Life

Convert DVD and Blu-ray discs to digital video files

May 9, 2012

Over the past few years, I have converted my favorite movies and TV shows into a format that I can stream directly to my HD television. I also load movies onto my iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch devices. The best part is that you can do it yourself without spending much money. Here’s how.

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My micro sabbatical in the OBX

October 13, 2010

Setting personal goals starts with writing it down. On paper. Twice in the last few years I carved out a week to spend in Nags Head, NC. This week my unstructured time included writing down my personal goals and aspirations for the future.

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Snowmageddon

February 10, 2010

Well it’s official. This winter we broke the 100 year record for the most snowfall in the Washington, DC Metro region. The Fairfax County schools have been closed since Friday, February 5, 2010. Our CIO had everyone perform a “telework” exercise last Friday, so I’ve been home since that time as the Federal Government has been officially “closed”.

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