@axodys

Written By Jason 2014-07-12T15:00:00Z

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Jason Gillman, who goes by the pseudonym 'axodys' on App.net. He's an early adopter and tech fiddler who loves running and helping people with their technology problems.

Join me in learning more about Jason on this episode of Discover ADN!

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Three People He Recommends

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    @jvimedia

    Written By Jason 2014-07-05T15:00:00Z

    Today I have the pleasure of talking with Johannes Valouch, who goes by the name ‘jvimedia' on App.net. He’s a filmmaker and developer interested in a lot of topics, and one of the creators of PurpleApp.

    Join me in learning more about Johannes on this episode of Discover ADN.

    Links

    Six-Hundred and Seventy-Three People He Recommends

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    This episode of Discover ADN was brought to you by Born SQL and their product, dbSnitch!

    dbSnitch is a once-off report service, where we perform an in-depth examination of your existing database instances and make bespoke recommendations to bring them up to industry standards – and ensure that your data is safe.

    • A dbSnitch report is about 16 to 20 pages in length and includes:
    • A workbook containing all diagnostic information extracted from the instance, along with explanations for our conclusions (complete transparency).

    Recommendations on upgrades, best practice hardware and software improvements, maintenance plans and disaster recovery plans.
    All in all, dbSnitch gives you a comprehensive view of where your database currently stands, along with a customised game plan to get where it needs to be.

    Interested? Find out more about dbSnitch on their website or contact Randolph West via email at [email protected] with the keyword “Discover” in the subject line.

      @caycepollard

      Written By Jason 2014-07-03T15:00:00Z

      Today I have the pleasure of talking with Douglas Shoback, who goes by the pseudonym @caycepollard on App.net. He is a near-future science fiction writer, a member of Mensa, and has an affinity for Markdown.

      Join me in learning more about Douglas on this episode of Discover ADN!

      Links

      Three People He Recommends

      Sponsor

      This episode of Discover ADN was brought to you by Born SQL and their product, dbSnitch!

      dbSnitch is a once-off report service, where we perform an in-depth examination of your existing database instances and make bespoke recommendations to bring them up to industry standards – and ensure that your data is safe.

      • A dbSnitch report is about 16 to 20 pages in length and includes:
      • A workbook containing all diagnostic information extracted from the instance, along with explanations for our conclusions (complete transparency).

      Recommendations on upgrades, best practice hardware and software improvements, maintenance plans and disaster recovery plans.
      All in all, dbSnitch gives you a comprehensive view of where your database currently stands, along with a customised game plan to get where it needs to be.

      Interested? Find out more about dbSnitch on their website or contact Randolph West via email at [email protected] with the keyword “Discover” in the subject line.

        @height8

        Written By Jason 2014-07-01T15:00:00Z

        Today I have the pleasure of talking with Peter, who goes by the pseudonym @height8 on App.net. He lives in the lovely city of Toronto and, when not inventing odd things, can be found working as a CTO during the day.

        Join me in learning more about Peter on this episode of Discover ADN!

        Quotes

        • "There is nothing so permanent in this world as a temporary emergency." — Robert A Heinlein

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        Three People He Recommends

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        This episode of Discover ADN was brought to you by Born SQL and their product, dbSnitch!

        dbSnitch is a once-off report service, where we perform an in-depth examination of your existing database instances and make bespoke recommendations to bring them up to industry standards – and ensure that your data is safe.

        • A dbSnitch report is about 16 to 20 pages in length and includes:
        • A workbook containing all diagnostic information extracted from the instance, along with explanations for our conclusions (complete transparency).

        Recommendations on upgrades, best practice hardware and software improvements, maintenance plans and disaster recovery plans.
        All in all, dbSnitch gives you a comprehensive view of where your database currently stands, along with a customised game plan to get where it needs to be.

        Interested? Find out more about dbSnitch on their website or contact Randolph West via email at [email protected] with the keyword “Discover” in the subject line.

          @jdscolam

          Written By Jason 2014-06-28T15:00:00Z

          Today I have the pleasure of talking with Jon Scolamiero who goes by the name 'jdscolam' on App.net. He describes himself as an App.net dreamer, and is also the founder of both the Monday Night Dance Party, as well as ADN Presents.

          Join me in learning more about Jon on this episode of Discover ADN!

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          Three People He Recommends

          Sponsor

          This episode of Discover ADN was brought to you by Alpha Efficiency, a monthly productivity magazine that focuses on helping people like you live purposeful lives by exploring new tools, techniques and productivity principles. They offer 'Insights for Purposeful Living' instead of canned systems, allowing you to use only the tips and techniques that work for you. Check them out in the Apple App Store, or on their website.

