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It wouldn’t be so bad if we didn’t have 60-70 degree temps a few weeks back

Hey everyone. If you you’re in the Ames Iowa area tomorrow night and consider yourself a geek, come join us for the IgniteIT event. This is going to be my first year attending and I have even thrown my name out there to give a talk on Inbox Zero

Here is a description of what IgniteIT is all about:

IgniteIT is the networking opportunity for Iowa’s information technology community. Our mission is to spark imaginations, connect people, create new technology opportunities in Iowa and have a lot of fun in the process. Inveigh against solipsism!

Looks like it might be time to install TrueCrypt for all of my files.

If you are in the Des Moines area, there is a great cause that you can help out with.

Today is the Transplant for Trae hockey game at Wells Fargo arena. Trae Hamilton is a 17 month old boy with a rare kidney disorder. A disorder if left untreated will most likely cause cancer to develop before he reaches kindergarten. More can be found in this Des Moines Register article.

The adult league game is at 3:45 at Wells Fargo followed by the Chops game at 7:05. A portion of the ticket sales will be going to the Hamilton family to cover various expenses associated with the transplant and long term care that Trae will require.

Unfortunately for us this year, St. Patty’s day falls on a work day which brings to mind this fine Irish quote:

“Work is a curse of the drinking class” -Oscar Wilde

Hopefully the office will have a nice celebration so we can raise a pint or two. If not, I’m scheduling an afternoon meeting at the pub.