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Dynamic DNS for Hostmonster

By Brad Robertson, 10 years 11 months ago

I recently set up a home file server using Ubuntu Server 12.04, running Samba to share a massive chunk of hard drive space I use to store music, movies and freelance files. This is all well and good, I love that I have redundancy in my storage now (more so than I used to have at least), but with all this data sitting on my server I was feeling a bit cheated in that when I was away from home I couldn't access any of it. Sure, I could point a URL at my home IP address, or access the IP address directly, but that changes every few days, and I don't want to manually update my DNS records all the time, so what to do? Enter Dynamic DNS! Click through to find out more.

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The math of pizza, go big!

By Brad Robertson, 11 years 2 weeks ago

I realize that the geeky side of me comes out with this post, but I'm OK with that.

I've always had an appreciation for the concept of buying big to get more bang for your buck. It's simple, it's true! Pizza proves it, and this delightful interactive graphic does a great job of explaining it. Click through to see more.

2013 Festival Season

By Brad Robertson, 11 years 1 month ago

I know, it's been a while since I've posted anything. Lots going on in this little old life of mine.

Of those many things going on, I'm happy to say I've decided to jump back into the music festival scene this year. It's been a couple of seasons since I've been, and I'm pretty stoked to be back. All of those lovely experiences packed into one long weekend. If you haven't been, you should definitely give it a try.

Support Sustainable Energy, Keystone XL is the Wrong Choice

By Brad Robertson, 11 years 5 months ago

I'm not usually one to step up with political statements, but I do believe the Keystone XL pipeline is a poor decision. We are truly at a crossroads in our existence, it's time for us as a country to make an intelligent decision that conserves the land and resources that allow us such a great existence. The Keystone XL pipeline will destroy our environment just as other pipelines have, and promote further exploitation petrol products. Invest the money in green energy! Click through to watch this video about these awesome farmers that built a sustainable energy barn directly in the path of the pipeline. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

Ink and Oil Equals Beautiful

By Brad Robertson, 11 years 5 months ago

I'm always amazed by high speed captures of liquids, they can just be so beautiful! I could get technical and talk about how viscosity and physics are amazing things and make such forms possible, but thats boring. Click through for more images and a source link for even more photos.

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Every Season is Cocktail Season

By Brad Robertson, 11 years 5 months ago

David Lebovitz has turned me on to yet another cocktail that I've never heard of. This interesting mix is comprised of 3 liquors and barrel aged. Click through to read more.

Red Bull Illume Photo Contest Winners

By Brad Robertson, 11 years 6 months ago

It seems these days Red Bull is into a variety of competitions, the Flutag, Air Races, and I've just recently found out they have a photo competition. I've always been a fan of the air races and the Flutag, now I have yet another event to anticipate each year. I must say, the top winners in this competition have produced some amazing results! Click through to see some more from the top 50, follow the source to see them all.

What's Old is New Again: Reviving a 1960's Bicycle

By Brad Robertson, 11 years 7 months ago

When it came time to invest in a new bicycle I struggled to find a sweet ride that balanced price and style. Most of today's new bicycles look the same, and to buy one with some real style would quickly break the bank. When I realized this I decided to go the creative route. I took to craigslist and found a used vintage bicycle that I would soon make my own. Click through to see the before and after shots.