            @mttmccb

            Written By Jason 2014-06-26T15:00:00Z

            Today I have the pleasure of talking with Matt McCabe, who goes by the pseudonym ‘mttmccb' on App.net. He lives in the UK, is an engineer by day and accidental web developer the rest of the time. When he’s not looking after his little girl, he occasionally unwinds by watching Chinese TV shows from the 80s.

            Please join me in welcoming Matt to Discover ADN.

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            Three People He Recommends

            Things We Talked About

            Sponsor

            This episode of Discover ADN is brought to you by Born SQL and their product, dbSnitch!

            dbSnitch is a once-off report service, where we perform an in-depth examination of your existing database instances and make bespoke recommendations to bring them up to industry standards – and ensure that your data is safe.

            A dbSnitch report is about 16 to 20 pages in length and includes:

            • A workbook containing all diagnostic information extracted from the instance, along with explanations for our conclusions (complete transparency).
            • Recommendations on upgrades, best practice hardware and software improvements, maintenance plans and disaster recovery plans.

            All in all, dbSnitch gives you a comprehensive view of where your database currently stands, along with a customised game plan to get where it needs to be.

            Interested? Find out more about dbSnitch on their website or contact Randolph West via email at [email protected] with the keyword “Discover” in the subject line.

              @saket

              Written By Jason 2014-06-24T15:00:00Z

              Today I have the pleasure of talking with Saket Kulkarni, a martial artist who goes by his first name on App.net. Like many technology specialists, he's an autodidact with a critical eye for software. He’s also a host on the on-again-off-again League of Easily Distracted Gentlemen podcast.

              Join me in learning more about Saket on Discover ADN.

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              Podcasts

              Three People He Recommends

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              This episode of Discover ADN was brought to you by Firesides, a series of live, community run interviews built on App.net. Found someone you want to learn more about? Nominate them to be a future guest. Head over to the Firesides site to let us know who you'd like to chat with. Read past chats and join us for the next live interview. You don't need an App.net account to read a Firesides chat, but you will need one to participate. Visit us at Firesid.es.

                @blumenkraft

                Written By Jason 2014-06-21T15:00:00Z

                Today I have the pleasure of talking with Jochen Spalding, who goes by the name @blumenkraft on App.net. He keeps the ADN Client Comparison up to date, loves photography, and has a photoblog with some amazing pictures, and he'll tell us more about this passion later into the show.

                Join me in learning more about Jochen on Discover ADN.

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                Podcasts

                Three People He Recommends

                Recommendations that Don't Count

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                Toki is a simple time tracking utility for the Mac. It shows you how much time you spend on your computer, and breaks usage activity down per application. What’s really neat is that Toki can use your App.net account to sync activities between any of your computers where Toki is installed. For more information and an App Store download link, please visit: kkob.us/toki.

                  @mps

                  Written By Jason 2014-06-19T15:00:00Z

                  Today I have the pleasure of talking with Maddie Shirey, who goes by the name @mps on App.net. She calls Georgia her home and operates her own business there. During those brief times when she’s not on App.net, she can be found renovating a newly-purchased house, enjoying Dr. Who, spending time with family, and drinking orange soda.

                  Join me in learning more about Maddie on today's episode.

                  Links

                  Three People She Recommends

                  Sponsor

                  This episode of Discover ADN is brought to you by Born SQL and their product, dbSnitch!

                  dbSnitch is a once-off report service, where we perform an in-depth examination of your existing database instances and make bespoke recommendations to bring them up to industry standards – and ensure that your data is safe.

                  A dbSnitch report is about 16 to 20 pages in length and includes:

                  • A workbook containing all diagnostic information extracted from the instance, along with explanations for our conclusions (complete transparency).
                  • Recommendations on upgrades, best practice hardware and software improvements, maintenance plans and disaster recovery plans.

                  All in all, dbSnitch gives you a comprehensive view of where your database currently stands, along with a customised game plan to get where it needs to be.

                  Interested? Find out more about dbSnitch on their website or contact Randolph West via email at [email protected] with the keyword "Discover" in the subject line.

                    @thelma

                    Written By Jason 2014-06-17T15:00:00Z

                    Today I have the pleasure of talking with Thelma Bowlen, an incredibly active participant in the App.net community and host of the Under Five podcast. She’s a lover of tech, music, yoga, and laughter, and she’s also one half of the upcoming Zack & Joey In the Morning show -- which is coming back from retirement in the near future. She’ll have more to tell us about this later into the show.

                    Join me in learning more about Thelma on today's episode.

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                    Three People She Recommends

                    Other People Mentioned

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                    This episode of Discover ADN was brought to you by Firesides, a series of live, community run interviews built on App.net. Found someone you want to learn more about? Nominate them to be a future guest. Head over to the Firesides site to let us know who you'd like to chat with. Read past chats and join us for the next live interview. You don't need an App.net account to read a Firesides chat, but you will need one to participate. Visit us at Firesid.es.