole boy!
We’re moving old stuff out of parents place & going through my old stuff. Awesomeness all around. Download now or watch on posterous IMG_0343.MOV (2377 KB) Sent from my iPhone Posted from brad garland’s stream
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Kate & Emma take a ride at Chucky Cheese
Or as Kate says ‘Ducky Jesus’ Download now or watch on posterous IMG_0336.MOV (3336 KB) Sent from my iPhone Posted from brad garland’s stream
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Raccoons and Ducky Jesus... Thoughts From a 3 Year...
In need of a life? Read more… Raccoons and Ducky Jesus… Thoughts From a 3 Year Old via Jenny Garland by Jenny Garland on 8/6/09 These are just two of the amusing conversations I’ve had with Kate (age 3) over the last two days…Conversation #1: Kate: “Mom, did you know caterpillars turn into raccoons?” Me: “No, honey. They don’t. Caterpillars turn...
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What would you do in this situation?
I got offered a board seat for a CU but some of my clients don’t like the idea, should that affect my decision? Can’t wait to see your comments! Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (2151 KB) Sent from my iPhone Posted from brad garland’s stream