Thursday, December 25, 2008

ExerBent.com

I have just finished version 1.0 of my new web site: ExerBent.com. This new site is basically an expanded blog on how I've managed to lose 50+ pounds since November 2007, and manage my blood glucose level better. There are tips on lowering sugar intake, eating better, and exercising.

An exerbent is a recumbent stationary exercise bicycle, and has been the heart of my weight loss success. Please visit!

--SDP

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Woohoo Barack!

I haven't felt this good about the future of the country ever. Congrats Barack! Congrats all supporters and voters, and congrats to the United States of America! Woohoo!

--SDP

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Followup: The Sprint / Cogent Internet backbone traffic debacle of October 2008: A Perspective from the Trenches

[This is a followup to my original post about this here]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh...... someone somewhere did the *right thing*.

The Sprint/Cogent backbone traffic link remained down since Thursday afternoon causing me to not have access to my web sites (+email +ssh login).

But I just now (3:45 PM Mountain Standard Time) have been able to connect once again. Woohoo!

The problem was solved by the link between Cogent and Sprint being re-established (see http://www.internetpulse.net/) as opposed to other possible new route workarounds being set up.

So, to whomever or whatever caused the link to be re-established, THANK YOU! I totally had not expected any action to take place during the weekend and I was working on my list of my own personal workarounds, none of which looked easy, attractive, or cheap. I definitely appreciate the work of the technical, legal, and managerial staff that pushed through the solution.

--SDP