Human, Dustcake, Engineer
Doing my best to make the world a little better every day.
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Leaving Montclair...
So many memories at 2 Saroni Court. The location, house, and neighbors were spectacular. But now I'm creating an amazing new life in Burbank, so I hope the next family enjoys this gem!
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@zshapiro @StarTribune @sfchronicle @PB_News Thanks Zack, many good memories of our time together at hi5.
Also that job meant we could afford a house in Oakland, which make Julie very, very happy.
In 2008 Julie made the trip across the bay to a tranquil, midcentury-modern house in the #Oakland Hills. She tastefully restored the house and filled it with her own unique, quirky, minimal style. Tommy, and then Gus, became fast friends with the deer, turkeys and neighbor cats. https://
Julie passed away Decemeber 12th, 2019 peacefully in her Oakland home. One of her favorite Sycamores songs was playing, softly. Her loving husband Paul and dog Gus were at her side.
Reminder that SoCal wildfire donations are being matched.
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There's a tile memorial at Rockridge Bart for the Oakland Firestorm. Gets me every time.
*Oz News Update* - Early Q2
TLDR:
- Deathstar and other projects launched, we removed lots of code/GCUs/Zipit.
- We're going to keep removing code/GCUs/zipit.
- The +1 button will meet it's demise soon. Long live the G+ button.
- Contacts, People APIs and lots more are moving/moved.
Read the full episode at:
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And I'll leave you with some revolutionary, code killing, Oz-esque inspiration from Oakland's _The Coup_:
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Glad to see a new major tenant in Oakland. Still think it would've been a super place for Google. Alas alas..
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Idea: *bandwidth meter on shuttle*
or a data based way to stop data hogs.
- Install network monitoring on the router. Use sflow or something like http://
- display results for everyone to see
- use built-in TV/video out (if available)
- or use an led sign like the one below..
Messages that could be displayed:
- Bandwidth warning 75% reduce usage.
- No 3G/4G service. Hang tight!
- Warning. Video usage @35%
- Display stats for the current ride
BW used this ride 420M
- Or even better:
BW used this ride: 56
- Or sillier:
BW use this ride: .05 milli-SWE
Of course a programmable sign could be used for other things too.
Next Stop: West Oakland Park & Ride
Some interesting google-wide metrics (and not the stock price, please...)
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So we have new *Die Techie Scum* and *Tech out of Oakland* graffiti at the West Oakland Park & Ride
If Transportation folks can get someone on this it would be great (time is of the essence for this kind of stuff)
If not I'll try and pick up some solvent and rags this evening and clean it up...
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Hey WOPR folks, let's clean up West Oakland.
I used to live in SOMA and there was a guy who would clean up all the trash and butts around the corner of 7th and Howard. His small acts made a huge difference and he was the most popular guy in the neighborhood.
There's a trash bin at the corner of 7th and Adeline, so arrive a few minutes early, clean up and win a few hearts and minds. And remember we have hand sanitizer on the bus.
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One benefit of missing the shuttle is visiting the West Oakland McDonalds and observing the use of technology. Pretty much the opposite of Google demographics you can find anecdotal societal changes first hand at the WiFi watering hole.
Mobile first. Yes
Bluetooth headsets - more than you'd think.
Parents and kids on ancient wintel laptop.
Multiple IPads with keyboards.
Religious argument ended with "Look it up on YouTube!"
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Oakland As game + this = 1h extra shuttle time!
[ and two more cleanup CLs written]
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Tired of being asked to check-in to "West Oakland Mental Health" instead of the Parking Lot to pick up the Google Shuttle. Used Mapmaker to edit, but am seeing the bug described in here:
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Click on the link below if you're on MapMaker so we can get this approved.
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Curious if anyone else was invited to this? Anyone interested in going with me?
*Pandora Listener Town Hall*
I'm writing to invite you to a Pandora Listener Town Hall meet-up in Oakland on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00 PM at Preservation Park on 13th Street. The get-together will be very informal. I'll share some Pandora history, some background on the Music Genome Project and talk about Pandora today. I also want to hear what's on your mind—questions, complaints, ideas—everything is fair game.
To RSVP, just reply to this email (ideally before Wednesday evening on 12/7). If you plan to bring guests just let us know how many and their names.
It should be a fun evening, complete with some Pandora swag!
Hope to see you soon.
– Tim (Founder)
WHAT: Pandora Listener Town Hall
WHEN: Thursday, December 8th at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Nine Hall at Preservation Park
668 13th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Click here for map and directions
RSVP: Reply to this email with your name plus the name(s) of your guests
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